MARYSVILLE, Calif. — The Yuba Community College District Board of Trustees selected and approved Karissa Morehouse as Yuba College’s next vice president of student services, a role she has held in an interim capacity since October 2024.

“Karissa’s experience in both instruction and student services made her stand out as a candidate,” said Dr. Tawny Dotson, president of Yuba College. “Her time at a number of community colleges, including rural-serving ones, was celebrated and supported by many during the hiring process. She has earned the support of the student services team and the college, and we look forward to seeing her help us to continue to grow and serve our community.”

At Yuba College, Morehouse will lead admissions and registration, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, CalWorks, career services, counseling, financial aid, outreach, testing, transfer, TRiO, Upward Bound and veterans’ services programs. 

Additionally, she will oversee Yuba College’s relationships with various organizations and contractors both on and off campus.

Morehouse brings more than 18 years of experience in academic and student affairs in higher education, with experience serving both rural and remote communities. 

Her previous roles include vice president of instruction, chief instructional officer/dean of student learning and counseling and director of college access. 

She has collaborated with internal and external partners to reimagine how higher education is delivered, developing dynamic programs with wrap-around student services. 

Morehouse advocates for the creation of approachable spaces while enhancing opportunities for every student who seeks to learn at the community college.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and human development from California Polytechnic State University and a master’s degree in social science from Chico State. 

“I look forward to advancing Yuba College’s work to remove barriers and unnecessary steps for students to successfully complete educational and career programs in our diverse community,” Morehouse said.