New president chosen!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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Justin Bolger
The Commuter
At the Nov. 18 Board of Education meeting, Gregory Hamaan was announced as the next president of LBCC. He will be LBCC’s seventh president. Although the Board was in agreement that they had “two wonderful candidates” to choose from, the decision was unanimously in favor of Hamaan. “We have found an excellent president,” said Board Member Hal Brayton. Following the official vote, Chairperson Dick Running called Hamaan on speakerphone to give him the news. Running told him it was a close vote. “I hope you’re joking about the close vote,” said Hamaan, “This is absolutely wonderful news. I can’t tell you how excited we are.” Rita Cavin, president of LBCC, shared a story of announcing her retirement in which she cited an email from Hamaan. According to Cavin the email said something to the effect of, “Oh my gosh, this is my chance!” It seems that Hamaan has had a desire to work at LBCC for a number of years. Hamann will be leaving his position as the president of Clatsop Community College in Astoria. His responsibilities included providing leadership and guidance to the college, securing state and federal funding, developing new or enhanced academic and career/technical programs, and developing community partnerships. Hamann has a doctorate in educational leadership from Gonzaga University and a master’s in counseling psychology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He also served as dean of administration at Northwest College, and at Whitworth College he served as director of administrative services, director of human resources and as associate dean of students. While the Board is very excited about ushering in a new president, Cavin will be remembered for her excellent service and positive influence. Brayton said, “Rita has done a magnificent job.”
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