BRIEFLY IN EDUCATION

OCC’s administrative dean of Economic Development and Community

Education, George L. Blanc, will be awarded the Economic Development

“Person of the Year Award” at next month’s annual conference of the Assn.

of Community and Continuing Education.

The association is a professional body representing California community

college administrators and managers responsible for operating community

education and continuing education programs.

Blanc, 63, is being recognized for his significant leadership and

contribution in the field of economic development, and for his

contribution in enhancing the recognition, growth and advancement of

economic development at the community college level.

Blanc operates one of the largest community college community education

programs in the nation.

The conference will take place Feb. 15-17 in Santa Barbara.