Phoenix College
Heather Kruse currently serves as the Vice President of Student Affairs at Phoenix College, a position held since August 2014, following roles as Interim Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Student Affairs. Prior to this, Heather Kruse worked at Paradise Valley Community College from 2003 to July 2014, where responsibilities included Director of Student Development and Director of Student Life and Leadership. Heather Kruse earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Administration from Northern Arizona University between 2008 and 2014, holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in the same field from the same institution (1999-2001), and also possesses a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Health Promotion/Wellness and English from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1991-1996).
Phoenix College
Established in 1920, Phoenix College is the flagship of the Maricopa Community Colleges, a district that ranks as one of the nation’s largest community college systems and the single largest provider of higher education and career training in Arizona. Phoenix College is a learner-centered, comprehensive community college dedicated to providing affordable, high quality and accessible education to the diverse community it serves. Offering over 150 degree and certificate programs, including 3 online degrees, Phoenix College serves approximately 28,000 students each year, preparing them for university transfer, career training and advancement, or lifelong learning. Phoenix College's diverse student body speaks over 50 different languages, representing over 100 different countries, and is reflective of the multicultural central city community it serves.