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Lone Star College Chancellor to retire Aug. 1

Stephen Head

Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC Chancellor has announced plans to retire effective Aug. 1, 2023.

"My reasons for making the announcement at this time are straightforward," said Head. "I want to give the LSCS Board of Trustees plenty of time for a search and selection of the new chancellor. I am very proud of what we have accomplished and have watched the college evolve into one of the premier community colleges in the country."

Head began his career with LSC in 1984 and has a 30+ year history of high-level positions at LSC including serving as president at three LSC campuses and Executive Vice Chancellor. During that time Head focused on student access, equality, success and completion; academic quality; workforce programs in alignment with community needs; and collaborative agreements with educational, business and local civic organizations.

"Dr. Head's legacy will be felt for generations to come," said Michael Stoma, LSCS Board of Trustees Chair. "I feel honored to work alongside him helping students, professors, staff and the community it serves."

Head received his Ph.D. in History from Texas Tech University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in History and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Lamar University. In addition, he previously taught history undergraduate and graduate classes for LSC and university partners, and graduate classes in community college leadership and higher education finance.

"Serving eight years as Chancellor at Lone Star College is without a doubt the most rewarding job I have ever had," said Head.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will begin conducting a search for its fifth chancellor. A search committee will be formed in addition to selecting a search consultant.

You can honor Dr. Head by making a gift to the Chancellor Stephen C. Head, Ph.D. Scholarship Endowment. Make your gift HERE.

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