Deans Council

Deans Council

The Deans Council represents 1000 full-time and part-time faculty in the planning and delivery of numerous degrees and certificates in career and technical, adult, developmental, arts, sciences, and workforce education.

The Deans Council is responsible for:

  • Curricula
  • Course Delivery
  • Resources and Equipment for Learning
  • Student Academic Achievement Assessment
  • Academic Affairs Marketing
  • Program Accreditation/Collegewide Accreditation Participation
  • Faculty/Staff Professional Development
  • College Catalog Participation

This instructional team also oversees processes as listed below:

  • Academic Goals and Assessment of Results
  • Program Review
  • New Programs
  • Faculty Evaluation

Deans Council Members

Name

Title

Amardeep Kahlon

Vice President for Education & Learning

Joy Forehand

Vice President, Workforce & Community Success 

Victor Leon

Chief Information Officer, Information & Technology Services

Nireata Seals

Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success 

Andrew Jacobson

Associate Vice President, Finance and Operations

Kalynn Pirkl

Dean, School of Business, Hospitality & Technology

Fang Chen

Dean, School of Education

Matthew Thomas

Dean, School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety

Melanie Viramontes

Dean, School of Liberal Arts 

Philip Lister

Dean, School of Math, Science & Engineering

Diane Evans-Prior

Dean, School of Nursing & Patient Support

Erin Johnson-Kruft

Interim Dean, School of Skilled Trades & Arts 

Zachary T. Shank

Interim Executive Director of Academic Operations 

Christine Goshorn

Executive Director

Gene Duran

HCM Business Partner