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KUDOS: Rodriguez named dean of student development at Rock Creek
Photos and story by James Hill
Narce Rodriguez was appointed the new dean of Student Development for the Rock Creek Campus. Rodriguez has been serving as the interim dean for more than a year for Craig Kolins as he served in other interim positions. “My observations of her work and interactions with colleagues, students, staff, and community members have all been positive,” said District President Preston Pulliams. “Given that we have a proven stellar performer currently serving in this position; it made no sense to me to conduct a formal search.” Congratulations to Narce
Interim Associate Dean of Student Development position filled by Fischer
Joseph Fischer has been appointed interim associate dean of student development at the Cascade Campus. Fischer will supervise academic advising, counseling, the Perkins Team, and the Mott grant as well as initiatives related to enrollment and retention. Fischer previously served as Associate Vice President for Student Development and Services at Mount Hood Community College. Welcome Joseph!
Ho-Middleton tabbed as associate dean at Sylvania
Katy Ho-Middleton has been selected to be the next Sylvania Campus’ associate dean of Student Development. Ho-Middleton, who holds a master’s degree in college student services administration at Oregon State University, is working on her doctorate in community college leadership at OSU. She had previously served as retention coordinator for the PCC Title III grant. As associate dean, she will be responsible for supervising admissions, cooperative education, and campus information center and testing. Congrats to Katy!
New academic advising coordinator at Rock Creek
Pat Sanchez-Cottrill was selected to fill an academic advising coordinator position at the Rock Creek Campus. Sanchez-Cottrill previously worked at Tyler Junior College Texas, where she began her career as a GED/ESL instructor. She also has almost 10 years of experience working with students in degree planning and academic counseling. She has taught freshman orientation at Tyler and served as admissions counselor both to international students, and most recently to students in the school of applied studies. Welcome Pat!
Accounting positions filled by Ivan, Gregory
Ligia Ivan has been selected to be the accounting assistant for accounts
payable. Ivan had spent several years in the business office monitoring accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivables and cashiering. Sally Gregory has also been named an accountant in general accounting. Gregory is a Certified Public Accountant with 18 years of public and private experience. She has more than 12 years of governmental accounting with financial statements and federal grants. Congratulations to both!
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »