Dr. Pando Selected for Inaugural Aspen Presidents Fellowship

Reynolds Community College is pleased to share that College President Paula Pando has been selected by The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program as one of the distinguished members of the inaugural class of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship.

Leaders were selected through a competitive process based on their commitment to student success and equity, willingness to take bold steps to improve outcomes, understanding of the importance of community partnerships, and ability to lead lasting change aimed at improving student outcomes.

This prestigious honor not only recognizes Dr. Pando's exceptional leadership but also underscores our commitment at Reynolds to providing high-quality education.

Dr. Pando is one of just 25 community college presidents selected for this prestigious fellowship. Chosen through a rigorous selection process, the fellows will embark on a year-long journey. During this period, they will collaborate closely with a team of distinguished community college presidents and senior staff from the Aspen Institute.

This partnership will involve studying and benchmarking their practices against those of top-performing colleges in the field. Moreover, they will drill down into their students' graduation and post-graduation achievements while advancing their primary reform objectives aimed at delivering both outstanding and equitable student outcomes.

The Fellowship is a prestigious program designed to support community college leaders in their pursuit of institutional transformation. It brings together a select group of forward-thinking college presidents who have shown a deep commitment to their students' success and are eager to explore innovative strategies to drive change in higher education.

Dr. Pando's selection for the Fellowship is a testament to her visionary leadership and dedication to Reynolds. The Aspen Institute recognizes her as a leader who has not only demonstrated success but also has the potential to drive systemic change within her institution and the broader community college sector.

Dr. Pando's selection for the Fellowship is also a reflection of the college's commitment to excellence and its tireless efforts to provide the best possible education to its students. Her participation in this program will undoubtedly benefit Reynolds in numerous ways.

As she embarks on this transformative journey, we eagerly anticipate the positive impact it will have on the institution and, most importantly, our students.

Congratulations to Dr. Pando for making Reynolds and the Greater Richmond region proud!