MARTY CAVALLUZZI, PH.D.
MARTY CAVALLUZZI, PH.D.
Marty Cavalluzzi, Ph.D. is the 15th president of Olympic College. Dr. Cavalluzzi joined Olympic College in 2018 after yearlong national search conducted by the Board of Trustees. As president of Olympic College, Dr. Marty Cavalluzzi provides leadership to one of the top community colleges in the nation. Under Cavalluzzi's leadership the college is implementing a shared governance system that ensures all constituencies at the college have a seat at the table and a voice in policy-making decisions. He oversaw college leadership and operations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, including the transition to predominantly online learning and services, and is guiding the college as it transitions to a new normal where both online and in-person services are available to the students of Olympic College.
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About the President
About the President
Dr. Marty Cavalluzzi, President of Olympic College, holds a Doctor of Philosophy, and a Master of Arts in Marine Science from The College of William and Mary in Virginia, and a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries from Humboldt State University in California. He obtained his Associate in Arts at Orange Coast College in California.
He served as president of Pierce College Puyallup for five years before joining Olympic College. Prior to becoming president at Pierce College Puyallup, Dr. Cavalluzzi served as the Executive Vice President for Instruction and Chief Academic Officer at Edmonds Community College from July 2006 through July 2013. Prior positions include Dean of Science and Math at Seattle Central Community College from August 2001 through June 2006, Associate Dean for Math and Science at Northwest Indian College in Bellingham from September 2000 through June 2001, and Faculty Research Assistant at Oregon State University from January 1999 through August 2000. He has had teaching experiences ranging from full-time at The Coast Institute (Dana Point, CA, June 1986-September 1988) to adjunct at a few colleges.
The college serves nearly 6,000 students per quarter, with satellite campuses in Poulsbo and Shelton. More than 12,000 students attend OC annually, of which nearly 2,000 are military connected.
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is charged with establishing policies and decision-making with regard to legal matters, real property and/or personnel as defined by Revised Code of Washington Chapter 28B.50. Membership is comprised of five community members appointed by the Governor of the State of Washington. Find out more on our Board of Trustees page.
Executive Team
The Executive Team advises the President regarding the operations areas of the College. This role includes making recommendations on annual planning, environmental and institutional assessment, goal setting, strategy formation and budget development. Each member represents their respective area of responsibility. As a governing body, the Executive Team makes decisions about College policies and operations once appropriate research has been completed. Contact the President's Office for meeting information.
