Northwest Vista College Names Dr. Amy Bosley as their next President

Dr. Amy Bosley Has an Extensive Track Record in Higher Education Teaching, Mentoring, Planning and Administration

(San Antonio, TX) – Northwest Vista College (NVC) announces the selection of Dr. Amy Bosley, an innovative higher education administrator with extensive teaching experience and advanced communication, human resources and business expertise. She will lead NVC as it embarks on a new five-year strategic plan and the Excelencia in Education framework. NVC is also nearing its 30-year anniversary of creating opportunities for student success.

Dr. Bosley, who currently serves as Vice President for Institutional Planning, Development, and as Chief of Staff at Valencia College in Central Florida, was approved unanimously by the Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees on Tuesday, May 16. She will begin her new position in mid-July, succeeding NVC Interim President Debi Gaitan, who has served in that capacity since October 2022.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Bosley as she is a leading higher education administrator and has a strong track record of serving the community college mission and students by improving student access and completion,” said Dr. Mike Flores, Alamo Colleges District Chancellor. “Her experience of advancing innovative practices in student access and completion will further the goals of Northwest Vista College and the Alamo Colleges.”

A tenured professor, Dr. Bosley is an Aspen Presidential Fellow and contributes to local, state, and national organizations. She has senior leadership experience in strategic planning, accreditation and resource development.

Prior to her current position, Dr. Bosley served as Vice President of Organizational Development and Human Resources at Valencia College, where she developed and implemented all aspects of the college’s organizational communication and human resource development. She also served as the senior advisor for the college on issues related to change management by providing guidance for internal communication and supporting collaboration and shared governance through systems, programs and professional development.

Her previous roles include serving as Associate Vice President of Organizational Communication and Development as well as professor and academic coordinator at Valencia College. She has also taught communication courses at the graduate level at the University of Central Florida.

“I am thrilled to have been selected as Northwest Vista’s third president,” said Dr. Bosley. “As NVC approaches its 30th anniversary, it is inspiring to look back at the impressive record of excellence in student access and success. I am excited to partner with the faculty, staff, community, and employers to build on this foundation,” she added.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Amy Bosley to the Northwest Vista College family,” said NVC Interim President Debi Gaitan. “This is an exciting time for our students, faculty and staff as we launch our next strategic plan and look ahead to build upon NVC’s legacy.”

Dr. Bosley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and a Master of Arts in Communication from the University of Central Florida as well as a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership, concentration in Higher Education Leadership and Human Resources from Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale.

American International College Names Hubert Benitez as the Institution’s Twelfth President

SPRINGFIELD, MA – The American International College (AIC) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Hubert Benitez, DDS, PhD, has been unanimously selected as the twelfth president of the 137-year-old institution. Benitez will succeed President Vince Maniaci who is retiring after seventeen years of service.

“We believe Dr. Benitez is a leader who embraces the mission and strategic vision of American International College. Although these are challenging times for higher education, in the institution where Dr. Benitez previously served as president, he successfully expanded enrollment and developed new programs, while he increased the financial health and sustainability of the institution. He did this in a spirit of teamwork, ownership, and accountability, along with dedicated community outreach and engagement. As evidenced by his own career path, Dr. Benitez is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is committed to providing access, opportunity, and pathways for student success,” said Board of Trustees Chair Frank Colaccino.

“I am extremely humbled to have been selected as AIC’s new president and cannot be more excited to join an institution with such a rich history and strong commitment to access and opportunity. I am looking forward to working with the AIC faculty, staff, and students, as we, together, envision how to further impact the communities we serve. I am grateful for this opportunity and consider it the honor and privilege of my lifetime,” said Benitez.

In his most recent position, Benitez served as vice president for Strategic Initiatives and Academic Innovation, and as acting chief inclusion officer at Rockhurst University (RU) in Kansas City, Missouri. RU is a comprehensive institution of higher learning, offering educational programs to a diverse student population in business, communications, education, engineering, healthcare, humanities, performing and visual arts, science, and mathematics. Among his responsibilities, Benitez had direct oversight of strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, accreditation and assessment, distance education/eLearning and the Prosperity Center for Financial Opportunity.

Prior to Rockhurst, Benitez served as president and chief executive officer for Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences for almost five years, where he provided visionary and strategic leadership that included growing and diversifying the college’s academic portfolio; promoting a culture of assessment; increasing the visibility of the institution through community presence, engagement, and outreach efforts; engaging in recruitment and enrollment management practices that increased the college’s population while meeting the needs of a new and diverse demographic of students; and implementing a financial strategy that increased the institution’s fiscal stability and outlook.

Benitez received his first doctoral degree in dentistry from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Latin America. He subsequently completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Connecticut Health Sciences Center, later earning a PhD in higher education administration from Saint Louis University’s College of Education and Public Service. Benitez is a graduate of the Institute for Educational Management (IEM) at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, and he completed the Executive Leadership Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. Benitez has dedicated the last two decades to higher education as an academic and administrator, and fifteen years prior as a clinician.

A member of numerous academic organizations, boards and advisory committees past and present, Benitez currently serves on the board of directors for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City; the board of trustees for Cristo Rey Kansas City, a Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth High School; is a peer reviewer for Middle States Commission on Higher Education; is a member the Hispanic Advisory Committee for the Kansas City Public Schools; and is a member of the KC Rising Steering Committee, a body of the KC Rising initiative, composed of business and community volunteers from across the Kansas City metropolitan area who are committed to regional collaboration.  Benitez’s professional associations include the President’s Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, American Dental Association, and Golden Key International Honor Society among others.

In addition to an extensive selection of published works, Benitez has been a guest lecturer in the US and abroad and has been the recipient of federally and privately funded research grants. His work ethic and commitment has been recognized by Univision-Kansas City for his ongoing support for Hispanic heritage and by Universidad Piloto of Colombia for forging international and interdisciplinary exchange programs. He has been a recipient of the Hispanic Heritage Award and received special recognition for service to the community through Excellence in Education. His contributions to Suffolk County from the Office of Minority Affairs have been praised in addition to being selected as one of the Top 25 Advocates for Latino Empowerment in Long Island, New York.

Benitez will join American International College on April 11, 2022.

Northeast Iowa Community College Names Dr. Herbert Riedel as President

The Northeast Iowa Community College Board of Trustees, at a meeting Thursday, Feb. 10, announced Dr. Herbert Riedel as the College’s next president.

Dr. Herbert Riedel served as president of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Andalusia, Ala., where he introduced program offerings in advanced manufacturing, healthcare and short-term skills training, as well as an honor’s program and the College’s first student housing complex. Previously, Dr. Riedel served as vice president for instruction and student development for Northeast Texas Community College in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.

The process for selecting the next president included a comprehensive, nationwide search conducted by consultants R.H Perry and Associates, a review of qualified applicants by the President Search Committee at NICC, the selection of four finalists for the position, and public forums and interview sessions with the Board of Trustees, the public, faculty, staff and students.

“The Board interviewed four well-qualified candidates for president who were recommended by the President Search Committee, composed of 15 internal and external representatives.  Following a rigorous week of interviews and after reviewing feedback, the Board determined that Dr. Riedel is the best qualified candidate to be the next NICC president. The Board of Trustees believes Dr. Riedel will build upon many successes accomplished under Dr. Wee’s leadership. Dr. Riedel will officially become president on July 1, 2022,” stated Jim Anderson, J.D., Board of Trustees chair.

“It is a great honor and privilege to be selected as the next president of Northeast Iowa Community College, one of the premier community colleges in the nation,” Dr. Riedel stated. “I am looking forward to working with the Board of Trustees, the faculty, staff, administration of the College, and the students and communities that we serve, to continue the positive momentum and further the mission of improving lives, driving business success and advancing community vitality. My wife, Lisa, joins me in eagerly anticipating our move to the area, meeting everyone, making new friends and fully participating in the life of our communities in northeast Iowa.”

Northeast Iowa Community College serves eight counties in northeast Iowa and surrounding areas. Offering academic programs of study in a variety of disciplines, in addition to online and blended learning, customized business and industry training, short-term certification options and adult education and literacy, the College is committed to affordable, high-quality education and training to ensure the growth and vitality of northeast Iowa.

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