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Community College of Philadelphia Names Alycia Marshall President After National Search

Trustees opened contract talks with terms undisclosed following the unanimous board vote.

Overview

  • The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to endorse Marshall and approved extending an offer for the permanent role.
  • Board chair Harold T. Epps said negotiations would begin immediately, with salary and other terms not yet released.
  • Marshall has served as interim president since April after the ouster of Donald Guy Generals, who remains on paid leave through his contract.
  • She acknowledged low employee morale flagged by an internal survey and pledged to respond through transparency and frequent communication, though the findings remain unpublished.
  • Marshall outlined a spring pilot for free SEPTA passes at the West Philadelphia site, noting a collegewide program is estimated to cost about $2 million.