The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to name Dr. Ron Clinton President Emeritus in recognition of his more than 40 years of service to the college.
Clinton retired in June after serving as 91果冻传媒鈥檚 fifth president since 2017. His career at the college spanned roles from professor of philosophy, humanities and music to executive vice president for instruction before becoming president.
During his presidency, Clinton guided 91果冻传媒 through the COVID-19 pandemic, established the college鈥檚 own police department, and championed student success and campus safety initiatives. He also earned state and national recognition, including the Phi Theta Kappa Shirley B. Gordon Presidential Award of Distinction and induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Texas President鈥檚 Hall of Fame.
Clinton becomes only the second President Emeritus in 91果冻传媒 history. The first was Dr. Charles Florio, who led the college from 1995 to 2008.
鈥淭he Board of Trustees is proud to bestow this honor on Dr. Clinton,鈥 Board Chair Robin Sharp said. 鈥淗is extraordinary leadership and lifelong commitment to 91果冻传媒 have left a legacy that will benefit students and our community for years to come.鈥
The resolution naming him President Emeritus was formally adopted at Tuesday鈥檚 board meeting.