Office of the President
About Dr. Matkin
In collaboration with the district’s Board of Trustees, Dr. Neil Matkin has executed a comprehensive vision to take Collin College to the next level of achievement through a strategic plan focused on student engagement and success, fundraising and fiscal management, and dramatically expanding the accessibility of higher education consistent with the mission, purpose, and Core Values of the college. During his tenure, he has championed a spirit of innovation now embedded throughout the district, significantly increased the diversity of the college’s employees, executed the implementation of the college’s first baccalaureate degrees, and strengthened the college’s connections to the community. In addition, under his leadership, the college created the iCollin virtual campus, opened an IT Center at the Frisco Campus, built the Public Safety Training Center, and opened campuses in Allen, Celina, Farmersville, and Wylie.
Dr. Matkin has previously served as executive vice president of the Louisiana Community & Technical College System where he was executive vice president over 16 colleges. Before that, Dr. Matkin was president of the Central Campus of San Jacinto College in Pasadena, Texas; vice chancellor and chief information officer for the Virginia Community College System; and chief administrative officer for the Illinois Century Network.
Dr. Matkin holds Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees. He earned his Doctor of Education degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce.
President's Perspective
President Matkin regularly communicates to stakeholders in the community through In Partnership articles.
Past Presidents
Collin College has served the community for more than three decades. Strong presidential leadership has shaped the college since its founding in 1985 and led to the incredibly impactful educational opportunities that have made Collin College a national leader in higher education.
Executive Leadership
The Executive Leadership Team consists of the President's Cabinet, Campus Provosts
and other college leaders.
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Cabinet Dr. Neil Matkin, District President
Kristy Horkman, Executive Assistant to the District President |
Leadership Team Dr. Jay Corwin, Chief Student Success Officer |
Contact Information
| Office of the President Dr. Neil Matkin District President 972.758.3800 nmatkin@collin.edu |
Elected Officials Inquiries Steve Matthews Senior Vice President, External Relations 972.599.3139 stevematthews@collin.edu |
Media Inquiries Marisela Cadena-Smith Associate VP, Communications 972.758.3896 mcsmith@collin.edu |
Other Inquiries Kristy Horkman Executive Assistant to the District President 972.758.3800 KHorkman@collin.edu |