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GRCC Board of Trustees to Extend Presidential Search
August 26, 2008 Grand Rapids, MI - At last night's monthly Board of Trustees meeting, the GRCC Board unanimously decided to extend the search for a new President for Grand Rapids Community College.
GRCC has been actively engaged in a presidential search for the replacement of Dr. Juan Olivarez, who announced his leaving in March of this year. Following a search conducted with the American Association of Community College Trustees, finalist interviews with three candidates were conducted over the past two weeks.
The Board of Trustees has determined to extend the search, and stated that the new search does not preclude the three finalists. The Board is deeply appreciative of the time and interest expressed by these three candidates, and also expressed their heartfelt thank you to the Presidential Search Committee and all those that have contributed to the search to date.
Next steps in the Board's process will be forthcoming. Chairperson Schenk assured that the process will continue to engage the community. Dr. Anne Mulder will continue to serve as Interim President.
Grand Rapids Community College, established in 1914, offers both liberal arts and workforce development degrees, classes and workshops. Student enrollment on the urban campus for both credit and non-credit courses is approximately 26,000 this year.
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