Ski Mt. Hood!

That title may sound like a marketing piece for the slopes of Oregon, but instead it’s a fond farewell to the president of Lord Fairfax Community College.  In this news release, LFCC announced that John “Ski” Sygielski is leaving to assume the presidency of Mt. Hood Community College in Portland, Oregon at the end of June.

“You can’t schedule golden opportunities — they arrive in your path. You pay attention, make decisions and resolve to do your best,” Sygielski said. “Education is about transforming lives. LFCC has transformed my life, and I will always be grateful. As with any career move, there are always things you will miss about the position you are leaving. At LFCC, I will definitely miss the people — students who strive to succeed, instructors who are passionate about teaching, employees who are committed to helping others succeed, donors who want to make a difference, alumni who support the institution that gave them a start and elected officials who understand the impact that LFCC makes in our area.”

Ski’s success at Lord Fairfax may well have been a result of his ability to connect with people who were seeking way to improve their lives through education.

Sygielski holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, master’s degrees in education and business administration and a doctorate in education. His educational credentials are even more notable, because he is the only one in his working-class family to graduate from high school and college.

Virginia’s Community College leaders, and the humble scribes here at VaHigherEd.com, wish John all of the best in his coming endeavors!

Posted by Jeff Kraus