Longtime Tri-C President Announces Retirement

CLEVELAND — Longtime Cuyahoga Community College President Alex Johnson announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Johnson will step down June 30, 2022, he told staff during a virtual town hall meeting. He first became Tri-C president in 2013.

"This is a difficult decision because I love Tri-C, believe wholeheartedly in its mission and have had the privilege of working alongside so many amazing people in the eight years I’ve led the College,” Johnson said. “But the time is right to let new leadership take the reins and build upon what we’ve accomplished. And we’ve accomplished so much.”

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“One of the most enduring memories I’ll take with me is how we rallied to support one another and the College’s mission despite the difficulties created by the pandemic,” Johnson said. “I saw great inner strength and resolve from our students, faculty and staff that continues to this day. I’ve always been proud of Tri-C, but I’ve never been prouder of the Tri-C family than I have been during the pandemic.”

Johnson's replacement will be determined after a national search led by Victor Ruiz, a Tri-C trustee. The team seeking Johnson's replacement will include other trustees, including Ann Frangos, Phoebe Lee, and Andrew Randall.

The search for Tri-C's next president will be led by a national firm. More details on the search will be made available as it progresses at tri-c.edu/presidentsearch.