News release
The Santa Clarita Community College District has officially begun a nationwide search for its next superintendent-president — a position vacated by the departure of longtime Chancellor Dianne Van Hook in the summer of 2024.
The search process will be informed by extensive input from students, faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure the selected candidate reflects the college’s mission and priorities, according to a news release from College of the Canyons.
In crafting the position announcement, the governing board has outlined key qualities for the next superintendent-president, including a strong commitment to student success, fiscal responsibility and community engagement.
“This is an exciting and important moment for our college,” Board of Trustees Chair Sharlene Johnson said in the release. “We are seeking a dynamic leader who will build on our tradition of excellence, inspire positive change, and position College of the Canyons for continued success in serving the Santa Clarita Valley.”
The application period opened Dec. 4, and Feb. 2 is the last day for candidates to submit applications for full consideration in first review. The position announcement is available on the COC website at canyons.edu/ceo.
The timeline is anticipated to include initial interviews with the search committee in early March. Final interviews, along with campus forums where college employees and local residents can meet the finalists, are planned for late March.
Executive search firm PPL Inc., which specializes in recruiting and placing senior executives in the California Community Colleges system, is aiding the district in the search.
Additional details about the search, including the full timeline and application instructions, are available at canyons.edu/ceo.
