Dixie Bullock was selected by the Board of Trustees to serve as acting chancellor, beginning July 1, 2010. She brings a wealth of experience to the position which oversees more than 3,000 employees and 43,000 students at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Irvine Valley College in Irvine and the Advanced Technology & Education Park in Tustin.

Over the course of 28 years at Saddleback College, Bullock served as president for six years in addition to positions as vice president of instruction, dean, department chair and professor of nursing. Since retiring in 2004, she has served as acting dean in the Saddleback College Division of Fine Arts and Media Technology and Irvine Valley College School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering.

“I am pleased that our board of trustees has placed their support in me. I hope to provide the stability for this district that I love while the search for a permanent chancellor moves forward."   Bullock earned a B.S. in Nursing from California State University, Long Beach and a Master's in Nursing from the University of California, Los Angeles.

The search for a permanent chancellor is underway. While the position is open until filled, initial applications are due August 11 and the search committee is scheduled to conduct first level interviews September 2-3. Information about the chancellor search and application procedures are posted on the district website. Click here to view.

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