MCC Daily Tribune

Dr. Robin Cole Jr. appointed as Vice President, Economic & Workforce Development & Career Technical Education

Dear MCC Faculty, Staff and Students,

We are pleased to announce that candidate Dr. Robin Cole Jr. has accepted his appointment as Monroe Community College’s Vice President, Economic and Workforce Development and Career Technical Education effective on June 21st, 2022. Upon his arrival, Dr. Cole Jr. will be focused on the successful launch of the FWD Center, and getting acclimated to the College and the EDIWS division.

Dr. Cole Jr. currently serves as the Dean of Business and Technologies at Southwest Tennessee Community College in Bartlett, Tennessee.

He has had a diverse career in the field of higher education, which includes overseeing both for credit and non-credit programs. He has established internships and grant training programs focused on rapid re-employment of IT professionals and has experience with building industry and community partnerships including dual enrollment pathways within K-12 school districts.  

He earned his Doctorate of Science in Information Systems & Communications in 2006, his Master of Science in Communications & Information Systems, and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2000, from Robert Morris University (PA). 

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Cole Jr. to the MCC family!

Our appreciation goes out to search co-chairs Amy Greer, Director, Student Rights and Responsibilities and Matt Hurlbutt, President and CEO, Greater Rochester Enterprise and their committee, as well as everyone involved in this search.   

Chelsea Davis
Human Resources
04/28/2022