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Update List College Names Finalists for President's Post 2013 are:

Dr. Anne L. Austin has served as Vice Chancellor of Research, Planning & Assessment at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville in Batesville, Arkansas since 2007. Prior to her current position, she served the College as Dean of Learning from 2005-2007 and as Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs from 1996-2005. From 1994-1995 she served as Director of Career Planning and Development at Lyon College in Batesville. Dr. Austin earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English from the University of Delaware and a Ph.D in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Austin earned a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University.

Dr. Kandi W. Deitemeyer has served as President of College of The Albemarle in Elizabeth City, North Carolina since April 2010. Prior to her current position, she served as Vice President of Academic Programs and Services at Davidson County Community College in Lexington, North Carolina from 2008-2010. She served as the College Provost for Gateway Community and Technical College in Covington, Kentucky from 2006-2008. Dr. Deitemeyer served as Vice President of Student Services from 2005-2006 and Dean of Student Services from 2003-2005 at Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, North Carolina. She served as the Director of Education Programs from 2000-2001 and Director of Academic Programs from 1999-2000 at the University of South Florida in Lakeland. Dr. Deitemeyer earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications & Public Relations, a Master’s Degree in Counselor Education, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida in Tampa.

Dr. Gene C. Couch has served as the Executive Vice President of Alamance Community College since June 2011. Prior to his current position, he served Southwestern Community College in Sylva, North Carolina in several leadership positions including Director of the Title III Program from 2010-2011, Vice President for Instruction and Student Services from 2005-2010, Vice President for Instructional Services from 1999-2005, and Associate Vice President for Program Development from 1997-1999. Dr. Couch received a Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health from Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, North Carolina. He earned a Master’s Degree and an Educational Specialist Degree in Two Year College Education from Western Carolina University. Dr. Couch earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. 

Dr. Algie Gatewood has served as President of the Cascade Campus of Portland Community College in Portland, Oregon since 2004. Prior to his current position, he served in the Office of the President at the University of North Carolina from 1997-2004 as the Director of Health, Education and Welfare and the Assistant Director of the North Carolina State Education Assistant Authority. He served as Dean of Student Services at Anson Community College in Polkton, North Carolina from 1982-1997. Dr. Gatewood holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science/History from Livingston College in Salisbury, North Carolina and a Master’s Degree in Higher Education/College Administration from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. He received his Doctorate in Adult and Community College Education from North Carolina State University. (see HERE)

Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw has served as Vice President for Instruction and Support Services at Robeson Community College since 2001. Prior to that position, he served the College as a Department Chair and Director of the SAC’s Accreditation Process from 1997-2001, Director of the Title III Grant from 1994-97, and Director of Planning and Research from 1988-94. Dr. Kinlaw received a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Wake Forest University and a Master’s Degree in Education Administration and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He earned a Doctorate in Adult and Community College Education from North Carolina State University.

Dr. Kimberly W. Sepich has served as Vice President of Student Affairs at Davidson County Community College in Lexington, North Carolina since 2006. Prior to her current position, she served the College as Associate Dean of Enrollment Services from 2005-2006 and a Director of Admissions and Retention from 2002-2005. Dr. Sepich earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance Education from East Carolina University. She earned a Master’s Degree in Management and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Appalachian State University.
whittled its lists of finalists for its next president to six and released names of the candidates this morning.