Dr. Daniel P. Corr has served as the ninth president of Arizona Western College in Yuma, Arizona since 2016. Dr. Corr is focused on facilitating student success, increasing access to higher education, creating a comprehensive strategic plan, and fostering a climate of innovation, collaboration and stewardship at AWC. 

He has always placed an emphasis on establishing and maintaining community partnerships. He also remains committed to being responsive to local business needs. Locally, he serves on the Yuma County Workforce Development Board, the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority Board of Directors, the Yuma County Ag Producers Scholarship Fund Review Committee, the Yuma Education Consortium, the Arizona Western College Foundation Board, and the Consortium for Higher Education Sonora-Arizona.   Additionally, Dr. Corr Daniel serves on the AZ network (RRN)for the “Reskilling and Recovery” work in Arizona pairing College programs and resources to upskill and reskill workers for economic recovery.  Under his leadership, AWC Career & Technical Education created the first Community College Manufacturing Program with TBIC certification (Transatlantic Business & Investment Council) to train students in the U.S. with global electrical and construction standards to attract more European companies to our community, and provide a well-prepared workforce. 

Dr. Corr serves on a number of additional local, state, and national boards.  However, his greatest passion is for AWC’s students and their success. This focus on student success and community partnerships is why you will hear Dr. Corr exclaim “It is a great day to be a Matador!”