Vice President of Academic Affairs

As a member of the executive team, the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) serves as the chief academic affairs officer and provides ongoing leadership for increasing levels of student success as well as policies, practices, management and support of academic affairs operations. In support of the college’s mission, vision, strategic plan, philosophy, and core values, the VPAA brings visionary, strategic and equity-focused leadership to develop and review all instructional programs and services and to facilitate continued development of innovative teaching practices and modalities.

The VPAA is responsible for assessment of student learning initiatives and maintaining institutional accreditation while also creating an environment that is focused on student success, effective in the use of data in decision-making, committed to diversity in all aspects of teaching and learning, and that values the attainment of excellence in all aspects of the collegiate experience. This role embodies openness, inclusion, social justice, equity, innovation, community responsiveness, collaboration and teamwork in a unionized environment.