Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
Bucks County Community College President Dr. Stephanie Shanblatt plans to retire next June.
The Bucks County Community College Board of Trustees will lead a nationwide search for Shanblatt’s replacement.
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“I have deeply appreciated the opportunity to serve the college and have truly enjoyed my tenure at Bucks,” said Shanblatt.
Shanblatt joined the community college in 2012 after working as provost at Lansing Community College in Michigan. She is the fourth president in the college’s 56-year history and filled the role after Dr. James Linksz retired.
In a statement, Shanblatt pointed to several accomplishments that were achieved with the work of administration, faculty, and staff members. Her time as seen changes at the main campus and satellites ones in Bristol Township and Perkasie.
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“The Science Center as a new campus landmark, expansion of health science programs and our workforce development footprint, and new collaboration between credit and non-credit programs are a few of the things which stand out,” she said. “Most importantly, we have focused on student success with many new initiatives that have demonstrably helped our students to graduate and transfer.”
She additionally praised “outreach and collaboration between the college and many segments of the community,” the statement said.
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“The partnerships with businesses, other educational entities, non-profits, and our elected officials are a testament to the value of the college within the county, and has been both gratifying and enjoyable,” Shanblatt stated. “I appreciate all those in the community who have worked with us to serve Bucks Countians.”
Shanblatt said it has been her honor to serve the community college and she will continue that into 2021.
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