BMCC president named finalist for Idaho job
By Terry Murry on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
IDAHO FALLS – The president of Blue Mountain Community College may soon be on the move. Mark Browning has been named a finalist for the same position at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI), located in Idaho Falls.
According to a news release from CEI, The College of Eastern Idaho Board of Trustees has picked three finalists for its new president. One of them will replace President Rick Aman who will retire in July.
The finalists are Josh Baker, Lori Barber, and Mark Browning.
Browning has been president of BMCC since 2021. According to his biography provided by CEI, he previously served as the vice president for college relations at College of Western Idaho. Browning earned a doctorate in higher education leadership from Idaho State University; master’s degree in public administration from the University of Idaho; and a bachelor of arts in mass communications from Idaho State University.
The CEI board will hold a public forum for each candidate during the week of June 17th. Josh Baker will be on June 17, Lori Barber on June 18, and Mark Browning on June 19. The forums will offer a brief introduction of the candidate, followed by a question-and-answer session.
