About Truckee Meadows Community College
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About TMCC
Truckee Meadows Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in Reno, Nevada. The College serves more than 20,000 students each year in credit and non-credit programs at four college sites and more than 30 community locations.
NSHE Board of Regents
TMCC is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and is governed by the Board of Regents. The Chancellor is appointed by the Board to serve as NSHEs chief executive officer.
| Patricia Charlton, Interim Chancellor | |
| Amy J. Carvalho, Chair | |
| Jeffrey S. Downs, Vice Chair | |
| Joseph C. Arrascada | |
| Patrick J. Boylan | |
| Susan Brager | |
| Byron Brooks | |
| Heather Brown | |
| Michelee Cruz-Crawford, Ed.D. | |
| Carol Del Carlo | |
| Stephanie Goodman | |
| Donald Sylvantee McMichael Sr. | |
| Laura E. Perkins | |
| Lois Tarkanian, PH.D. |
College Officers
| Dr. Karin Hilgersom | President |
| Dr. Jeffrey Alexander | Vice President of Academic Affairs |
| Mike Peyerl | Vice President of Finance, Government Relations, and IT |
| Estella Levario Gutierrez | Vice President of Student Services and Diversity |
| Elena Bubnova | Associate Vice President of Research, Marketing, and Web Services |
| Dr. Ayodele Akinola | Executive Director, Facilities Operations and Capital Planning |
| Gretchen Sawyer | Executive Director, Foundation and Grants |
Institutional Vision, Mission, and Values
Vision
Truckee Meadows Community College is a leader in innovative education, meeting student and community needs.
Mission
Create a future you will love with accessible, innovative educational opportunities at TMCC. Together we can make it happen.
Values
The values upon which Truckee Meadows Community College bases its mission and vision statements are the principles, standards, and qualities the College considers worthwhile and desirable. Truckee Meadows Community College is committed to:
- Student access and success
- Excellence in teaching and learning
- Evidence of student progress through assessment of student outcomes
- Nurturing a climate of innovative and creative thought
- Collaborative decision making
- Community development through partnerships and services
- Ethical practices and integrity
- Respect, compassion, and equality for all persons
- Embracing diversity and inclusion
- Responsible and sustainable use of resources
- Fostering attitudes that exemplify responsible participation in a democratic society
- A healthy environment and a healthy college community
