Dr. Stephanie Bulger became Lane Community College’s eighth president on July 1, 2022. With a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Michigan and a background in English and literature, she brings deep experience and a commitment to student success.
Before joining Lane, Dr. Bulger served in leadership roles in community college systems in California and Michigan. Her work has centered on expanding opportunity, supporting innovation, and using technology to strengthen teaching, learning, and workforce development.
At Lane, she is focused on increasing equitable access and building strong pathways for students and local employers. Under her leadership, the college has reversed a decade of enrollment decline and is advancing its role as a regional hub for talent and economic vitality. She also serves on the boards of Oregon State University, the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, and on AACC’s Commission on Economic and Workforce Development.
Outside her professional role, Dr. Bulger enjoys outdoor adventure, yoga, the arts, family history, and reading presidential biographies—drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the southern Willamette Valley.
President's Goals:
This year, President Bulger has outlined a focused set of priorities to guide Lane Community College’s work and direction. These goals reflect a commitment to strengthening the institution and supporting the success of students, employees, and the broader community:
- Fiscal Condition
- Managed Enrollment Growth
- Institutional Climate
Welcome from President Bulger
Welcome to Lane Community College! You have chosen an exceptional institution to guide you through this important journey toward your brighter future. Your success is the college’s first priority and commitment to you.
Lane Community College has a tradition of offering stellar educational opportunities that will allow you to discover, grow, and achieve in your areas of interest. The college offers short-term career pathways, more than 40 associate degrees and certificates for transfer to a university or going directly into the workforce, and courses for personal enrichment. For nearly 60 years, Lane Community College students have become graduates who realized their educational and career aspirations.
Students need flexibility as they pursue higher education and training. At Lane, classes are offered in person, online, and in a mix of online and in person formats to allow you to choose the best learning environment for you. Courses are offered throughout Lane County at the main campus and in downtown Eugene, Florence, Cottage Grove, and at the Lane Aviation Academy (Eugene Airport). Students have access to the support they need to be successful through in person and virtual support options, and new Community Advocacy and Resource Education (CARE) services that help students connect with community resources.
At Lane Community College, all are welcome and we strive to create a culture of belonging that supports diversity, innovation, collaboration and partnership, accessibility, and sustainability. Our faculty are recognized for contributing to a vibrant academic culture with initiatives that are relevant, responsive, and meaningful. You have made an excellent choice by selecting Lane.
We are honored that you have chosen Lane Community College. I look forward to seeing you around our locations and celebrating your success!
-Stephanie Bulger, President
Bienvenida de la presidenta Bulger
¡Bienvenidos a Lane Community College! Has elegido una institución excepcional para guiarte a través de este importante viaje hacia un futuro mejor. Aquí, tu éxito es nuestra máxima prioridad y nuestro compromiso contigo.
Lane Community College tiene la tradición de ofrecer oportunidades educativas formidables que te permitirán descubrir, crecer y alcanzar tus objetivos en las áreas que más te interesan. Nuestra institución ofrece una variedad de opciones, incluyendo carreras de corto plazo, más de 40 grados asociados y certificados que facilitan la transferencia a universidades o la entrada directa al campo laboral. Además, ofrecemos cursos para el desarrollo personal. Durante casi 60 años, los estudiantes de Lane Community College han logrado convertirse en graduados exitosos que han hecho realidad sus aspiraciones educativas y profesionales.
Comprendemos que los estudiantes necesitan flexibilidad mientras continúan su educación superior y formación. Por consiguiente, ofrecemos una variedad de opciones para que puedas elegir el ambiente de aprendizaje que mejor se adapte a tus necesidades. Nuestras clases están disponibles en persona, en línea y en una combinación de formatos, lo que te brinda la libertad de decidir cómo deseas estudiar. Además, nuestros cursos se imparten en todo el condado de Lane, incluyendo el campus principal y los centros en Eugene, Florence, Cottage Grove y en la Academia de Aviación de Lane, ubicada en el Aeropuerto de Eugene. Para garantizar tu éxito, ofrecemos opciones de apoyo tanto en persona como virtualmente. Además, nuestros nuevos servicios de Community Advocacy and Resource Education (CARE) están diseñados para ayudarte a conectar con los recursos de la comunidad.
En Lane Community College, damos la bienvenida a todos y nos esforzamos por crear una cultura de pertenencia que apoye la diversidad, la innovación, la colaboración, la accesibilidad y la sostenibilidad. Nuestra facultad es reconocida por contribuir a una cultura académica vibrante mediante iniciativas relevantes, sensibles y significativas. Así que has tomado una excelente decisión al elegir Lane.
Nos sentimos honrados de que formes parte de nuestra comunidad educativa. Esperamos verte en nuestras instalaciones y celebrar tus éxitos.
- Stephanie Bulger, presidenta