The Brenda and William Davis Center for Student Success Dedication
3/4/2013THE BRENDA AND WILLIAM DAVIS CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS DEDICATION
MARCH 5, 2013
Over 30 years of loyal service and commitment to Norco College and the Riverside Community
College District will be celebrated at the dedication of a building named after Drs.
Brenda and William Davis.
The Brenda and William Davis Center for Student Success will be unveiled at Norco
College during a ceremony Tuesday, March 5, at 4:30 p.m.
Dr. Brenda Davis became Norco College’s first president in 2006 after serving as provost
for 13 years. She was pivotal in the growth of what started as a small branch campus,
and led the way for it to be named California’s 112 community college. Davis’ career
spanned 45 years as a nurse, educator and college administrator; she retired in July
2011.
“This is a day of wonderful celebration for me,” Davis said. “Bill is smiling down
on us right now feeling the pride and honor this dedication does us. We were partners
in everything.” Together, the Davises were a force to be reckoned with as they supported
the community and worked together to grow Norco College.
The Davises established an endowed scholarship and worked tirelessly in the campaign
for Measure C., which brought millions of dollars in local capital construction funds
to Norco College and the district.
Dr. William Davis’ career included 30 years of service beginning in the U.S. Army
and ending as a physician. Dr. William Davis passed away in July 2009.
“You see them in everything from our buildings and facilities to our programs and
technology. But most importantly, you see them in the people associated with the College,”
said Dr. Paul Parnell, president of Norco College. “The College is on firm ground
because of her leadership.”
The building dedication is open to the public; a short reception will immediately
follow. Norco College is located at 2001 Third Street, Norco.
