Paul Proffer (Incumbent)
Occupation: Surgeon
What is the biggest issue facing Amarillo College today and how do you plan to address it?
“The biggest issue is balancing the financial needs of the college in light of recent state funding reductions, with the needs of our student in order to be successful. Up to 70% of our students are of poverty level and have many potential barriers to success including food and housing insecurity. I plan to continue to push for continued fiscal responsibility of our college as well as government grants, private donors and non traditional means of income for the college to help assist these students to achieve their educational goals - and in many cases break the cycle of poverty.”
What must Amarillo College do to continue developing the workforce in Amarillo?
“We must continue to have a close working relationship with our employers to meet their needs. In addition, we have to seek to identify future industry needs and help train a workforce for the future.”
What should the college’s role be in overall quality of life in Amarillo?
“Amarillo College is simply vital to the quality of life in Amarillo. From education, to kids’ camps, to the arts, to partnering with business - there is likely no part of our community that isn’t someway touched in a positive way by AC”
