The HFC Board of Trustees is leading a search for the next permanent president of Henry Ford College. This website will be an official source for updates, information, and resources for the community and for potential candidates.
Interim President Lori Gonko was appointed to lead HFC starting July 1, 2025, after former President Russ Kavalhuna departed to become president of Western Michigan University.
Additional information, including details about the position profile, nomination, and application process, will be published on this website as it becomes available. Questions should be referred to PresidentialSearch@hfcc.edu.
Public communications about the search process
Public communications about the Presidential Search are listed in reverse chronological order, most recent first.
Presidential Search Profile Listening Session
Henry Ford College Board of Trustees selects Academic Search to assist with presidential search
Board of Trustees special meeting, August 22
Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Lori M. Gonko as Interim President of the College
About Henry Ford College
Henry Ford College (HFC) in Dearborn, Mich., is a comprehensive, accredited public college serving 12,000 enrolled students. HFC has been successfully preparing students for a rapidly changing world since 1938, and today offers more than 100 high-quality associate degree, career, and certificate programs. The College offers a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies, as well as robust university partnerships including our Learn4ward guaranteed transfer program and 3+1 options. Through our extensive business and industry partnerships, we provide customized workforce development training and career opportunities.
We invite you to browse our website, www.hfcc.edu, and our social media for more information.
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