Dr. Karin Hilgersom named president of Truckee Meadows Community College
The Board of Regents today approved the appointment of Dr. Karin Hilgersom as the next president of Truckee Meadows Community College, effective June 15.
“We are thrilled to have Dr. Hilgersom join NSHE as the next president of Truckee Meadows Community College,” said Rick Trachok, chairman of the Board of Regents. “After the exhaustive search conducted by the regents’ committee and the advisory committee, I am convinced that Dr. Hilgersom has the necessary vision, skill, and energy to lead TMCC.”
Hilgersom was one of four finalists who spent last week on campus participating in interviews and public forums. The TMCC President Search Committee, chaired by Regent Kevin Melcher, selected Hilgersom as the sole finalist on Friday, April 29.
“I am humbled and overjoyed to be selected to serve as the next president of TMCC,” said Hilgersom. “TMCC is an extraordinary college and I am inspired by the wonderful students, staff, and faculty who shared their enthusiasm with me this past week for the important work occurring every day at the college. The community support for TMCC is heartfelt, and I am delighted to work within the Nevada System of Higher Education, one of the best systems in the country. I will do my utmost best to lead the college forward. Doing so is both a privilege and an honor.”
Hilgersom recently served as president of SUNY Sullivan and previously held the position of executive vice president for Walla Walla Community College and for Central Oregon Community College.
The TMCC President Search Committee is chaired by Regent Kevin C. Melcher and includes regents Cedric Crear, Robert Davidson, Dr. Jason Geddes, Sam Lieberman, and Allison Stephens.
Advisory members to the committee include: Dr. John Adlish, Michonne Ascuaga, Jill Atkinson, Teresa Benitez-Thompson, Elena Bubnova, Cheryl Cardoza, Mike Holmes, Collie Hutter, Estella Levario Gutierrez, Michelle Montoya, Jim New, Robyn Powers, Dr. Melanie Purdy, Rod Sanford, Gerald C. Smith, Andrew Stevenson, Gracee Tout, and David Turner.
About TMCC
Truckee Meadows Community College is a comprehensive community college located in Reno, Nevada, and is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. With five college sites and more than 20 community locations, TMCC serves more than 16,000 students each year in state-supported programs and another 9,600 students in non-credit workforce development classes.
