About Truckee Meadows Community College

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