After serving as interim for almost a year, Dana Hester has been appointed as the full-term vice president of academic affairs.
Hester began her interim role on Aug. 16, 2022, and was hired full-time at the Board of Trustees meeting on May 16.
Hester started at Citrus in 1998 as a biology professor and in 2013 became the dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences and online education.
“As a faculty member she facilitated student learning and success in the classroom and lab setting, and also provided campus wide leadership,” Superintendent/President Greg Schulz said in an email.
Hester also served as dean for other academic divisions at Citrus.
Before becoming the vice president of academic affairs, Hester served as the academic senate president, Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment coordinator and oversaw different campus committees.
As the vice president of academic affairs, Hester will help manage class enrollment and help in deciding whether to schedule classes online or in person.
Hester will also oversee eight academic deans at Citrus College.
Hester began her new role as the vice president of academic affairs on May 17.
“She continues to provide equity-minded, student-centered leadership as she works with faculty, staff, and students throughout our campus community,” Schulz said.
