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Monday Feb 28, 2022
Dr. Laurie Chesley, Central Oregon Community College
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
A first-generation college student from a rural, working-class family, Laurie Chesley understands the transformative power of education first-hand. Her entire career has been dedicated to helping other students have the same life-changing experience that she was fortunate to have. It has been the honor and privilege of her life to serve this mission.
Prior to becoming the sixth President of Central Oregon Community College, Chesley was the provost and executive vice president for academic and student affairs at Grand Rapids (Michigan) Community College. She taught English at a variety of higher education institutions for 14 years, serving diverse student populations. She has 20 years of administrative experience, including as interim dean of learning at Northwestern Michigan, assistant vice president for academic affairs at Ferris State (Michigan) University, dean of humanities at Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) Community College, and then associate dean and dean of arts and sciences at Grand Rapids Community College, before becoming its vice president in 2015.
As the president of a community college – one of “democracy’s colleges” – that serves a diverse district spanning over 100,000 square miles, Chesley understands the importance of providing both the access and the supports needed by all learners who are seeking a better future – through enrichment courses, basic skills development, job training, certifications, degrees, or transfer to a four-year institution.
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