LRCC Bids Farewell to VP Vander Hooven

Photo: (10/3/11) Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) Student Affairs Vice President, Dr. James Vander Hooven (Laconia-left), receives a heartfelt gift from LRCC Fire Technology Department Head, Allen Coen (Concord-right), during Vander Hooven's farewell gathering. Taking a peek from behind Vander Hooven's leg is Jude Anderson Vander Hooven (Laconia), age 3, Vander Hooven's eldest son who joined his dad for the festivities this afternoon.

Dr. Vander Hooven has taken the position of College President at Tohono O'odham Community College in Sells, Arizona. Today is Vander Hooven's last day at LRCC. "I have enjoyed working with Jim and will miss his leadership and good sense of humor," says Coen, himself a graduate of LRCC before earning his Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection at Oklahoma State University. "Dr. Vander Hooven has dedicated himself to Lakes Region Community College and the Lakes Region community during his tenure."

About LRCC: Lakes Region Community College is a fully accredited, comprehensive community college located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire that serves over 1,200 students annually. LRCC offers 23 associate degree programs including Nursing, Fire Technology, Energy Services, Media Arts, Culinary Arts, Automotive, and Marine Technology, as well as short-term certificate programs. In addition, LRCC 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. LRCC is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire.

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