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August 17, 2006

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Dr. Richard Carvajal Joins Cascadia Community College as Vice President, Student Success Services

Bothell, WA - Cascadia Community College announced the arrival of its new Vice President of Student Success Services, Dr. Richard Carvajal. Student Success Services includes responsibility for financial aid, academic advising, student government, international student services and admissions. Dr. Carvajal left Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas to join Cascadia.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Carvajal to Cascadia,” said Dr. Bill Christopher, president of the college. “He brings with him a wealth of experience as well as a real dedication to serving students. He is an excellent fit for our growing college.”

Dr. Carvajal served as Dean of Student Services for Independence Community College. In that role, he oversaw a division consisting of admissions, financial aid, housing, athletics, academic advising, international student services, Upward Bound, and a child care center. Prior to his time at Independence, he served as the Associate Dean of Student Services at Coker College in South Carolina and held related positions at Eureka College (Illinois) and Southern Illinois University.

Carvajal earned his doctorate in higher education administration from The University of South Carolina, a Master of Science in Education degree from Southern Illinois University and a bachelor’s degree from East Central University (Oklahoma), where he was the institution’s outstanding graduate. Among his other accomplishments, Richard has been a Lyndon B. Johnson Congressional Fellow, a National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Minority Fellow, a Washington Center Minority Fellow, a regular presenter at regional and national conferences, and a graduate of Leadership Hartsville (South Carolina), Leadership Independence (Kansas), and Leadership Kansas.

“I am honored to be selected to join Cascadia Community College,” said Dr. Carvajal. “Cascadia has developed a national reputation for excellence. I look forward to contributing to this unique college and this community.”

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