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Governing Board
The Southwestern Community College District Governing Board plays an important role in the growth and development of Southwestern College, currently the only institution of higher education within the District. Comprised of five elected members and one student member, the Governing Board ensures that the District fulfills its responsibility to lead and serve its ever-changing communities.
According to the Community College League of California, the primary responsibilities of the Governing Board as a unit are to:
Norma L. Hernandez -- Seat 4
Term: December 2010 - November 2014
Board President
Humberto Peraza -- Seat 3
Term: August 2011- November 2012
Board Vice President
Tim Nader -- Seat 5
Term: December 2010 - November 2014
Jean Roesch, Ed.D. -- Seat 1
Term: December 2008 - November 2012
Terri Valladolid -- Seat 2
Term: December 2010 - November 2014
Claudia Duran -- Student Trustee
Term: June 2011May 2012
According to the Community College League of California, the primary responsibilities of the Governing Board as a unit are to:
- Set the policy direction
- Employ a chief executive officer as the institutional leader
- Act as a community bridge and buffer
- Establish the climate in which educational goals are accomplished
- Define legal, ethical and prudent standards for college operations
- Assure fiscal health and stability
- Maintain standards for good personnel relations
- Monitor institutional performance
- Lead as a thoughtful educated team
The Southwestern Community College District Governing Board Members
Norma L. Hernandez -- Seat 4 Term: December 2010 - November 2014
Board President
Humberto Peraza -- Seat 3 Term: August 2011- November 2012
Board Vice President
Tim Nader -- Seat 5Term: December 2010 - November 2014
Jean Roesch, Ed.D. -- Seat 1 Term: December 2008 - November 2012
Terri Valladolid -- Seat 2 Term: December 2010 - November 2014
Claudia Duran -- Student Trustee Term: June 2011May 2012