Erie County Community College of Pennsylvania Names Chris Gary as Founding President

The Board of Trustees also named Chris Gray, who currently serves as vice president of Academic Affairs at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Ill., as the permanent president of the Erie County Community College.

DiNicola said the board interviewed more than 30 candidates for the job and selected Gray after an extensive process.

“He’s a natural innovator and has a long history within the community college movement,” DiNicola said. “I think he brings a set of skills that are important to our community’s economic development.”

Gray holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Foundations and is a community college graduate. He has served community colleges as an instructor, chair, dean and vice president for 20 years, according to a board news release.

“Community college changed my life, expanded my world view and gave me the confidence to grow as a student and leader,” Gray said in the release. “I’ve committed my life to giving back and making sure that any student who wants to better their journey is able to do so. Community colleges break down barriers so all students, even those like me, get a chance.”

Gray is scheduled to begin on July 14.

The college will host an initial news conference Wednesday and announce a series of press conferences and events during July introduce Gray to the community, according to the release.

Gray will replace interim President Judith Gay, who DiNicola said will continue to work at the college in another capacity.

In addition to its partnerships, the Erie County Community College will have a virtual campus with online courses for students who prefer to access courses using technology. This also provides an opportunity for working adults to register and start their collegiate education, according to the release.

Massasoit Community College Names Ray DiPasquale as Their 7th President

May 18, 2021 – Brockton – The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education has approved the appointment of Ray DiPasquale as the college’s seventh president. The Massasoit Community College Board of Trustees recommende

d DiPasquale to the Board of Higher Education last month. DiPasquale most recently served as President of Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh, New York.

Following a nationwide search, DiPasquale was one of three finalists that met with college and community stakeholders. After thorough deliberation, DiPasquale was unanimously confirmed by the Board of Trustees on April 15.

“The Board looks forward to working with Mr. DiPasquale as we begin to write the next chapter in Massasoit’s history,” said Thomas E. Carroll, Jr., acting chair of the Board of Trustees at Massasoit. “Ray’s extensive experience in higher education leadership, community service, and his commitment to students are key to the continued success of Massasoit Community College.”

Prior to his appointment as President of Clinton Community College in 2017, DiPasquale was a consultant for the Rhode Island Board of Education and served as President of the Community College of Rhode Island from July 2006 to January 2016. DiPasquale also served as commissioner of higher education for the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education (now the Rhode Island Board of Education), as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at the SUNY College at Brockport, and in a number of leadership positions at Springfield Technical Community College. He began his career in higher education at Middlesex Community College.

DiPasquale holds a master’s degree from Northeastern University and a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas Tech University. He also received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters bestowed by the New England Institute of Technology.

“With 14 years of community college experience, we are confident that Ray will engage our community and help to see Massasoit thrive in the years to come,” added Ann Sullivan, chair of the presidential search committee and secretary of the college’s Board of Trustees.

DiPasquale will serve as the college’s seventh president. He succeeds Dr. Gena Glickman, who retired in January 2021. Dr. Brenda Molife, vice president of outreach and engagement at Bridgewater State University, has led the college as Interim President since January 2021 while the search for a permanent president was underway.

North Shore Community College Names William Heineman as its New President

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education has unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. William Heineman as North Shore Community College’s fifth president. Dr. Heineman will assume the presidency on July 1, 2021.

Dr. Heineman is currently the Provost at Northern Essex Community College. He is deeply familiar with Massachusetts’ public higher education system and its participants having amassed a decades-long record of successive leadership and service as a faculty member, administrator in academic affairs and student affairs, and much more at NECC. MA BHE Chair Chris Gabrieli praised Heineman’s leadership at NECC, particularly in developing its early college and CBE programs.

“I am proud and humbled by the endorsement of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education for the North Shore Community College Presidency.  It was wonderful to have so many members of the North Shore Board of Trustees in attendance at the BHE meeting showing their support, Dr. Heineman said.  “I am excited to work with the NSCC Trustees to launch a new era at the college.  I look forward to starting at North Shore in early July and going to work for its students, faculty, staff and the communities it serves.

“President Bryant and his leadership team have been enormously helpful as I get up to speed and I appreciate and welcome their support.  My focus will be on helping our students reach the life goals they bring to NSCC and on supporting our employees in their efforts to take good care of the students.  When our students achieve significant improvements in their lives as a result of their North Shore Community College education, they raise up all of our communities,” he noted.

Dr. Heineman holds an Ed.D from the University of Massachusetts Boston, an MPP from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and a BA in history from the University of Rochester, NY. In addition, Dr. Heineman participated in the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Leadership, the American Association of Community Colleges Future Leaders Institute, and the Massachusetts Community College Leadership Academy.

NSCC Board of Trustees Chair Dr. J.D. LaRock said, “The Board of Trustees is delighted that the BHE endorsed our selection of Dr. Heineman and in doing so recognized the many strengths and talents he will bring to the position as the college faces the many challenges and opportunities ahead. We very much look forward to working with Dr. Heineman when he assumes the presidency on July 1 and to helping to introduce him to the entire college community.”

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