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President's Welcome

B. Jean Floaten; President, Bellevue Community CollegeWelcome to Bellevue College.

You are invited to become a part of BC - a diverse and vibrant college community that is committed to student success. Here you can explore a wide range of programs to fit your goals and your schedule. You may choose to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree, earn a bachelor’s degree in select fields, prepare for a career, update your skills or pursue your passions.

Become a part of our continuing success story and join a community of students who are reaching their life goals through higher education. I invite you to Become Exceptional at Bellevue College.

B. Jean Floten
President, Bellevue College

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Biography

B. Jean Floten

B. Jean Floten, who joined Bellevue College (formerly Bellevue Community College) as president in 1989, is widely noted for developing the college into an innovative, nationally-acclaimed institution.

Recognized as a leader in higher education, Mrs. Floten is often called upon to speak throughout the state and nation on technology education, funding, innovations in teaching, diversity, student access and other education issues.

A series of national, regional and local awards have recognized her achievements and contributions in the field of higher education:

  • Honorary Doctor of Letters degree conferred by City University, 2006;
  • Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Shirley B. Gordon Presidential Award of Distinction, 2006;
  • The Association of Community College Trustees Charles Kennedy National Equity Award, 2005;
  • The Association of Community College Trustees Pacific Region Equity Award, 2005;
  • "Woman of Influence" recognition from the Puget Sound Business Journal, 2005;
  • The Washington Research Council Pathfinder Award, 2000;
  • The Trustees Association of Community and Technical Colleges President’s Award, 1999;
  • The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education District VIII Leadership Award, 1998;
  • The Municipal League of King County Outstanding Public Official Award, 1998; and
  • The Association of Community College Administrators Earl Norman Leadership Award, 1994.

Prior to coming to Bellevue College, Mrs. Floten was Executive Vice President at Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood, Washington, where she served previously as Dean of Student Services and Director of Student Programs.

Earlier in her career Mrs. Floten taught speech and communications at Mt. Hood (Ore.) Community College and Portland (Ore.) State University.

Mrs. Floten serves on the Educational Testing Service national advisory board, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Key Bank Advisory Board.

She earned Master of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Portland State University.

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Education Matters

An opinion column by Jean Floten, published in the Bellevue Reporter

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Speech Archives

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