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
  • Education & Learning 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

Amardeep Kahlon

Vice President for Education and Learning

Erin Johnson-Kruft

Associate Vice President for Education and Learning

Joy Forehand

Vice President, Workforce & Community Success

Olivia Padilla Jackson

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 and Patient Support

Sionna Grassbaugh

Dean, School of Skilled Trades & Arts

Brian Sailer

Executive Director of Student Persistence & Completion

Christine Goshorn

Executive Director Innovation & Instructional Support

Gene Duran

Education and Learning HR Business Partner