Thursday, November 18, 2021

Public forums scheduled for Crowder College presidential finalists

(From Crowder College)

The Crowder College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that we have selected four (4) finalists for the presidency of Crowder College. 

We would like to thank the entire College community for your continued interest and support in the process to identify our next President. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank each member of the Presidential Search Committee for their exceptional work and effort.








The Crowder College presidential finalists are (in alphabetical order):


Kim Armstrong, Ph.D., is Vice Chancellor for Student, Equity, and Community Affairs at Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Malvern, AR. She previously served as Vice Chancellor of Students Affairs at Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Malvern, AR. 

Dr. Armstrong earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Physiological/Neuropsychology and Cognitive Child Development; a Master of Science in Physiological/Neuropsychology; and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Howard University in Washington, D.C.




David Hinds, Ph.D., is a Consultant with the Texas Association of Community Colleges in Austin, TX.

He previously served as President of Victoria College in Victoria, TX.

Dr. Hinds earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration (Community College Leadership) from The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX; a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston in Houston, TX; and a Bachelor of Science in Business Education from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX.











Katricia Pierson, Ph.D., is President of East Central University in Ada, OK. She previously served as
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs of East Central University in Ada, OK. 

Dr. Pierson earned a Doctor of Philosophy in English, and a Master of Arts in English from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR; and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism Secondary Education from the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY.




Colleen Simpson, Ed.D., is Vice President of Student Services and Regional Learning Centers at
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, WI. 

She previously served as Administrator for Retention and Student Success at Bronx Community College, CUNY, in New York, NY. 

Dr. Simpson earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Administration and Policy from Fordham University in New York, NY; a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Marketing from Bernard M. Baruch College, CUNY, in New York, NY.

Public forums will take place the week of November 29 and each candidate will participate in two 1-hour forum(s). We invite and encourage everyone to participate in the open forums. 

Forums will be made accessible to all faculty, administrators, staff, students, and the general public. No RSVP is needed. Forums will be virtual or you are welcome to attend in-person in: Wright Conference Center, Rooms ABC. All social distancing guidelines will be followed and maximum capacity for those attending in person is 125.

There will be a brief introduction of each candidate, followed by a question-and-answer session. All who participate in the candidate forums will be asked to provide feedback to the Board of Trustees via an online survey at the conclusion of each forum. Completed forms will be given to the Board of Trustees for their review. Surveys will close the day following each candidate’s forum at 9:00 a.m. Central.

Open Forum Schedule

Monday, November 29, 2021


Dr. Colleen Simpson: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Link to join virtually:

10:00-11:00 https://zoom.us/j/91854666156?pwd=UXZpYXBzdHgrek5DOTIxWW1ONm1rdz09

2:00-3:00 https://zoom.us/j/96800372563?pwd=SnY4TDI1c2RTN0VCaVJMRVFPREoydz09

Survey feedback link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/president-finalist-forums-simpson

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Dr. Kim Armstrong: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Link to join virtually:

10:00-11:00 https://zoom.us/j/96091248531?pwd=TlZJSWRuRVR0QUhRajcrTExUcVBmUT09

2:00-3:00 https://zoom.us/j/97567611640?pwd=alVQM0wrVnRuT05hK0Vnb2dsaHI5Zz09

Survey feedback link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/president-finalist-forums-armstrong

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Dr. Katricia Pierson: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Link to join virtually:

10:00-11:00 https://zoom.us/j/97354617993?pwd=V0hBVzFtMXVkbG96YWlKVzBRdmViUT09

2:00-3:00 https://zoom.us/j/98007231575?pwd=RStZTHQ3MTNrcUxDMEd2RCszZmNMdz09

Survey feedback link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/president-finalist-forums-pierson

Thursday, December 2, 2021


Dr. David Hinds: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Link to join virtually:

10:00-11:00 https://zoom.us/j/97685436216?pwd=bk5mVGhtNEh6U1NsVlg1WFRicXBaUT09

2:00-3:00 https://zoom.us/j/93962399534?pwd=RkpUSWNYV3FFRlpXNE5wNko1R0pJQT09

Survey feedback link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/president-finalist-forums-hinds

We are looking forward to a successful completion of the presidential search process. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to our ACCT Search Consultant:

· * Bill Holda, Ed.D., ACCT Search Consultant, wmholda@gmail.com, or (903) 987-3332 (mobile)

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