J. Chris Toe

Dr. J.
Chris Toe is Strayer University President.
Dr. Toe has spent 30 years in government, international business, and higher education.
Eleven of his 17 years in higher education have been at Strayer University, which he joined in 1993.
He began his career as an economist in the West African Republic of Liberia and served on the economics faculty at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, for many years.
Prior to becoming University President, Dr. Toe was University Provost and Academic Dean.
Prior to that, he managed enrollment, student services, and graduate programs at the University.
He has been a Professor and Campus Dean, and he teaches graduate research classes.
Dr. Toe holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Liberia, and a master's degree in agricultural economics and a doctorate in economics, both from Texas Tech University.