Dr. Byron d. Clift Breland

(San Jose, Calif.) —The San José – Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) board of trustees appointed a new chancellor during its November meeting, unanimously selecting Dr. Byron D. Clift Breland for the position. Clift Breland has been serving in the role in an interim capacity since July 2018.

Dr. Clift Breland previously served as San José City College (SJCC) president from 2013 until his appointment as interim chancellor. He has held numerous instructional and administrative positions in K-12 and higher education. His innovative leadership has positioned SJCC among the top institutions in the nation in career education and workforce preparation. He now brings that innovative leadership to the entire District. "We are very fortunate to have such a visionary and transformative leader in Dr. Clift Breland to serve as District chancellor," SJECCD Board President Mayra Cruz said. "Having such a great candidate already in the District ensures a smooth transition as we move into the next phase for SJECCD and continue the upward trajectory of the District." (Continue Reading)