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Competition for VP spot winding down
The Advocate
MHCC President John Sygielski is expected to make an offer today to one of two candidates for a new administrative position called vice president of student success.
The candidates, Veronica Garcia and David Minger, were interviewed in depth by Sygielski and other cabinet members last week.
Garcia is the dean of enrollment services at Portland Community College and was formerly the campus director of enrollment services at Pima Community College in Arizona.
Minger was most recently the vice president of student affairs at Conconino Community College in Arizona, and has worked as director of admission at two Washington community colleges, as well as a position as the president of the Washington chapter of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
“It is an exciting time for MHCC and I would love to be part of the journey,” Garcia said. “I have extensive experience in higher education, high energy, and a passion for students.”
Garcia said her extensive experience in student services and enrollment management would be an asset to the college, and that at a core level, she is qualified and ready to take on the position.
“[Ultimately], MHCC will make the right decision for the college and for students,” Garcia said.
Minger said this position presents a “wonderful” opportunity to apply what he’s learned over the years.
“Since MHCC serves a district with a larger population, (I hope to) help MHCC achieve its goals of excellence as expressed in its SUMMIT values and in its vision and mission statements,” said Minger.
Minger suggested that his administrative and leadership experience in both student services and instructional programs give him an advantage over his opponent.
“That background helps me understand the needs of staff and instructors on a very real level and suggests ways to strengthen mutual understanding and align our college teams in new ways,” said Minger.
Minger also said that MHCC will make the best decision for the college, but that his “long track record” of leadership as vice president of student services at a college in Arizona may be a large part of his selection if he is chosen.
“I have a distinct record of innovation, use of technology to better serve students and reduce routine workload, and sound fiscal management,” said Minger.
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