Presidential Search
Presidential Search
The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has announced a nationwide search for the next Trinidad State College (TSC) President. CCCS is committed to a thorough and inclusive search process, which will identify the best leader for TSC from a deep and diverse pool of candidates. The Chancellor has appointed a representative search advisory committee to guide the search process, with assistance from CCCS Chief Human Resources Officer, Christina Cecil.
The process will identify the best leader for Trinidad State College
Seeking a deep and diverse pool of candidates
To fully define the qualifications and characteristics needed in the next president, TSC faculty, students, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders are asked to provide input. That input will be gathered through stakeholder conversations and this feedback survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TSCPresident2026
With the information gleaned from stakeholder conversations and shared through the above survey a position profile will be created to serve as a guiding document during the recruitment and assessment process. Recruitment efforts will begin immediately to develop a candidate pool for the search advisory committee to review, interview and assess in early 2026. The strongest candidates in that pool will be invited to meet with a larger group of campus constituencies in late spring. It is the Chancellor’s expectation to announce the next TSC President late April or early May.
We know you are excited about this process and what is to come. The TSC community can stay informed about the progress of this search through this webpage where appropriate details will be shared publicly. Please understand it is important for us to adhere to a process where our candidates can rely on the discretion of those involved in the search process and our guarantee of confidentiality.
Contact Information
General questions regarding the search process can be directed to Christina Cecil, CCCS Chief Human Resources Officer, at Christina.Cecil@cccs.edu.
Stakeholder Conversations
Several stakeholder conversations will be conducted in January for faculty, staff, students and interested parties to further explore the priorities of the Trinidad and Valley campus communities in selecting the next TSC President. Below is a list of open stakeholder conversations for the two campuses. While the identified stakeholder group may be a specific campus, if anyone is unable to attend another scheduled conversation, they are welcome at either of these open conversations.
| Stakeholder Group | Date and Time | Meeting Link | Meeting Details |
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Trinidad Campus |
Thursday, January 29, 2:00 – 3:00 PM | https://cccs-meetings.webex.com/cccs-meetings/j.php?MTID=mbd376308e116b5ef72dddb95cc2fe812 |
Meeting number (access code): 2632 068 5152 Meeting password: TtpytnyN243 |
|
Valley Campus |
Friday, January 30, 10:00 – 11:00 AM | https://cccs-meetings.webex.com/cccs-meetings/j.php?MTID=maaffc692e169e51cb53764376952bae3 |
Meeting number (access code): 2862 341 9144 Meeting password: pS4wMMwwV37 |
Those unable to attend a virtual meeting are invited to share their thoughts through the feedback survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TSCPresident2026
Search Advisory Committee
CCCS Chancellor DeSanctis has appointed a search advisory committee to guide the selection process and make recommendations for a group of finalists to visit the Trinidad and Valley campuses and meet with a larger group of stakeholders. Selecting committee members is a thoughtful, deliberative process, and includes representatives from all aspects of the CCCS and TSC community – colleagues who will bring a variety of relevant professional, cultural and personal experiences to the table.
Search Advisory Committee Members:
| Yvette Atencio | Director of Human Resources, TSC |
| Desi Maxwell | Faculty, TSC |
| Linda Perry | Executive Assistant to President, TSC |
| Mathilda Westerman | Student Services Specialist, TSC |
| Lindsay Haras | Student, TSC |
| Karl Gabrielson | TSC Community Representative |
| Dr. Landon Mascareñaz | SBCCOE Board Member |
| Dr. Kimberly Zant | President, Otero College |
| Dr. Sarah Heath | Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, CCCS |
President Search Timeline Page
“Coming soon”
President Position Profile
“Coming soon”
FAQs
The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (Board) has delegated to the CCCS Chancellor the personnel authority to manage the selection and employment of the College Presidents. The Chancellor will make the final selection of the next TSC President in consideration of the feedback gathered throughout the selection process.
The search advisory committee has been charged with assisting in the development of the position profile. They will consider potential candidates and review applications against the Chancellor approved position profile. The search advisory committee will conduct initial interviews with semi-finalist candidates and make recommendations of a group of finalists for the Chancellor’s consideration.