Oral history interview with Amo R. DeBernardis [Session 06, Recording 01]
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- 1993-11-05
Tape 6, Side 1. In the sixth and final interview session, conducted on November 5, 1993, DeBernardis continues discussing his service as Portland Community College’s first president. He speaks at length about the early development of PCC. He discusses how PCC differs from a traditional junior college, talks about the growth of the college, and describes the development of the student transfer program. He talks about hiring and firing teachers, his role as president of the college, and the decision-making process. He reflects on some of the decisions he was responsible for as president. He revisits the topic of his leadership philosophy and discusses the organizational structure of PCC.
DeBernardis, Amo R. (Amo Richard), 1913-2010