Cleveland State Community CollegeThe Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) invites applications and nominations for the position of President of Cleveland State Community College (CLSCC). Situated in scenic southeast Tennessee, 30 miles northeast of Chattanooga, Cleveland is surrounded by natural beauty, and recreational opportunities. The President is the chief executive officer of the College and reports to the TBR through the Chancellor. Cleveland State is an accredited public community college committed to quality education. The College employs approximately 200 full-time employees and enrolls more than 3,100 credit-seeking students and an additional 1,500 non-credit students each fall. For more than 58 years, Cleveland State has focused on responsive delivery of the highest quality education and training at the lowest possible cost in support of workforce development, liberal arts transfer, and cultural enrichment.


Additional information can be found at the college's website: clevelandstatecc.edu


Recommended Candidate


Dr. John M. Davis

Dr. John M. Davis

Vice President of Administrative Services at
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA

In-Person Interview

In-Person Interview Video

Dr. John M. Davis, vice president of administrative services at Germanna Community College in Virginia since 2017 and an administrator there since 2008. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership from The College of William and Mary, a Master of Science in Higher Education and a Bachelor of Science in Criminology, both from Florida State University, and an Associate of Arts from Gulf Coast Community College. Before joining Germanna Community College, he was director of institutional research and strategic planning at Thomas Nelson Community College and had previous administrative experience at Regent University and the University of Michigan and teaching experience at Regent.



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