The Independence Community College Board of Trustees has renewed the contract of President Dr. Vincent Bowhay.

Dr. Bowhay was selected as president in April 2021 after serving as Vice President for Student Affairs. He joined the Independence community after a nationwide search for the position in November of 2019. Bowhay is the 16th president in college history.

Under his leadership, ICC received a $1 million Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development grant from the U.S. Department of Education and launched new student-focused initiatives including esports, powerlifting, and the Veteran Success Center. His current initiative includes overseeing preparations for ICC’s comprehensive evaluation from the Higher Learning Commission this spring.

Bowhay is one of 25 presidents nationwide selected for the Aspen New President’s Fellowship. ICC has seen a 9% enrollment increase during the first year of his presidency.