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Knudson chosen as vice president for BC
Joel R. Paramo
Issue date: 11/9/06 Section: News
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On Nov. 3, Bakersfield College announced that Ed Knudson had become the new vice president of student learning.
The decision came down to two candidates: Dr. Reza Azarmsa, who is currently the dean of academic affairs and dean of business and education at American Intercontinental University, Los Angeles, and Knudson, who was the dean of economic and workforce development at BC.
"I was looking for the best candidate and academic leader for the position," said William Andrews, president of BC.
According to Andrews the vice president would have to have a college-wide perspective.
In an interview before Knudsen was put in office, Andrews said that he was looking for someone who can work well with students, faculty and staff. A person that could "juggle at least 10 balls at a time."
Knudson, who already works at BC, is one of those people and will make the transition into his new position with ease with the help of faculty members, said Andrews said.
"It will be a lot of work, but I'm working with people that are very talented," said Knudsen. "They will help me set my priorities and will keep me on track. It's a good team."
He's a very busy person who manages a wide range of partnerships, which he developed and implemented, that directly benefit students.
These partnerships include the Construction Technology Path coordinated with HUD, the City of Bakersfield and local building contractors; the Kern Economic Development Corporation, which works with the Logistics and Manufacturing, value added Agriculture, and construction industry clusters; and participates with the Education Taskforce of the Vision 2020 Project.
He plans on manipulating his time with the help of the faculty.
"A lot of folks are willing to assist me and help rearrange schedules," said Knudsen. "There's a lot of positive energy and great people."
Knudsen will now have to report to the President and is the chief instructional officer.
"When I'm not on campus he'll be in charge," said Andrews. "Responsibilities always go to the vice president first."
The decision came down to two candidates: Dr. Reza Azarmsa, who is currently the dean of academic affairs and dean of business and education at American Intercontinental University, Los Angeles, and Knudson, who was the dean of economic and workforce development at BC.
"I was looking for the best candidate and academic leader for the position," said William Andrews, president of BC.
According to Andrews the vice president would have to have a college-wide perspective.
In an interview before Knudsen was put in office, Andrews said that he was looking for someone who can work well with students, faculty and staff. A person that could "juggle at least 10 balls at a time."
Knudson, who already works at BC, is one of those people and will make the transition into his new position with ease with the help of faculty members, said Andrews said.
"It will be a lot of work, but I'm working with people that are very talented," said Knudsen. "They will help me set my priorities and will keep me on track. It's a good team."
He's a very busy person who manages a wide range of partnerships, which he developed and implemented, that directly benefit students.
These partnerships include the Construction Technology Path coordinated with HUD, the City of Bakersfield and local building contractors; the Kern Economic Development Corporation, which works with the Logistics and Manufacturing, value added Agriculture, and construction industry clusters; and participates with the Education Taskforce of the Vision 2020 Project.
He plans on manipulating his time with the help of the faculty.
"A lot of folks are willing to assist me and help rearrange schedules," said Knudsen. "There's a lot of positive energy and great people."
Knudsen will now have to report to the President and is the chief instructional officer.
"When I'm not on campus he'll be in charge," said Andrews. "Responsibilities always go to the vice president first."
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