Dr. Tawny Dotson Becomes First Woman Superintendent-President of Mt. San Jacinto Community College
MSJC Makes History, Appoints Woman New Superintendent-President
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The Mt. San Jacinto Community College (MSJC) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Tawny Dotson, currently the president of Yuba College, as the new superintendent-president. This historic appointment marks the first time a woman has held this position at MSJC, following a national search.
- 01Dr. Tawny Dotson is the first woman to serve as superintendent-president of MSJC.
- 02Her appointment follows a national search conducted with the Association of Community College Trustees.
- 03Dr. Dotson is expected to begin her role on July 1, pending contract approval.
- 04Tom Ashley, president of the MSJC Board of Trustees, praised Dotson's leadership experience.
- 05The previous superintendent-president, Dr. Roger W. Schultz, announced his retirement after 38 years in higher education.
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The Mt. San Jacinto Community College (MSJC) Board of Trustees has made a historic decision by appointing Dr. Tawny Dotson as the new superintendent-president, marking the first time a woman has held this role at the college. Dr. Dotson, who is currently the president of Yuba College, was selected after a national search conducted with the Association of Community College Trustees. She will officially take office on July 1, pending final contract approval at the board meeting scheduled for May 14. Tom Ashley, president of the MSJC Board of Trustees, expressed confidence in Dotson's leadership abilities, stating that her vision and student-centered approach will build upon the legacy of her predecessor, Dr. Roger W. Schultz, who retired after 38 years in higher education, including 25 years at MSJC.
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Dr. Dotson's appointment is expected to inspire female leadership in education and enhance the community college's focus on student-centered initiatives.
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