RANCHO SAN DIEGO, August 30 (Press Release)–Bob Garber, a former president of Pierce College in Los Angeles, has been named interim president of Cuyamaca College, Chancellor Cindy L. Miles of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District announced Monday.
In an announcement to faculty and staff at both Cuyamaca College and Grossmont College, Miles wrote:
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Robert “Bob” Garber as the interim Cuyamaca College president. Bob, currently serving as the interim vice president student services for Cuyamaca College, will assume the interim presidency September 1st, bringing administrative stability to the college. I am delighted that after experiencing Cuyamaca for just a few months, he was willing to leave retirement behind to lead Cuyamaca College for a year.
“Garber retired in 2009 from the presidency of Los Angeles Pierce College, a role he served in for 3 years. His 33-year career in California community colleges has included positions as instructor, counselor, chair, director, dean, vice president, and president. His 24 years in community college administrative positions ranged from outreach and student services to the presidency of Pierce College, including 10 years as vice president for student services at San Diego Miramar College prior to returning to Pierce as president.
“Already charmed by the spirit that is Cuyamaca, and expressing appreciation for the reality of the ‘Cuyamaca Way,’ Garber says he applied for the presidency as an opportunity to lead Cuyamaca as an advocate and partner, one who is meaningfully involved with campus colleagues and the collective work that helps the college prosper.
“Because he comes from experience in two multi-college districts, Bob knows the importance of both college and Districtwide teamwork. He has a commitment to the community college mission and our focus on student success; a track record of moving programs and colleges forward; and a history of building leadership teams and working with faculty, staff, and community partnerships.
“He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UC Berkeley and is a community college graduate (West Los Angeles College).
“Bob was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, moving to California as a teenager. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970. Bob and his wife of 33 years, Rebecca, have two sons. One is in medical school and the other has just started a master’s degree in Sociology.
“We extend heartfelt gratitude to Vice President Arleen Satele, who served as Administrator in Charge over the summer, and the entire Cuyamaca College team for their leadership.
“Please join me in a Districtwide warm welcome to Bob Garber, interim president, Cuyamaca College.”
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