Vice President, Economic and Workforce Development and Career Technical Education

Monroe Community College has announced the appointment of Dr. Robin Cole Jr. as the Vice President, Economic and Workforce Development and Career Technical Education. Dr. Cole currently serves as the Dean of Business and Technologies at Southwest Tennessee Community College in Bartlett, Tennessee. His diverse career in the field of higher education includes overseeing both for credit and non-credit programs. He has established internships and grant training programs focused on rapid re-employment of IT professionals and has experience with building industry and community partnerships including dual enrollment pathways within K-12 school districts. Dr. Cole earned his Doctorate of Science in Information Systems & Communications in, his Master of Science in Communications & Information Systems, and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Robert Morris University (PA).