Professional Experience / Biographical Introduction

William A. Sederburg, president of Utah Valley State College, has spent much of his time in the pursuit of excellence in education. Born in Nebraska but raised in Minnesota, President Sederburg began his academic journey by obtaining his own education: a bachelor's degree in education and political science from Mankato State University in Minnesota and a master's degree and doctorate both in political science from Michigan State University. He made Michigan his home for quite some time after that, serving in the state Senate for twelve years and as the president of Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich. for nine years.

As a Michigan state senator and university president, President Sederburg tackled education issues with various state initiatives and involved academic administrators in state-wide economic, employment and technological issues. He also served on myriadeducational boards, including chair of the Midwest Higher Education Commission, where he worked to increase educational opportunity in the Midwestern states.

President Sederburg and his wife Joyce, a school psychologist in theProvo School District, are the parents of two children. Full Bio