The Riverside Community College District Board will announce Riverside City College’s new president on June 16, who will take office on July 1.
Three candidates have been selected as finalists in the search for the president: Eric Bishop, Feleccia Moore-Davis and Laura Ramirez. All candidates will participate in a public forum where they will be asked questions by the RCC community.
Bishop’s forum will be on May 27 in the Charles A. Kane building in Room 140. Moore-Davis’s will be on May 26 in the Computer Information System in Room 114. Ramirez’s will be on May 28 in the Charles A. Kane building in Room 140. All forums will start at 12:50 p.m.
RCC is in search of a president dedicated to student success, promoting academic excellence and allocating resources to foster community engagement, according to the Riverside Community College District website. The job duties of the president consist of a strong presence across campus, articulating a clear institutional plan that aligns with the academic Strategic Plan.
In order to look for presidential candidates, the district created a search committee focused on “transparency and inclusivity,” according to the website. The committee is led by Monica Green, who serves as the president at Norco College, and is made up of 19 members.
Eric Bishop has been an active member of personnel in the district. He currently serves as the interim president after the previous president of RCC was terminated. He previously served as the interim vice chancellor of educational services. Throughout his career he’s held executive leadership roles at institutions including University of La Verne and Ohlone Community College District.
Feleccia Moore-Davis currently serves as the president for St. Louis Community College and has been a leader in higher education for more than 20 years. Moore-Davis started her academic career teaching psychology, holding a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana. She also has a doctorate in organizational leadership from Regent University. Her profile on the district website says that she leads with scholarly interest centered on mentorship and organizational change.
Laura Ramirez currently is the assistant superintendent and vice president of instruction at Pasadena City College. She obtained her doctorate in education with an emphasis on community college leadership. According to her profile bio on the district website, Ramirez has been dedicated to opening doors for students, with her leadership reflecting her commitment to student success.
Latiesha Williams, the vice president for The Associated Students of RCC, shared her thoughts in a previous article about the search. She said that the president needs to be someone who will lead by example.
