OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee appointed Dr. John Carmichael, President of AV, to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.
The WICHE Commission is comprised of 48 commissioners from 15 Western states and the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States. The commission works to expand educational access and excellence for all residents of the West and promotes innovation, cooperation, resource sharing, and sound public policy.
President Carmichael brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role with WICHE. He has served as AV’s President since 2021 and has been on the college’s staff for more than two decades serving in roles ranging from secretary, chief of staff and vice president for finance and operations.
“I am honored to have been appointed by Governor Inslee to represent Washington state and look forward to collaborating with colleagues from across the region to expand access to education so that our students can realize their potential and contribute to the region’s economic and cultural vitality,” said Carmichael.
To learn more about WICHE, and for more information about Dr. Carmichael and AV, visit evergreen.edu.
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