FORMER COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR ASKS FOR DELAY ON COLLEGE PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT; ASKS BOARD TO GIVE BACK TO VERDE VALLEY WHAT IT PAYS IN PROPERTY TAXES

Barbie Duncan, former Assistant Dean of Student Services, seeks equity and proper “seat at the table” for the Verde Valley for the first time in 50 years 

Barbie Duncan, former Assistant Dean of Student Services, asked the Governing Board at its October meeting to delay a decision on a new College president until January.  She argued that if the election changes the composition of the Board, the newly elected members should participate in the final selection of the president.  Under the present scheme as announced by the College, the current Board members will make the final selection of a College president regardless of the outcome of the November election.

Ms. Duncan also commented on the Attorney General’s investigation, suspension of the Verde Valley Board Advisory Committee, the excellent faculty, and poor administrative leadership in some quarters. She asked for a “voice at the table” for the Verde Valley.

You may view Ms. Duncan’s three minute speech to the Governing Board below.