Presidential Search
Jill Board, ACCT Search Consultant, jboardconsulting@gmail.com, or (805) 712-3516 (mobile).
Finalist Candidates
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
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, 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
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
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,
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
Timeline
Late April 2024 | Finalists interview with the Board, tour campus and sites, participate in open public forums, meet with direct reports. |
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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