Evaluation of PPL Services

We ask districts to evaluate the services that we provide. We have received excellent marks from districts. The following is a sampling of the kinds of comments that we receive. We invite any prospective client to check with districts on the quality of services that we have provided.

Mendicino-Lake Community College District
On search process and consultant:
The process was so superior to the previous … experience, I can't imagine doing it without PPL. Tom Kesey, VP Adminstrative Services.

Marin Community College District
On quality of search for CEO:
"I want to express our sincere appreciation for the excellent support you provided in conducting our presidential search. Your counsel and leadership made the process one with integrity and credibility. Your ability to smooth out some rough waters helped immeasurably." Wanden Treanor, President, Board of Trustees.

Gavilan Community College District
On search process for new CEO:
"We had our fair share of critics who did not believe we could 'pull off' such an enormous and important task within our projected timeline. I never doubted it could be done, and that is because I had a great deal of respect and confidence in you. From our first telephone conversation…regarding the possibility of using your agency for an interim presidential placemnt unti the evening you presented to the Board I knew you would be the 'best fit' for our college." Deb Smith, Board Member, Gavilan College.

Saddleback College
On quality of service by referred administrator:
"Very satisfied. He took on jobs that would have even been difficult for a permanent administrator." Dixie Bullock, President.

Skyline College
On quality and efficiency of PPL service:
"Excellent." On Satisfaction with person employed: "Very Satisfied.". Francis White, President.

Kern Community College District
On PPL's interim Assistant Chancellor:
"...was a very steadying influence during trying times, using his vast experience...He takes a direct and clear approach to problems and presents very reasonable solutions. He did an outstanding job for us. The only regret is that he could not be employed for a longer priod of time." Walter Packard, Chancellor.

Ventura Community College District
On PPL's services:
"Grace was very responsive - she was in constant contact, returned calls immediately, held our hand during interaction with STRS and was supportive throughout the process...Appreciated her candor & availability." Dr. Marion Boenheim, Vice Chancellor.

Canada College
On efficiency of PPL services:
"Responded immediately."
On satisfaction with referred administrator:
"Solid, experienced, loyal, ethical, talented - added major value to our team." Rosa Perez, President.

Antelope Valley College
On quality and efficiency of PPL service:
"Excellent."
On satisfaction with referred administrator:
"Greater than 100%." Jackie Fisher, Sr., Vice President, Academic Affairs.

College of San Mateo
On quality and efficiency of PPL service:
"The service was extraordinary."
On Satisfaction with referral:
"...has made an enormous contribution to CSM. We are pleased with her service." Shirley J. Kelly, President.

Foothill College
On PPL service:
"Communication was outstanding and the quality of the people referred were appropriate to our request. All were seasoned veterans and more than capable of doing the job." Bill Patterson, Vice President of Instruction and Research.

Antelope Valley College
On satisfaction with referred administrator:
"He did an excellent job." Don Mourton, Vice President of Student Services.

Mount St. Mary's College
Reported that they were so pleased with the performance of the interim CBO that PPL referred that he was hired as the permanent CBO. President Doud, President.

West Valley Mission Community College District
In commenting on the quality and efficiency of PPL service:
"It was excellent." Ed Myers, Vice President of Student Services.

Bakersfield College
Rated PPL services as:
"Prompt and Efficient" and said that she was very satisfied with the person employed, stating: "He has excellent qualifications and performs his duties well." Sandra Serrano, President.

Diablo Valley College
Rated PPL services as:
"Very satisfied with all of them. In a difficult situation, they have performed admirably." Mark Edelstein, President.

Los Medanos College
Rated PPL services as:
"The quality and efficiency of the service were most satisfactory. Dr. Callahan was prompt in finding potential candidates, followed up with me, and worked to ensure we had the right fit for both the candidate and the College." Delores E. McNair, Senior Dean of Student Services.

Monterey Peninsula College
On search process and consultant:
"Jack deserves full credit for the effectivenss of the prcess as well as the quality of the outcome. Six months after the conclusion of the process, our Board feels that our new President is a star whom we hope will be staying with us for the long term." Loren Steck, Board Member