New Hires

Recent additions to the Penguin Nation

New VPs named

Dr. Michele Cruse and Paul Wickline

New Vice President of Instruction and Vice President of Student Affairs will serve in crucial roles on the college’s leadership team      After a nationwide search, Clark College has announced the hiring of two new members of its Executive Cabinet. Dr. Michele Cruse was named Vice President of Student Affairs and Paul Wickline was…

Executive Vice President of Operations named

Galina Burley

Clark College alumna Galina Burley brings wealth of experience managing different public organizations       Clark College has announced the hiring of Galina Burley in the role of Executive Vice President of Operations. She will begin at the college on July 8.   Burley was hired through a nationwide search. She will be entering a newly created position which oversees college operations including…

VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion announced

Photo of Rashida Willard, smiling, weating blue sweater and necklace

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…

Clark College names new Athletic Director

Photo of Laura LeMasters

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…

Clark College announces new Interim President

Dr. Sandra Fowler-Hill

Board of Trustees names Dr. Sandra A. Fowler-HillThe Clark College Board of Trustees voted unanimously tonight to offer the interim college presidency to Dr. Sandra A. Fowler-Hill.  She has accepted, pending completion of contract negotiations.  The decision was made at a special board meeting Tuesday June 25 following a two-month process led by the Board…

Kelly Love joins Clark

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…

Clark welcomes new team members

portrait of Kelly Woodward

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…

New Hires

Notes from HR

Andrea Finnegan was appointed to the classified staff position of Program Assistant in the Nursing Department effective January 13, 2014. She has a bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University. Andrea has previous work experience at Clark College, Twilight Pizza Bistro, and Central Washington University. Mishel Kirby was appointed to the classified staff position of Administrative…

New Hires

Notes from HR

Sophanarith Lem was appointed to the classified staff position of Information Technology Specialist 3 in the ITS department effective December 2, 2013. Sophanarith has previous work experience at Pacific University, Five-Star Audiovisual, Dthree Productions and PSAV. Kandice Ripplinger was appointed to the classified staff position of Program Coordinator in the Financial Aid department effective October…

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