PCC Board to Discuss Former Chancellor’s Retirement

April 17, 2012

Tucson, AZ – The Pima Community College Governing Board tonight will discuss a resignation and retirement letter submitted by former Chancellor Dr. Roy Flores.

The Special Meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Board Room (C-105) at PCC’s District Office, 4905 E. Broadway Blvd.

On April 13, Dr. Flores announced that he will end his affiliation with PCC on June 30, 2012 because of health reasons.

Dr. Flores turned 70 on April 4. He underwent quadruple-bypass surgery on Oct. 14, 2011 and an emergency angioplasty on Feb. 3. He was placed on medical leave on Feb. 9.

He served as PCC’s chancellor from March 2003 to February 2012.

Dr. Suzanne Miles was named Interim Chancellor by the Board on Feb. 29. A national search for a permanent Chancellor is underway. Dr. Miles, a 26-year veteran of PCC, will not apply for the post.

CONTACT:
C.J. Karamargin
Vice Chancellor for Public Information and Government Relations
(520) 206-4850
ckaramargin@pima.edu