Sean Huddleston

President and Chief Executive Officer at Martin University

Dr. Sean L. Huddleston is the fifth president of Martin University, a position he has held since March 19, 2019.1 2 Here are some key details about his background and accomplishments:

Professional Experience

Dr. Huddleston brings over 30 years of experience in both the private and public sectors to his role at Martin University.1 Prior to becoming president, he focused his career in higher education on creating conditions for success for nontraditional and historically underrepresented students.2

Previous Positions::

Vice President and Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer at the University of Indianapolis (2017-2019)4
Chief Officer of Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement at Framingham State University1
Assistant Vice President at Grand Valley State University1 4

Leadership at Martin University

As President and CEO of Martin University, Indiana's only Predominantly Black Institution (PBI), Dr. Huddleston has:

Increased new student enrollment
Improved retention and graduation rates
Expanded academic programs
Achieved continued accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
Developed partnerships with many of Indiana's largest employers1 2

Key Initiatives

Under Dr. Huddleston's leadership, Martin University has:

Developed a five-year strategic plan called "Mission Driven, Future Focused"
Founded the National Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion
Created the Martin WORKS apprenticeship program, Indiana's only urban work college program1 2

Recognition

Dr. Huddleston has received several awards for his leadership:

District V 2022 Chief Executive Leadership Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)3
2022 Achievement in Education Award from Indiana's Governor Eric J. Holcomb4
Recognized as one of Indiana's top leaders by Indiana Business Journal in 20234
Named one of the most influential business leaders in the non-profit and education sectors by IBJ Media in 20235

Dr. Huddleston is known for his servant-leadership approach and his belief that "Education is the most fundamental of all civil rights".1 2