Video: EMCC President Rick Young Announces Retirement

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MAYHEW, Miss. (Press Release) — Rick Young announces his retirement as president of East Mississippi Community College effective June 30, 2015.

“As sad as we are to lose Dr. Young as our president, we are extremely grateful for the innovative, positive leadership he has exhibited during his tenure at EMCC,” said Kathy Dyess, chairman of the EMCC Board of Trustees.

“His aggressive pursuit of excellence in all areas of the college has brought EMCC into the national spotlight, enhancing the value and quality of academic, vocational, workforce training and athletics provided by the Mississippi community college system.”

Young’s career spans 42 years in education. He has been a member of the EMCC team for 40 of those years, and president of the college since 2004.

“EMCC will always be a part of my life because of the many special people who have made our college what it is today. It has been my privilege to have had a career that enabled me to work with many dedicated individuals who work tirelessly every day to make a positive difference in the lives of others,” Young said.

“I am especially appreciative of my leadership team and their support, as well as that of the EMCC Board of Trustees. I believe that we have made a lasting impact that will serve others for many years to come.”

The search for Dr. Young’s replacement will begin Feb. 2, when instructions for potential applicants will be available on the EMCC website. The deadline to submit an application will be March 27.

Founded in 1927 following its beginnings in 1912 as Kemper County Agricultural High School, East Mississippi Community College serves and is supported by Clay, Kemper, Lauderdale, Lowndes, Noxubee and Oktibbeha counties in East Mississippi. It offers classes and training at locations throughout its district, including Mayhew, Scooba, Columbus Air Force Base, Lion Hills, the West Point-Clay County Center and Naval Air Station Meridian. EMCC is one of 15 state‐supported community colleges in Mississippi. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate Degree, as well as a variety of career-technical and workforce training certificates.

For more information about EMCC, visit www.eastms.edu.