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Moberly Area Community College |
Dr. Evelyn E. Jorgenson - BiographyDr. Evelyn E. Jorgenson had her first community college experience in Sedalia, Missouri. She earned her Associate of Arts Degree from State Fair Community College before moving to Columbia, Missouri to pursue her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree at Columbia College. Even before completing her Bachelor’s Degree, Dr. Jorgenson began working in Adult Basic Education for Columbia Public Schools, including serving as interim director for that program. Her experiences in adult education inspired her to further her education in this field. She completed her Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in Higher and Adult Education at the University of Missouri. Dr. Jorgenson began her career at Moberly Area Community College in 1986 as an Adult Basic Education Teacher-Trainer. She later became director of that program. Over the years, Dr. Jorgenson served the College in other capacities. She was the first Director of Personnel and later became the Assistant to the President. In 1995, she was promoted to Vice President, becoming President of the College in 1996. Dr. Jorgenson has earned many honors and awards in the course of her career. State Fair Community College honored her as a Distinguished Alumni and Columbia College presented her with a Professional Achievement Award. Additionally, she has been honored twice by Phi Theta Kappa as a Distinguished College President. In 2004, she received the Women Legislators of Missouri Deverne Lee Calloway Award for outstanding dedication to the field of education. Throughout her career, Dr. Jorgenson has been passionate about the contributions of community colleges. She served the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) as a member of the Rural Policy Roundtable and the Commission on Academic, Student, and Community Development. She also serves on the board of the AACC President’s Academy. She was President of the Council of North Central Two-Year Colleges and the Missouri Community College Association Presidents’ and Chancellors’ Council. She served as the Chairperson of the statewide Committee on Transfer and Articulation and in 2009 was appointed by Governor J. Nixon to serve as a commissioner for the Midwestern Higher Education Compact. Dr. Jorgenson is also active in the community. She is a member of the Moberly Rotary Club, and she served as President of that organization from 2004 to 2005. She served on the Boards of Directors for the United Way of Randolph County and Commerce Bank. In addition, she was the Chairperson for the American Heart Association’s first Go Red for Women event in Moberly. Dr. Jorgenson is married with two grown children and enjoys nature walks and reading. |
