President, West Los Angeles College

THEBOARDOFTRUSTEESOFTHELOSANGELESCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE DISTRICT

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is one of the largest and most diverse community college districts in the United States, educating approximately 210,000 full- and part-timestudentsannuallyacrossitsninecolleges.

LACCDservesabroadpopulationincluding first-generation students, undocumented students, justice-impacted students, students with disabilities, former foster youth, active military and veterans, and other marginalized communities. The District maintains a strong commitment to equity and social justice and is a founding member of the California Community College Equity Leadership Alliance, advancing racial equity through structural, systemic reform.

Foundedin
1969,West Los Angeles Collegehasservedthecommunitiesof Culver Cityand West  Los Angeles for more than five decades, growing into a vibrant institution that provides both transfer and career-focused education. Over the years, WLAC has expanded its academic scope to include 18 vocational programs, 25 transfer pathways, and, beginning in 2016, the college received authorization to offer baccalaureate degrees. The College provides associate degrees, certificates,transferprograms,andisoneofonly
15

Californiacommunitycollegesauthorized to offer baccalaureate degrees—currently in Dental Hygiene and Avionics.

The Collegehasalsodevelopedastrongreputationforinnovationandcommunitypartnership, awardingmorethan
600degreesandcertificatesannuallyacross
39fields.

Itsevolutionreflects WLAC’s longstanding commitment to expanding access, responding to workforce needs, and advancing upward mobility for the region’s diverse student population.

With a mission rooted in student success, racial equity, social justice, and environmental responsibility,WLACenrichesstudentlearningthroughqualityinstruction,comprehensive support services, community partnerships, and career development pathways.

WLAC’smotto—"GOWEST.GOFAR."—reflectsitscommitmenttoempoweringstudentsto pursue academic, professional, and personal success.

West Los Angeles College provides a transformative educational experience. West fosters a diverse learning community committed to student success, racial equity, social justice, and environmental responsibility. Through quality instruction, programs, supportive services, community partnerships, and career development, the College encourages excellence and developsstudentleaders.

AWesteducationenrichesstudentswiththeknowledgeandskills needed to earn associate and baccalaureate degrees and certificates; to transfer; to build careers; and to pursue life-long learning.

The President of West Los Angeles Collegeservesasthe Chief Executive Officer ,reportingtothe Chancellor and participating as a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet. The President is responsible and directly accountable for all college operations, providing strategic leadership, advocacy, and vision during a period of dynamic change.

Given WLAC’s emphasis on equity-centered student success, forward-thinking enrollment strategies,andtheexpansionofbaccalaureateeducation,the Presidentmustdemonstratedeep understanding of California community colleges and the communities the College serves.

Theideal leader:

• ChampionsWLAC’scommitmenttoracialequity,social justice,and student-centered learning.
• Createsawelcoming,safe,andinclusiveenvironmentthatsupportsdiverse learners.
• Usesdatatoidentifyinequitiesinstudentoutcomesandmobilizesthe Collegetoclose achievement gaps.
• Understandstheacademicandbasicneedsofstudents,includingfinancialhardship, food insecurity, and mental health challenges.
• Supportsinnovativeprogramdelivery,including online,hybrid,anddualenrollment pathways.
• Demonstratefiscalstewardshipandensureresponsibleresource allocation.
• AlignenrollmentmanagementstrategieswithWLAC’srecentgrowthtrendsunder administrative leadership.
• Providedirectionformajorinitiativesincludingtechnology-enhancedinstruction, student support infrastructure, and sustainability efforts.

Thisleader will:

• Build strong,respectfulre…