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<span style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">I want to start by saying what a joy and honor it is to work with all of you and to represent Clark College at this commission. My
proudest professional moments have been shared with so many of you and I have come to think of you as my extended family. Coming together over the spring and summer have helped me to stay sane and to navigate the difficult moments of COVID-19 and the many
pressures we face every day. The personal and professional relationships I have formed with you will help sustain me as I transition to my next professional opportunity.</span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">As we have experienced before, new presidents make leadership changes as they onboard. I find myself in this uncomfortable situation
- I have been notified Clark College will be naming a new vice president of Student Affairs. The new person will be transitioning into this role over the next few weeks – I will be transitioning out of my current role by October 30. While I will remain at
Clark College through the end of December, I will be focused on completing projects while also doing my best to support a smooth transition.</span><span style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); display: inline !important">I
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<span style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">I am honored to have served in this role for the past 10 years and to have walked this journey with all of you. While I did not choose
to depart the college, I am going to make the most of my brief hiatus to focus on my family, my health, and completing my dissertation. I do not know my next career move – and will take some time and space to consider my options.</span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">I am providing my personal email address (wdbelden@comcast.net) and hope that you will keep in touch. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I
want to stay engaged in higher education and policy work and hope to remain in the WA community and technical college system.</span>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I want to wish you success in the endeavors ahead and want you to know that I will miss working with you,</span><br>
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