Nate Southerland

Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Coconino Community College

Nate Southerland leads Coconino Community College’s efforts to create and deliver outstanding undergraduate and CTE programs and provide support for students to access and succeed in postsecondary education. In addition to supervising the faculty and academic leadership of CCC, he oversees student development and support and takes an active role in community partnerships, including dual credit programs. Prior to joining Coconino Community College, Nate held a variety of roles at Salt Lake Community College and served as the adult education specialist for the Utah Education Network, a unique state agency devoted to providing telecommunications infrastructure, distance learning systems, and instructional content for public and higher education providers.