Dr. Marc Nigliazzo becomes AWC's 7th President
Marc A. Nigliazzo, Ph.D., comes to Yuma after spending most of his career in the Southwest.
He most recently served as Vice President of Rio Rancho Operations and Branch Academic Affairs at The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque (2008 - June 2009). Dr. Nigliazzo has held various leadership positions, including President of Temple College (1995 - 2008) and President of Galveston College (1991 - 1995). Dr. Nigliazzo has also served in several faculty appointments at Adams State College of Colorado, Odessa College, Boise State University in Idaho, Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, and Corpus Christi State University (now Texas A&M - Corpus Christi).
Additionally, he has also served as the Director of Freshman Composition at Odessa College; Director of the English Learning Center and then Chairman of the Department of Eng
lish, Philosophy, and Reading at Del Mar College; and Vice President and Dean of Instruction at Galveston College.
Dr. Nigliazzo has received many honors and recognitions, including receiving the 2002 Western Region Chief Executive Officer Award, presented by the Association of Community College Trustees. He is also active in the community, currently serving as a member of the Rio Rancho Partners, and also serving on the boards of the Rio Rancho Economic Development Corporation and the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Nigliazzo received a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Arts in English from Texas A&M University at College Station, and a Doctor of Philosophy in English from the University of New Mexico.
Press Release Announcing Dr. Nigliazzo's appointment to the Presidency
Photos from Presidential Announcement, Press Conference
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