Bio
Larry McDougle, president of Owens Community College (OCC) in Ohio, plans to retire at the conclusion of his contract on June 30, 2012. He was named the college CEO in 2010. Under his leadership, OCC has expanded educational opportunities to new communities, opened a new learning center, and complete campus renovations. The college has also expanded efforts in new energy training by unveiling a new wind turbine and solar array and developing an energy strategic plan to reduce energy usage by more than 20 percent. Previously, McDougle served as president at Northwest State Community College (Ohio) and as academic dean of instruction in the Community and Technical College of the University of Toledo (Ohio).