“For the past six months, Dr. Ramage has shown the leadership that allows Parkland College, its faculty and staff, to perform at the most effective levels,” said Jim Ayers, chairman of the Parkland board. “The Board of Trustees evaluated his performance on Saturday, January 12, 2008, and based on that evaluation the recommendation tonight (January 16) was to appoint him to the position permanently.”

“I’m honored that the board has seen fit to place its trust in me, and I intend to continue the great work of this college,” Dr. Ramage said. “Parkland College—among the best in the nation—is blessed with an outstanding faculty, staff, administration, and Board of Trustees, and it enjoys tremendous support from the communities it serves.”

Thomas Ramage joined Parkland College in July 1998 as chair of the Distance and Virtual Learning Department. In 2001, he was named associate vice president for Academic Services and later associate vice president for Information Services. He was named acting vice president for Academic and Student Services in July 2003 and vice president for Academic Services in July 2004.

Dr. Ramage earned a doctorate in Education with a specialization in Instructional Technology and Distance Education from Nova Southeastern University in North Miami Beach, Florida in 2003. He earned a master’s degree in Education and Human Development with a specialization in Educational Technology Leadership from The George Washington University in 1998. His doctoral research focused on cost-efficiency and return on investment of online programs.

Tom and his wife Michelle have been married for 16 years and have a son, Colin.