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The Klamath Community College Board of Education is comprised of seven elected voting members and one non-voting student representative. It has primary authority for establishing policies governing the College’s operations and as well as adopting the annual budget. The Board is charged with responsibility for overseeing the development of programs and services that it believes will appropriately serve the needs of those residing within the College’s service district.
Kate Marquez, Property Rehabilitation.
Term began July 2017. Term expires June 2021.
Zone 1 - North Klamath
Barbara Headden, Retired Administrator.
Term began July 2016. Term expires June 2019.
Zone 2 - Northeast Klamath
Michael Fitzgerald, Master Gardener.
Term began July 2011. Term expires June 2021.
Zone 3 - Southeast Klamath
Dave Jensen, Business Owner.
Term began July 2009. Term expires June 2019.
Zone 4 - South Klamath
Al King, Business Owner.
Term began July 2009. Term expires June 2021.
Zone 5 - East Klamath
Kathy King, Business Owner.
Term began July 2015. Term expires June 2019
Zone 6 - At-Large
William Riggs, University Administration Extension/Research.
Term began July 2017. Term expires June 2021.
Zone 7 - At-Large
Kaitlynne Sanchez, ASKCC President.
Term began July 2017
Non-Voting Student Representative
Oregon State Board of Education
As one of the state’s 17 publicly supported community college districts, KCC operates under the general direction of the Oregon State Board of Education: Charles R. Martinez (4th Congressional District); Anthony Veliz (5th Congressional District); Kimberly Howard (3rd Congressional District); George Russel (At Large); Jerome Colonna (2nd Congressional District); Modesta Minthorn (At Large).
In addition, the State Department of Education administration includes Rob Saxton (State Superintendent of Public Instruction) and Jim Middleton (Commissioner, Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development).
Advisory Committees
More than 70 volunteers are appointed by the KCC Board of Education to 13 advisory committees, which offer professional advice and support to instructional programs, enabling the College to align its programs current workplace practices and employment opportunities. All career and technical programs have advisory committees.
Foundation
The Klamath Community College Foundation raises and invests funds for college programs, scholarships, and capital needs.
Program Support
Because the State of Oregon provides only part of the funding that is needed to finance instructional programs, donations from businesses and individuals are vital to support KCC’s ability to provide education and training to more than 5,000 students each year.
Scholarships
The Foundation solicits funds for scholarships, which allow many individuals to attend college who might not otherwise have the financial means to do so. Tax-deductible gifts to support KCC programs and students should be made payable to: Klamath Community College Foundation, 7390 South Sixth Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97603. Call 541-880-2234 for more information.
Foundation Board
The KCC Foundation Board consists of the following members: Steve Tippin (Chair); Phillip Squibb (Vice Chair); Scott Powell (Treasurer); Joey Oswald (Trustee); Dr. Mara Supan (Trustee); Morgan Lindsay (Trustee); Dawna Oksen (Trustee); Dr. James Calvert (Trustee); Marcus Henderson (Trustee); Dr. Edward McClure (Trustee); Jean Pinniger (Associate Member), Jim & Sherry Bellet (Emeritus Members), and Willie Riggs (Board of Education Liasion).
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