San Juan College Hires New Dean

Eddy Rawlinson comes to San Juan College from Dallas College - Cedar Valley where he has served as the Executive Dean of the Math, Science, Allied Health, and STEM Division since 2014.  Prior to his tenure at Cedar Valley College, he served as the Executive Dean of the Arts and Sciences Division at El Centro College in Dallas, Texas as well as the Associate Instructional Dean and Art Gallery Director.

From San Juan College

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Eddy Rawlinson has been named the Dean of the San Juan College School of Business and Information Technology.

 Rawlinson comes to San Juan College from Dallas College - Cedar Valley where he has served as the Executive Dean of the Math, Science, Allied Health, and STEM Division since 2014.  Prior to his tenure at Cedar Valley College, he served as the Executive Dean of the Arts and Sciences Division at El Centro College in Dallas, Texas as well as the Associate Instructional Dean and Art Gallery Director.  His teaching experience began with an adjunct teaching assignment in Art and included a full-time teaching appointment, also in Art, at Tarrant County College.  Prior to his academic career, Rawlinson was a Senior Planning Engineer in the aerospace industry.

 

Rawlinson holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of North Texas and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Texas Christian University where he focused on painting and print-making.  

 

“The School of Business and Information technology will continue to grow under the leadership of Mr. Rawlinson,” says Dr. Adrienne Forgette, vice president for Learning. “He has breadth of experience in the leadership of faculty and programs.”

 

Rawlinson was instrumental in beginning an internship program at Cedar Valley College where he formed partnerships with other educational institutions as well as business and industry.  He led the ALEKS Math initiative and remodeling projects in Math and Veterinary Technology.  He also served on a variety of committees and projects for the Dallas County Community College District.

 

“I am excited to be joining and serving the Faculty and Staff of the School of Business and Information Technology as well as San Juan College and the community at large to continue to build on and expand educational and career opportunities for all in the Four Corners area of New Mexico and beyond,” says Rawlinson. 

 

In this role, Rawlinson will provide leadership to the School of Business and Information Technology, as well as other programs.

 

Rawlinson has one son, Ethan, who lives and works in Fort Worth, Texas. He enjoys not only painting but has recently begun learning to play the guitar.

More from Local News

  • City Breaks Ground on Pinon Hills Extension

    Farmington Officials gathered with representatives from the NM Department of Transportation and San Juan County to break ground on the long-anticipated Pinon Hills Boulevard Extension Project. San Juan County announced that design work on their section of the project is 90% completed.

  • Back to Bloomfield: Summers Selected as New Superintendent

    Kevin Summers will be returning to the Bloomfield School District as Superintendent, after the retirement of Dr. Kim Mizell at the end of the current school year. Summers' hire makes an opening in the Superintendent's Office in Aztec where he has served for the past three years.

  • Fort Lewis College Seeks New President

    Fort Lewis College President Tom Stritikus is stepping down to become the President at Occidental College, a four-year liberal arts college in Los Angeles, Calif.     He will leave after this year’s Spring Commencement scheduled for Saturday, May 4.  

  • First Navajo Set to join Farmington City Council

    There were 10 applicants for the vacant seat for District 2. Herman Buck will serve for 18 months with the option to run for election at the end of the current term. Council unanimously approved his appointment tonight. He will officially take office Wednesday morning after completing the swearing-in process.

  • Aztec Mill Levy Passes by 71 Vote Margin

    Unofficial results show the Aztec Mill Levy Mail in Ballot question passed with the 71 vote margin. The voting deadline was 7pm Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

  • Candidates Declare their Intent to Run in the June 4, 2024 Primary

    Some returning candidates and also some new names from Tuesday's filing day on March 12, 2024. These candidates have filed their notice to run in the June 4, 2024 Primary. Some candidates are unopposed. The winners in June will face off on November 5, 2024.

On KSJE Now:

Today's Weather

  • Farmington, NM

    Sunny intervals

    High: 64°F | Low: 39°F

  • Durango, CO

    Sunny intervals

    High: 55°F | Low: 32°F

  • Shiprock, NM

    Sunny intervals

    High: 70°F | Low: 37°F

  • Cortez, CO

    Sunny intervals

    High: 61°F | Low: 34°F

  • Santa Fe, NM

    Sunny

    High: 61°F | Low: 37°F