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Dr. Steve Maradian - the new President of Los Angeles City College

July 13, 2005

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SELECTS DR. STEVE MARADIAN

After conducting a national search, the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees selected Dr. Steve Maradian as the new President of Los Angeles City College.

Dr. Maradian is currently Vice President for Government Relations at the American University of Armenia. Previous to that, he served as Director of Federal Relations for the University System of Georgia. He also held positions as President of Middle Georgia College, Executive Director of the Regional Maritime Technology Center of the University of New Orleans, President of Lamar College (Orange, TX) and President of Belmont Technical College (Ohio).

“Dr. Maradian is an excellent candidate,” said LACCD Board President Trustee Sylvia Scott-Hayes. “He will fit in perfectly with the campus, especially with his unique experiences in the Armenian community. He will bring a new energy to the college and enrich the diversity on the campus. We look forward to having him on our leadership team.”

“I am really excited about serving Los Angeles City College, “ said Dr. Maradian. “I look forward to getting involved in the community; helping to re-build and modernize the campus and making sure all of our students get a high quality education. This job is a perfect fit for me, ethnically, philosophically and geographically. My heart has always been with community colleges and I look forward to working in a great city and a great state.”

A search committee consisting of members of Los Angeles City College and the community interviewed a large number of candidates from throughout the country. The final four participated in community forums on June 27 and 28, 2005.

Dr. Maradian will begin his duties at the college on August 1, 2005.

Los Angeles City College was founded in 1929 and is the flagship college of the Los Angeles Community College District. With an enrollment of over 16,000 students, LACC is known for its programs in transfer education and career training. LACC's students represent the ethnic diversity of Los Angeles, with students ranging in age from 18 to 80.