News regarding policies, program changes, budgets, infrastructure, and procedures affecting Clark College
Dates have been set for the open forums for community members to meet the three finalists for the Clark College President position. These forums are a chance for members of the Clark College community and other stakeholders to meet the finalists and ask questions about their leadership experience and philosophy. Each candidate will hold two…
This past week I can’t believe this is the last weekly news for 2019. My time at the Penguin Nation has flown by fast. As I reflect back on the last twenty four weeks, I count your success and the amazing work you have done in teaching and supporting our students. I look forward to…
The Clark College Board of Trustees has announced the completion of a major step in selecting the next Clark College President. The trustees selected four finalists Wednesday, December 18, at its monthly public meeting. The board acted on the recommendations made by the search advisory committee that conducted interviews with ten semi-finalists last week. “It’s…
This week Thanks to everyone who participated in forums this past week with Dr. Chris Hill, AACC Coach, on Guided Pathways. She recognized the extraordinary work that has been done on Guided Pathways by the faculty and student services staff as well as the improvements we can make in communication and decision-making. She will be…
This week Welcome back from the holidays! I hope you had time to rest and enjoy time with friends and family. I enjoyed volunteering delivering Meals on Wheels in Hillsboro with my husband and finalizing plans for my daughter’s wedding in January. It was wonderful having 4 days to spend with family. This morning our…
National Honors Clark College has been named a 2020 Best for Vets college in the Career and Technical College category by Military Times—just one of 19 colleges across the nation to receive this designation. It’s the third year in a row Clark has earned Best for Vets status. Kudos to everyone in the Veterans Resource…
Rashida Willard leads college equity work supporting students, faculty and staff Clark College announced today November 14, 2019 that Rashida Willard has accepted the position of Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the college effective immediately. “Rashida has earned the respect of her peers, our students and the community as a…
Veterans Day Thank you to our student and employee Veterans who have served our country. We have 304 Veterans enrolled at Clark College this fall. I’m so proud of ourVeterans Resource Center that is available to help veterans and their dependents get connected with the resources and networks of support available to them at Clark College…
Laura LeMasters brings wealth of experience in supporting student athletes Clark College recently announced that Laura LeMasters has accepted the position of athletic director at the college. LeMasters joined Clark College as assistant athletic director in 2016 and most recently served as interim athletic director since June. She has a master’s degree in…
Well done, Clark College! It’s Day Five of the ctcLink conversion, and I’m so proud of our ctcLink team that has put in such long days this week to help the college through the transition. This has been a herculean task requiring patience, perseverance, flexibility, creativity, humor and grace. Please, as you see them, join…
