President
Welcome to St. Charles Community College.
At SCC, our purpose is clear and our promise is strong: to place students at the center of everything we do. I am deeply proud of our exceptional faculty and staff, whose dedication, expertise, and care create an environment where every learner is supported and empowered to succeed. Guided by our four strategic priorities—Student Success, Accountability, People, and Innovation—we remain steadfast in fulfilling our mission and advancing opportunity.
Innovation is part of our DNA. As one of the most forward-thinking community colleges in the Midwest, St. Charles Community College has led the way with transformative initiatives such as the Field to Table Institute, the Center for Immersive Learning, the Regional Workforce Innovation Center, and our newest student support resource, SCC’s EXCELerator. These efforts reflect our commitment to preparing students not only for today’s challenges, but for tomorrow’s possibilities.
Whether your goal is to earn an associate degree, build new professional skills, or pursue learning for personal enrichment, SCC offers an exceptional value. We are proud to be recognized among the state’s highest institutions in return on investment—proof that an education here opens doors and creates lasting impact. Our alumni carry SCC forward into meaningful careers and lives of purpose, and their success stories inspire us every day.
I invite you to begin your adventure with us—to take that first step toward realizing your educational aspirations and shaping your future.
Welcome to St. Charles Community College. We are honored to be part of your journey.
Barbara R. Kavalier, Ph.D.
President/CEO
Dr. Barbara R. Kavalier serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of St. Charles Community College (SCC), a multi-campus institution serving six counties in one of Missouri’s fastest-growing regions. With more than fifteen years of experience as a chief executive, Dr. Kavalier brings a distinguished record of leadership across some of the nation’s most respected multi-college districts, including Dallas College, the San Diego Community College District, and the San José–Evergreen Community College District.
A nationally recognized champion of the comprehensive community college mission, Dr. Kavalier pairs student-centered values with an entrepreneurial mindset. Her leadership has resulted in the launch of transformative initiatives that advance workforce development, innovation, and regional prosperity. At SCC, she established the Field to Table Institute, the Center for Immersive Learning, and the EXCELerator, and founded the Innovation West Campus in Wentzville—home to the Regional Workforce Innovation Center—positioning the college as a catalyst for economic mobility and industry partnership.
Dr. Kavalier’s contributions to higher education and civic leadership have earned wide recognition. A Distinguished Graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, she was also named the institution’s first Senior Roueche Fellow. Her honors include Top Business Leader in the St. Louis Region, Top 50 Women Leaders in Missouri, and Most Influential Business Women of the Year for the St. Louis region.
An accomplished scholar and thought leader, Dr. Kavalier is a nationally sought-after presenter on critical issues facing higher education. She has authored more than twenty professional articles and co-authored two books focused on leadership and institutional effectiveness. Her executive leadership is grounded in the classroom, with experience as a faculty member in the Graduate School of Education at San Diego State University, a Visiting Scholar at The University of Texas at Austin, and adjunct faculty with the Dallas County Community College District.
Dr. Kavalier holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from The University of Texas at Austin. She considers her Associate Degree from Mountain View College among her proudest accomplishments—a reflection of her enduring belief in the transformative power of community colleges