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Superintendent/President finalists (biographies provided by the candidates)

Allan Hancock College is seeking nominations of and applications from well-qualified, visionary leaders who want to lead a dynamic California community college as its superintendent/president. Allan Hancock College is an award-winning institution serving more than 11,000 credit and 5,000 community education students each semester. We are a leader in our approach to student-centered teaching and our commitment to hiring the best employees who are creative, open to change, and passionately supportive of the learning process.

Please address any inquiries to

Cynthia A. Mesaros
Director, Human Resources/Labor Relations
Allan Hancock College
800 South College Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
805 922-6966 ext. 3378

All inquiries will remain confidential.

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History of the college

Allan Hancock College was founded in 1920 when the Santa Maria High School District established Santa Maria Junior College. Classes were held in high school rooms until 1937, when a bond issue passed and a college wing was built on the northwest corner of the high school campus. Read More »