Dr. Klaus Tenbergen is committed to social and racial justice and is interested in joining a community dedicated to resolving these inequities through educational opportunities. He recognizes the critical role community colleges play in social justice, has ideas and vision to improve and expand existing approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for each student. He has a true sense of social responsibility and a strong interest in the community and world in which he lives. These qualities will most certainly filter into his leadership at the community college. It is his mission to ensure that all students have full and equal access to academic opportunities and are not subjected to any discrimination in any program for any reason. This includes but is not limited to discrimination based on gender, race, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, or religion.Tenbergen has strong organizational competencies and superior communication skills. He provides experienced leadership for the academic curriculum and to the planning, management, evaluation, and allocation of resources. Because he demonstrates highly emotional intelligence and understands the importance of human talent, he creates space for diversity of thought in an environment of total transparency and responsibility. Tenbergen brings a vast amount of knowledge with him including curriculum and program development, teaching, and learning environments as part of planning and assessment, accreditation, and reaffirmation. His leadership will ensure consistent quality standards in curricula and programs that meet the needs of all students. He also has much experience in student access, support services, advising, and retention. This goes hand in hand with Tenbergen’s top priorities: student success, retention, and graduation. To create this optimal learning environment, he will always support administrators, faculty, and staff. Ask Dr. Tenbergen about any of his many interests; entrepreneurship, volunteerism, service-learning, community service, just to name a few. Not only is he passionate about these subjects, but he approaches them with refreshingly innovative ideas.Web sites: www.Drklaustenbergen.wordpress.com or http://www.knead-2-know.com