Wednesday, November 29,2006
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CAMPUS VOICE
WCC President Ed Wilson to retire
After 14 years as president of Wayne Community College and
39 years in education, Dr. Ed Wilson is retiring at the end of the
spring semester. During his years here, the college has experienced
a number of achievements including construction of new buildings
and receiving of high marks from the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools.
Dr. Wilson’s contributions have touched not only the college, but
the community. The Campus Voice talked to some of the people
who know him best, and here is what they had to say...
“Dr. Wilson’s leadership and involvement have been
vital to the Chamber. We appreciate all he has done
for the Chamber very much.”
-Steve Hicks
Executive Director
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
“Dr. Wilson brought great leadership skills to the
United Way; he was a champion of improving lives
and has a passion for serving the community.”
-Steve Pan-
Executive Director
United Way of Wayne County
“He has led us to be one of the premiere colleges
in the nation, not just the state. We have become a
superior college in the past few years with his help.
His Open Door Policy for students, faculty and staff
is one of his best assets. He has always been very
supportive of every initiative that the Wayne Com
munity College Foundation has tried. He has not
only given leadership to Wayne Community College,
but Wayne County as well through his involve
ments.”
-Jack Kannan
Executive Director, WCC Foundation
Stories by
TORI PAYNTER
and
LAUREN GARDNER
The Campus Voice
Staff: Tamara Baltazar, Kris
Best, Kristen Brown, Keimy
Creech, Christopher Daniel,
Rebecca Fortner, Lauren
Gardner, Tavoris Graham,
Rebecca Harvey, Amanda
Hestand, Daphne Hines, Sasha
Kovacevic, Nicole Milliken,
Tori Paynter, Andy Raj ski, Kelly
Stancil, Juliana Surratt, Keefe
Traendly, Christian Tumage,
Ashley Watson and Stephanie
Whitfield.
Instructor: Winkie Lee
Printer: Goldsboro News-Argus
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“I have learned a tremendous amount from Dr. Wilson. He has many years and vast
experience in the community college system, and he has always been willing to be a
mentor/teacher. Dr Wilson believes in discussing issues with everyone who is involved.
We all function as a team, (which is) beneficial. An additional benefit is that Dr. Wilson
has tremendous resources or networks throughout the nation, state and community, which
helps get additional information for discussion and decision making. He also knows how
to have fun and we are able to laugh a lot. That is how work should be; you should be
able to have fun.”
-Dr. Kay Albertson,
Vice President, Student Services and Academic Affairs
“I have worked as Dr Wilson’s assistant and assistant secretary to the Board of Trustees
since he became president of Wayne Community College. I would describe my experiences
as both rewarding and challenging. Dr Wilson is very knowledgeable and well respected
at Wayne Community College and throughout the entire community college system. I truly
feel by working with Dr Wilson, I have worked with the best president of the community
college system. He will be missed and his shoes will be hard to fill.”
-Joy Ginn
Secretary
“I’ve worked with him for five and a half years and it has been very pleasant and a
positive learning experience. He is a very knowledgeable man, and it will be hard to
replace him. I consider it an honor to work for him.”
-Robin Wheeler
Secretary
“Dr Wilson is willing to share his thoughts and ask others’ opinions. There have been
many times he has come into my office... and asked for my opinion on issues. He is very
receptive of ideas. He involves his staff in decision making, which keeps us informed and
allows us to make choices in what we do. He is not a micro-manager; he tells us what he
wants and lets us do our jobs. One very important thing about Dr Wilson is that he is 100%
student oriented; the first question that he always asks is how it affects the student... He is
very involved in the community and encourages his staff to be active in community organi
zations and events. A great boss to work for and leam from.”
-Ken Ritt
Vice President
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