Solano Community College Welcomes Dr. Kellie Sims Butler as New Superintendent-President

Fairfield, CA – Solano Community College is set to appoint Dr. Kellie Sims Butler as its new Superintendent-President, subject to the approval of her contract by the Governing Board on May 15, 2024. Dr. Butler is currently the Vice President for Student Services at Folsom Lake College and has nearly 25 years of experience in higher education.

Dr. Butler has held several academic positions, including Assistant Professor of Political Science at Penn State, Executive Director at Rice University, and Assistant Dean at UC Davis. She holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in Political Science from Rice University, and a Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University.

Throughout her career, Dr. Butler has received several academic awards, such as the National Science Foundation Dissertation Fellowship, the Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship, and the Harry S. Truman Scholarship.

Denis Honeychurch, J.D., President of the Solano Community College Governing Board, supports Dr. Butler's appointment, noting her qualifications and vision as essential for the college's future success. Dr. Butler is excited about her new position and plans to focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and academic excellence.

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