Calhoun VP Selected to Attend Prestigious Executive Leadership Institute

October 21, 2013

Calhoun VP Selected to Attend Prestigious Executive Leadership Institute

        Alicia Taylor, vice president for instruction and student success at Calhoun Community

College, has been selected by a national review panel as one of only 32 community college leaders from around the country and the only one from Alabama to attend the prestigious Executive Leadership Institute, sponsored by the League for Innovation in the Community College.  The 32 participants hold senior-level leadership positions in community colleges throughout the United States.

        Gerardo E. de los Santos, president and CEO of the League for Innovation, said, "The review panel was extremely impressed with the quality of the applicants, which speaks well for the future vitality of the community colleges."

        The Institute, to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, December 8-13, 2013, provides an opportunity for potential community college presidents or those in transition to review their abilities and interests, to refine their skills, and to participate in discussions on leadership with an outstanding array of faculty drawn from among nationally and internationally recognized community college leaders.  These include community college chief executive officers, experts in leadership development, community college trustees, presidential search consultants, members of the League for Innovation board of directors, and other prominent figures.  Dr. Jackson Sasser, former vice president at Calhoun and currently president at Santa Fe College (FL), serves as a member of the faculty for the Institute.

        "I was extremely pleased to hear of Vice President Taylor's selection for this leadership institute," commented Calhoun President Marilyn Beck.  "Through her work here at Calhoun, she has demonstrated her outstanding leadership ability and her commitment to and true understanding of the mission of the community college.  I think she has a very bright and promising future in college leadership, and this institute will help to prepare her for that future," Beck added.

        This is the Executive Leadership Institute's twenty-fifth year preparing senior-level community college administrators to successfully fill the presidential role.

        The League is an international association dedicated since 1968 to catalyzing the community college movement.  The League hosts conferences and institutes; develops web resources; conducts research; produces publications; provides services; and leads projects and initiatives with member colleges, corporate partners, and other agencies in a continuing effort to make a positive difference for students and communities.

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Calhoun Announces Saturday, August 17 On-site Registration

August 13, 2013

Calhoun Announces Saturday, August 17 On-site Registration

The Admissions Office of Calhoun Community College today announced plans to conduct on-site registration this Saturday, August 17 from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm to assist students who may still need to register and/or see an advisor.  Admissions, advising, financial aid, and cashier's office staff will be available at both the Decatur and Huntsville campuses to assist students in the enrollment and registration process and to answer any questions.

"While registration will continue on campus for the remainder of this week at our regular times, we are once again conducting our Saturday on-site registration to meet student demand and to accommodate those students and parents who may not be able to come to campus during regular hours," commented Pauletta Burns, director of enrollment management and registrar for the college.  

Calhoun's 2013 fall semester classes begin Monday, August 19.  Students may continue to register through Sunday, August 18 without penalty.  Those with questions related to admissions and registration should contact the Admissions Office at 256-306-2593 in Decatur or 256-890-4717 in Huntsville.  Questions related to Financial Aid should be directed to 256-306-2628 in Decatur or 256-890-4715 at the Huntsville campus.  

For general information about the college, visit the website at www.calhoun.edu

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CALHOUN PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES NEW ACADEMIC DEAN

August 12, 2013

CALHOUN PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES NEW ACADEMIC DEAN

        Calhoun Community College President Dr. Marilyn Beck today announced that Dr. Kemba Chambers has joined the college's administrative staff as the new Dean for the Math, Natural Sciences, and Pre-Engineering Division.

 

Chambers most recently served as Associate Dean of Instruction at Drake State Community and Technical College, where she was responsible for assisting the Dean of Instructional and Student Services in the management of the academic support and instructional programs.  She has extensive experience in education at both the secondary and postsecondary levels, serving as a mathematics instructor and interim chair of the Mathematics and Science Department at Chattahoochee Valley Community College (Phenix City, AL); mathematics instructor at Griffin Technical College (Griffin, GA); and as a secondary mathematics teacher in the Phenix City Public School System.

She received her associate's degree from Chattahoochee Valley and a Bachelor's of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education from Columbus State University (GA).  Chambers earned her Master of Science degree, Educational Specialist, and Class A certification from Troy University and holds a doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Auburn University.

Chambers has been honored as a Master Teacher and a member of the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame for Chattahoochee Valley Community College.  She has been involved in a number of professional and community organizations which include the Alabama Community College Association (ACCA) and the Alabama Leadership Initiative and worked as a Habitat for Humanity volunteer.  She is a member of the ACCA Instructional Officers Association, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and a graduate of Leadership Huntsville Class 24.

        

"After an extensive national search, I am very pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Chambers to the Calhoun family," Beck said.  "Dr. Chambers brings such a tremendous wealth of experience and knowledge of the community college system.  This experience, coupled with her impressive academic background and her true love for students, made her the ideal choice for this position," commented Beck.

"I look forward to working with Dr. Chambers, as well as all of the newest members of the Calhoun team, as we continue in our efforts to meet the educational and training demands of this very diverse and highly progressive region," Beck added.

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