Former San Jacinto College Board of Trustees Chair Marie Flickinger passed away Monday, Nov. 11, shortly after retiring from the Board after nearly 30 years of service to the institution. 

Flickinger was a fierce advocate for student success. Along with her fellow trustees, she worked tirelessly to remove barriers for students, enabling them to earn their higher education credentials. She was passionate about the work being done at San Jac, and her dedication will leave a legacy.

“I have been fortunate in my lifetime to do a lot of things, but what has given me the most satisfaction has been serving on the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees,” Flickinger said before her retirement. “When you serve alongside individuals who are passionate, dedicated, and focused on student success, it makes you feel good about the work you’ve done. I know that my fellow trustees will continue the important work and that this institution will continue to be a leader in higher education.”

Marie Flickinger

In 1995, Flickinger was elected as the first woman on the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees. She has championed San Jacinto College since day one, putting students and employees at the heart of every decision. During her nearly three decades on the Board of Trustees, the College has grown its enrollment, added new campuses, unified as one College, increased the number of programs, simplified tuition, and has consistently been ranked one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute.

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