Gold named president of Robeson Community College

Dr. Kim Gold has been named the next president of Robeson Community College in Lumberton. Gold is currently executive vice president and chief academic officer at Isothermal Community College. Gold will leave Isothermal in late December. A search for her replacement will begin soon.

"It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve at Isothermal for the past 19 years. I continue to be inspired each day by the dedication and the commitment of the employees that I have had the opportunity to work alongside," Gold said.

"I believe strongly in the mission of the Community College System and I look forward to the opportunity to continue serving North Carolina System in my new role at Robeson. I have been very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with many dedicated community partners and I will continue to hold a special place in my heart for Isothermal and the people of Rutherford and Polk Counties."

Prior to her appointment as executive vice president, Gold served as vice president of academic and student services, was dean of business sciences for three years and a faculty member for nine years. Dr. Gold also taught at Montreat College and worked as a production manager for American Greetings for two years.

Dr. Gold has been involved in a number of civic service groups in the community, and participated in Leadership North Carolina.

The national search, coordinated by Hockaday-Hartford Consulting, LLC, produced 30 applicants for the position. After viewing video presentations of the applicants the local board selected six to invite to campus for interviews with the board and discussions with faculty, staff and community leaders. The local board selected Dr. Gold as their choice to lead the college and her name was submitted to the state board for approval.

"I am very proud of Dr. Kim Gold. She has long been one of Isothermal Community College's greatest assets. We will miss her strong, deliberate leadership and her wise counsel. On a personal note, I will miss her friendship, kindness and sense of humor," said Isothermal President Walter Dalton.