Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees have begun the search for a new college president in response to the planned retirement of current SVC President Dr. Tom Keegan. The new SVC president will provide inspiring and visionary leadership and continue the college’s mission of cultivating student learning and achievement; contributing to the education, personal, and economic success of students; and promoting equitable and thriving communities.

An important part of the presidential search process includes community involvement. The community is invited to attend one of two upcoming virtual open forums to share opinions and thoughts about the qualifications needed for the next SVC president. No RSVP is needed.

Participants can join the discussion on Zoom using the following links:

• 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 – https://skagitvalleycollege.zoom.us/j/84688972841
• 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 – https://skagitvalleycollege.zoom.us/j/81510000430

In addition to the community forums, the college has developed a brief online survey to help in its search. Community responses are anonymous and will inform the development of the Presidential Profile, which will be used to recruit candidates and evaluate applications. The survey is available here: https://skagit.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b7qh0Ji7OobsFYq.

Survey feedback must be submitted no later than 10 a.m. on Dec. 3.

For more on the presidential search, visit skagit.edu/presidential-search.