College Possible Oregon is excited to welcome Dr. Stephen Percy to its board of directors. Percy is the emeritus president and professor of political science at Portland State University.
College Possible provides mentoring and support for students from low-income backgrounds, ensuring that they have the resources and mentorship they deserve to succeed in college. Executive Director John Chang believes Dr. Percy’s background will bring a unique perspective to the organization.
“With deep expertise in post-secondary education and a steadfast commitment to uplifting first generation and underserved students across Oregon, the organization believes Dr. Percy will be an invaluable addition to College Possible Oregon’s board,” says Chang. “His passion for expanding educational opportunities, combined with his deep understanding of the economic opportunities realized through postsecondary education, will be crucial in ensuring the organization effectively serves a diverse and larger base of students.”
About Dr. Stephen Percy: Stephen has dedicated his career to higher education in roles in including faculty member, dean, and university president at several universities, including the University of Virginia, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Baltimore and Portland State University. Stephen has served on a variety of nonprofit boards of directors in multiple communities focused on education, literacy, social development, nonprofit management and cultural appreciation. He has been a champion of urban universities that are dedicated to advancing educational achievement in their respective communities and embracing university-community partnerships. Such collaborations have enriched student learning, propelled solutions-based research, and contributed to advancing the people and organizations (civic, nonprofit, corporate and philanthropic) in the communities they call home. Stephen is excited about serving on the College Possible board of directors in Oregon as a means of sustaining a commitment to advancing opportunities for all students—especially students of color and students facing economic and other challenges—to achieve a college education and the social mobility it can create.
