Rose B. Bellanca

Now in her second decade as president, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Ed.D., continues to embrace the opportunities of leading Washtenaw Community College, an institution that is nationally-recognized for delivering excellent programs and student success.

Additionally, she chairs the Region 9 Talent Council, which is part of the State of Michigan’s Prosperity Initiative; member of the Executive Committee of Ann Arbor SPARK; board member of the National Commission on Economic and Workforce Development, and member of the Licensure Committee for the American Association of Community Colleges.

She has engaged in numerous media interviews and was named a “Women Who Lead” honoree by News/Talk 760 WJR Radio. The acknowledgment recognizes women who are leaders in their industries and their communities and for their professional and personal accomplishments.

She is particularly proud of the of the college’s Foundation. Since its establishment nearly 40 years ago, the WCC Foundation has awarded more than 10,000 scholarships worth more than $6.2 million. In addition, the Foundation has provided more than $1.5 million in other educational emergency support, including child care assistance, food pantry access, transportation funds and text book vouchers.