The board of trustees of the West Hills Community College District in California unanimously approved the appointment of Kristin Clark as the third chancellor of the community college system. Dr. Clark has served as president of West Hills College Lemoore since January 2016. Earlier, she was vice president of student services at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California. She will begin her new job on July 1.
The district covers nearly 3,500 square miles with colleges in Lemoore and Coalinga, the North District Center in Firebaugh, a district office in Coalinga, eight child development centers throughout neighboring rural communities, and the Farm of the Future facility at the north end of Coalinga.
“Together, we are contributing to an exciting time in higher education. As the new chancellor, I am committed to continuing our mission to expand the West Hills Community College District’s innovative culture and advance our student-centered commitment. I am passionate about our community and dedicated to enriching students’ lives through equitable practices and upward mobility opportunities” said Dr. Clark.
Dr. Clark holds a bachelor’s degree in business and management from the University of Phoenix. She earned a master’s degree in educational technology from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania.