The board of trustees of Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, Washington, had named Joyce Loveday at the educational institution’s president. She has served as interim president since June 2016. The college enrolls about 3,700 students. Women make up 64 percent of the student body.
“I’m honored to be selected to serve as the next president of Clover Park Technical College,” Dr. Loveday said after the board’s announcement. “CPTC is an exceptional college, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in industry. Our faculty and staff are among the best in the nation, and they work diligently to support the success of our students. It’s a privilege to be at a college with such positive, dedicated staff.”
Dr. Loveday has been on the staff at the college since 2002. Before being named interim president, she served as vice president for student learning. Before coming to Clover Park Technical College, Dr. Loveday was a dean at ITT Technical Institute.
Dr. Loveday is a graduate of Wheaton College. She earned an MBA from Idaho State University and a Ph.D. in community college leadership from Oregon State University.