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"Beth is highly qualified to become the next Executive Vice President of LBCC. As a faculty member and a division dean, Beth demonstrated her commitment to helping students succeed and her passion for serving our local communities," said Carol Schaafsma, the current vice president of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development. "She is a thoughtful and inspiring leader. The students and faculty at LBCC are lucky to have the chance to work with her as Vice President."
As soon as people walk into Beth Hogeland's office, they are instantly greeted by the smell of roses and lilies that just fill the room. Hogeland is often occupied behind her desk, but is always welcoming to visitors. Her office is mostly bare, apart from the handmade quilt on her wall, the glittery butterflies hanging from the ceiling, and pictures. She has very few pictures on her desk, but the ones that she does have, are a picture of someone that she knows and then a picture of her new dog.
She has a quiet, gentle demeanor and was really surprising when she playfully shouted at her assistant and asked what she is most famous for.
Hogeland has served as dean for the Liberal Arts, Social Systems, and Human Performance division since 2009. She also served as dean of LBCC Family Resources and Education from 2002 to 2009. Apart from being dean for the past 10 years, Hogeland has also taught at LBCC. She was a teacher here for 12 years and has been here for a total of 21 years.
Hogeland holds a doctorate degree in human development and family science as well as a master’s in education and a bachelor’s in child development and elementary education.
"I've only known Beth for a couple of years, but I would have to say that her work ethic stems from a commitment to our students and to making LBCC a place for people to thrive. The "community" aspect of our community college is important to her," said Scott McAleer, an instructor for history. "Reading between the lines a bit it seems to me that she see's LBCC as much more than the sum of its parts. She sees the whole community and I think the VP position is an ideal platform for her to foster that vision of the college. Its a bitter sweet transition for our division however because we will miss having her as our Dean."
What is Hogeland most famous for?
Hogeland helped bring family resources onto this college. She helped train the staff and has designed to make the community a better place. Hogeland has a background working with kids and family's.
Any faculty, and students, that either know her or have met her, have nothing but kind words to say.
“Beth has an outstanding work ethic and is really devoted to LBCC,” said Jeff Davis, Regional Director for Benton County. “She has invested so much time into child development, the athletics, the arts, just so many areas of this college. She knows what students like and I am very excited that she is the new vice president.”
Commuter: What is your first act of business as the new vice president of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development?
Beth Hogeland: I can’t answer this question just yet, as I won’t be replacing Carol Schaafsma until June 30. However, over the next couple of months are going to be full of training and hiring a replacement for my current position.
C: Why did you choose this career path?
B.H.: I applied for this position because I want to feel like I am giving something back to this college. This is going to be the last job I do before I retire and I just want to make sure that I leave here in a better place and make sure that I help in any way I possibly can.
C: What experience do you have?
B.H.: While I don’t have any experience as vice president, I do have experience at this college. I have been a dean here for the past 10 years and have also taught here for 12 years. I know how students learn and what they need to achieve their goals.
C: What do you think will be the most challenging part of your new job?
B.H.: The job will be the most challenging. I have never done this before and there are still so many things that I do not know.
C: What do you think will be the most rewarding part of your job?
B.H.: I hope that I will be able to help the entire school, rather than just parts of it. I hope to be able to see that what I have invested my time and resources in, makes a difference.
At-a-Glance:
Who: Beth Hogeland
What: New vice president of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
Where: SSH-101A
Email: hogelab@linnbenton.edu
Phone: 541-917-4911
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