Northampton Community College (NCC) President, David A. Ruth, Ph.D., was recognized in the Lehigh Valley Business (LVB) Power List for Higher Education, his second acknowledgement this year. This group of individuals were highlighted for having roles that help shape our communities and the way we learn.
“I feel a strong commitment to driving positive change and making a lasting impact in the communities our college serves,” said Ruth, excited to be a part of such a vibrant campus.
As NCC’s president, Ruth wants to ensure that everyone has access to affordable education. As a community college graduate, he can understand and identify with NCC students’ unique needs. He strives to build a campus community that meets students where they are academically. With a focus on workforce development, the college responds to the needs of the community by training individuals to fill in-demand occupations in a variety of industries. Ruth has led the college to a place of growth, with enrollment on the rise. He looks forward to serving the college and students as they continue to thrive.