During his tenure at Navarro, enrollment grew dramatically— in 2007, Navarro was named the fastest growing two-year college in the nation. The campus also saw a period of major expansion and improvement of facilities, including new residence halls, a new library, a campus center, several buildings to house academic programs, and the renovation of several areas and buildings.
As president, Sanchez also oversaw the addition of many programs including the Texas-A&M-Commerce Partnership, the Petroleum Technology program, a first-year experience program, and many, many others.
Sanchez completed his bachelor degree at Northern Arizona University and became a public school teacher in Arizona and California. After finishing a master's degree at California Polytechnic State University, Sanchez came to Western Michigan University to complete his doctoral degree and then went back to California Polytechnic to become a professor of education. While there, he also served as associate dean to the School of Human Development & Education.
Sanchez served in administrative positions at Santa Barbara City College, and the College of the Sequoias before joining Grossmont College where he served as president and acting chancellor. In 1998, he became the President of Navarro College. At retirement, Sanchez has served our educational system for 50 years.
The Corsicana Daily Sun published an interview with Sanchez, reflecting on 15 years as President of Navarro, to read more about his accomplishments and experience, please follow the link below.
Corsicana Daily Sun — Sanchez reflects on 15 years tenure as Navarro College president