Former San Jacinto College Board of Trustees Chair Marie Flickinger passed away Nov. 11, shortly after retiring from the Board after nearly 30 years of service to the institution.

Flickinger was a fierce advocate for student success. Along with fellow trustees, she worked tirelessly to remove barriers for students, allowing them to earn their higher education credentials. She was passionate about the work being done at San Jac, and her dedication will leave a legacy.

Marie Flickinger takes the oath of office in 1995.

“I have been fortunate in my lifetime to do a lot of things, but what has given me the most satisfaction has been serving on the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees,” Flickinger said before her retirement. “When you serve alongside individuals who are passionate, dedicated, and focused on student success, it makes you feel good about the work you’ve done. I know that my fellow trustees will continue the important work, and that this institution will continue to be a leader in higher education.”

In 1995, Flickinger was elected as the first woman on the College’s Board of Trustees. She championed San Jac since day one, putting students and employees at the heart of every decision.

During Flickinger’s nearly three decades on the Board, the College grew its enrollment, added new campuses, unified as one College, increased the number of programs, simplified tuition, and consistently ranked as one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation, according to the Aspen Institute.

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