Dr. Mark Poarch named NC Community College President of the Year

Dr. Mark Poarch, President of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and an alumnus of the Reich College of Education’s Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, was named President of the Year by the North Carolina Community College System and State Board of Community Colleges.

The President of the Year Award, sponsored by Wells Fargo, was established by the State Board of Community Colleges in 2001. This award encourages, identifies, and rewards outstanding leadership and commitment to the community college mission among the presidents of the 58 institutions in the North Carolina Community College System.

Dr. Poarch also earned an Education Specialist degree at Appalachian State University, a Master of Arts degree in Education, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Western Carolina University.

Published: Feb 2, 2023 1:21pm

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