Collin College Trustee Receives Regional Leadership Award
Dr. J. Robert Collins, founding trustee and Collin College Board chair, received the 2019 Trustee Leadership Award for the Western region from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). This award is based on a trustee member’s significant contributions to the community college concept and outstanding work in the Western region.
“I’ve been blessed to be able to serve Collin College since 1985 alongside talented individuals with great vision,” Collins said. “It is an honor to receive this award, and I want to thank my colleagues throughout the years for their continued support.” Continue reading
Collins Files for Re-Election to Place 8
Founding board member J. Robert “Bob” Collins will seek re-election to Place 8 of the Collin College Board of Trustees. Collins serves as the chair of the board of trustees and is seeking his seventh term. He announced his intention to file on Monday. Filing began Wednesday, Jan. 13.
A Farmersville resident, Collins has stated he is committed to continuing to build an outstanding higher education system in the county. He said it’s important that the educational opportunities at Collin are second to none. Continue reading
The Perils of Success Re-Visited, 2021
In 2002, I wrote an Op-Ed for the Dallas Morning News entitled “The Perils of Success”. The points made almost two decades ago have proven correct then and are even more so now. Following are some of those comments revisited and updated.
From its start in 1985 to today, Collin College has received many accolades. From careful financial management paying off with needed expansion during lean economic times to the national awards of our students and faculty, Collin’s strength as an educational leader is well substantiated. Continue reading