At its regular monthly meeting and annual re-organization of the
Board on December 10, the Long Beach Community College
District (LBCCD) Board of Trustees re-elected
Trustee Uduak-Joe
Ntuk as Board President for 2026, and
Trustee Dr. Ennette
Morton as Board Vice President.

In this role, Ntuk will continue to preside over the Board
meetings, act as chief spokesperson for the Board, make
appointments, and serve as the Board’s primary signatory, amongst
other duties. The positions are elected annually among the
five Board members for a one-year term.

“It is an honor to once again be elected by my colleagues to be
President of the Long Beach Community College District Board of
Trustees for 2026,” said Ntuk. “As we begin this new year, our
focus remains steadfast on expanding opportunity, strengthening
student success programming, and ensuring LBCC continues to
thrive as a leader in accessible, high-quality education. With
the momentum from recent community investments and the unwavering
dedication of our faculty and staff led by our
Superintendent-President Dr. Mike Muñoz, we are poised to make
transformative progress. I am excited to work alongside my fellow
Trustees as we champion innovation, equity, and excellence for
every student we serve.”

“Being re-elected as Vice President is an honor, and it
reinforces my commitment to serving our students with integrity
and purpose,” said Morton. “As we move into the year ahead, our
Board remains dedicated to strengthening the systems, structures,
and support that help students succeed. I look forward to
continuing this important work with my colleagues.”

Ntuk was elected to the LBCCD Board of Trustees in 2018 and
re-elected in 2022 to represent Uptown Long Beach. He is the
first African-American male elected to serve in this capacity
since the college’s founding in 1927. He previously served as the
Board President in 2020, 2021, and 2025. He was inducted into the
LBCC Hall of Fame in 2023 for outstanding community service and a
lifetime of achievement in the City of Long Beach and the State
of California.

Ntuk earned his associate degree in liberal arts at LBCC, which
opened the doors for him to further his education and pursue a
career in engineering. He received his Bachelor of Science in
Chemical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach
(CSULB), and his Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering from
the University of Southern California. Ntuk is a nationally
recognized energy and environmental expert with two decades of
experience in both the public and private sectors.

Committed to educating the next generation of engineers and
scientists, Ntuk shares his expertise as a faculty member in the
Chemical Engineering Department at CSULB. He has always found
ways to continue his higher education contributions by serving on
the site visit team for Peralta Community College District’s 2022
ACCJC Re-Accreditation, Community College League of California
Advisory Committee on Education Services, and as the Chair of the
successful 2024 Yes on LBCC Measure AC bond campaign.

Ntuk also served two terms as a Personnel Commissioner at the
LBCCD, which administers the Merit System of equal opportunity
employment for the district’s classified employees. 

About Long Beach City College
Long Beach City College
consists of two campuses with an enrollment of over 35,000
students each semester and serves the cities of Long Beach,
Lakewood, Signal Hill, and Avalon. LBCC promotes equitable
student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and
workforce development by delivering high quality educational
programs and support services to our diverse communities. Visit
www.LBCC.edu for more information
about Long Beach City College.

MEDIA CONTACT

Stacey Toda,
Director of Communications & Community Engagement
Long Beach City College
stoda@lbcc.edu
(562) 938-4004