Editor’s note: This interview has been edited and condensed.
Citrus College’s eighth superintendent/president was appointed June 15, He officially started his position at Citrus on July 1.
Greg Schulz was the president of Fullerton College for five years. He has more than 21 years of leadership experience in California community colleges. Knowing this, the Clarion wanted to share with Citrus students what the new superintendent/president’s goals are for the fall semester. This interview was conducted over the phone.
Q: What are you most looking forward to at Citrus and why?
A: I am really excited about joining the Citrus College campus community. The faculty, staff and managers care deeply about Citrus student success. I know this based on my active listening and research. I can’t wait to meet the students of Citrus College. I am also excited about our future and being able to come back (to campus) safely. That way, students can learn and be supported in an in-person environment.
Q: What are the goals that you have for the fall semester?
A: We have something big going on this fall, and that is our site visit for our accreditation. We are accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. That is something I am looking forward to and will fully support to ensure a successful site visit. I will also work in partnership with the college and the board of trustees to facilitate a safe and timely return to campus with a north star on safety.
Q: What are you excited to bring to Citrus?
A: Being a student-centered, engaged president is what I bring and what brings me joy. I think those things have been there, but it is definitely what I bring.
Q: What are some things you would like the students at Citrus to know about you?
A: Don’t be surprised if you see me on the field throwing out the first pitch. This will happen as I get to know our women’s and men’s teams and coaches and support our scholar-athletes as I have in the past. If I am asked, I am willing to participate firsthand because it is fun. It hopefully shows our scholar-athletes and our coaches that what they do matters. I care, I enjoy it, and this is not limited to sports. I also love music and fine arts.
Q: If you could say something to the students at Citrus, what would it be?
A: Thank you for choosing Citrus College. It is a privilege to serve you and I look forward to meeting you.
