The Seattle College District is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Washington State Governor and approved by the State Senate for sequential five-year terms. The primary responsibility of the Board of Trustees is to meet the changing educational needs of the community while reflecting the community’s values in fulfilling the college mission.
Trustees certify the consistency of college missions and goals, formulate policy, and ensure effective leadership and responsible use of resources. They are responsible for hiring the chancellor, who is the chief executive officer of the Seattle College District and reports to the Board.
The chancellor is the chief executive officer of the Seattle College District who is hired by and reports to the Board of Trustees. The chancellor is the district’s representative and advocate at local, regional, state and national organizations. The chancellor is responsible for district-wide administrative services and support including Education, Planning, e-Learning and Workforce Development; Business, Finance and Technology; and Human Resources. Additionally, the chancellor is responsible for Seattle Colleges Television and web operations; district-wide international student programs; and institutional advancement.
The chancellor hires the individual college presidents, who are responsible for the operation and management of the three colleges. College presidents also serve as vice chancellors responsible for coordinating district-wide Instruction, Student Services and Advancement.
2017 District-Wide Organizational Chart (updated June 2017)
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