Montgomery College president is one of four finalists for post
April 29, 2021 | 3:32 am
DeRionne Pollard
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A search committee has recommended Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard to be the next president of Nevada State College.
Pollard is one of four finalists for the position at Nevada State, a four-year public school with an enrollment of about 5,500 students, according to the school’s website. Another 2,200 students are enrolled in non-credit courses.
Nevada State College’s Board of Regents is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday to consider appointing a president. The meeting will be live-streamed at https://nshe.nevada.edu/live.
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Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard.
Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard is under consideration as a candidate for Nevada State College’s top leadership position.
Bart Patterson, the current president of Nevada State, announced that he’s stepping down from his role effective June 30, 2021. Pollard, who has served in Montgomery College’s top position since 2010, is one of four finalists in the running to succeed Patterson.
The other candidates under consideration include:
Hubert Benitez, who serves as vice president for strategy and innovation at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo;
Susan Borrego, a professor and former chancellor and executive officer at the University of Michigan-Flint; and
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Dr. DeRionne Pollard, president of Montgomery College, is being considered for Nevada State College s top position. (Courtesy of Montgomery College)
SILVER SPRING, MD Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard has been named one of four finalists for Nevada State College s top position.
Pollard who assumed leadership of Montgomery College in 2010 will participate in a public forum hosted by Nevada State on April 27. If selected, Pollard will replace the institution s current president, Bart Patterson, who is stepping down on June 30. As many institutional leaders do, Dr. Pollard is considering a professional opportunity created by the retirement of the president of Nevada State College, located in Henderson, Nevada, Montgomery College said in an emailed statement to Patch. Dr. Pollard responded to this unique opportunity because it aligns with her deep commitment to student access and success in higher education.