Tri-C President Michael Baston Named to Crain’s ‘Power 150’ List

Publication recognizes local leaders shaping the future of Northeast Ohio

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael Baston’s immediate impact has placed him among the civic leaders moving Northeast Ohio forward, according to Crain’s Cleveland Business. 

The publication highlighted Baston on its Power 150 list, which highlights business, civic and political leaders shaping Greater Cleveland. Honorees were listed in the Crain’s 2023 Book of Lists. 

Baston has served as Tri-C president since July 2022 and was interviewed by Crain’s shortly after taking office about his plans for the College and appeared on its podcast, The Landscape. 

Crain’s noted that Baston wants to ensure that Tri-C connects better with adult learners and finds the best ways to support students who are now graduating from K-12 education after the disrupted years of the pandemic. The publication also noted Baston’s involvement with local organizations such as Jobs For the Future Policy Trust, Team NEO and Playhouse Square. 

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January 03, 2023

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