Barbara Dunsheath
Barbara Dunsheath is a member of the North Orange County Community College District in California, representing District 1. Dunsheath's current term ends on December 11, 2026.
Dunsheath ran for re-election to the North Orange County Community College District to represent District 1 in California. Dunsheath won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Dunsheath completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Barbara Dunsheath earned a bachelor's degree from Bradley University in 1980 and a Ph.D. from California State University, Long Beach in 2010. Dunsheath's career experience includes working as a professor.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, California (2022)
General election
General election for North Orange County Community College District, District 1
Incumbent Barbara Dunsheath defeated Blaze Bhence in the general election for North Orange County Community College District, District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Barbara Dunsheath (Nonpartisan)  | 70.2 | 21,700 |
 | Blaze Bhence (Nonpartisan) | 29.8 | 9,215 | |
| Total votes: 30,915 | |||
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Endorsements
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2018
See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, California (2018)
General election
The general election was canceled. Barbara Dunsheath (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Barbara Dunsheath completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dunsheath's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I believe trustees are public servants who manage their institution for the overall good of the public trust. Trustees ensure that institutions are run efficiently, ethically, and true to its Mission.
I fully support the mission, values, and goals of North Orange County Community College, “To serve and enrich our diverse communities by providing a comprehensive program of educational opportunities that are accessible, relevant, and academically excellent. We are unequivocally committed to student success and lifelong learning.”
I bring life-long experience to this office. I have been a community college professor for over 30 years. My education, professional activities as well as involvement with trustee organizations makes me a well-qualified candidate to represent the public and support the advancement of North Orange County CCD.- Fiscally Responsible: Vigilantly protects tax dollars from waste. Community Colleges yield the community $5 for every $1 spent. Maintained balanced budget. Facilities like Cypress College STEM and Veterans’ Buildings are used to enhance student success and serve the community.
- Enhance Student Success: Passionate about serving both the academic and vocational needs of our community with superior quality and efficiency. Degrees awarded by Fullerton and Cypress College increased 43% over my term. 1,840 strong workforce completers (annual). Cypress College one of only 15 Californian community colleges offering Baccalaureate degree
- Ethical and Transparent Leadership:As YOUR trustee, I am your public servant. I manage their institution for the overall good of the public trust. Trustees ensure that institutions are run efficiently, ethically, and true to its Mission.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 4, 2022
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