PENDLETON â The start date and salary are set for Blue Mountain Community Collegeâs eighth president.
Having announced his hiring in June, the BMCC Board of Education unanimously voted to approve a contract with Mark Browning at a Wednesday, July 7, meeting. Currently the vice president of college relations at West Idaho College, Browning will begin working full-time at Blue Mountain Sept. 7. The college will pay Browning $161,000 per year for his services.
Calling in to the virtual meeting, Browning said he was âabsolutely thrilled and tickledâ to secure the job and was excited to get to work.
The contract, which was negotiated between Browning and board Chair Jane Hill, also includes an expansive benefits package. Besides health insurance for Browning, his spouse and a dependent, he receives 20 days of vacation per year, a $500 per month expense stipend and a vehicle and gas card for college business. Additionally, Browning will get free access to the collegeâs weight room, athletic facilities and home games for seven years after his employment ends.