Presidential Search Archive

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Search Underway

The Board of Education has announced that the search is underway for the next President of Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC).

Applications and nominations for the position of President of CGCC are currently being accepted until the position is filled.

The target date for applications is: April 24, 2023

 

If you have any questions or suggestions, or would like to make a confidential inquiry, please contact:
Luke Robins, Ph.D., ACCT Search Consultant, lrobins57@gmail.com , (501) 276-0996 (mobile)

How to Apply

Review the Presidential Profile

This is a confidential search process. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than April 24, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications are now closed. Dr. Kenneth Lawson was hired to fill this role.

Candidates will need to have the following information or materials available to complete the application:

  1. A letter of application (not to exceed 5 pages) that succinctly addresses the opportunities and challenges identified in the Position Profile and demonstrates how the candidate’s experience and professional qualifications prepare them to serve as the President of Columbia Gorge Community College. The cover letter must also include an additional one-page Equity Statement. The combined cover letter and Equity Statement are not to exceed 6 pages.
  2. A current resume including an email address and cellular telephone number.
  3. A list of eight references: example, two to three supervisors, two to three direct reports, and two to three faculty and/or staff members from current and former institutions.

For additional information, nominations or confidential inquiries please contact:

  • Luke Robins, Ph.D., ACCT Search Consultant, ACCT Search Consultant, lrobins57@gmail.com, (501) 276-0996 (mobile)
  • Julie Golder, ACCT Vice-President of Search Services, jgolder@acct.org, (202) 384-5816 (mobile)

An ACCT Search

Timeline

All dates are in 2023 unless otherwise noted.

March Search committee members named. Public survey sent out. Search commences. Search committee meeting #1.

April 24Application deadline. Position remains open until filled.

Early MaySearch committee meeting #2. Committee will meet to discuss and select confidential semifinalists.

Mid MaySearch committee meeting #3. Committee will conduct confidential interviews with semifinalists. Search committee will forward selected finalists to Board of Education for further consideration.

Early JuneFinal candidates interview with Board of Education, participate in public forums, tour campus, and meet with constituent groups.

Late JuneBoard of Education announces next President of Columbia Gorge Community College.

Early AugustApproximate start date for next President of Columbia Gorge Community College.

Reports and Progress

Search Committee

In a special meeting on March 13th, CGCC's Board of Education approved the following individuals to represent staff, faculty, and community partners on the Presidential Search Committee:

Faculty Representatives

  • Dr. Jessie Herrada Nance, English & Writing instructor
  • Robert Wells-Clark, Welding instructor

Staff Representatives

  • Dr. Lorelle Davies, Vice-President of Finance
  • Lisa AbuAssaly George, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Blanca Aunger, Student Services Support Specialist

Student Representative

  • Kailee Durant, Construction Technology student and president of the Associated Student Government (ASG)

Community Partner Representatives

  • Max Janasik - CEO, One Community Health
  • Rich Polkinghorn - Superintendent, Hood River School District
  • Dr. Judy Richardson - Board member, North Wasco Public School District
  • Mary Gumm - President, CGCC Foundation
  • Andrea Klaas - Executive Director, Port of The Dalles
  • Heather Ficht - Director, East Cascade Works

Board of Education Representatives

  • Nate Stice
  • Kim Morgan