Patrick Tanner began serving as Vice President of Student Services in August 2024. In this role, Patrick is responsible for services which support students in their quest for success, including Admissions, Advising, Disability Access Services, Equity & Diversity, Financial Aid, Global Education, Registration, and Student Life. Prior to joining the team at Spokane Community College, Patrick led ort students in their quest for success, including Admissions, Advising, Disability Access Services, Equity & Diversity, Financial Aid, Global Education, Registration, and Student Life. Prior to joining the team at Spokane Community College, Patrick led enrollment management and student life units for public and private institutions across the country. Patrick serves on a number of professional and community association boards including the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators James E. Scott Academy Board and the Higher Education Research and Development Institute Innovate Board. Patrick is currently a doctoral candidate in Higher Education Administration at Idaho State University (anticipated completion in 2026). He earned his Master of Education in College Student Affairs Leadership from Grand Valley State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Geneva College in Pennsylvania.
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