[Wsssc] [EXT] Leadership Change at Clark

[Gilmore English, Jessica]

Bill, this is difficult news to digest. I want to acknowledge your impactful contributions to WSSSC and the CTC system. You've taken up leadership roles on behalf of the system time and time again, as president of ACC, council liaison, president of WSSSC, WACTC committees, workgroups, taskforces. The list goes on. You have helped launch many a career in our profession. Thanks to you taking a chance on a Student Affairs newbie back in 1999, I'm where I am today. Over the past 20 years you have been a steadfast colleague, mentor, and friend. You are an asset to the to the CTC's of this state and I am already looking forward to what is in store for you next. With gratitude, --Jess

From: wsssc <wsssc-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> On Behalf Of Belden, William via wsssc
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 2:59 PM
To: wsssc at lists.ctc.edu
Subject: [EXT] [Wsssc] Leadership Change at Clark

Colleagues,

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.

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. I plan to attend the last WSSSC meeting in October.
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.

I am providing my personal email address (wdbelden at comcast.net<mailto:wdbelden at comcast.net>) and hope that you will keep in touch. I want to stay engaged in higher education and policy work and hope to remain in the WA community and technical college system.

I want to wish you success in the endeavors ahead and want you to know that I will miss working with you,

Bill

William Belden
Vice President of Student Affairs
Clark College
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