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Passing The Baton: Eduardo J. Padr\u00f3n has served as Miami Dade College’s president since 1995. He started at the College in 1970 as an assistant professor of economics. Padr\u00f3n is retiring in August.
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After almost five decades at Miami Dade College, Eduardo J. Padr\u00f3n is stepping down from his role as College president. <\/span><\/p>\n

Padr\u00f3n, 74, informed the Board of Trustees earlier this month that he will be retiring in August of 2019. He has served as MDC\u2019s president since 1995, guiding the largest educational institution in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI believe it is now time for new leadership that will continue our commitment to student access, success and innovation,\u201d Padr\u00f3n said in a press release. \u201cThis was not an easy decision, as my love and passion for this great institution are deeply rooted. Yet in my heart, I know it is time to close this chapter of my life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the press release, Padr\u00f3n will assist the College and the board in finding his successor, with the national search commencing immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

Padr\u00f3n joined the College as a member of the faculty in 1970 and rose through the administrative ranks, serving as an assistant professor of economics, chairperson of the institute of culture and language training, director of the division of special programs and continuing education and academic dean, all at Wolfson Campus. He then served as Wolfson Campus president from 1980 to 1995. <\/span><\/p>\n

He briefly retired for a month in 2006 before returning to his role as College president. <\/span><\/p>\n

After he retires, Padr\u00f3n will serve as President Emeritus and will become more active in national and community causes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Under Padr\u00f3n\u2019s leadership, the College graduated more minorities than any other institution in the United States, including the largest number of Hispanics and African-Americans, according to MDC. <\/span><\/p>\n

He spearheaded the creation of the West, Hialeah and InterAmerican Campuses and the College\u2019s offering of baccalaureate degrees. He also helped launch relationships with the Miami Culinary Institute, the Miami Fashion Institute, the Miami Animation and Gaming Complex (MAGIC) and the Idea Center.<\/span><\/p>\n

Padr\u00f3n was also instrumental in reviving some of Miami\u2019s cultural touchstones. In 2005, the Freedom Tower in Downtown Miami was donated to the College, which now houses the MDC Museum of Arts and Design. He was also a co-founder of Miami Book Fair and obtained the Miami Film Festival from Florida International University, both becoming national beacons for their respective mediums.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most significant events of Padr\u00f3n\u2019s time at MDC was his staunch support of students protected by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), known as \u201cDreamers\u201d due to the never-passed DREAM Act. Gabriela Pacheco, one of the initial \u201cDreamers\u201d at MDC, credits Padr\u00f3n with her growth and believes it will be hard to replace him.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe will be known as the biggest visionary in higher education,\u201d said Pacheco, who is also the founder of TheDream.US, an organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities to low-income dreamers. \u201cThe only thing I can think about right now is, who can do the job that he did?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

During his tenure, MDC has consistently received national recognition for its longstanding involvement with its urban community, its catalytic effect for social and economic change, and for the marked difference, the College has made in student access and success. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have been profoundly honored to serve as chairman of the Board of Trustees during Dr. Padr\u00f3n\u2019s tenure,\u201d said Bernie Navarro, chairman of the college\u2019s Board of Trustees in a press release. \u201cHe has truly left an indelible mark on the college, community and nation with an unparalleled and impeccable career of service with integrity, passion, dignity, humanity, and empathy. My fellow trustees and I wish him nothing but the very best.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Padr\u00f3n\u2019s time at MDC has centered around one idea: opportunity. He holds it as the driving force that has kept him at the College. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDifferent people think of opportunity in different ways,\u201d Padr\u00f3n said in an October interview with <\/span>The Reporter. \u201c<\/span><\/i>Opportunity is something that I value tremendously. I would not be here today if it had not been for the opportunity that was provided to me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

That sense of opportunity was felt among the staff. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>Dr. <\/span>Padr\u00f3n<\/span> introduced, modeled, and inspired the notion of \u201cStudents First\u201d at Miami Dade College,\u201d North Campus President Malou C. Harrison told <\/span>The Reporter<\/span><\/i> in an interview last October. She previously served as <\/span>Padr\u00f3n\u2019s chief-of-staff.<\/span><\/p>\n

The notion was evident in his effect on them, helping students aspire for larger opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThrough him, I learned what it takes to be a leader,\u201d said Carolina Mendoza, president of the Student Government Association at Wolfson Campus, who also credits him with financially helping her. \u201cMost importantly, my hard work never went unnoticed. He would always reach out after every class I would attend or every event and speech I participated in to congratulate me.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Despite his active involvement with MDC, Padr\u00f3n\u2019s ventures haven\u2019t remained in Miami.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 2009, Padr\u00f3n has served on the Council on Foreign Relations, an organization centered on U.S. foreign policy. He joined the Council\u2019s board of directors in 2011, where has spearheaded task forces to explore the current role of higher education, how the educational system can be reformed to improve our national security and how to develop the workforce to meet the current demands of the economy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Padr\u00f3n is also a member of the Aspen Institute\u2019s Knight Commission on Trust, Media and Democracy, a group examining the growing distrust of democratic institutions. Other members include University of Pennsylvania president Amy Gutmann and Texas Tribune founder John Thornton, among other distinguished professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n

His accolades include being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016 and he was listed in <\/span>Time Magazine<\/span><\/i> as one of \u201cThe Ten Best College Presidents\u201d<\/span> in 2009.<\/span><\/p>\n

Padr\u00f3n received his associate\u2019s degree in business administration from MDC, a bachelor\u2019s degree from Florida Atlantic University and a master\u2019s and doctorate from the University of Florida.<\/span><\/p>\n

As MDC nears its 60th anniversary next year, Padr\u00f3n believes the timing is right for a new leader that \u201cis fully committed to advancing the College to new heights.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have been blessed with the loyalty, support, and encouragement you have provided me throughout the years,\u201d Padr\u00f3n said in the press release. \u201cThe foundation we have created is solid and will allow the new president to build upon it to accomplish great things on behalf of our community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Christian Ortega contributed to this article. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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