Board of Education
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
ACCREDITATION
CONTACT US
Coos Campus (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay)
Tioga Hall, Room #510
Phone: 541-888-7400
Email
Leadership
The Board of Education represents all citizens of the Southwestern Oregon Community College District, which comprises Curry, Coos and western Douglas counties on the south Oregon coast.
District voters elect these seven people to serve four-year terms. This Board determines the policies to govern the college’s operations. The Board also hires and supervises the college president. President Dr. Patty Scott then oversees operations. The Board also is assisted by four ex-officios representing the students, faculty, and classified staff.
A seven-member, appointed Budget Committee assists the Board of Education with annual budget preparation. The Board approves major expenditures. Each of the members also participates in college and community events.
Our Vision
Southwestern leads and inspires lifelong learning.
Our Mission
Southwestern fulfills the educational and cultural needs of our diverse communities by providing equitable access to exceptional teaching and learning in a collaborative, engaging, sustainable environment, which supports innovation, lifelong enrichment, and contribution to global society.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
ACCREDITATION
CONTACT US
Coos Campus (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay)
Tioga Hall, Room #510
Phone: 541-888-7400
Email
Meet the Board
Marcia Jensen
Position #2, Chair
Current Term Expires: June 30, 2025
Susan Anderson
Position #6, Vice Chair
Current Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Kathy Erickson
Position #1
Current Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Christine Haynsworth
Position #5
Current Term Expires: June 30, 2025
Jeremy Skinner
Position #4
Current Term Expires: June 30, 2025
Cal Mukumoto
Position #3
Current Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Maria Sudduth
Position #7
Current Term Expires: June 30, 2025
Board Goals
1. Review and revise board policies on a three-year cycle.
– Investigate fiscal policies
2. Collaborate with the Southwestern Foundation Board to:
– Support and participate in Foundation activities.
– Participate as scholarship readers.
– Engage in Friend- and Fundraising.
3. Update and approve the next 5 years of the Master Plan:
– Support the trail project.
– Advocate for and support capital projects.
4. Strategize debt retirement resource planning.
5. Support and monitor community enhancement efforts throughout the college district.
