Robert L. King
Robert L. King | |
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| Assistant Secretary of Education for Postsecondary Education | |
| In office August 22, 2019 – January 20, 2021 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Asha Cooper |
| Interim President of the State University of New York at Potsdam | |
| In office 2005–2006 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Fallon |
| Succeeded by | John F. Schwaller |
| 6th Chancellor of the State University of New York | |
| In office 2000–2004 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Ryan |
| Succeeded by | John R. Ryan |
| County Executive of Monroe County | |
| In office 1991–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas R. Frey |
| Succeeded by | John D. "Jack" Doyle |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 130th district | |
| In office 1987–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Louise M. Slaughter |
| Succeeded by | David Van Varick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 27, 1946 Brighton, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Robert L. King (born December 27, 1946) is an American higher education leader and former Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education. He previously served as president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. Other notable positions include having served Monroe County, New York Executive and as Chancellor of the State University of New York. On July 11, 2019, He was confirmed by the United States Senate as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.