Meet Your Future Leaders: WHCCD Chancellor Finalists to Present Visions at Local Forums

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The West Hills Community College District (WHCCD) is in the process of selecting a new Chancellor and has entered a critical stage. The district has completed initial interviews and selected three finalists: Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhyay, Dr. Robert Pimentel, and Dr. Carla Tweed. Each candidate has relevant skills and experiences that match WHCCD’s goals of educational excellence and community involvement.

The next step includes community forums on May 29 at the WHCCD District Office in Coalinga, California. These forums, also available online via YouTube, allow stakeholders to meet the candidates and hear their visions. Each finalist will present their plans and respond to questions previously submitted by the community.

Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhyay has experience in community college administration in California and has worked in various leadership positions. Dr. Robert Pimentel, familiar with the Central Valley, has focused on strategic planning at Fresno City College and has worked extensively within WHCCD. Dr. Carla Tweed, currently the President of Coalinga College, has worked in both private and community college settings, focusing on student success and community engagement.