BCC Announces President’s Retirement

BOLIVIA, NC – After seven years serving as President of Brunswick Community College (BCC), Dr. Susanne Adams, a resident of Ocean Isle Beach, is set to retire January 2019.

As the College’s first female president, Dr. Adams joined BCC in 2011 with more than 35 years of experience in education – largely in the North Carolina and Virginia Community College Systems. During her time at Brunswick Community College, she steadfastly led the College through growth, campus expansion and reaccreditations.

“BCC has an exceptionally bright future. We have new programs, facilities, partnerships and initiatives moving forward,” Adams shared. “The College also has talented, seasoned faculty and staff who are committed to our community and to student success. They are invested in continuing to carry forward the mission of the institution.”

Adams also serves on the Community in Schools of Brunswick County Board of Directors, Novant Health Board of Directors, as a Shallotte Rotary member, member of Camp United Methodist Church and officer in the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents (NCACCP).

“I look forward to traveling and spending time with my husband, Tom, children and grandchildren.”

Brunswick Community College’s mission is to provide opportunities for individuals to be successful through accessible, high quality, student-centered programs and services that meet the educational, cultural and workforce needs of a diverse community.

For additional information, please contact London Schmidt at 910.755.7393 or schmidtl@brunswickcc.edu.