Christine Holt
University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt said Wednesday that he’s recommending Christine Holt as the next chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana.
Holt, who is chief of staff for the University of Missouri System, is expected to begin her new role by Sept. 1.
“Dr. Holt is indeed the right person at the right time, and I’m excited about the future for UAHT and the community and region that it serves,” Bobbitt said. His recommendation is subject to final approval by the board of trustees at its next meeting on May 26-27.
Holt has a long résumé in academia, including previously serving as associate provost at the University of Missouri at Columbia, dean of academic administration at Northern Virginia Community College, interim dean of Learning and Technology Resources at NOVA and interim dean of students at NOVA. She’s also worked as an attorney.
She earned a doctorate in business administration from the University of Missouri at St. Louis and also holds a juris doctorate from Cleveland State University, a master’s in adult education from East Carolina University and a bachelor’s in business administration from Capital University.
“I quickly learned during this process that many of the things I am passionate about — connecting with students, providing opportunities and ensuring that hard work is rewarded in the workforce — are all aligned with the existing mission of this college,” Holt said in the release.
“I am grateful for the hospitality and consideration the search committee and the campus community have shown me, and certainly honored that Dr. Bobbitt is entrusting me with the wonderful opportunity to lead UAHT into the future,” she added. “I can’t wait to get started.”
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