Idaho’s state Board of Education has named Rick Aman president of Eastern Idaho Technical College, to succeed previous president Steve Albiston. Albiston retired last July; Aman has been serving as interim president since then.

Don Soltman, state board president, said, “Under Dr. Aman’s leadership, Eastern Idaho Technical College continues to provide the high quality post-secondary career technical education that meets industry needs.” He also cited Aman’s involvement in the current campaign to convert EITC into a full community college; Aman said he’ll continue and expand that involvement.

Aman holds a Ph.D. in education leadership from Oregon State University; before joining EITC, he worked for community colleges in Idaho and Oregon in positions including vice president and dean.