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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It is with mixed emotions that I write to let you know that I have stepped down as BLC Chair. A recent promotion at my institution has significantly increased my duties, leaving me without a lot of bandwidth for additional duties outside
of the institution. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have worked with the BLC Executive Committee to identify a new Chair for the year. Skye Field, Director of BAS Programs at Yakima Valley College, has graciously agreed to move from her role as Vice-Chair into the role of BLC Chair for
the remainder of the year. Skye and I have spoken about the transition and I believe she is well prepared to lead the good work that the BLC has planned. Teresa Lin will remain in the position of Vice-Chair, ensuring that all Executive Committee positions
continue to be filled for the year.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Although I am stepping down as Chair, I will continue to attend BLC meetings as RTC’s representative. I look forward to seeing you all at the conference and fall meeting on November 4<sup>th</sup> and 5<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to myself or Skye.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Stefanie McIrvin, Ed.D.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Associate Dean of Information Technology Programs<br>
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">3000 NE 4<sup>th</sup> St. Renton, WA 98056<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Phone: 425-235-2352, ext. 5763<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:105%"><a href="mailto:smcirvin@RTC.edu"><span style="color:blue">smcirvin</span><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:blue">@RTC.edu</span></a></span><u><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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