SBCCD Has New Leadership

The San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) this month re-installed Board Members Donna Ferracone and Dr. Donald L. Singer and installed new Board Member Joseph Williams. San Bernardino County Supervisor and former SBCCD Board President James Ramos administered the oath of office. The Board of Trustees members elected trustee John Longville to serve as board president, and Trustee Dr. Kathleen "Katy" Henry as vice president and Trustee Joseph Williams as clerk. The Trustees will serve in those offices for two years. SBCCD Chancellor Bruce Baron said, “The public elected experienced leaders who bring to the Board a commitment and understanding of the mission of our District that will enhance the District’s ability to serve our two colleges, KVCR, the Economic Development and Corporate Training Division and our community in general. Our Board will continue serve the students and community with dedication.” Longville was first elected to the Board in 2008, at which time he retired from his adjunct faculty position at San Bernardino Valley College. He also is a member of the Board of Directors of the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District since 2007, and has previously served as a member of the California State Assembly (1998-2004), Mayor of Rialto (1987-1998), and member of the Rialto City Council (1978-1984 and 1986-1987). During his municipal government years, Longville was active in regional government agencies, serving as president of both San Bernardino Associated Governments (1982-1983) and the Southern California Association of Governments (1992-1993) and as a founding board member of the Southern California Regional Rail Association (Metrolink). He has been active in various local, civic and charitable organizations since he first moved to San Bernardino County in 1972 to work as press secretary for the late Congressman George Brown. Vice President Henry is a university instructor and a dissertation mentor for doctoral learners. Dr. Henry first started her educational pursuits at the community college level. As a result, she is a strong advocate for meeting student needs and overcoming barriers to their success at this time in a student's educational life. She is supportive of programs that help veterans and students with special needs, as well as eLearning programs. She earned her Bachelors of Science degree at Southern Illinois University in workforce education and development and recognizes the importance of vocational education programs. She earned her master's degree in organizational development and her Ph.D. in human and organizational systems from the Fielding Institute. Dr. Henry's community involvement includes: Member Steering Committee for the Women's Leadership Council of Arrowhead United Way, Chairperson for the Scholarship Committee of the Highland Woman's Club, member/past Chair of Youth Services and K-Kids at Kiwanis Club of Highland, and she serves as an ambassador for the Highland Chamber of Commerce. Clerk Williams was appointed to fill a Board of Trustees vacancy in 2013 and elected to the Board in November. He is the Founder and CEO of the Youth Action Project (YAP) and has served youth and adults of the Inland Empire for the past 14 years. YAP integrates youth popular culture in its program to engage positive dialogue, decision-making, and actions that will improve educational and workforce outcomes. Prior to founding YAP, Williams was employed with the County of San Bernardino for nine years, working for the Department of Behavioral Health, the Workforce Development Department and the Sheriff’s Department. He currently serves as a member of the California Workforce Investment Board and the California Committee to Employ People with Disabilities, and as the vice chair of the Legislative Committee on the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. Williams served as the SBCCD Student Trustee when he was a college student, continuing on to complete a Bachelors degree in business administration the University of Redlands.