Dr. Utpal K. Goswami resigns as Superintendent/President
Dr. Utpal K. Goswami resigns as Superintendent/President
Dr. Utpal K. Goswami has resigned as Superintendent/President of the College effective
July 12, 2021. Under the terms of the agreement that was reached, he will continue
as a consultant for the next month when requested to assist in the transition and
will be paid a portion of the remaining time on his initial employment contract.
Dr. Peter Haslund, President of the Board of Trustees, stated “The Board of Trustees
extends thanks to Dr. Goswami for his service to SBCC and the substantial contributions
he has made to the success of the College. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”
Dr. Goswami said, “It has been an honor and privilege to serve as Superintendent/President
of SBCC. I wish the best for SBCC, and I look forward to hearing about the great strides
that the institution will make."
Dr. Goswami joined SBCC as Superintendent/President on January 1, 2020, after serving
as a President at Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missouri. Prior to
this, Dr. Goswami held various positions including as Vice President of Instruction
and as interim President/Superintendent at College of the Redwoods in California.
Dr. Kathleen Scott will be acting Superintendent/President until The Board of Trustees
appoints an interim.