The 2010 Aaron/Elijah Lovejoy Award is given to recognize individuals in the Southern California community who have contributed to the freeing of African Americans either economically or educationally.

Dr. Ned Doffoney - Chancellor, North OC Community College District

The philosophy of creating opportunity is deeply rooted in the professional life of Ned Doffoney. Whether he is founding a community college, providing leadership to his campus, or teaching, Dr. Doffoney believes in creating opportunities for talented people who might not otherwise have such options.

Before beginning his role as Chancellor of the North Orange County Community College District on July 14, 2008, Dr. Doffoney served as president of Fresno City College. Prior to that, he was the founding President and Chancellor of South Louisiana Community College, President of Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Vice President of Academic Affairs for Los Angeles City College, and Dean of Academic Affairs for Los Angeles Southwest College. He also has teaching and counseling experience in higher education since 1975.

Dr. Doffoney’s academic credentials include a doctorate in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University, a master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, and a bachelor’s degree in Economics, both from the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

Two of the state’s premiere colleges and most extensive continuing education program combine to provide the quality educational programming of the NOCCCD. Nearly 70,000 students enroll each term at Cypress College, Fullerton College, and the School of Continuing Education…The NOCCCD: Greatness. Achieved.