CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Clearlake resident Douglas M. Harris announced he is running for the position of Area 7 Trustee for the Yuba Community College District Board.
The district administers both Yuba Community College and Woodland Community College.
The Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College is in Area 7. Doug has served as Area 7 trustee since his appointment in March 2022.
Harris has a strong skill set to bring to the district. He is committed to representing students, faculty, staff and southern Lake County on the board.
“The purpose of a community college is to meet the career, technical, and higher educational needs of each student and the unique communities they live in,” Harris said. “Prior to my appointment to a vacancy on the Board of Trustees, I taught at the Lake County Campus for over 20 years in career-technical classes and university prep classes. This gives me insight into the challenges faced by the district’s students — and the opportunities gained by completing a certificate, associate degree or university transfer requirements.”
While teaching, Harris served on the campus’ Site Council and the Academic Senate. He also served as a negotiator in collective bargaining processes.
He has resided in Lake County for 48 years.
In addition to teaching for the district, he has worked for numerous human service agencies serving people with disabilities, seniors, and children at risk in Lake County.
Harris has served on several community boards and committees such as the Social Services Advisory Board, Habitat For Humanity Family Selection and Support Committee.
His educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a Masters of Social Work from San Francisco State University.
His wife, Sissa Harris, was a longtime classified employee, faculty member, and a graduate of the Lake County Campus. Of their numerous children and grandchildren, most attended public schools in Lake County.
Asked why he would like to continue as the Area 7 Trustee, Harris said, “Promoting the efforts of all the district campuses in meeting the needs of students in our communities is my primary reason for seeking this position. Continuity on the board is important in fostering partnerships with our K-12 schools, business communities, and local governments. The district is recruiting a permanent Dean for the Lake County Campus and Chancellor for the district, making continuity doubly important. We are working to enhance course offerings for students, in online and face to face formats. The impact of fires and the pandemic make knowledge of students’ and the community’s needs and resources imperative.”
Harris deeply appreciates support for his candidacy, which he said will ensure continuation of support for our Lake County Campus and the entire Yuba Community College District.
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