Lawrence Weill is a prominent academic leader, author, and artist with expertise in higher education administration, philosophy, ethics, and creative writing. He has served as a college academic dean and a president, leading colleges to culture change and growth. Lawrence is a member of The Registry of College and University Presidents, an organization that provides interim leaders throughout academia. As a writer and visual artist working in graphite, oils, metal, and wood, he has published several works ranging from creative non-fiction, short fiction, poetry, and non-fiction articles and books in local, regional, and national journals. Lawrence is passionate about advocating for the arts, student advisement, and peer tutoring. He is an avid outdoorsman and gardener who enjoys living in the woods in Kentucky overlooking a beaver pond next to a wildlife preserve with his wife Jennie.