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The campus and community can expect some changes to the vision and the culture of Henry Ford College under the leadership of HFC\u2019s new president Russell Kavalhuna, who joined the College in July.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the most important parts of HFC\u2019s legacy will remain in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHFC has been a gateway to quality higher education, serving our students and our community \u2013 that is one thing that will not change,\u201d said Kavalhuna.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kavalhuna\u2019s unique background as an attorney and airline pilot makes him the right fit for leading the College into its next 80 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the things that makes me proud about HFC is the fact that this it\u2019s filled with talented people who don\u2019t need me to be a manager. I am here as a leader, and we will continue to excel in services to our community and to students,\u201d said Kavalhuna. \u201cIt\u2019s a new era of greatness for the College. I\u2019m thrilled to be part of this diverse community that has made HFC a successful educational institution for the past eight decades.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Kavalhuna began his career as a commercial airline pilot and later became a federal prosecutor. Prior to coming to HFC, he was the executive director of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation \u2013 the nation\u2019s third-largest collegiate aviation program \u2013 in Kalamazoo for three years. He also taught law at WMU Cooley Law School.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a president with an authoritative management style, which means he listens,\u201d said HFC Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Michael Meade. \u201cHe is \u2013 and here\u2019s the magic word \u2013 inclusive! I have faith in him to make sure the College shines like a star.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

During his first few months at HFC, Kavalhuna embarked on a Listening Tour, a series of conversations with members of the College community about HFC\u2019s strengths and challenges. Building on those strengths and addressing those challenges will be among his hallmarks as a leader.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI am committed to having a productive discourse,\u201d said Kavalhuna. \u201cWe will not always agree on the solutions, but your voice will be heard. We must speak up for what we believe in and advocate for the best solutions that will benefit our students and our community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

By working together in effective ways, Kavalhuna believes that HFC can be more than just a successful educational institution in Southeast Michigan, but a gem \u2013 a beacon and a model \u2013 for high-quality education in Michigan and throughout the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s attack problems together,\u201d he said. \u201cNothing can hold us back but ourselves.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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