Lisa Rhine has been appointed at the tenth president of Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona. The school enrolls just under 7,400 students, 57 percent of whom are women.
Dr. Rhine has 30 years of experience in higher education at both the community college and university level. Currently, she serves as the provost and chief operating officer of the Chesapeake Campus at Tidewater Community College in Virginia. Prior to her current position, she served in the areas of academic affairs and student services at various schools including Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, the University of Dayton in Ohio, Wittenberg University in Ohio, and Northern Kentucky University.
“We are extremely excited to have Dr. Rhine as the next president of Yavapai College,” said Ray Sigafoos, District Governing Board Chair. “Dr. Rhine brings a strong passion for education and a deep understanding of the community college landscape that will benefit YC’s students, employees, and all of Yavapai County.”
Dr. Rhine holds a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, a master’s degree in special education from the University of Dayton, and a Ph.D. in educational administration from Capella University.