President and Board of Trustees: College Leadership and Governance

Welcome to Skagit Valley College

Welcome to Skagit Valley College (SVC)! Each year, we serve more than 7,000 students at our campuses and centers. We take pride in being an inclusive learning environment where each person is a valued member of the Cardinal community. You belong here, and we will provide the support you need to succeed as you navigate college and set goals for your future.

At SVC, we are deeply committed to equity as our foundation for providing access, supporting achievement, and strengthening community. Our approach is to meet students where they are. This requires that we listen, innovate, and be adaptive as we keep our Guiding Principles of Integrity, Respect, Open and Honest Collaboration, and Compassion, at the heart of everything we do.

With more than 90 innovative and affordable degree and certificate programs, we provide opportunities to challenge yourself and exceed your expectations. Whether you are here to finish high school, explore a new career, pursue transfer to a university, earn a bachelor’s degree, or seek personal enrichment, we are here to cheer you on and help you along the way!

Now more than ever, it is important that we build community and continue to make connections with one another. We encourage you to get to know our faculty, our staff, and especially our students as you pursue your journey to success.

Finally, I want to thank you for learning more about SVC. This is your college. The first step to success is to believe that you can be successful. Si se puede! Yes you can!

Dr. Christopher Villa
(he/him/his)

President, Skagit Valley College