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Skagit Valley College names 2 finalists in presidential search, community forums March 7, 8 and 14, 15
The Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees has selected two finalists from among 46 applicants for district president: Dr. Clyne Namuo and Dr. Christopher Villa. SVC will hold community forums in person and via Zoom with each candidate on its Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island campuses next week.
“The Board is pleased with the quality and experience of the finalists, and we’re looking forward to meeting with Dr. Namuo and Dr. Villa,” said Flora Perez-Lucatero, SVC Board chair. “We’d like to invite the community to meet the candidates and provide feedback.”
Candidates
Dr. Clyne Namuo
Namuo is currently serving as Interim President at Phoenix College in Phoenix, AZ. Namuo most recently served as Vice President of Learning and Chief Academic Officer at South Mountain Community College. Prior to joining Phoenix College, Namuo served in numerous roles at Cochise College in Sierra Vista, AZ. Namuo holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Higher Education Strategy from the University of Arizona’s Center for the Study of Higher Education, a master’s degree in Information Systems from San Diego State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Hawaii. Full bio here.
Dr. Christopher Villa
Villa most recently served as President of Portland Community College’s Rock Creek campus in Portland, OR. He has served an accumulated 12 years as Vice President of Student Services for Los Angeles Mission College, Fresno City College, and Long Beach City College.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in Social Ecology from University of California, Irvine, a master’s degree in Public Administration from University of Southern California, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy from University of Utah. Villa has also served as an adjunct faculty member in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department at California State University, Northridge. Full bio here.
Community Forums:
Dr. Christopher Villa
March 7 | 8-8:45 a.m.
In person: Mount Vernon campus | Gary Knutzen Cardinal Center | Multipurpose Room
Zoom: https://Community_Forum_MV | Call In: +1 253 215 8782 | Meeting ID: 829 4967 4418
March 8 | 2-2:45 p.m.
In person: Whidbey Island campus | Oak Hall, room 306
Zoom: https://Community_Forum_WIC | Call In: +1253 215 8782 | Meeting ID: 883 5380 8715
Dr. Clyne Namuo
March 14 | 8-8:45 a.m.
In person: Mount Vernon campus | Gary Knutzen Cardinal Center | Multipurpose Room
Zoom: https://Community_Forum_MV | Call In: +1 253 215 8782 | Meeting ID: 829 4967 4418
March 15 | 2-2:45 p.m.
In person: Whidbey Island campus | Oak Hall, room 306
Zoom: https://Community_Forum_WIC | Call In: +1253 215 8782 | Meeting ID: 883 5380 8715
Community forums are open to the public. Forum attendees will have an opportunity to meet the finalists, ask questions, and provide feedback electronically for the Board of Trustees’ consideration. For more information, updates, and full candidate bios, visit skagit.edu/presidential-search.