The Board of Trustees at St. Louis Community College appointed Dennis F. Michaelis, Ph.D., to serve as the interim chancellor at the Oct. 17 monthly meeting. Michaelis will begin work Oct. 28.
“We believe that Dr. Michaelis will provide exceptional leadership through this transitional period,” said Craig Larson, Ed.D., board chair. ”His credentials and experience as a community college leader are outstanding.”
Michaelis retired in August 2009 after a 21-year career as president of McLennan Community College.
He previously served as president of Paris Junior College in Paris, Texas, and Lake Region Community College in Devils Lake, N.D.
Michaelis earned his doctorate in higher education administration from Kansas State University. He holds a master’s degree in English from Fort Hays State University and a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Kansas.