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Commissioners honor Dr. Jo Alice Blondin for 13 years leading Clark State
Summary
The Clark County commissioners presented a proclamation May 6 recognizing Dr. Jo Alice Blondin’s 13 years as president of Clark State and her 33-year higher-education career, citing new bachelor’s programs and community workforce partnerships.
The Board of Clark County Commissioners on May 6 presented a proclamation honoring Dr. Jo Alice Blondin for 13 years as president of Clark State and a 33-year career in higher education. Commissioner Sasha L. Rittenhouse said Dr. Blondin’s leadership helped create bachelor’s programs that have benefited county workforce development.
Dr. Blondin thanked the commission and highlighted a recent theater production she described as her proudest moment at Clark State, noting the collaboration: "The production showcased a partnership of 48 people from the Springfield Symphony, Wittenberg University, Project Jericho, African American Community Fund, the Haitian Dance group, Gary Guy’s Dance Company, the Clark County Public Library, the Heritage Center, etc." Commissioners Lohnes and Patterson praised her community partnerships and said they expect the incoming president to continue engaging local partners. The commissioners presented a formal proclamation at the meeting.
