David Angel (academic)

As an economic geographer, Angel has produced work in a variety of subject-related areas including American labor markets for engineers, the global growth of technological research and development and corporate environmental guidelines.^[2][3][4] Another area of focus was an industrial expansion within East Asia. In their 2007 article, "Grow First, Clean Up Later? Industrial Transformation in East Asia," Angel and fellow author Michael T. Rock report that various East Asian governments had found techniques to balance environmental concerns with the desire for technological advancement that would match that of the west.^[5]

In 1999, Angel was appointed as the editor-in-chief of Economic Geography^[6], a globally renowned research journal.^[7] During his tenure in this role, he brought in three additional co-editors from outside of Clark University and diversified knowledge and viewpoints of those participating in the editorial process.^[6]

Angel joined the faculty of Clark University in 1987 as a Professor of Geography.^[8] Angel became provost and vice president for academic affairs in 2003, responsible for all academic programs at the university. While serving as provost, he developed Clark's Liberal Education and Effective Practice (LEEP) program.^[9] Angel stated that the goal of LEEP was to help college students foster skills for a successful and fulfilling life. LEEP was described in a Clark press release as a program that combines partnerships with Clark, university alumni and employers, with professional and personal experiences.^[10] On July 1, 2010, Angel succeeded John Bassett as the university President.^[11][12] Angel also served as chair of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, retiring in 2019.^[13]

In January 2019, Angel announced that he would retire from his position upon the conclusion of his contract in June 2020.^[14]

• Rock, M.T. and Angel, D. 2005. Industrial Transformation in the Developing World. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0199270040.
• Angel, D. and M.T. Rock. 2000. Asia's Clean Revolution: Industry, Growth and the Environment. Sheffield: Greenleaf Publishing. ISBN 978-1874719335.
• Brown, H.S., Angel D., and P. Derr. 2000. Effective Environmental Regulation: Learning from Poland's Experience. Westport: Praeger. ISBN 978-0275969714
• Angel D. 1994. Restructuring for Innovation: the remaking of the U.S. semiconductor industry. New York: Guilford Press. ISBN 978-0898622973