'Mutual Parting of Ways' at Portland Community College

Portland Community College, in Oregon, on Monday announced that President Jeremy Brown was leaving. “This is a mutual parting of the ways,” said a statement from Deanna Palm, board chair. “The board and Dr. Brown realized they were each heading in different directions and have agreed to this separation in service.” The Oregonian noted that Brown will receive $300,000 as part of an agreement with the college. He started as president there two years ago.