Southwestern Oregon Community College District Board Member Position 5 Choose 1
There are 17 community college districts in Oregon. Community colleges are governed by locally elected boards of education, which determine education and operational policy for their colleges and oversee the college’s budget.Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter in the district. Employees of the district are not eligible. ORS 341.326(2), 341.275(2)Term: 4 yearsThe Curry County League of Women Voters hosted a forum for the SWOCC candidates; you can view the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=FcIh3wZXKok.
Biographical Information
Town Where You Live
COQUILLE
Your Experience/Qualifications
Current SWOCC board member, 4 years. Rotary Club president 3 terms, Assistant District Governor 5 years. Rotary District Grant Chair 5 years. Gift of Literacy leadership team 7 years.
County
COOS
What are your highest-priority goals if elected?
Education available to everyone regardless of age.
What relevant skills and experience would you bring to the board?
Four years on SWOCC Board.
Oregon State University BS Degree. Education
How, if at all, would you redistribute resources between Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and programs to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions?
The college budgets according to student needs.