Message from the Chancellor

Welcome to Pima Community College.

I want to assure prospective and current students, internal and external stakeholders, and Pima County’s wonderfully diverse communities that Pima Community College is committed to fulfilling our Mission: to “empower every learner, every day, for every goal.”

My charge as Interim Chancellor is to provide leadership while the Pima Community College Governing Board engages in a thoughtful, inclusive search for a long-term Chancellor. 

My ongoing position at Pima is Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. As Provost, it is my job – my privilege, actually – to ensure that Pima remains a premier community college, with high-quality programs and services. The Office of the Provost’s Vision is a pledge to provide equity-minded leadership for all academic endeavors to meet the needs and expectations of our diverse learners.

Students should know that wherever you are on your education journey, we can take you further, whether your goal is transfer to a bachelor’s degree-granting school, or to learn skills that lead directly to a meaningful job. 

Everyone should know that beyond student success, Pima is committed to community engagement; diversity, equity and inclusion; and responsible stewardship of public resources. We remain committed to ensuring that every learner can realize their personal vision of the American Dream through the power and promise of higher education.

Dolores Durán-Cerda, Ph.D.
Interim Chancellor