Tag: Dr. Leah Barrett

Community Colleges

Incoming President Aims to Put Students First at Northeast Community College

Dr. Leah Barrett, recently named president of Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska, always saw herself as someone who was going to lead an organization. She has found her calling in the world of community colleges, despite working at four-year institutions for most of her career.

December 15, 2019

Latest News

Study Analyzes Young Americans Views on the Value of Higher Education

Despite strong beliefs in the importance of higher education, almost half of young Americans say a high school diploma can provide adequate preparation for today’s economy, according to a report carried out by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

November 18, 2019

Recruitment & Retention

Dr. Leah Barrett Named President of Northeast Community College

Dr. Leah Barrett was recently appointed as Northeast Community College’s ninth president. She will begin her new role in January, becoming the first female president in the school’s 91-year history, according to Sioux City Journal. Barrett is currently serving as vice president for a community college district in Wyoming. Throughout her career, she has worked […]

October 25, 2019