South Piedmont Community College President Dr. Maria Pharr has been selected as the next president of Pitt Community College, effective August 13. Dr. Pharr has served as president of South Piedmont since Jan. 1, 2017.
“This is all very bittersweet... I am thrilled and honored to have been selected to serve as Pitt’s next president, and I cannot wait to get started. However, South Piedmont has been my home for the last seven years. I am incredibly proud of how far this College has come and the great things that still lie ahead. South Piedmont and the people of Anson and Union counties have a special place in my heart — and they always will.”
South Piedmont Board of Trustees Chairman Bill Norwood said: “While her time at South Piedmont has come to an end, Dr. Pharr’s contributions to this College will live on for generations to come."
Dr. Pharr’s last day with South Piedmont will be August 12. Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services/CFO Michelle Brock will serve as interim president after Dr. Pharr’s departure. The College has begun the process of securing a presidential search firm. The search will commence soon.
