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PEOPLE AND PLACES: McKee hired as dean of Science and Computer Technology

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John McKee has accepted the position of Division Dean for Science and Computer Technology at the Sylvania Campus. McKee is currently the Dean of Business and Applied Technology at Clark College in Vancouver, Wash. He holds a doctorate in Community College Leadership from Oregon State and has a wealth of community college experience at Clark, Columbia Gorge and Central Oregon community colleges.

McKee replaces interim dean Marty Murray, who has served in the job for two years.

“Marty has done an exceptional job leading the division and as a member of the campus leadership team,” said Paul Hill, Sylvania Campus interim president. “She will be missed and we are grateful for her service. Please join me in wishing her well as she enjoys her well deserved retirement.”

Mancini joins Perkins team

Tara Mancini is the new learning skills specialist and will work with Multimedia and business students as part of the Perkins Team at the Cascade Campus. Mancini has been a part-time advisor at the Cascade Campus since 2004, and has worked with PSU’s University Honors Program since 2002. Congrats to Tara!

PCC Foundation adds scholarship coordinator

Erin Riley has accepted the position of scholarship coordinator for the PCC Foundation.

Riley comes to the Foundation with loads of experience from both the Grants Office and her previous positions in non-profit organizations in donor cultivation, fund-raising, database management, accounting, and volunteer relations. She replaces Irene Pereira who retired in February. Congrats to Erin!

About James Hill

James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »