WCJC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- President
- College President and Public Information Officer
Betty A. McCrohan has been president of Wharton County Junior College since June 2001. Prior to becoming President, she held the title of Executive Vice President of Administrative Services.
As President of Wharton County Junior College, she has overseen the openings of three new campuses, one in Matagorda County and two in Fort Bend County.
President McCrohan has worked in higher education for more than 40 years. Prior to joining Wharton County Junior College in 1989, the President held several positions at Houston Community College.
President McCrohan holds a Masters of Education degree with a major in Higher Education Administration from the University of Houston in Houston, Texas and a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Education from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas.
The President's Report to the Community provides updates on the state of the college and our accomplishments. Our Office of Marketing, Communications, and Advancement develops concepts, writes and designs this report, and we distribute the printed form to major contributors to the college, foundations, community leaders and organizations, and elected officials.
Job Titles:
- Board Secretary / Employment: Analytical Chemist for Shell
Why I became a WCJC Trustee: I became a WCJC BOT member because I have spent a significant portion of my life in higher education (B.S., MSc, and Ph.D.) while living in a variety of countries (USA, Canada, and Germany) and believe that junior college education offers some of the best return on investment that a student can garner, period. Our beautiful campuses are all within an area of the United States geared for tremendous future success due to the current political climate making the development of the Houston region advantageous for many large corporations. I want to make WCJC and the education we offer noteworthy for producing top-quality candidates to take advantage of this current situation.
What I like most about being a WCJC board member: I will enjoy the community interactions and the ability to grow the WCJC footprint the most during my time on the BOT. I previously worked for the U.S. House of Representatives as a field representative (within Wharton, Jackson, Matagorda, and Calhoun counties) and absolutely loved the community interactions and rewarding experiences from helping with grant applications and funding projects for community development.
WCJC benefits the community by: I believe that WCJC helps the community by being the primary step that a resident can take towards higher education and an increased sense of awareness that they control their destiny. Wharton City, county, and the WCJC tax district do not have very many means of attracting young talented professionals into the area, and WCJC stands as one of the best methods to grow the overall average education level of the area as well as the average income level of the area.
How my experience with WCJC has affected my life: I grew up in Hungerford and went to Wharton High School (class of 2004). While attending WHS, I took many dual-credit courses and had my first experience with higher education through WCJC. Its influence on the community cannot be understated and is underutilized in the region. WCJC prepared me to attend a four-year university, and the quality of education was excellent when I had to take transfer classes for my four-year university. I want to continue to develop our education and help more students have similar successes to mine.
Job Titles:
- Board Vice Chair / Employment: Wharton Eye Associates
Employment: I am a Professor at the LBJ School of Public Policy at the University of Texas. I retired from the Federal government as a senior executive, and I am also retired from the United States Army Reserves.
Why I became a WCJC trustee: I wanted to serve the community and could think of no better way to serve in the light of my experiences and interest, combined with the value I place on the contributions community colleges make in the lives of students and in enhancing the economic viability and competitiveness of the area.
What I like most about being a WCJC board member: I enjoy hearing about outstanding outcomes for our students.
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant to the President