President:
President's Cabinet:
- Dr. Michael Solomonson, Vice President for Learning & Student Services
- Dr. Farah Bughio, Director of Institutional Effectiveness/Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Liaison Officer
- Maderia Ellison, Vice President for Administrative Services, Chief Financial Officer
- Michael Jacob, Associate Vice President of Technology Advancement and Support (TAS)/CIO
- Nicole Ulibarri, Interim Vice President of Human Resources, Director of Employee Relations/Apache County Coordinator
- Vacant, Assistant to the President
Role & Purpose of President's Cabinet
The purpose of the President’s Cabinet is to advise the president on achieving the mission of Northland Pioneer College (NPC), provide primary leadership support for strategic priorities and initiatives, enhance communications within the college and the community, and facilitate cross-unit collaboration.
The role of the President and Cabinet is to provide leadership consistent with the mission, strategic goals, and culture of NPC. The president and the Cabinet consider recommendations from key college advisory committees in carrying out their responsibilities. The president and Cabinet are responsible for:
- Establishing and ensuring compliance with administrative policies and procedures
- Developing a strategic plan with clear institutional goals and report on achievements
- Assessing the College’s budget and recommending allocation priorities
- Assessing financial and operational risks and modifying or establishing new internal controls to mitigate risks
- Ensuring college compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Promoting collaboration among divisions, departments, and programs on college-wide goals, initiatives, and projects
- Serving as liaisons to key college advisory committees
Deans:
- Dr. Allison Landy, Associate Dean of Educator Preparation Programs
- Dr. Wei Ma, Dean of Instructional Innovation
- Melody Niesen, Dean of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Jeremy Raisor, Dean of Career & Technical Education
- Dr. Tabitha Stickel, Associate Dean of College & Career Preparation
- Vacant, Dean of Nursing
Directors:
- Craig Boston, Director of Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
- Rich Chanick, Workforce Development Officer
- Luann Crosby, Director of Library Services
- Jennifer Dobell, Director of Financial Aid
- Scott Flake, Controller
- Chadley Kreuger, Director of Public Safety Education
- Russell Kupfer, Director of Financial Services
- Katie Matott, Director of Communication
- Jessica "Jesse" Reeck, Development Director - NPC Friends and Family
- Joshua Rogers, Director of Student Services
- Tonya Thacker, Title III Project Director/Native American Student Success
- Justin White, Director of Facilities and Transportation
- Vacant, Assistant Dean of Career & Technical Education
- Vacant, Director of Student Engagement
