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Joshua C Baker

Sr. Vice President & Chief Academic Officer · Midwestern University

Sr. Vice President & Chief Academic Officer at Midwestern University. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.

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1
Roles reported
1
Reported compensation
$782K

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Reported as Sr. Vice President & Chief Academic Officer of Midwestern University, based in Downers Grove, IL.
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Received $782K in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
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Dr. Joshua C.

Baker was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern University effective September 11, 2025, after serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer. A military veteran with U.S.

Army service including deployment in Iraq, he was awarded the Bronze Star for his service as Chief of Optometry.

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President/CEO since 2025; MUAQ since 2013

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Midwestern University Sr. Vice President & Chief Academic Officer · $518.1M revenue · Downers Grove, ILMIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY'S HISTORICAL AND SUSTAINING PHILOSOPHY DEDICATES THE INSTITUTION AND ITS RESOURCES TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC…pay $440K → $782KFiled FY2022 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$782Kreported comp

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President, CEO, Trustee Retired May 19, 2025 · FY2024
$1.9M
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Vice President & General Counsel - Ending September 16, 2024 · FY2024
$1.2M
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VP of Research and Strategic Studies · FY2020
$902K
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SVP & Chief Academic Officer / Interim President, CEO, & Trustee (beg May 2025) · FY2024
$898K
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Assistant Treasurer, CFO, Vice President · FY2024
$737K
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Sr. Vice President Administration and Communications · FY2024
$702K
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Dean of Optometry - Ending October 28, 2024 · FY2024
$653K
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Dean Student Services - Last Day of Work Dec 15, 2023 · FY2023
$651K
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VP University Relations - Last Day of Work 6/4/2021 · FY2021
$644K
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Sr. Vice President Administration and Communications · FY2022
$637K
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Director of Construction - Ending June 10, 2024 · FY2024
$635K
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Vice President & Chief Academic Officer - Last Day of Work June 30, 2023 · FY2023
$625K

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