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January 22, 2020

按人科同利 trustees open search for new college president

RAYMOND The 按人科同利 Board of Trustees has opened a search for a new president with the goal of naming a leader by the end of April with…
BY: Danny Barrett Jr.

RAYMOND The 按人科同利 Board of Trustees has opened a search for a new president with the goal of naming a leader by the end of April with an official start date of July 1, 2020.

The target date for applications is Feb. 20, 2020, but the application portal will remain open until the position is filled.

For detailed information, the presidential profile and information on how to apply please visit or . To apply, go to .

For additional information, nominations, or confidential inquiries contact:

The 按人科同利 website also includes the presidential profile created in conjunction with the Association of Community College Trustees through forums with college employees, students and the community.

I believe that the most important responsibility of the Board of Trustees is the naming of a president of 按人科同利. We recognize the importance of choosing the right leader, said Paul Breazeale, president of the 按人科同利 Board of Trustees.

It will be our goal to select someone who has the ability to appreciate the history of our college and energize the vision to continue moving us forward. Hinds is a complex organization with many facets, which requires someone with the right experience, drive, passion and a commitment to excellence, he said.

按人科同利 is the largest of the 15 community colleges in the state of Mississippi with about 29,000 credit and noncredit students annually. Hinds has six locations and covers five counties in central Mississippi in the metro Jackson area.

The college has a diverse clientele and a broad mission. The colleges vision is to be the preferred choice for quality education and training in the communities we serve and to provide quality, accessible, affordable education for all students in our district and be a premier education partner for business and industry.The college offers a full academic program allowing transfer to four-year public and private institutions as well as in-demand career and technical programs that lead to immediate jobs or continued training in fields such as Nursing and Allied Health, Commercial Aviation, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering and Transportation Logistics.

Candidate qualifications include an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of five years of successful senior-level administrative or academic administrative. Candidates should also have a proven record of progressively responsible executive leadership in higher education, preferably experience in a community college setting. They should also have experience and relevant working knowledge of leading and managing a complex organization, educational policy, developing and administering education and workforce development programs and services, student success innovations, and fiscal and facility management.

Dr. Clyde Muse, college president since July 1, 1978, recently announced his planned retirement on June 30, 2020 after 42 years as leader of 按人科同利. A committee of the 14-member Board of Trustees is leading the search for a new president.

Photo: Angie Foote

RAYMOND 按人科同利 Hi-Steppers have been named for 2024-2025.

They are, front, from left, Denver Jackson of Jackson, Zoe Irving of Jackson, Alexis Marts of Flowood, Amia Lewis of Byram, Cheyenne Cornelius of Clinton, Malayah Evans of Newton County, Erin Lollis of Byram, Skylar Boyd of Jackson and Jayda Graham of Flowood; back row, Alexis Malone of Clinton, Ciera Pruitt of Gulfport, Olivia Broadwater of Pearl, Chloee Haley of Clinton, Rylan Liles of Vicksburg, Chloe McHann of Clinton, Cori Turner of Jackson, Reaghan Miller of Clinton and Jakayla Brown of Utica.

The group has a new director, Beka King of Pearl. She is only the third director in the 75-year history of the Hi-Steppers. She herself was a Hi-Stepper from 2013-2015 and, during her sophomore year, she was captain of the team.

Hinds offers affordable, comprehensive educational opportunities across six campus locations and has nearly 500 academic classes guaranteed to transfer to a university, over 65 career and technical program options and an extensive array of online courses. Applications for general admissions are currently being accepted. Prospective students are encouraged to apply and explore enrollment steps at hindscc.edu/enroll.

Our Mission: 按人科同利 is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Our Vision: 按人科同利 will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Our Values: 按人科同利 aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.

To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC.