NCC president named vice chair of college commission

Dr. Mark Erickson, president of Northampton Community College, was elected to serve as the vice chair of the executive committee for the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges.

Executive committee members serve two-year terms, which begin July.

“These individuals are highly respected within their community, deeply invested in our mission, and profoundly dedicated to the success of Pennsylvania’s 14 community colleges,” said Elizabeth A. Bolden, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges.

“These Executive Committee members understand how critical it is to leverage the expertise and experience of community colleges to increase the workforce readiness skills and educational attainment level of Pennsylvanians, which in turn generates a productive workforce and vibrant economy.”

In the 2017-18 academic year, Pennsylvania’s community colleges enrolled more than 300,000 students from all 67 counties in the commonwealth. They also provided a foundation for nearly 35,000 students who sought transfer to four-year institutions, saving these students up to $20,000 on the cost of higher education.