Clark College hasselected Gold Hill Associates to assist the Board of Trustees in identifyingand recruiting a new president for Clark College.
Clark College President Robert K. Knight has announced he plans to retire August 31 at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year. He has served as college president for 13 years, helping Clark College expand and grow both in its programs and locations. Clark College is the largest community college in Southwest Washington and one of the largest community colleges in the state of Washington.
“For more than adecade President Knight has provided stability and vision helping the collegegrow, adapt and serve its community,” said Paul Speer, board trustee. Speer andboard vice chair Jane Jacobson are co-leading the board’s recruitment andselection process. “This is an important moment for Clark College. We arelooking for the right person for the next chapter of the college,” said Speer.“The board is fully committed to conducting an equitable, inclusive andtransparent national search. Gold Hill Associates will be a good partner in theprocess.”
Gold HillAssociates was selected following a competitive bid process. Its CEO, Dr.Preston Pulliams, has worked in a variety of higher education leadership rolesfor 25 years. From 2004-2013, he served as District President at PortlandCommunity College. Gold Hill has made successful placements at more than 20colleges in the Pacific Northwest.
Gold HillAssociates will also assist the board in identifying and recruiting an interimpresident for Clark College.
The interimpresident is expected to serve beginning August 2019 for a one-year periodallowing sufficient time for the permanent presidential search. The interimwill not be considered as a candidate for the permanent position.
“The presidentialsearch will also be assisted by a Presidential Search Advisory Committeeincluding representatives from the college and external community,” saidSpeer. “We look forward to updating and receiving feedback from thecommunity as we move forward.”
All interestedapplicants must contact Gold Hill Associates directly. To contact Gold HillAssociates or learn more about the presidential selection process, visit ClarkCollege’s website: www.clark.edu/presidential-search.
