Dr. Kevin Horan of Crafton Hills College Chosen for the Aspen Institute Presidents Fellowship

Publish Date: March 25, 2026

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Dr. Kevin Horan, President at Crafton Hills College is one of 23 innovative leaders selected from across the country to participate in the third cohort of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship, supported by JPMorganChase. The fellows will engage in a unique year-long professional development experience that will help them refine and enact a reform agenda to help more of their students succeed both during and after college.  

“Community colleges are evolving to meet the demands of today’s learners, equipping students with the skills and credentials that lead to real opportunities and good jobs,” said Josh Wyner, executive director of the College Excellence Program. “These 23 presidents have committed to ensuring their institutions deliver measurable results for every student.”

Through the year-long program, fellows will work with highly accomplished community college presidents, Aspen leaders, and each other to analyze their colleges’ outcomes and develop concrete plans inspired by field-leading practices. The curriculum includes real-world exemplars, data on student outcomes and in-demand jobs, and insights on how current practices align with research-proven strategies that drive high levels of student success.

This cohort of Aspen Presidents Fellows reflects our country's diverse talent: 65 percent are women, and 57 percent are people of color. They join a network of 433 fellowship alumni, 202 of whom are community college presidents today. Aspen connects and supports this growing network of community college reform leaders through targeted professional development, research briefings, and convenings at national conferences. 

"This is an opportunity not only to learn from leading institutions, but also to showcase the progress we’ve made at Crafton Hills College. I look forward to collaborating with fellow presidents to scale strategies that make a real difference for students," said Dr. Kevin Horan.