Napa Valley College’s Board Of Trustees Selects Interim President

NAPA VALLEY, CA — Napa Valley College’s Board of Trustees announced Tuesday it has appointed an interim president/superintendent. Dr. Robert (Rob) Frost will start his new position on Jan. 10, 2022, according to the board.

"The board of trustees is excited to welcome Dr. Frost as interim superintendent/president,” said Jennifer Baker, president, NVC Board of Trustees. “Our board believes that Dr. Frost’s skill set and experience are exactly what is needed to assist Napa Valley College at this time. He is an accomplished leader with wide experience in both rural and urban colleges.

Baker said the board was particularly impressed by Frost's knowledge and experience with fiscal issues and in dealing with funding challenges.

Frost has worked in higher education for more than 30 years, most recently as interim dean of business and applied technologies for Chaffey College. In 2019, after serving as dean of the John Adams Campus at City College San Francisco for three years, he opted for the SERP (Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan), which allowed him to prioritize interim assignments.

“I am honored to join this distinguished learning community and support the continued student success in the Napa Valley district,” said Frost. “From my reading to date, I am extremely impressed with the work underway, talent in place and efforts to address challenges this year. I also applaud the college community for the recent recognition from the Aspen Institute for NVC’s efforts and improvements in educational equity.”

In the interim position, Frost will provide leadership for the Napa Valley Community College District until the board appoints a permanent superintendent/president, which is expected to happen in June 2022.