Hutchinson Community College
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College has named three finalists for the College president’s position as they search for a replacement for retiring President Carter File.
The finalists are Dr. Joel Michaelis, Mr. Greg Nichols and Dr. Tricia Paramore. The finalists were selected from a pool of more than 40 applicants that was narrowed to a semi-finalist group by the Board’s Presidential Search Advisory Committee.
“Selecting the next president is one of the Board's most important responsibilities, and reaching this significant step was only possible thanks to the commitment and hard work of members of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee who have shared their perspectives so far”, said Board Chair Terry Bisbee.
Starting Friday, April 5, finalists will visit the Hutchinson campus to meet with students, faculty, staff and the public in a series of open forums. Visit details are available on the Presidential Search website.
“Now is the time for the community to meet these finalists and provide feedback to the Board of Trustees,” Bisbee continued. “We hope students, faculty, staff and community members take the opportunity to engage with the finalists at these upcoming forums.”
The finalists include:
· Dr. Joel Michaelis, who currently serves as the Vice President of Instruction at Southeast Community College
· Mr. Greg Nichols, who currently serves as President of Salina Area Technical College
· Dr. Tricia Paramore, who currently serves as the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Hutchinson Community College
Starting Friday, April 5, finalists will visit the Hutchinson campus to meet with students, faculty, staff and the public in a series of open forums. Below is the schedule for the finalists during their time on campus.
8:00 a.m. Campus Tour
9:30 a.m. Meet with Dr. File
11:00 a.m. Meet with the Board of Trustees
12:00 noon Lunch with the Board of Trustees
1:30 p.m. Meet with President’s Council, Representative Assembly and Staff
2:45 p.m. Meet with Faculty
4:00 p.m. Meet with students and community members
6:00 p.m. Dinner with the Board of Trustees
Friday, April 5 - Dr. Tricia Paramore
Dr. Paramore was born and raised in Hutchinson, Kansas, and graduated from Hutchinson High School. She earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Cellular Biology and Genetics and a Master’s degree in Molecular Genetics from the University of Kansas, and completed the Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Educational Studies, with specialization in Educational Leadership and Higher Education.
Paramore started her career as a biology instructor at community colleges in Kansas and Texas. For the last 28 years, she has served Hutchinson Community College as professor, department chair, and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Her experience extends to faculty development, higher education accreditation, and leadership of strategic planning processes. Dr. Paramore is married to Lonnie, her husband of 27 years, and they have two adult children, Payton and Faith.
Monday, April 8 - Mr. Greg Nichols
Greg Nichols is President and CEO of Salina Area Technical College. As a lifelong learner, he earned a BBA from the University of Oklahoma, MS from Emporia State University, completed coursework for a Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership and is pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration. He holds a post-graduate certificate in District Level Leadership and Superintendent License.
Nichols began his career as a math teacher in Ness City then moved to El Dorado to continue his teaching career. He began teaching in higher education at Butler Community College as an adjunct instructor, then he accepted a position at Cowley College as a math instructor earning the 2010 Outstanding Teacher Award and later promoted to Associate Dean of Instruction. Prior to coming to Salina, he served as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Colby Community College. While there, he helped to move Colby Community College from probation status to fully accredited with the Higher Learning Commission - HLC. He also helped Colby CC grow their online college 400 percent in three years.
Tuesday, April 9 - Dr. Joel Michaelis
Joel Michaelis, Ed.D., serves as the Vice President of Instruction at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska. Previously, Dr. Michaelis also served in the Chief Academic Officer role at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College in Middlesboro, Kentucky and also at Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas. Dr. Michaelis earned a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from Baylor University, a Master of Education in Higher Education administration from The University of Texas, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Texas A&M University.
Dr. Michaelis has worked in education for over 30 years, starting as a 6th grade mathematics instructor and has served in various administrative roles in student services, workforce development and academics in community colleges in Texas, Kentucky, and Nebraska. He is also a graduate of Paris High School and attended Paris Junior College for a year prior to transferring to Texas A&M.
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