Dear Highline College Community,

On behalf of the Highline College Board of Trustees, I write to inform you that effective Thursday, November 13, 2025, the Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Jamilyn Penn as Acting President of Highline College. Dr. Penn will serve as Acting President for the foreseeable future as Dr. Mosby is on leave to focus on his health.

We recognize that for many reasons this is a challenging time for our students, faculty and staff, and we want to express our deepest appreciation for the many ways that everyone continues to step up to support the needs of our students and our great institution.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Penn for her leadership during this time. Acting President Penn and Executive Cabinet have full authority for decision making to ensure that forward movement of critical work happens during this time. Dr. Penn has the full trust, confidence, and support of the Board of Trustees.

The Board will revisit this decision in early 2026. Until then please help us continue the good work of supporting our students and each other, together as a college community.

We continue to keep Dr. Mosby in our thoughts as he focuses on his health.

Sincerely,

Sharmila Swenson

Board Chair, Highline College Board of Trustees