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Media Credit: Chris Marks De Anza College Vice President of Instruction Judy Miner with her favorite honor, the Recognition Award. It was presented by the Classified Senate during her time as interim president.

The board of trustees for Foothill-De Anza Community College district has selected Judy Miner, De Anza's vice president of instruction, to become the next President of Foothill College. She will take the position starting July 1.

Recommended by District Chancellor Martha Kanter, the board selected Miner from a list of 50 applicants from around the country. When it came down to the final three, Miner said that it was a very tense moment, but that she really wanted the position.

"My experiences prepared me very well to take on the challenges of presidency," Miner said.

Her 19 year record with De Anza gave her the familiarity with staff and faculty who supported her taking this position.

According to the Foothill Web site, Board President Hal Plotkin said, "We are all thrilled that Dr. Judy Miner has agreed to become the next president of Foothill College. Dr. Miner is an outstanding administrator and an engaging individual with a long track record as a tireless advocate for students."

Even though Miner will be familiar with her surroundings, her job as president will differ in many ways.

Her job as VP was mainly within De Anza. For example, she said there is "a lot of rule implementation and 12 instructional deans who report to me," Miner said.

On the other hand, her job as president will have more of an external focus, which involves resource development, fundraising, business and industry, plus working with other educational instructors.

In an e-mail sent out to De Anza faculty, De Anza President Brian Murphy said, "I know that you join me in wishing her the very best in her new role with our sister college, despite the enormous gap created at De Anza by her leaving. Judy will be missed deeply."

Miner said that she would miss meeting the deans on a weekly basis and the evaluations of the faculty because they are great people to work with. She describes her transition as a very long juggling act. However, she is not starting with a blank slate, as she has worked with Foothill personnel for many years.

It is unknown who will replace Miner's position. The deadline for applications for interim vice president was last Friday.

A going away party will thrown by administration and staff in Miner's honor on Wednesday, May 3o. It is from 2-5 p.m. in the Sunken Garden and the cost is $10.

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