The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Dr. Yolanda Farmer, Joliet Junior College (JJC) executive vice president, (EVP) has been selected for the 2024-25 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship.
The Aspen fellowship prepares the next generation of community college presidents who can lead institutions to higher and more equitable levels of student success.
Dr. Farmer is JJC’s first appointed executive vice president. The EVP serves as the strategic institutional partner for the College president and provides leadership for the academic affairs, finance & administrative services, information technology and student development divisions.
The full story and additional quotes are available at jjc.edu/news-events.
A headshot of Dr. Farmer is attached. Please reach out to me if you would like to discuss a follow up interview or have additional questions.