Dr. Nicholas Neupauer

Dr. Nicholas C. Neupauer is the eighth President of the Butler County Community College. Prior to being appointed to the position on August 1, 2007, he served as Vice President for Academic Affairs from 2004-2007. From 1999-2004, he was Dean for Humanities and Social Sciences at the College.

As President, Dr. Neupauer has stressed BC3 becoming a regional institution of higher learning. In addition to its Main Campus location in Butler, the College also has BC3 @ Cranberry, BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing and BC3 @ LindenPointe sites. Enrollment at the College has increased by 17 percent during his tenure. Enrollment in the fall of 2009 topped 4,000 students for the first time (4,226 as of 9-2-09), with end-of-semester expectations of close to 4,500 students.

Dr. Neupauer has also emphasized campus beautification and safety as well as innovative academic approaches. Some of the new academic approaches focus on a Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, a Global Competency and Scholars Program.

In his time as Vice President, he coordinated articulations and dual enrollments with three institutions as part of the LindenPointe project as well as bringing five degree completion partners to Butler’s main campus. He led the Academic Affairs Unit in assessment of student learning and General Education, which received commendation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The development of a Technical Trades: HVAC option increased statewide funding because of its high priority status.

As Dean, Dr. Neupauer was instrumental in the development of the Praxis Preparation program, which has offered classes in Philadelphia, Lock Haven, Pittsburgh Public Schools as well as other locations in the state and across the country. Since its beginning, this program has helped over 4,000 students and attained a remarkable 95 percent passing rate in Praxis I.

Prior to his arrival at BC3, Dr. Neupauer was chair of the Communication Department at Marist College. At Marist, he created a sports communication degree and was highlighted by the Office of Special Services in appreciation of efforts for students with disabilities.

Throughout his career in higher education, which also included stints at West Virginia University (1993-96) and Bethany College (1995-96), Dr. Neupauer’s teaching has been recognized. In 2004, BC3’s student body named him "Outstanding Faculty Member." At West Virginia, he was named "Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant" and "Outstanding Professor" by the Panhellenic Council. At Marist, he twice won "School of Communication Faculty of the Year." He currently teaches an Introduction to Public Relations course at BC3. Recognized as a top scholar in the field of public relations – sports information, Dr. Neupauer has authored or co-authored 10 academic publications and made numerous scholarly presentations.

Dr. Neupauer serves on the boards of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce, Community Development Corporation of Butler County and the Community Health Clinic of Butler County. He is chair of the Western Pennsylvania Community College Resource Consortium Presidents.

He earned a Doctorate in Education in Communication and Instruction from West Virginia University, a Master of Science in Communication (Training and Development) from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism with an English minor from the Pennsylvania State University.

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