Dr. Barb Waak has job until spring; was #2 in selection process last time
James Perey’s office announced yesterday (July 28) that Dr. Barb Waak has accepted the interim position of Associate Dean for the Verde Valley Campus. Dr. Waak will begin her duties on Monday, August 1st, 2016. It is a one semester appointment during which the College will begin a nationwide search for a permanent Associate Dean.
Dr. Barbara Waak is entering her 22nd academic year on the Verde Valley Campus of Yavapai College. She has served in many capacities over her tenure at the college, including Faculty Senate President and Dual Enrollment Liaison for the English Department. She is also an alumni of Yavapai College, attaining an A.A. in education with honors. Dr. Waak earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Secondary Education and English/Linguistics from Northern Arizona University. She went on to receive a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2005.
Dr. Waak was a finalist in the College’s national search a year ago for this position. The Blog was informed that she was second to Dr. Kelly Trainer in the selection process, her predecessor in this position. If correct, is there really a need for another costly national search? Why waste the money?
Dr. Waak may apply once again for the permanent position, according to reliable sources.