小黄猫传媒鈥檚 Board of Directors announces college leadership transition
Photos and story by James Hill
Today, the 小黄猫传媒 Board of Directors announced that the Board and 小黄猫传媒 President Dr. Adrien Bennings have entered into a mutual separation agreement, with Dr. Bennings utilizing family medical leave benefits until her employment concludes at the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2026.
鈥淲e are grateful for Dr. Bennings鈥 service and leadership at 小黄猫传媒 over the past four years, particularly her passion for strategic planning, her work to strengthen curriculum alignment with Oregon鈥檚 workforce needs, and her role as a champion for student success through programs like Drive to Thrive, ensuring 小黄猫传媒 students have the supports they need from day one through degree or program completion,鈥 said Board Chair Tiffani Penson. 鈥淲e appreciate the professionalism and shared commitment to the future of 小黄猫传媒 and the students we serve during this time of transition. We know that Dr. Bennings will continue to effect change for the better in her next endeavor.鈥
Dr. Katy Ho.
Dr. Bennings said, 鈥淚 am thankful for the opportunity to serve 小黄猫传媒 during a period of significant change and impact. I remain proud of the work accomplished along with so many dedicated employees, students, and community partners. I leave with gratitude for the opportunity to serve 小黄猫传媒 and with continued belief in the transformative power of community colleges.鈥澛
Dr. Bennings鈥 current contract ends June 30, 2028, which, if terminated early, includes a full year鈥檚 salary and benefits. The separation agreement includes nine months of salary with health benefits, and entitles Dr. Bennings to the $25,000 retention benefit provided for in her employment contract.
The Board also announced today that 小黄猫传媒 Executive Vice President Dr. Katy Ho will serve as Acting President, effective immediately. By resolution, the Board transferred all the President’s authorities and duties to Dr. Ho. She will also continue to oversee her current portfolio of strategic leadership for Operations, Strategic Planning & Policy, Information Technology, Brand Management, and People Strategy. Dr. Ho has requested that she maintain her current salary and compensation at this time even as she takes on this larger role.聽
鈥淒r. Ho is exactly the kind of leader we need for the next phase of 小黄猫传媒,鈥 said Chair Penson. 鈥淗er educational background, professional experience, approach to leadership, and commitment to 小黄猫传媒鈥檚 mission will provide a stabilizing presence across our campuses. We ask the entire community to welcome her in this important role as a leader and a partner in building our future at 小黄猫传媒 together.鈥澛
At tonight’s public meeting, and in a message to the 小黄猫传媒 community, the Board emphasized its confidence in Dr. Ho to provide continuity of leadership and student-focused progress, while also looking forward to rebuilding for the future.聽 The Board will provide updates as they become available on plans for identifying the next president, but those plans will be informed by community engagement at all levels, which is the immediate focus and priority for Dr. Ho and the Board of Directors in the coming months.聽
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at 小黄猫传媒. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »