Board of Education

President's Office

Southwestern's Board of Education

Citizens of the college district are represented in all aspects of the college operation by the Board of Education - seven people elected by the residents of the college district. The Board, assisted by four ex-officio Board members representing the students, faculty, and classified staff, determines the policies to be administered by the college President. A seven-member, appointed Budget Committee assists the Board with annual budget preparation.

Next Board Meeting

Work session: 3:30 p.m., Monday, March 22, 2021, 1988 Newmark Ave., Tioga Hall Room 505, Coos Bay.
Regular Board Meeting: 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 22, 2021.
Please contact Dina Laskey for remote Zoom meeting information.

Harry Abel
Position #1

Current Term Expires: June 30, 2023

board of education member Susan Anderson
Susan Anderson
Position #6, vice chair

Current Term Expires: June 30, 2023

David Bassett
Position #7

Current Term Expires: June 30, 2021

David Bridgham
David Bridgham
Position #4

Current Term Expires: June 30, 2021

board of education member Mark Gagnon
Mark Gagnon
Position #5

Current Term Expires: June 30, 2021

board of education member Marcia Jensen
Marcia Jensen
Position #2, chair

Current Term Expires: June 30, 2021

Ken Messerle
Position #3

Current Term Expires: June 30, 2023

Board Policies