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In this role,\u00a0Ntuk\u00a0will continue to preside over the Board meetings, act as chief spokesperson for the Board, make appointments, and serve as the Board\u2019s primary signatory, amongst other duties.\u00a0The positions are elected annually among the five Board members for a one-year term.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n “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,\u201d said\u00a0Ntuk. “As we begin this new year, our focus\u00a0remains\u00a0steadfast on expanding\u00a0opportunity, 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 Mu\u00f1oz, 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.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n “Being re-elected as Vice President is an honor, and it reinforces my commitment to serving our students with integrity and purpose,\u201d said Morton. “As we move into the year ahead, our Board\u00a0remains\u00a0dedicated to strengthening the systems, structures, and support that help students succeed. I look forward to continuing this important work with my colleagues.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Ntuk\u00a0was elected to the LBCCD Board of Trustees in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 to\u00a0represent\u00a0Uptown Long Beach. He is the first\u00a0African-American\u00a0male\u00a0elected\u00a0to serve in this capacity since the college\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Ntuk\u00a0earned 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.\u00a0Ntuk\u00a0is a nationally recognized energy and environmental expert with two decades of experience in both the public and private sectors.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Committed to educating the next generation of engineers and scientists,\u00a0Ntuk\u00a0shares his\u00a0expertise\u00a0as 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\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Ntuk\u00a0also served two terms as a Personnel Commissioner at the LBCCD, which administers the Merit System of equal opportunity employment for the district\u2019s classified employees.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n # # #\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n About Long Beach City College\u00a0<\/p>\n Long Beach City College consists of two campuses with an enrollment of over 25,000 students each semester. The education program\u2019s primary purpose is to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions, entry into work or career development, and to support businesses in economic development. Long Beach City College serves the cities of Avalon, Lakewood, Long Beach, and Signal Hill. Long Beach City College promotes\u00a0equitable\u00a0student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities.\u00a0\u00a0Visit\u00a0www.LBCC.edu<\/a>\u00a0for more information on Long Beach City College.\u00a0<\/p>\n CONTACT: Stacey Toda<\/p>\n Long Beach City College<\/p>\n 562-938-4004<\/p>\n
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