Dr. Edward W. Dadez

Dr. Edward W. Dadez joined Saint Leo University in 2000. He was Vice President of Student Affairs; and Continuing Education and Campus Operations for 18 years. He also taught as a Visiting Faculty member in Graduate Education and Undergraduate Business before being named the 11th president of Saint Leo University in July 2022.

He holds undergraduate degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University in psychology and biology, a master’s in student personnel administration from Ohio State University, an M.B.A. from Saint Leo University, and a doctorate in College and University Administration from Michigan State University. Dr. Dadez has been in college administration for more than 40 years, and has worked at Ohio State University, University of Dayton, Michigan State University, Bucknell University and Chowan University.