President Search

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LCC Presidential Search 

In response to the planned retirement of current LCC President Dr. Margaret Hamilton, the LCC Board of Education voted on June 23 to select a search firm to assist with the presidential search process. At its July 21 meeting, the Board of Education selected ACCT Searches, a division of the Association of Community College Trustees, a national organization specializing in educating community college boards and advocating on behalf of community colleges.

A 15-member advisory committee of employees, students and community members will oversee the process, select and interview candidates, and make a recommendation to the Board of Education. The goal is for board members to select a new president by April 2022 and for the new president to begin work in the role by July 1, 2022.

 

Search Process Update

President Stephanie Bulger article

The Lane Community College Board of Education is excited to announce Dr. Stephanie Bulger as Lane’s eighth president.

“Lane Community College is nationally recognized as an innovative leader for its excellence among community colleges and I am honored to be the institution's next president. I appreciate the Board of Education for giving me the opportunity to lead such an outstanding institution into a promising future and look forward to working with the amazing and talented people who make up Lane Community College and the communities it serves.“ 
-- Dr. Stephanie Bulger

We would like to thank the entire College community for your interest and support throughout the search. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank each member of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee for their dedication to the College, hard work and thoughtful input.

We would like to thank the entire College community for your interest and support throughout the search. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank each member of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee for their dedication to the College, hard work and thoughtful input.

Sincerely, 
Lisa Fragala
Chair, LCC Board of Education

Dr. Stephanie Bulger

Dr. Stephanie R. Bulger is Vice Chancellor for Instructional Services at the San Diego Community College District in San Diego, CA. She previously served as Vice Chancellor for Educational Affairs and Distance Learning at Wayne County Community College District in Detroit, MI. Dr. Bulger earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI; a Master of Arts in 19th and 20th Century British and American Literature from The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT; and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT.

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LCC Presidential Selection Advisory Committee Members

  • LCC Board of Education Chair: Lisa Fragala 
  • LCC Board of Education Vice Chair: Rosie Pryor
  • LCCEA designee: Adrienne Mitchell, LCCEA President 
  • LCCEF designee: Frankie Cocanour, LCCEF President 
  • LCC Manager: Russ Pierson, Dean of Florence Center 
  • Lane SGA designee: Jeremiah Vandagrift, Lane SGA President 
  • LCC Student Identity Union appointee: Matthew Murdock, LCC Native American Student Association (NASA) member 
  • LCC Foundation designee: Diana Learner, LCC Foundation Executive Committee President 
  • K-12 Representative: Carlos Sequeira, Lane ESD Assistant Superintendent 
  • Chamber Representative: Charlie Kimball, CFO Murphy Company & Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair 
  • City Representative: Sarah Medary, City of Eugene City Manager 
  • Workforce Development: Ashley Espinoza, Sector Strategy Director, Lane Workforce Development
  • University Partner: Anil Oommen, Director of the School of Learning & Teaching, Pacific University (Eugene) 
  • At Large Communities of Color: Susan Cox, VP of Public Policy & External Relations, Holt International
  • At Large Communities of Color: Miles Pendleton, President, Eugene-Springfield NAACP

Feedback Opportunities

The Board of Education welcomes your feedback and comments throughout the search. Feedback and comments may be submitted using an online form. All comments will be shared directly with the Board of Education. If you have questions about the search, please email ACCT Search Consultant, Jill Wakefield, Ed.D.