Edison State College President to Recommend New Campus President for Lee County
Jun 22, 2010
Edison State College President to Recommend New Campus President for Lee County
~Appointment signals organization’s strength and continued growth~
Edison State College District President, Dr. Kenneth P. Walker plans to recommend to the Board of Trustees a new campus president to oversee the Lee Campus.
After a year-long process the search committee recommended Dr. James Martin, the current Vice President of Student Affairs at Pensacola Junior College, to Edison State’s executive leadership team. After careful consideration, Dr. Walker made the decision to recommend Dr. Martin’s appointment to the Board on Tuesday, June 22nd at 4:00 pm.
“I am proud to recommend Dr. James Martin to the position of Lee Campus President and feel that the attributes and skills he will bring to the College will complement the entire team,” said Walker. “Dr. Martin is a long-standing professional in higher education with a true dedication to student success.”
Dr. Walker also plans to share with the board a proposal for organizational development including the roles and responsibilities between the district-level and campus-level functions.
“It is important everyone understands his or her role within the organization,” said Walker. “This new structure will more clearly delineate overall district functions and campus operations enabling the College to optimize our potential and enhance our effectiveness.”
District President, Dr. Kenneth Walker, is responsible for the oversight of the entire College, its policies, strategic planning, development, and the direct support organizations.
With the hire of Dr. Martin, Dr. Noreen Thomas will resume her role as the Executive Vice President, serving as the College’s chief operating officer, responsible for operational leadership and management.
Each campus is led by a Campus President. Dr. Patricia Land provides leadership for the Charlotte Campus, Dr. Jeffery Allbritten provides leadership for the Collier Campus, and Dr. James Martin will lead the Lee Campus. In collaboration with the Lee Campus, Dr. Robert Jones, Dean of the Hendry/Glades Center, manages and develops the College’s Center in LaBelle. This comprehensive organizational structure reinforces the College’s ability to serve local needs while achieving the district-wide vision and mission of expanding educational opportunities.
“We are excited about these changes and feel most confident that this realignment of our executive staff will better enable us to move forward with the Destination 2020 Strategic Plan and the Edison Education System,” said Walker.
Last Updated: June 22, 2010
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