Marty Meehan, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Marty Meehan will become the latest in a long line of politicians to find a new home leading a college or university, if the school's board of trustees approves his nomination Wednesday.
A college president needs many of the same skills as a politician when dealing with fractious interests on campus, seeking research funds or aid from the government, or looking for donations.
Here are a few past and present big pols on campus: