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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.

Many students used to get grants for much of their college costs. Now, scholarships are less generous, and students must borrow much more. College graduates in Kentucky now start out with an average student loan debt of $23,000.

If you are in high school, you (and your parents) may be asking, “Is college really worth it?”

Yes, it is worth it.

Something has to give regarding the increasing cost of college education. But this is a separate issue from whether or not you should go. It is sad that you may graduate with the equivalent of an expensive auto loan and not have the car.

But in the long run, a college education is the smartest investment you can make.

Consider:

• A bachelor’s degree is the best “anti-poverty insurance” you can buy. Fewer than 4 percent of college graduates are poor. Kentucky’s overall poverty rate is 19 percent.

• It may not be as expensive as you think because most colleges still offer some financial aid. www.Collegecost.ed.gov can tell you what your true cost will be at any college once you deduct what you are likely to receive in scholarships.

Furthermore:

• The unemployment rate for people with a college degree is 4.2 percent vs. 9.1 percent for people without a college degree.(see HERE)

• 4.7 percent of college graduates do not have health insurance coverage, but 15.5 percent of those with just high school degrees are uninsured.

• The median annual income for someone with a bachelor’s degree is $50,360, compared to $29,423 for one with only a high school diploma.

• Of people with an annual income above $150,000, 82 percent have a bachelor’s degree; just 6.5 percent have no more than a high school diploma.

• You will probably earn twice as much money over your lifetime if you get a bachelor’s degree.

It is especially valuable to have a college degree in a recession.

You will be much less likely to be laid off or suffer a significant cut in pay. College graduates during tough economic times are much more competitive in the job market.

Remember, recessions come and go, but you will probably work for at least 40 years after getting your bachelor’s degree.

After graduation, you will eventually get a job that pays at least $30,000 a year. Entry-level jobs for your high school counterparts, at best, are going to be paying in the $11 an hour range, or less than $23,000 per year.

Your salary will increase faster because of your degree. Even in low-paying professions such as teaching or social work, you will eventually earn an annual salary in excess of $50,000.

Without a college degree, you are not likely to earn this kind of money, unless you get an associate’s degree in a lucrative field or complete an apprenticeship in a skilled trade. Both alternatives are worth consideration. Of course, the quality of your life, not only the amount you earn, will be enhanced significantly should you enter an intellectual environment for the next few years. (see HERE)


cost of college, student debt, and the impending bursting of the education bubble. The Enquirer carried a major piece last month laying out the financial reality.
Source : http://news.cincinnati.com/