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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Apr 17
Sign up today: President Kavalhuna and Michelangelo Molinari lead employees vs. students friendly hoops game
Sign up today to join the team as President Kavalhuna takes on members of the HFC student body in a friendly game of basketball April 17.
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Board of Trustees meeting, March 18
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Eastern Michigan University and Henry Ford College launch Learn4ward agreement for guaranteed transfer
The Learn4ward agreement provides guaranteed transfer to Eastern Michigan University for qualified students who complete an HFC associate degree.
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Ramadan and Eid al Fitr: President’s video
In this video made in 2022, President Kavalhuna, HFC Trustee Adel Mozip, and IEMP Coordinator Nicholas Paseiro talk about the meaning of Ramadan and Eid al Fitr.
Contact President Kavalhuna
L-412 ASCC Building
5101 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
313-845-9650
President@hfcc.edu