C. Scott Green Explained

Cumer Scott Green (born c. 1962) is an American businessman and academic administrator serving as the 19th president of the University of Idaho in Moscow. Green took office in July 2019, and has been characterized as a "non-traditional" choice for the role, as he has neither a doctorate nor a background in higher education.^{[1] [2]}

Early life and education

Born in Moscow, Idaho, Green moved with his family to Boise in 1969,^[3] and graduated from Boise High School in 1980. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting in 1984 from the University of Idaho in Moscow; he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity,^{[2] [4]} and served as student body president.^{[5] [6] [7] [8]} Green earned a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School in 1989.

Career

Green began his career at Boise Cascade, a manufacturer of forest products headquartered in Boise. After completing his MBA at Harvard, he worked for Deloitte, Goldman Sachs and ING Barings. Green served as CAO of Wiel Gotshal and Manges, executive director of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, and CEO of Pepper Hamilton. He served as global chief operating and financial officer of Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, in the New York City office.^{[9] [10]}

In April 2019, the Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved Green's appointment to the UI presidency, at an annual salary of $420,000.

In 2023, President Green initiated a deal with Apollo Global Management to create a non-profit in an effort to acquire the University of Phoenix.^[11] In October, Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador subpoenaed Green, demanding a number of records related to the University of Phoenix acquisition.^[12]

He is the author of the book University President's Crisis Handbook (with Temple Kinyon) published by Wiley Publishing in 2023.^[13]

In 2024, Green donated a total of $7,000 to 11 politicians, seven who lost their primary bids.^[14]

Personal life

Green and his wife Gabriella have two adult children, Nicholas and Christina.^[15]

External links

• University of Idaho: Office of the President – C. Scott Green

Notes and References

1. News: Spacek . Rachel . Moscow native Scott Green returns to unify UI . December 27, 2019 . Idaho Press . (Nampa) . August 17, 2019.
2. https://www.uidaho.edu/news/here-we-have-idaho-magazine/past-issues/2019-fall--> Coming home . University of Idaho . Here We Have Idaho . (Alumni magazine) . Keenan . Brian . Fall 2019 . 16–18.
3. News: Cumer Leon Green, 59, Boise . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho) . (obituary) . July 17, 2001 . September 2, 2020.
4. Web site: Kappa Sigma . Gem of the Mountains, University of Idaho yearbook . 1983 . 147.
5. News: Katz . Michael . The University of Idaho has named its 19th president. See who the State Board selected.. December 27, 2019 . Idaho Statesman . April 11, 2019.
6. News: Harriman . Peter . Scott Green picked as next president of University of Idaho . December 27, 2019 . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . April 11, 2019.
7. News: Students serving students . Gem of the Mountains, University of Idaho yearbook . 1983 . 116–7.
8. News: ASUI President Margaret Nelson quits post . Argonaut . (University of Idaho) . (Moscow, Idaho) . Amidei . Kathy . August 29, 1983 . 1.
9. News: Richert . Kevin . 'I Don't Like What's Happened Over the Last Ten Years': C. Scott Green's Return to the U of I . December 27, 2019 . Idaho Ed News . July 31, 2019.
10. Web site: Meet the President. www.uidaho.edu. en. May 14, 2020.
11. Web site: Palermo . Angela . Ramirez . Daniel . 'The whole thing just smells bad': University of Idaho faculty, taxpayers respond to University of Phoenix acquisition . www.idahostatesman.com . Idaho Statesman . August 11, 2023.
12. Web site: Richert . Kevin . U of I President Subpoenaed in University of Phoenix Lawsuit . www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com . Big Country News . October 13, 2023.
13. Book: Green, C. Scott . University President's Crisis Handbook . Wiley . 2023 . 978-1394219957.
14. Web site: Richert . Kevin . Phoenix says it is ‘committed’ to Idaho, and negotiating with lawmakers . www.idahoednews.org . Idaho Ed News . July 4, 2024.
15. News: Walker . Jodi . C. Scott Green Named 19th President of University of Idaho . December 27, 2019 . University of Idaho . April 11, 2019.