Experience and Background
Russ Carmichael brings over 20 years of experience in higher education, spanning various roles and responsibilities, to his new position as Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services at Rappahannock Community College (RCC). His expertise includes strategic and financial planning, capital outlay, procurement, budget development, and fiscal policy, making him an ideal candidate for the role.
- State service in higher education
- Strategic and financial planning
- Capital outlay and procurement
- Budget development and fiscal policy
Leadership and Vision
“We are excited to welcome Russ Carmichael to the RCC family. He brings a wealth of experience and leadership that will help shape our business and campus operations,” said Dr. Shannon Kennedy, RCC President.
Dr. Kennedy highlighted the importance of Carmichael’s leadership skills and vision for the institution, stating that his experience will be invaluable in driving growth and innovation within RCC.
Why RCC?
“I chose RCC because it was clear to me that the values held by the president, faculty, and staff particularly aligned with my own—a clear focus on student success and readiness, in a family-first; family-feel environment. Having spent much time in Virginia Higher Ed, it’s clear that we have reached a day of reckoning for four-year institutions given the financial and enrollment challenges they face. The value proposition students weigh, “is college worth the cost?,” is tipping toward a greater focus on trades which is an area where the Community College system excels,” said Carmichael.
- Alignment with RCC values
- Focus on student success and readiness
- Family-first; family-feel environment
- Community College system excellence in trades
Credentials and Education
Carmichael holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Hampden-Sydney College and an MBA with a focus on Information Security from James Madison University.
| Education | Institution | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | Hampden-Sydney College | Economics | Business |
| MBA | James Madison University | Information Security | Business |
Quote from Russ Carmichael
“So, I’m looking forward to working in an environment where opportunity exists for individuals to better themselves and become job ready through affordable education. The value proposition students weigh, “is college worth the cost?,” is tipping toward a greater focus on trades which is an area where the Community College system excels. I’m excited to contribute my expertise to help shape this vision and make a positive impact on our students and the community.”
Key Highlights
Russ Carmichael’s appointment as Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services marks an exciting new chapter for RCC.
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