- Occupation: Incumbent
 - Retired community college Dean and Vice-President
 - Ph.D., Community College Leadership, University of Texas, Austin
 - MA Child Development, San Diego State University
 - BA English, San Diego State University
 - Court Appointed Special Advocate for Foster Children
 - Volunteer ESL/Literacy Tutor
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Fiscal stability and accountability in an economic downturn
 - Access to affordable, quality higher education for students
 - Agreement and implementation of a first ever Faculty Union Contract
  
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- Republican Party of San Diego County-http://www.sandiegorepublicans.org/
 - Dr. Jack D. Randall, former Chancellor of California Community Colleges
 - "North County Times", October 15, 2002
  
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- FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND STABILITY
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In an economic downturn, Dr. Nelson addresses the challenges of fiscal accountabilty and stability for Palomar College and how these can be addressed.
 - FACULTY UNION CONTRACT
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Dr. Nelson provides the latest on the negotiation process and recommendations for on going district/union relations.
 - ENROLLMENT GROWTH MANAGEMENT
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Dr. Nelson provides background on enrollment growth and recommendations for maintaining access for students.
  
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