Santa Ana College President Erlinda Martinez has announced plans to retire at the end of June after 11 years at the helm.
The Rancho Santiago Community College District has launched a nationwide search to fill the position.
During her tenure, campus instructional facilities expanded after the 2002 passage of Measure E, a $337 million general obligation bond. Several facilities were constructed with the funds, including a 28,000-square-foot digital media center.
The college also succeeded in getting Measure Q passed in 2012. The $198 million general obligation bond financed additional construction, renovation, and improvement projects at the college, including construction of a new science center.
Another notable accomplishment during Martinez’ presidency was The Centennial Scholarship Campaign commemorating the college’s 100th birthday last year. The campaign has raised more than $1 million, surpassing the goal of creating more than 100 annual student scholarships.
The college was also selected as one of 15 community colleges to participate in a landmark program allowing them to offer bachelor’s degrees. Beginning in the fall of 2017, the college will offer classes toward a baccalaureate degree in occupational studies.
