[LIBRARYDIR] FW: SBCTC Selects New Executive Director

Thu May 11 14:27:23 PDT 2017

In case you haven't seen the news yet:  it's Jan Yoshiwara!  See the press release below.

Dr. Mindy Coslor, Ph.D.
Director of Library Services
Skagit Valley College
360.416.7761

From: Christy Lowder [mailto:clowder at sbctc.edu] On Behalf Of Jon Kerr
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 12:56 PM
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Subject: SBCTC Selects New Executive Director

Subject: RELEASE: Jan Yoshiwara to head State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

See this news release online<http://sbctc.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=deef59f1d8ee1e991514ca276&id=c4b1e65276&e=eac0b86a7d>

[State Board for Community and Technical Colleges 50th anniversary logo]

News Release
State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
1300 Quince Street | P.O. Box 42495
Olympia, WA 98504-2495
360-704-4400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 11, 2017
Contact: Katie Rose, 360-704-4367, krose at sbctc.edu<mailto:krose at sbctc.edu>

Jan Yoshiwara to head State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

OLYMPIA, Wash. - The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges<http://sbctc.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=deef59f1d8ee1e991514ca276&id=eaa4cc4f8c&e=eac0b86a7d> today selected Jan Yoshiwara as the organization's new executive director. Yoshiwara currently serves as deputy executive director for education at the State Board. She will assume her new role early next month.

[Jan Yoshiwara]State Board Chair Shaunta Hyde described Yoshiwara as a visionary leader who crafts programs that elevate the people and economy of Washington.

 "Jan Yoshiwara is the perfect fit," said Hyde. "She analyzes data, sees emerging trends, and molds that knowledge into incredible opportunities for students and employers. She is passionate about our mission and exemplifies both the intellect and heart of our system."

Yoshiwara started at the State Board in 1984 as assistant director of student services and minority affairs. She moved up in the organization to become director of education services in 1994. Today, she leads system-wide programs and policies that prepare students for college-level work, for a career, or to transfer to a university.

Yoshiwara secures and oversees multi-million-dollar grants and supervises state-level research on community and technical college students, staff and resources. She also builds partnerships with high schools, universities, business and labor leaders, state agencies, national associations, and philanthropic organizations. She routinely advocates for community and technical colleges before the state Legislature and Congress, and within national organizations.

Yoshiwara has a bachelor's degree from the University of California - Davis, and a master's degree from Western Washington University. She will replace retiring executive director Marty Brown.

 "I'm thrilled to serve in this new position," said Yoshiwara. "Our two-year colleges give everyone the opportunity for a better future, especially low-income students and students of color. Nothing is more gratifying to me than to see students discover their self-worth and rise."

Washington's 34 community and technical colleges comprise the state's largest system of higher education and serve about 381,000 students. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges oversees the system, sets policy, allocates state operating and capital funds to the colleges, strategically plans the two-year college mission, and approves educational programs.

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Links within this release

  *   State Board for Community and Technical Colleges: https://www.sbctc.edu<http://sbctc.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=deef59f1d8ee1e991514ca276&id=5b731a0587&e=eac0b86a7d>
  *   Katie Rose email: krose at sbctc.edu<http://sbctc.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=deef59f1d8ee1e991514ca276&id=f46f26c7bb&e=eac0b86a7d>

About the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges is led by a Governor-appointed board and provides leadership, advocacy, and coordination for Washington's system of 34 public community and technical colleges. Each year, about 381,000 students train for the workforce, prepare to transfer to a university, gain basic math and English skills, or pursue continuing education. Visit our website at SBCTC.edu<http://sbctc.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=deef59f1d8ee1e991514ca276&id=56f5f610c1&e=eac0b86a7d>.

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