Shoreline Community College picks four finalists for position of president

Dr. Shoubee Liaw, Chair of the SCC Board of Trustees, announced the four finalists for the position of SCC president.

"After an extensive national search, the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce four finalist candidates for the position of president. That this position attracted such top-caliber candidates is a testament to the quality of the college and the work and the many accomplishments contributed by staff and faculty."

Candidates (in alphabetical order):

Dr. Warren Brown

Dr. Warren Brown - Dr. Brown currently serves as Executive Vice President for Instruction and Student Services at Seattle Central Community College. He previously served as Dean for Student Learning at Cascadia Community College. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Washington, a Master of Science in Speech Communication from Portland State University, and a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Washington.

Paula T. Langteau

Paula T. Langteau – Ms. Langteau is currently Campus Dean and CEO at the University of Wisconsin-Marinette, a position she’s held since 2004. Langteau came to UW-Marinette from Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander, Wis., where she was Dean of Instruction. Prior to serving at Nicolet, she was the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Georgia Perimeter College, Atlanta, Ga. Langteau received a B.A., Eureka College, Eureka, Ill., earned an M.A. and has completed Ph.D. coursework at Ball State University, Muncie, Ind.

Dr. Cheryl Roberts

Dr. Cheryl Roberts – Dr. Roberts currently serves as President of Chemeketa Community College, a multi-campus college based in Salem, Ore. She previously served as Vice President for Instruction at South Seattle Community College. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Seattle University, a Master of Arts in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education from Ohio State University and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Seattle University. 

Dr. Dennis Rome

Dr. Dennis Rome – Dr. Rome currently serves as the Associate Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, Wis. He previously served as the Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Bradley University, Peoria, Ill., a Master of Arts in Sociology from Howard University, Washington, D.C., and a Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology from Washington State University.

Each candidate will participate in open public forums on Shoreline’s campus in early March. These forums are open to faculty, administrators, staff, students and the general public.

The process should be completed by early to mid-March followed by deliberation by the board and an announcement of the next president.

Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave. North, Shoreline, WA 98133-5696, 206-546-4101.