NOCCCD Chancellor Ned Doffoney Receives Highest Award at Regional Conference

Dr. Ned Doffoney, Chancellor of the North Orange County Community College District, received the Sankofa Award from the Western Region Council on Black American Affairs (WRCBAA) on Nov. 6.
By: Melissa Utsuki
 
Nov. 11, 2009 - PRLog -- Anaheim, Calif. – Chancellor Ned Doffoney has been chosen to receive the highest award of the Western Region Council on Black American Affairs (WRCBAA).

The Sankofa Award was presented to Dr. Doffoney at the conference of WRCBAA and African American Male Education Network & Development this past Friday and Saturday (November 6 and 7).  Nearly 200 educators from community college districts in 11 western states participated in the conference held at Fullerton College around the theme of “Creating and Sustaining Excellence, Integrity and Competence in Challenging Times.”

“I am both shocked and grateful to have been chosen to receive this award,” Doffoney said of the surprise presentation during a conference gala reception Saturday night.  “I never expected this.”  He shared his appreciation for those he works with and those who have mentored him, including Dr. Jerome Hunter, who served as Chancellor of the NOCCCD immediately before him.  “This is a great community college district with great people,” he said.  “I thank them for helping to make this recognition possible.”

Earlier in the day, Doffoney offered advice at a conference workshop on educational leadership with other chancellors and college executives.  Among comments shared with the room full of conference participants, he said, “Do what you’re doing well, and someone will notice.”  

William Crawford III, WRCBAA President, explained that the Sankofa Award is given for exemplary leadership through service within the community college system.  The award is
named after a mystical African bird that flies forward while looking backward.  This signifies the helping nature of the award recipients who, while moving ahead, reach back to help others overcome obstacles

Doffoney became Chancellor of the NOCCCD in July 2008.  During his tenure, he has helped the NOCCCD Board of Trustees lead the District through unprecedented state budget cuts brought on by the economic recession.  In addition, he has established a number of new goals, including focus on student success through participation in such initiatives as the California Leadership Alliance for Student Success (CLASS), initiation of a new District Education and Facilities Master Plan, and an expansion study for the North Orange County Community College District Foundation.        

Prior to serving in the NOCCCD, Doffoney was President of Fresno City College for six years.  Earlier, he also was the founding President and Chancellor of South Louisiana Community College, President of Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Vice President of Academic Affairs for Los Angeles City College, and Dean of Academic Affairs for Los Angeles Southwest College.  Doffoney also has teaching and counseling experience in higher education since 1975.

Doffoney’s academic credentials include a doctorate in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University, a master of science in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and a bachelor of arts in Economics, both from the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

Among his many professional and community affiliations, Doffoney this year was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Community Colleges.

NOCCCD:  “Greatness.  Achieved.”
Two of the state’s premiere colleges and most extensive continuing education program combine to provide the quality educational programming of the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD).  More than 80,000 students enroll each term at Cypress College, Fullerton College, and the School of Continuing Education.  College students are able to shape their futures in programs leading to associate degrees, vocational certificates, and transfer opportunities.  Life-long learning also is possible in continuing education programs that range from high school completion and basic skills mastery through an array of vocational training and self-development courses.  The NOCCCD campuses serve an area of over one million diverse people . . . The NOCCCD – Greatness.  Achieved.
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Source:Melissa Utsuki
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