As president, he guided the University's six colleges, more than 10 economic development and research centers, and numerous partnerships with government, military and business organizations and agencies.
Early on in his career, Broderick was a newspaper reporter in Connecticut and Massachusetts and headed tourism and business organizations in both The Berkshires and the Island of Martha's Vineyard.
The study led to the creation of a comprehensive strategic plan that would provide the blueprint with which to make decisions for the future of the University.
[6] Broderick's pursuit of parity in state funding and responsiveness to legislative calls for more efficiency, affordability and access in higher education have led to historic levels of state funding for Old Dominion and several of its initiatives, in particular modeling and simulation, bioelectrics, increased STEM degrees and online programs, and student financial aid, among others.
[7] Broderick oversaw the renewal of football at Old Dominion in 2009, with the Monarchs posting the most successful record of any start-up team in FCS history.
He currently serves as one of six college presidents on the Governor's Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment,[10] is a representative to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Council of State Representatives,[11] and is a board member of the Hampton Roads Partnership, Urban League and MacArthur Foundation.
He has lectured on leadership for a variety of institutions and organizations, including the University of Bologna and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Executive Association.
"[13] Additionally, under his guidance, the university has been named a Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Place to Work" for two consecutive years.