California community colleges Chancellor Jack Scott, 78, announced his retirement as head of the state’s community college system on Tuesday.
Scott’s retirement comes after 58 years of service in public and higher education, the state Chancellor’s office said in a release.
“I have greatly enjoyed my work since becoming chancellor on January 1, 2009. It is true that it has been a tough time for community colleges because of the financial difficulties of the state of California,” Scott said in a statement. “But I have been received warmly in Sacramento and on college campuses by trustees, faculty, staff, administrators, and students.”
Scott will retire on September 1.
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