News regarding policies, program changes, budgets, infrastructure, and procedures affecting Clark College
At his annual State of the College address on January 20, President Bob Knight spoke about the importance of an organization finding its “true north,” which he defined as “the very reason the organization exists, and what it can do better than anything else.” Knight went on to say that Clark College has been steering its…
Clark College has recently welcomed three outstanding professionals to its leadership. Read more about Kelly Woodward, Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance Selena Castro, Dean of Student Enrollment and Completion Cathy Busha, Dean of Student Engagement Kelly Woodward Kelly Woodward joined Clark as Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance November 3. “As a…
Francois Wevers and Kelli Gizzi join Clark College Economic and Community Development’s leadership Clark College’s Economic and Community Development program recently welcomed two talented leaders to its team. Francois Wevers joined ECD as the Director of Economic & Community Partnerships and Kelli Gizzi is the incoming Director of Professional and Personal Development. About…
Pending accreditations, new degree in Business Management could be offered in 2017 Clark College received approval last week from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (WSBCTC) to offer a new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Applied Management. Next, Clark is seeking approval from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and…
Jane Jacobsen has been appointed to the Clark College Board of Trustees by Gov. Jay Inslee. Her term began February 23 and ends September 30, 2019. “I am thrilled and honored to have been named a trustee of Clark College,” said Jacobsen. “It is an integral part of our community and essential for an increasing…
Clark’s Diversity Outreach Manager will advise governor on African-American issues Clark College is pleased to announce that Dolly England, Diversity Outreach Manager, was recently appointed to the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs by Gov. Jay Inslee. As a commissioner for Southwest Washington, England will help shape policy and understanding regarding African-Americans…
New Clark staff help change the playbook for students with socioeconomic challenges With their low tuition rates and open-door enrollment policies, community colleges have long been a way for students of all socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue higher education and career advancement. However, students experiencing poverty often face challenges that go beyond paying…
Clark College partners with Vancouver Police Department to test emergency response On Wednesday, August 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., individuals on or near the Clark College main campus will notice a high level of police activity as Clark College partners with the Vancouver Police Department on a joint exercise. During the…
A hearing will be held at the May 27, 2015 meeting of the Clark College Board of Trustees for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on proposed revisions to rules for inclusion in the Washington Administrative Code. The rules are titled chapter 132N-300-001 and 132N-300-010, Non-discrimination and harassment statement of policy and grievance…
As the new Clark ctcLink Project Director, I am pleased to relay the good news we received from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges: Clark College’s Go Live date for ctcLink (i.e., PeopleSoft) has been deferred to August of 2016. This additional time will benefit Clark for the following reasons: Since most…
