The Independence Community College (ICC) Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Jonathan Sadhoo as the new President. This decision was finalized at the Board of Trustees meeting on March 24th. Dr. Sadhoo has been serving as Interim President since May 2024.
"I am deeply honored and humbled to have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading Independence Community College, especially as we navigate the complexities of the current educational landscape," said Sadhoo. "My commitment remains the same: to invest in our students, our dedicated faculty and staff, and the entire community. Together, we will address the challenges before us, ensuring that we continue to provide exceptional educational opportunities for southeast Kansas."
Dr. Sadhoo is a seasoned leader in higher education, having served as ICC's Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer since 2019. In this role, he oversaw a wide range of areas, including Athletics, the Business Office, Campus Housing, the Campus Store, legal matters, Food Service, IT, facilities, risk management, and student financial aid. He also served as College Treasurer.
During his time at ICC, Dr. Sadhoo has led key building improvements, implemented a new student records system, implemented the Tuition-Free Program for City Employees, and enhanced campus security.
Before ICC, he worked at Parker University and Tulsa Community College, bringing over eleven years of experience in finance and operations within higher education.
Dr. Sadhoo holds an International Baccalaureate Diploma from the École Internationale de Nice (France), a Bachelor of Science in Business and Leadership from Northeastern University (Boston, MA), a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University (Boston, MA), and a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Policy and Leadership from the University of New England (Biddeford, ME).
Jonathan enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, India, and their three children in his free time.