Edward C. Bush, Ph.D.

Dr. Bush is an innovative leader that has been able to reimagine traditional institutional practices. His innovative approach, including the implementation of guided pathways, has led to improvement of student outcomes while reducing gaps in achievement for students of color and other historically marginalized student populations. Dr. Bush is a student success focused leader with a clear vision and data driven expertise in leading organizations through periods of change and structural disruption designed to meet the evolving needs of students and the communities in which they serve.

With over 22 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Bush’s leadership experience further includes his involvement on statewide committees and initiatives. He currently serves as the Area 2 representative for the California Community College League CEO Board, CEO Representative for the state’s Chancellor Office Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee as well as the Chancellor’s Office Student Success Metrics Taskforce. Dr. Bush is a founding member of (A2MEND), African American Male Educational Network & Development Inc. Through his leadership (A2MEND) is a nationally recognized non-profit dedicated to improving the educational outcomes for African American men and other men of color enrolled in the California Community College system.

Dr. Bush holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Claremont Graduate University in Urban Educational Leadership. Prior to his position as College President, Dr. Bush served as a tenured associate faculty member in Student Life and Leadership, Director of the Educational Talent Search federal TRIO grant, Dean of Student Services and Vice President of Student Services. Dr. Bush is a scholar practitioner and has served as an adjunct faculty member for several graduate programs. Moreover, Dr. Bush is the co-authorship of 2 books, 2 book chapters, and 12 peer reviewed publications appearing in a variety of journals. Dr. Bush is considered one of the preeminent change agents leading on issues relating to equity, diversity, student success and leadership with the California Community College System.