Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Finalists

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is pleased to announce the four finalists for the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. The four finalists will participate in campus forums this March. You can learn more about each candidate and see their forum schedules below.

Albert Farr Erin Latona Jeremy Pickard Vicki Trier

Albert Farr

Albert Farr, Ph.D., has 21 years of higher education experience and is currently Interim Executive Dean of Campus Operations for Des Moines Area Community College in Iowa. He has held several positions with the college and for St. Petersburg College in Florida, Iowa State University, and Penn Valley Community College in Kansas City, Missouri. Farr earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Iowa State University. 

VCAA Forum Feedback Albert Farr

  • Monday, March 4 from  9 - 10 a.m.  | MCC Campus Forum
  • Monday, March 4 from  3 - 4 p.m.  | SCC Campus Forum
  • Tuesday, March 5 from 9 - 10 a.m. | CCC Campus Forum

Erin Latona

Erin Latona has 11 years of higher education experience and is currently Chief Academic Officer for Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville. Prior to her current position, she served as Executive Dean for the Estherville campus and held roles at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, Iowa; Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska; and Pierce College District in Lakewood, Washington. Latona earned a M.A. in English from Chapman University in Orange, California. 

VCAA Forum Feedback Erin Latona

  • Thursday, March 7 from  9 - 10 a.m.  | CCC Campus Forum
  • Thursday, March 7 from  3 - 4 p.m.  | SCC Campus Forum
  • Friday, March 8 from 9 - 10 a.m. | MCC Campus Forum

Jeremy Pickard

Jeremy Pickard, Ph.D., has 23 years of higher education experience and is currently Dean of Agriculture, Business, and Professional Services.  He previously served as the Dean of Instruction (Muscatine Community College) for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. Prior to his current role, Pickard was associate director of the Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center and faculty. Pickard earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Iowa State University.

VCAA Forum Feedback Jeremy Pickard

  • Tuesday, March 5 from 3 - 4 p.m.  | CCC Campus Forum
  • Wednesday, March 6 from  9 - 10 a.m.  | SCC Campus Forum
  • Wednesday, March 6 from  3 - 4 p.m.  | MCC Campus Forum

Vicki Trier

Vicki Trier, Ph.D., has 27 years of higher education experience and is currently Dean of City College in Billings, Montana. Prior to her current role, she held several positions at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon; Washington-based Spokane Community College; University of Idaho in Moscow; and Washington State University in Pullman. Trier earned a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Idaho.  

VCAA Forum Feedback Vicki Trier

  • Monday, March 18 from  9 - 10 a.m.  | MCC Campus Forum
  • Monday, March 18 from  3 - 4 p.m.  | SCC Campus Forum
  • Tuesday, March 19 from 9 - 10 a.m. | CCC Campus Forum