Meet Interim President Charlene Mickens Dukes
Dr. Charlene Mickens Dukes is the interim president of Montgomery College. She takes over for Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard, who served as president of Montgomery College from 2010 through 2021.
Dr. Dukes served thirteen years as president of Prince George’s Community College
(PGCC). Dr. Dukes is a staunch advocate for student access and success while understanding
that collaboration and commitment are essential elements along this journey. Upon
her retirement from PGCC in August 2020, she celebrated forty-two years of progressive
leadership, inclusive of administrative experience, policy development and implementation,
fundraising, organizational development, grantsmanship, and local, regional, and national
service in higher education. Read more about Dr. Dukes (PDF, 
) .
Read a welcome message from Dr. Dukes (PDF, ) .
Read about our FY20 Goals and Priority Areas of Focus (PDF, ) .
The Board of Trustees of Montgomery College seeks a dynamic, visionary president who can move the College forward in a dynamic time for higher education and in a transformational time for Montgomery County. Find out more.
Other Offices
- Compliance, Risk, and Ethics
- Equity and Inclusion
- General Counsel
- Government Relations
- Institutional Research and Effectiveness
- Planning and Policy
