Christopher Villa

Seventh president of Skagit Valley College. Committed to increased access, student success, and building community. Views expressed are my own.

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

Grateful to have had the opportunity to host Miguel Orozco at Skagit Valley College to screen his film “Mixteco Kid”. Our community loved it! Gracias, Miguel!

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

Addressing SVC employees at Fall In-Service this morning was a true privilege. Looking forward to an incredible year ahead. The best is yet to come! #SVCCommunity #GoCards

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

I am extremely honored to be one of 28 college presidents receiving a Paragon Award and incredibly grateful to @PHITHETAKAPPA for the recognition today in Columbus, Ohio at #ptkcatalyst 2023. PTK is integral in helping our students grow as scholars and leaders.

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

Glad to be in Columbus, Ohio receiving the Paragon Award at the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Conference with my colleague Greg Schulz, President at Citrus College located in Southern CA. Yeah , PTK!

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

SVC hosted @latinosinacti0n's Leadership Conference on Monday! Keynote speaker Jose Hernandez @Astro_Jose, America's first Hispanic NASA astronaut, joined us on campus as 275+ high school students from Skagit Valley visited for a day of inspiring and informative learning.

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

We are looking forward to partnering with Latinos in Action @latinosinacti0n to host their Leadership Conference on April 10 – which will feature Jose Hernandez @Astro_Jose, America’s first Hispanic NASA astronaut, as the keynote speaker.
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[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

Thanks to all who were able to join me for a memorable evening! Pleased to share my vision for SVC at our annual President’s Reception hosted by SVC's Foundation and San Juan Center.
Photo credit: @SanJuanJournal

[Skagit Valley Athletics @SkagitAthletics]

Thank you to everyone who came out to Legends Night last night to honor Gary Knutzen, Steve Epperson, and Dave Quall last night. All three have been influential in SVC’s athletics program history. #cardinalnation

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

Grateful to be part of a discussion today with Senator @PattyMurray to highlight workforce development opportunities and address workforce shortages in our communities. Huge thanks to @EDASC for hosting this important discussion.

[Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray]

Great to talk to folks from the Washington State Association of College Trustees about all the ways we can support students—whether it's the Pell Grant increase I secured or making sure every student has access to the basics like housing and food.

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

I am so moved by all the generosity from our community at the @SVCCollege Athletic Auction this past weekend to raise a record amount of more than $130,000 in support of our student-athletes and @SkagitAthletics. Thank you to the @SwinomishLodge for hosting! #SVCCommunity

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

Great to reconnect with Dr. Ed Bush, President at Consumnes River College at the SBCTC Guided Pathways Conference in Spokane, WA.

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

Great to spend time with colleagues! Thankful to Dr. Kathi Hiyane-Brown @PresKHB for her longstanding leadership and experience at @WhatcomCC. Extending a warm welcome to @BHamTechCollege new president, Dr. James Lemerond. #wactc

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

Grateful for time this week to meet with members of the @WAStateSenate and WA State Reps of the 10th, 39th, 40th, and 42nd legislative districts about critical issues facing higher education. #waleg

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

Honoring @SVCCollege alumna Silvia Herrera Avila as the SVC 2023 ACT Transforming Lives award winner at an awards ceremony last night in Olympia. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Silvia and her three children for attending. https://t.co/NKha7W4197

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

@SVCCollege hosted a Day of Service today on our Mount Vernon campus to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect upon his life and legacy. Thank you all who came out to make it a special day! #MLKDay2023

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

I was honored to serve as the Grand Marshal at the Mount Vernon Annual Holiday Parade this year! Thank you Mount Vernon Downtown Association for inviting me to be part of such a special event in our community.

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

On behalf of the SVC community, our deepest condolences to the Chapin family.

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

What an event last night at Mt. Vernon HS! Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles performed with the Mt. Vernon HS Ballet Folklorico and the Skagit Valley College Mariachi. Building community in action!

[Christopher Villa @PrezSVC]

Excited to cheer on our @SkagitAthletics Cardinal Volleyball team this morning as we send them off to the Elite 8 @NWACSports championship! Go Cards!