NCMC appoints Hooyman interim president
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY PHOTO
Then provost, Jamie Hooyman is shown during a Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents meeting in January 2023.
TRENTON, Mo. — North Central Missouri College’s Board of Trustees appointed Jamie Hooyman as interim president effective Sept. 1 while a national search is conducted for a permanent replacement.
The search comes after former president Lenny Klaver retired at the end of August.
Hooyman brings decades of higher education and leadership experience to the interim role, including a deep connection to North Central Missouri College.
Most recently, Hooyman retired from Northwest Missouri State University, where she served as vice president of academic affairs and provost. Appointed in 2017, she became the first woman in the university’s history to serve as chief academic officer, overseeing academic quality, student success and institutional planning. She also served for many years as a mentor with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ Academy for New Provosts.
Prior to her leadership at Northwest, Hooyman spent more than a decade at NCMC, serving in several key leadership positions, including vice president of institutional effectiveness. In that role, she provided oversight for instruction, student services, grants, dual credit and outreach programs, business and industry partnerships and information technology initiatives, a news release from NCMC stated. She also represented the college on numerous state-level committees and task forces.
Her professional experience additionally includes serving as a faculty member at the University of Central Oklahoma, as well as leadership roles with Metropolitan Community College and Jackson County. She began her career in healthcare, working in clinical and wellness settings focused on improving quality of life for diverse populations.
Hooyman holds a Doctor of Education in Human Performance from Oklahoma State University, a Master of Science in Education from Northern Illinois University, a Bachelor of Science in Education from Missouri State University, and an Associate of Arts degree from NCMC.
Among her most cherished honors are NCMC’s Top Sail Award and Northwest Missouri State University’s Influential Woman Award.
“I am thrilled to serve as Interim President because I believe so strongly in what NCMC does every day to help individuals achieve their dreams,” Hooyman said in a statement. “This institution has been an important part of my family’s history, and I never hesitate to give back when I can. I look forward to working alongside our talented faculty and staff and with the communities we serve as we continue moving the college forward.”
Board President Diane Lowrey said the board is confident Hooyman will provide steady leadership during the transition.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Hooyman back to NCMC as Interim President,” Lowrey said. “She brings a wealth of higher education experience, a strong understanding of our institution, and a demonstrated commitment to student success. Her leadership will provide continuity, stability, and support as we move through the presidential search process and continue serving our students and communities.”
