President Search
Ohlone College Announces New President/Superintendent
Dr. Gari Browning Joins Ohlone College July 1, 2008
Ohlone College’s Board of Trustees announced last night the conclusion of their search for a new President/Superintendent at Ohlone College. The Board has made an offer to Dr. Gari Browning and she has graciously accepted.
Dr. Browning has a wealth of experience as a senior community college official. She comes to Ohlone from the College of the Desert where she currently serves as their Vice President of Instruction. Prior to her current assignment, she served with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). She earned a Bachelors degree in Linguistics from UC Irvine, a Masters degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from UCLA, and a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from UCLA.
“Although the Board felt that all three finalists were highly qualified, the Board believes that Dr. Browning is the best fit for Ohlone College at this time,” said Board of Trustees President, Garrett Yee. “We all look forward to working with Dr. Browning to build upon the great work of President Doug Treadway, who has moved Ohlone College forward in many significant ways during his five-year tenure.”
Dr. Treadway retires from Ohlone College on June 30, 2008. Dr. Gari Browning's bio.
Position Announcement
Download PDF of the President / Superintendent Position Search Information brochure (3.2 mb) (print quality file 23.5 mb).
 The Position
The Ohlone Community College District invites applications and nominations for the position of President/Superintendent. The President/Superintendent is the chief executive officer for the District and reports to an elected seven-member Board of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees of the Ohlone Community College District is seeking a strong and experienced leader who will bring to fruition the numerous program, service, and construction initiatives currently underway, as well as continue Ohlone’s tradition for innovation. The President/Superintendent will be expected to work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and all constituent groups while providing visionary leadership as the college implements its strategic plan. The new President/Superintendent must also be an effective communicator who works well with the Board of Trustees to facilitate their professional effectiveness.
The College
A multi-campus community college district, Ohlone College serves the southeast portion of the San Francisco Bay in California. Annual enrollment is approximately 18,000 students. The District has a main campus in the City of Fremont and a newly constructed campus in the City of Newark. Ohlone College is an ethnically diverse institution that promotes innovation and continuous improvement. The College is named for the native population living in the area when Mission San Jose was founded. The Fremont campus is located just south of the historic Mission. The Newark Campus is located near Interstate 880 and emphasizes programs in health, environment, and technology.
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The Community
Fremont is a city of over 210,000 people with an area of 92-square miles, making it the fourth most populous city in the Bay Area and California's fifth largest city. The adjacent city of Newark has a population of 42,000 and both communities are located within Alameda County.
With its moderate climate and its proximity to major universities, shopping areas, recreational and cultural activities, employment centers, major airports, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, this vibrant community captures metropolitan living at its best!
Opportunities and Challenges
In addition to supporting the continuance of Ohlone College’s reputation for academic excellence, the new President/Superintendent will:
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Provide leadership for the support and integration of a second campus, the new Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology, with the operations of the main campus in Fremont
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Continue and expand the college’s leadership role in a community known for its sophisticated technological economic base
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Address the numerous complexities associated with aging facilities, deferred maintenance needs, and renovation and construction
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Achieve fiscal sustainability through advocacy, institutional advancement, and plans for a future bond campaign
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Implement complex public/private joint development projects
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Lead the college’s innovative efforts to increase enrollment in a highly competitive higher education environment
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Recruit currently underrepresented members of the community and sustain a campus climate that values diversity
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Create an appropriate research program of institutional effectiveness to meet local and state demands for accountability
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Complete and implement a project designed to change the structure and compensation of classified staff
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Provide strong leadership, direction, and facilitation of professional development for the Board of Trustees in support of a cohesive board that practices good trusteeship.
Ideal Characteristics
The successful candidate for Ohlone College’s new President/Superintendent will need to demonstrate their ability to:
- Be committed to the comprehensive mission of the community college system
- Support innovative teaching and learning strategies, including Ohlone College’s existing deaf education program and its variety of international education programs
- Practice shared governance, collaboration, and collegiality
- Facilitate the professional development of a committed Board of Trustees
- Respect, appreciate, and engage with constituents at all levels
- Relate well and interact regularly with students and student leaders
- Recruit underrepresented members of the community and sustain a climate that values diversity
- Create partnerships with business and industry, P-16, and other public agencies
- Advocate for the college at the local, state, and national levels
- Be entrepreneurial and successful at acquiring outside resources
- Oversee significant construction and renovation projects
- Support and encourage the concept of a “green” and sustainable district
- Operate with integrity, honesty, and openness
- Be visible, accessible, and approachable on campus and in the community
- Lead the college to the next level of excellence while also honoring successful traditions
Qualifications
- A Master’s Degree is required; a Doctorate degree is preferred
- Significant senior level administrative experience in higher education
- Faculty experience (teaching/counseling) in higher education preferred
Application Procedure
Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We encourage applicants to submit a complete application by February 29, 2008. The Presidential Search Committee will begin reviewing applications the first week of March.
To Apply: Please submit the following four documents electronically, using Microsoft Word or a PDF format:
- A cover letter of application that succinctly addresses the challenges and opportunities identified above. This letter should include how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you to serve the needs of the college (not to exceed five pages).
- A current resume including an email address, home and cell phone number
- A reference list with the names, home and business telephone numbers, and email addresses of eight references: three supervisors (one board member), two direct-reports and three faculty members from current or former institutions.
- All candidates must complete the Candidate Cover Sheet (MS Word). This is a one-page synopsis of your professional career that will accompany your application.
These four documents will be the only application information that will be presented to the Search Committee. An Ohlone College application will be required for fin+alist candidates.
An electronic copy of the application package must be emailed to Ohlone Presidential Search Committee at searches@acct.org. Please note that all materials submitted will be considered for this opening only, and that submitted materials become District property and will not be returned.
Please also submit a hard copy of your application materials to:
Ohlone Presidential Search Committee
Attention: ACCT/Pamila Fisher
1233 20th Street, NW
Suite 301
Washington, DC 20036
For additional information, nominations or inquiries, please contact Dr. Pam Fisher, ACCT Search Consultant, at pamfisher@bresnan.net or (406) 570-0516. You may also contact: Dr. Narcisa A. Polonio, Vice President, ACCT Board Leadership Services, at (202) 276-1983 or npolonio@acct.org.
Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986
Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal “Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.” Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ohlone College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status in employment, in any educational program or in the provision of benefits and services to its students.
President Search Committee
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Search Committee Members
(Updated April 3, 2008.)
- Pamila Fisher
Chair of Ohlone's President Search Committee,
ACCT Search Consultant
(406) 570-0516
pamfisher@bresnan.net
- Jon Degallier
Full-Time Faculty, Computer Studies
- Sheldon Helms
Full-Time Faculty, Psychology
- Dennis Keller
Full-Time Faculty, Music
- Susan Myers
Full-Time Faculty, Counselor
- Rob Smedfjeld
Full-time Faculty, Math
- Tatyana Hamady
ASOC President
- Alexander Rhone
ASOC Senator
- John Li
Senior Accountant
- Gwen Murphy
Safety Officer / Campus Police
- Mona Farley
Bookstore Manager
- Debbie Trigg
Director, Campus Activities & EOPS
- Chris Warden
Director, Athletics
- Bill McMillin
Trustee
- Rich Watters
Trustee
Community Updates
If you have questions, please contact Sarah Daniels, Search Committee Liaison,
Assistant to the President
and Public Information Officer, at sbdaniels@ohlone.edu or (510) 659-7369.
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