Office of the President
President Kavalhuna is responsible for leadership, management, development, and coordination of all departments, divisions, and functions of the College, both internal and external. He is the foremost public representative of the College, speaks in an official capacity for the College, and is the face of the College to many public audiences.
In collaboration with other leaders, President Kavalhuna establishes and communicates the vision and strategic direction of the College. Some areas of responsibility include planning, budget, academics, communications, personnel, student services, facilities, fundraising, policy, reporting, and community and government relations.
The president works closely with seven Vice Presidents who take primary strategic and operational responsibility for major functional areas of the College. This group of senior leaders comprises the President’s Cabinet. The president also works closely with the Deans of the four HFC academic schools, the leaders of HFC’s five collective bargaining units, and other leaders on and off campus.
The President is appointed by, and reports to, the Henry Ford College Board of Trustees, whose seven members are elected by the citizens of Dearborn, and whose members also serve as the Dearborn School District’s Board of Education.
President Russell A. Kavalhuna, J.D.
About President Kavalhuna
HFC Leadership and Mission
Recent News
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Passover: President’s video
Apr 22In this video, President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher talk about the history and meaning of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Asher's parents were Holocaust survivors, which makes the holiday even more special to her.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Linda Brandt talk about the history and meaning of Earth Day and Arbor Day, and what we can do to support sustainability and create a better environment for all.
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Board of Trustees meeting, April 15: NOTE LOCATION CHANGE
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Sisson Gallery of the MacKenzie Fine Arts Center.
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Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the high Holy Days of the Christian year.
Contact President Kavalhuna
L-412 ASCC Building
5101 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
President@hfcc.edu
Executive Assistant: Patti Flogaus
pflogaus@hfcc.edu
313-845-9650