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PCC selects Gatewood to head Cascade Campus

Photos and story by James Hill

Hi-Res picture of Algie GatewoodCASCADE CAMPUS – Dr. Algie Gatewood has been selected as the new president of the Cascade Campus.He was picked this week by the college’s new district president, Dr. Preston Pulliams. Gatewood replaces Mildred Ollee, who left last summer to become the president of Seattle Central Community College. He says he is excited about moving to Portland and will start work on June 14."The Cascade Campus presidency offers an excellent and challenging opportunity for me to share my background and experience to lead the campus forward as we look to expand our academic offerings and increase our enrollment,"Gatewood said. "I was tremendously impressed with the faculty, staff, the students and the members of the Portland community I met during my visit. They all expressed very positive attitudes about the future of the campus and the Portland Community College system, and I look forward to working with them toward the goal of continuing the strong academic tradition of PCC."Gatewood served as the assistant director of the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority of the University of North Carolina where he oversaw health, education and welfare. He has been in this role since 1997. Prior to that he was dean of student services at South Piedmont Community College, where he held a variety of other positions, including director of Institutional Research, director of Human Resource Development and project director for Continuing Education and Community Services. He has had 23 years of experience in community college administration and an extensive professional background in community relations, business and industry partnerships and financial management.Gatewood has a doctorate in education from North Carolina State University, a master’s degree from Appalachian State University and a bachelor’s from Livingstone College, all in North Carolina.The Cascade Campus serves 17,300 students each year and has a budget of nearly $15 million. It is situated in the revitalized North Portland area, offering students a centralized location and a growing list of academic programs. In addition to its traditional academic offerings, Cascade also is the home of the Skill Center, which gives people of all ages a chance to learn basic education to start a new life. The campus is currently undergoing a major renovation, adding $57 million in new and upgraded facilities for students.