Highland Community College has named Vincent Bowhay its 45th president. Highland’s traditional campus is located in the town of Highland, with regional centers in Wamego, Atchison and Baileyville. The HCC board of trustees on Monday unanimously approved Bowhay’s hiring following a national search, which garnered more than 50 applicants. He will begin the role of president July 1. Bowhay as been the president of Independence Community College since 2021. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Vincent Bowhay to Highland Community College. He brings to us his higher education experience, compassion for students, for the College and community opportunities,” said Tom Smith, chairman of the board of trustees. “I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to serve as president of Highland Community College, an institution that provides lifelong learning opportunities to students and contributes to the economic vitality of northeast Kansas. I am tremendously inspired by Highland’s student-centric, mission-driven approach to education, and I look forward to beginning my journey as a Scottie,” Bowhay said. Bowhay was one of three candidates who came to Highland to present to faculty, staff and students in person and via Zoom at the end of January. Bowhay has more than a decade of experience in higher education and assessment consultation. His career has involved work in the public and private sectors. As an assessment, strategic planning and accreditation consultant at Campus Labs in Buffalo, New York, Bowhay was recognized as a highly effective and innovative leader, positioning campuses for data-driven success.
Source: themercury.com
