October 20, 2023
With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to serving the diverse needs of our students, the Board of Trustees recognizes the paramount importance of selecting the next leader who can steer Bucks County Community College through the complexities of today's educational environment. The new president will be instrumental in advancing the College's mission and vision, maintaining our unwavering commitment to academic quality, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and innovation. This search for a new president comes at a pivotal moment for our college and the broader community, as we navigate the challenges and opportunities of the higher education landscape.
"We understand that finding the right individual to lead our institution in today's challenging environment is of utmost importance," said Thomas J. Jennings, Chair of the Board of Trustees. "Our goal is to conduct a thorough and inclusive retained search, which will include opportunities for input and feedback from the College community”.
The Board of Trustees announces the retention of RH Perry & Associates to lead the presidential search. RH Perry is a nationally recognized college executive recruiting firm, with deep experience and skills.
The Board of Trustees remains committed to delivering the highest-quality education and fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all. We are confident that the next president will continue to advance our mission and build upon our proud history of excellence.
October 13, 2023
The Board of Trustees of Bucks County Community College has announced the formation of a committee to conduct the search for the sixth president of the College. The Search Committee will report regularly to the Board’s Executive Committee to assure compliance with the Board’s by-laws and policies as well as provide another high level of review of the Committee’s work in advance of presentation of status reports to the full Board and the public at regularly scheduled meetings.
Committee appointments include:
Members of the College’s Board of Trustees including Board Chair, Tom Jennings; Blake Eisenhart; Ronni Fuchs; and Linda Mannherz. Members of the College’s major constituencies, including Provost, Dr. Kelly Kelleway; President of the Faculty Federation, Professor John Sheridan; and Executive Director, Foundation, Christina Kahmar, CFRE.
The Board of Trustees understand and appreciate the need to conduct this search in a very focused and expedited way. Please check this page regularly, as updates to the search process will be continually communicated. For more information, please contact bucks@bucks.edu.
October 12, 2023
The Board of Trustees of Bucks County Community College wish Dr. Felicia Ganther well as she begins to write the next chapter of her professional life. The Board will move expeditiously with a retained search for the next president.