Serving on the Governing Board since
2004 and elected in 2006, Bill Garrett is 2008 Board President. The
former El Cajon city manager and president of the Cuyamaca College
Foundation has also served as a member of the college district's
Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. Trustee Garrett's major areas of
focus include the proper use of bond monies, ensuring the district
receives its fair share of State monies, and continued development
of financial aid resources for the district's students.
Deanna Weeks, 2008 Board Vice President
and 2006 Governing Board
President, is the President/CEO of the East County Economic
Development Council. She has a history of bringing business and
education together to strengthen student preparation and success.
Ms. Weeks is also president of a nonprofit foundation that provides
support to students and instructors, and college and high school
programs.
Trustee Weeks' background includes the
promotion and development of local businesses, Internet resource
development, and college textbook editing. She serves on several
East County nonprofit boards. Her B.A. degree is from UC Berkeley.
First elected in 2006, Trustee Barr has
been elected 2008 Governing Board Clerk. He is firmly committed to
supporting educators and students at Grossmont and Cuyamaca
colleges.
Mr. Barr, a former teacher, leader,
mentor, and twice elected teacher association president, received
the California Teachers Association WHO Award. As a member of
three accreditation teams, he participated in evaluating
continuation high schools.
After 30 years as a high school history
teacher and four years coordinating the training of teachers and
staff in computer applications, Greg Barr retired and is pursuing a
new career in real estate.
Rick Alexander, past Governing Board
President, has focused on fiscal management, fiscal resources, and
educational quality since his election to the board in 1990. As
founding president of the Board Alliance of the San Diego-Imperial
Counties Community Colleges Association, Trustee Alexander provided
statewide trustee leadership to equalize community college funding.
The successful effort has resulted in millions of additional dollars
benefiting students.
A 30 year resident of the East County,
Rick Alexander is active in East County real estate. He and his wife
Joan have two daughters, both of whom attended Grossmont and
Cuyamaca Colleges.
First elected to the board in 1996,
Timothy Caruthers was re-elected in 2000 and 2004. He has served
several times as a board officer, including board president in
2003. Dr. Caruthers attended classes at Grossmont College and
received his bachelor's degree in economics from SDSU. He is the
owner of several businesses. A practicing chiropractor for 22 years,
20 years in the San Diego area, Dr. Caruthers is considered an authority in Southern California in the Gonstead
chiropractic technique.
Dan Lewis has been involved with student
leadership since he joined the Associated Students of Grossmont
College board in 2007. He was elected as Student Trustee in 2008.
A member of the college's football team since 2006, Dan plans to
play his final year at Grossmont, transfer to a four year school and
continue in football. He is a Political Science major whose goal is
to serve in the public service sector when he is finished with
school.
Chuck Taylor is a re-entry student
striving for dual Associate Degrees in Environmental Management and
Occupational Safety and Health. He has held a number of
positions in student clubs and as a board officer with the
Associated Students of Cuyamaca College as well as representing
students on both college and District committees. Trained in
emergency preparedness and response, Chuck has been involved in
outreach and support. He plans to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in
Wildlife and Ecology Management.
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