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Dianne Van Hook
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Chancellor/President, Santa Clarita Community College District
CSU Long Beach
B.A. Sociology (1972)
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Graduated from a community college; is currently the longest-serving district CEO of a California community college (25 years).
At the time of her appointment in 1988, she was the youngest ever hired and one of five female community college CEOs (of 70) in California.
Grew student enrollment at her college from 4,000 to 24,000 during her 25 years of service.
Launched the New Horizons program for re-entry students, which was implemented at 60 colleges in California, and created model statewide leadership programs for community college administrators.
Built the University Center, an innovative facility that makes 40 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from leading universities available on her community college campus.
Has received every statewide award bestowed specifically on community college CEOs, and served as president of the three major organizations for community colleges in California. Nationally recognized as a leader in fundraising, professional development and creating partnerships with business and industry.
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