Senior Fellow, Levin College of Public Affairs & Education, Cleveland State University

Lecturer, Siegal College of Lifetime Learning, Case Western Reserve University

As a Senior Fellow at the Levin College of Public Affairs of Cleveland State University, I focus on the development and presentation of programming which brings the resources of the Public Affairs and Education College to mayors, city council members, school superintendents and other public officials to assist them in performing their functions. I also work with professors in teaching and programming for students and represent Cleveland State and the College on the Vibrant NEO Board of the region's metropolitan planning organization NOACA, which works toward the revilatilization of Northeast Ohio's economy and communities.

As an Instructor at Case Western Reserve University's Siegal College's Lifelong Learning program, I help to advance Siegal's mission to improve and enrich lives by providing access and lowering barriers to educational opportunities for adult learners and skill seekers, connecting CWRU faculty and the broader world of higher education to lifelong learners both locally and around the globe. 

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My Background

Professor and educator on public policy, government, economics and history at two of Cleveland's wonderful institutions of higher learning: the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education of Cleveland State University and Siegal College of Case Western Reserve University. Civic contributor and community leader in Northeast Ohio for more than four decades, including service to the City of Shaker Heights (Mayor, 2008-2018; City Council, 2000-2007; Shaker Heights School Board, 1984-1991 [President, 1987-88]; and Shaker Family Center [President, 1994-1997]), Jewish Community Center (President, 1989-1991) and Cuyahoga County (Chief of Staff, 2018). Law firm partner and practice leader at national law firm, Baker Hostetler LLP. Former law school professor and assistant dean, Case Western Reserve University Law School. Harvard Law School (J.D. Cum Laude, 1967) and Harvard College (Magna Cum Laude, 1964). Cleveland Heights High School Hall of Fame, and alumnus/captain of Heights High Tigers football team (1960-1963). Lifetime member of Park Synagogue. Proud grandfather of five, father of two, and husband to a beautiful wife and life partner for 50+ years. My LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/earlleiken

Mayor, City of Shaker Heights

2008-2018

Member, Shaker Heights City Council

2000-2007

President, Shaker Family Center

1994-1997

Member, Shaker School Board

1987-1991

President, Cleveland JCC

1989-1991

Assistant Dean, CWRU Law School

1967-1971