Kalicki Named LRCC President

Photo: (January 26, 2012) New LRCC President, Dr. Scott Kalicki, is pictured. The CCSNH Board of Trustees has just announced Dr. Kalicki to a permanent appointment, him having served as LRCC interim President since August 1, 2011.

The Board of Trustees of the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Scott Kalicki as President of Lakes Region Community College (LRCC). Dr. Kalicki has served as interim President at the college since August 1, 2011, and was the unanimous choice of the Board for a permanent appointment.

"We are delighted that Scott has chosen to make a sustained commitment to Lakes Region Community College following his term as interim President," said Paul Holloway, chairman of the CCSNH board of trustees. "The Board heard uniformly positive feedback about his leadership, from his colleagues on the faculty and staff, from students, from members of the college advisory committee, and from representatives of the businesses and community organizations the college serves," Holloway said.

In his six months as interim President of LRCC, Dr. Kalicki has led the planning of a new 30,000 square foot facility that will house the college's expanding allied health and technology programs, planned for completion in late 2012. Kalicki has also guided the college through challenging fiscal times and in the face of increasing demand for community college programs and services.

"I am very pleased to accept this appointment after a rewarding and highly engaged tenure as interim president," said Dr. Kalicki. "I have always regarded the work of Lakes Region Community College and the community college system as key to New Hampshire's economic resilience and quality of life. Since joining LRCC last summer, I have gained an even deeper appreciation of the role the college plays in the community. LRCC's mission of access, opportunity, and high-quality education that supports job growth is exactly what the region and the State need to ensure our future well-being. It has been an honor and a real pleasure to work with the faculty and staff here, and to support the aspirations of our students as they improve their lives and communities."

Looking forward, Kalicki said he will focus on developing programs that align with emerging employment opportunities in the region, continue to promote the programs that are unique to LRCC such as energy services and technology and marine engine technology, and enhance workforce development initiatives in partnership with area employers. LRCC is also part of a statewide community college initiative aimed at preparing students with skills for the advanced manufacturing industry, supported by a federal grant from the US Department of Labor.

Dr. Kalicki has over 30 years experience in higher education administration. Prior to joining LRCC, he was Vice President for Student Affairs at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), Dean of Students at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (formerly North Adams State College), and Dean of Students at Misericordia University in Dallas, PA. He has been a classroom and online course instructor at the undergraduate and graduate level, and has taught courses in organizational leadership and strategic management. His professional background also includes leadership positions in student services at Widener University (Chester, PA), Rider University (Lawrenceville, NJ) and Simon's Rock of Bard College (Great Barrington, MA).

Kalicki holds a Doctor of Philosophy in educational administration from the University at Albany (NY), a Master of Arts degree in public administration from the University of Hartford (CT) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in social systems/policy studies from the University of Hartford (CT).

About LRCC:Lakes Region Community College is a fully accredited, comprehensive community college located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and serves over 1,200 students annually. LRCC offers twenty-three associate degree programs in fields that include Nursing, Fire Technology, Energy Services, Media Arts, Culinary Arts, Automotive, and Marine Technology, as well as short-term certificate programs. In addition, the College provides a strong background in Liberal Arts for students who choose to do their first two years at a community college and then transfer to a four-year college or university for a baccalaureate degree. Lakes Region Community College is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire.

 

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