Ballard resident, John P. Backes has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs at Shoreline Community College. Backes, who has held the interim position since July, 2005, begins his role as the new vice president today, May 3, 2007.

"John has very capably led the division through several critical changes in the last two years, and I look forward to his continuing efforts to shape the future of the college," said Shoreline President Lee Lambert.

During his tenure as interim vice president, Backes also acted as a special assistant to the president, assisting to develop, update, and implement the College's strategic plan. He also chairs the governance committee and serves on the President's Leadership Team, roles he will continue to perform.