News regarding policies, program changes, budgets, infrastructure, and procedures affecting Clark College
College community, On May 22, I shared information about the 2019-2020 budget with the Board of Trustees. I heard the concerns that faculty and staff expressed at the Board meeting about being transparent regarding the budget. To that end, I want to fully share with you the same information that was provided to the Trustees. The…
Clark College has selected Gold Hill Associates to assist the Board of Trustees in identifying and recruiting a new president for Clark College. Clark College President Robert K. Knight has announced he plans to retire August 31 at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year. He has served as college president for 13 years, helping…
Twelve outstanding educators are the newest members of the tenured faculty at Clark College. Dr. Amy Castellano (phlebotomy), Dr. Cara Cocchiarella (physical health and education), Dr. Catherine “CeCe” Crosby (biology), Dr. Jacob Funk (music), Hannah Jackson (mathematics), Julie Lemmond (business), Dr. Xiunu “Sophie” Lin (physics), Meredith Lynch (Transitional Studies English), Dr. Sam May-Varas (Transitional Studies…
Seasoned communicator with strong community ties named Chief Communications Officer Clark College has hired Kelly Love as the college’s new Chief Communications Officer. She begins working at Clark on Wednesday, March 20. “Kelly Love is a proven communicator and leader with a strong connection to the Southwest Washington community,” said Clark College…
President Robert K. Knight has announced that he plans to retire at the end of the 2018-2019 contract year on August 31. “On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, I want to thank President Knight for his exemplary service during his 13 years leading Clark College,” said Royce Pollard, chair of the Clark College…
Annual address provides outlook for the college’s coming year Clark College President Robert K. Knight will deliver the annual State of the College address on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 11:00 a.m. in Gaiser Student Center. During his speech, President Knight will address the college’s ongoing work to better meet the needs of students and…
Vancouver resident has long record of civic engagement, leadership experience Paul Speer has been appointed to the Clark College Board of Trustees by Gov. Jay Inslee. His appointment began October 31, 2018, and ends September 30, 2023. His first board meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, November 14. “Paul has deep roots in Clark County…
Congratulations to Sherry Smith, recipient of the 2018 Summer Quarter Classified Staff Excellence Award! Sherry Smith is the Administrative Services Manager B for the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) department. Smith shows exemplary work performance in many ways and is said to be the “go to” person in STEM for mostly everything. Smith has…
Classes will continue as scheduled and some services will remain open Many offices and student services at Clark College will be largely closed to the public for a collegewide staff training on Tuesday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 22. Classes will continue as normally scheduled. Additionally, Child & Family Studies (child care), the Clark College…
Clark College Vice President of Instruction Dr. Tim Cook has been named President of Clackamas Community College. Dr. Cook’s appointment at Clackamas Community College comes after a national search to replace Dr. Joanne Truesdell, who has served as Clackamas Community College president since 2007. Dr. Cook started his career at Clark College in 1997 as…
