Don’t Miss the Livestream Inauguration Ceremony for Montgomery County Community College President Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez

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Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez
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Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez.

Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez became the sixth President of Montgomery County Community College in May 2020, and the college will host the Inauguration Ceremony on Friday, April 16, via livestream.

As the leader of the institution, Dr. Bastecki-Perez relies on her decades-long career in academia to guide every aspect of student life, faculty involvement, community engagement, administrative efforts, and academic excellence that take place at the College and in the surrounding communities every day.

For 25 years, Dr. Bastecki-Perez has dedicated herself to serving Montgomery County Community College. Today, she is focused on further solidifying the College’s status as a premier community college by elevating all aspects of the student experience, increasing access and retention initiatives, and providing students with the tools, guidance, and resources they need to thrive in pursuit of their academic goals.

As president, she is focused on elevating student success and equity. In her prior roles as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, she worked diligently to enhance the academic enterprise through the creation of a five-year strategic plan for academic program development and delivery, including associate degrees, industry credentials, and certificates of completion that meet student transfer and employability needs.

Under Dr. Bastecki-Perez’s presidential leadership, the College also has earned the prestigious Achieving the Dream’s Leader College of Distinction designation for its collective efforts in improving student outcomes and narrowing equity gaps and was one of 10 schools selected for the Racial Equity Leadership Academy.

Additionally, Dr. Bastecki-Perez launched the Challenger Learning Center in Pottstown and the College’s first co-ed eSports team and secured the largest donation of $3 million to create the Baker Center of Excellence. She continues to focus on student wellness by being the first community college in the nation to partner with TalkSpace and Benefits Data Trust.

Dr. Bastecki-Perez considers herself a lifelong Pennsylvanian, and has resided in Montgomery County for nearly 20 years with her husband and daughter. In her spare time, Dr. Bastecki-Perez enjoys spending time with her extended family, including her two stepdaughters, traveling, swimming, and dancing with her husband.

Speakers and distinguished guests at the Inauguration Ceremony include:

  • Valerie A. Arkoosh, M.D., MPH, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
  • Bob Casey, Jr., U.S. Senator
  • Dr. Ann Cudd, Provost & Senior Vice Chancellor, University of Pittsburgh
  • Madeleine Dean, U.S. Congresswoman
  • Joseph Gallagher, Foundation Board
  • Dr. Steady Moono, President, Schenectady County Community College
  • Noe Ortega, Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of Education
  • Dr. Celeste Schwartz, MCCC Vice President for Information Technology & Chief Digital Officer
  • Dr. Karen Stout, President and CEO, Achieving the Dream & MCCC President Emerita

Read more about Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez’s Inauguration Ceremony and related events.

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