Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is expanding to a 15-member Board of Trustees and, as such, is seeking two candidates to fill those positions. The positions would be six-year terms that end on Jun. 30, 2030.
Interested candidates should contact the President’s Office at [email protected] or call 610-359-5288. The application deadline is Oct. 11, 2024.
Applicants for this volunteer position must reside in one of the College’s sponsoring districts: Chester-Upland; Garnet Valley (residents of Bethel Township); Haverford; Interboro; Radnor; Ridley; Rose Tree Media; Southeast Delco; Springfield; Upper Darby; Wallingford-Swarthmore (residents of Swarthmore and Rutledge); and William Penn. Residents of the 12 sponsoring school districts that provide financial support to the College pay reduced tuition. Current sitting school board members, officers, or solicitors from the sponsoring school districts are not eligible to apply for these Board of Trustees vacancies.
The College seeks candidates who have the following attributes: an involvement in and understanding of our community and its educational and employment needs; an enthusiasm for the mission of community colleges; a willingness to commit time for board meetings, committee meetings, planning sessions, and special events; a strong ability to listen thoughtfully to others’ points of view and bring wise judgment to complex matters; and a desire to be an ambassador for the College within the community.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for ensuring that DCCC offers educational programs and services that are accessible, comprehensive, community-centered, and flexible. The Board also appoints the College’s president and approves overall policies and fees.
Learn more at Delaware County Community College. DCCC has five locations in Delaware and Chester Counties and provides education and training via in-person, online, and hybrid learning modalities.
