Glen Oaks Community College

Presidential Search

Glen Oaks Community College has launched a national search for its ninth president. The Glen Oaks Board of Trustees has engaged the Association of Community College Trustees as the presidential search firm as recommended by the Presidential Search Steering Committee of GOCC’s Board Trustees (Bruce Gosling, Kim Bontrager and Joseph Haas).
We will continue to keep you updated on this important process. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to our ACCT Search Consultant:

 Jill Board, ACCT Search Consultant, jboardconsulting@gmail.com, or (805) 712-3516 (mobile).

Finalist Candidates

Bryan Newton

Bryan Newton

Bryan Newton, Ph.D., is currently the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services at Wor-Wic Community College, MD. Previously, Dr. Newton served as the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Experience at Aiken Technical College, SC. Dr. Newton earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Human Resources Studies from Colorado State University; a Juris Doctorate from the Ohio State University College of Law; and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.

Vernon Smith

Headshot of Vernon Smith, Ph.D. - Glen Oaks Community College Presidential Search Finalist

Vernon Smith, Ph.D., is currently the Faculty Fellow at the League for Innovation in the Community College. Previously, Dr. Smith served as the Provost and Senior Vice President of the American Public University System. Dr. Smith earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Organization and Administration of Higher Education from the University of Arizona; a Master of Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University; and a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies and Spanish from Brigham Young University.

Katherine Zatz

Katherine Zatz

Katherine Zatz, Ed.D., is currently a guest faculty at the Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Public and Global Affairs, NJ. Previously, Dr. Zatz served as the Acting President of American Military University/American Public University System. Dr. Zatz earned a Doctor of Education in Higher Education, Post-Secondary and Adult Education from Teachers College, Columbia University; a Master of Education in Education Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University; a Master of Arts in Student Personnel Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University; and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, History, and Social Science from Macalester College.

Presidential Search News

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Glen Oaks Community College Announcement of Presidential Finalists

Upcoming Public Forums to Feature GOCC Presidential Candidates We are pleased to announce that there are three (3) finalists for the next President of Glen Oaks Community College (GOCC). We would like to thank the entire GOCC community for your continued interest and support in the process to identify our next President. The Glen Oaks Community College presidential finalists are (in alphabetical order): Bryan Newton, Ph.D., is currently the Vice President for Enrollment Management and

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GOCC invites community to participate in open forums, Tuesday, Dec. 12, as part of presidential search

Glen Oaks Community College invites members of the community to participate in one of three open forums on Tuesday, Dec. 12, to assist in the development of a Presidential Profile as part the process to select the college’s ninth president. In partnership with the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), the national search firm selected to assist in the search process, Glen Oaks will host three public forums designed to gather input from students, faculty,

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Glen Oaks establishes Presidential Search Committee for new president; David Devier will retire at end of June, 2024

The Glen Oaks Board of Trustees has announced the formation of a Presidential Search Committee to select a new college president. Dr. David Devier had announced earlier that he would be retiring effective June 30, 2024, after serving as the college president since January 2014. During last month’s meeting, the board approved moving forward with using the Association of Community College Trustees as the presidential search firm as recommended by the Presidential Search Steering Committee

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Timeline

Presidential Search Timeline – Glen Oaks Community College, MI
Late April 2024 Finalists interview with the Board, tour campus and sites, participate in open public forums, meet with direct reports.
May 2024 Board of Trustees announces the next President of Glen Oaks Community College.
July 1, 2024 Start date for next President or as agreed upon by the President-elect and Board.

Search Committee Membership

Community

  • Ken Jones (Jones, Petrie, & Rafinski)
  • Andrew Kuck (Sturgis City Manager)
  • Teresa Belote (SJC ISD)

GOCC Administration

  • Christina Steele
  • Tonya Howden
  • Evan Dembskey

GOCC Faculty

  • Chad Worthington
  • Michael Northrop

GOSSE (Glen Oaks Support Staff Employees)

  • Melanie Golden
  • Judy Fetch

GOCC Foundation

  • Vonda Marrow (Director)

GOCC Board Members

  • Joseph Haas (Committee Chair)
  • Elizabeth Datkovic
  • Carol Higgins

GOCC Students

  • Marcus Broom