As we enter 2025-2026, I am excited and honored to step in as President of Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) for my first full academic year. The future is bright for OCCC as we enter this exciting time in our college’s history. I am eager to learn from the community, our faculty and staff, and our students as we venture into this new academic year.
I would like to take this opportunity to let you know a little about me. My name is Marshall Mease Roache and I previously served as the Executive Dean of Career & Technical Education and Public Safety at Chemeketa Community College. I have held numerous positions within the community college world but am most excited to be at OCCC.
My educational journey includes a B.A. in English from the University of Oregon and an M.L.S. in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University. In December 2024 I completed my Ed.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi. Like you, I value continuing education and consider myself a lifelong learner.
I have recently relocated to Lincoln County with my wife, Leslie. We are eager to become active participants in community life and here at OCCC. I have two children in college, and both are excited to spend time at the beach.
This academic year promises to be a time of growth at OCCC has many credit and non-credit opportunities exist on campus and online. Thanks to our voters and approval of the new trades center we are looking to increase opportunities to learn and work in Lincoln County. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment with opportunities for everyone to get involved.
I am looking forward to seeing you at one of our locations,
Marshall