Lee Lambert ’87,
Lee Lambert ’87 plans to hoist Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona out of the deep hole it has, of late, fallen into.
Leaving his post as President of Shoreline Community College near Seattle, Lee heads south with high hopes, tough talk and a rock-solid commitment to public education. While acknowledging Pima’s several black eyes – allegations ranging from financial mismanagement to sexual harassment – he cites the imperative for quality education that is accessible to all citizens in this high poverty region.
According to an article in the Tuscon Sentinel, Lee points to a “lack of accountability” as having caused the College’s woes, and quotes his message to faculty and staff: “You will be held accountable.”