Dr. Patty Scott
Induction Year
2026
College/Org.
SW Oregon
Region
South Region
Jim Jackson Outstanding Service Award Winner
Dr. Patty Scott comes from a family of educators and was active in athletics, 4-H and Future Farmers of America. These experiences set her on a path pursuing excellence in education for rural Oregon.
She followed her love of learning to Lane Community College in Eugene. Dr. Scott went on to complete a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Oregon. She then earned a Master of Arts degree in college student personnel administration from Bowling Green State University in Ohio and a Doctor of Education in community college leadership from Oregon State University.
While on staff at Southwestern Oregon in 1993 she became SWOCC’s NWAC women’s commissioner alongside legendary athletic director, John Speasel. Dr. Scott served on the Southern Region board and on the Executive Board. Her role with the NWAC changed in 2008 when she was named president of SWOCC. Shortly thereafter Dr. Scott was appointed to the NWAC Executive Board as the representative for the Oregon Community College Presidents. For more than three decades, Dr. Scott has served SWOCC and the NWAC with distinction. From her early role as women’s commissioner to her leadership as college president, she has been a tireless advocate for student-athletes, championing high standards, equity, and opportunity across the region.
As community is one of the core principles of the NWAC, building community is central to who President Scott is. She is active in efforts to improve volunteerism and serves in several nonprofits and government boards and Dr. Scott exemplifies the true spirit of community. Through her service leadership in literacy initiatives, she has worked to inspire the next generation and strengthen the communities she serves.
Dr. Scott has been instrumental in strongly advocating for community college student athletes and athletics. She believes in high standards for student athletes, coaches, and athletic administrators. Patty has also been involved in helping other Oregon community colleges add athletics to their school offerings.
Her leadership, wisdom, integrity, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to students and student athletes have left a lasting impact at SWOCC, peer institutions, and the NWAC alike. It is with great respect and admiration that we recognize her outstanding contributions.
Dr. Patty Scott comes from a family of educators and was active in athletics, 4-H and Future Farmers of America. These experiences set her on a path pursuing excellence in education for rural Oregon.
She followed her love of learning to Lane Community College in Eugene. Dr. Scott went on to complete a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Oregon. She then earned a Master of Arts degree in college student personnel administration from Bowling Green State University in Ohio and a Doctor of Education in community college leadership from Oregon State University.
While on staff at Southwestern Oregon in 1993 she became SWOCC’s NWAC women’s commissioner alongside legendary athletic director, John Speasel. Dr. Scott served on the Southern Region board and on the Executive Board. Her role with the NWAC changed in 2008 when she was named president of SWOCC. Shortly thereafter Dr. Scott was appointed to the NWAC Executive Board as the representative for the Oregon Community College Presidents. For more than three decades, Dr. Scott has served SWOCC and the NWAC with distinction. From her early role as women’s commissioner to her leadership as college president, she has been a tireless advocate for student-athletes, championing high standards, equity, and opportunity across the region.
As community is one of the core principles of the NWAC, building community is central to who President Scott is. She is active in efforts to improve volunteerism and serves in several nonprofits and government boards and Dr. Scott exemplifies the true spirit of community. Through her service leadership in literacy initiatives, she has worked to inspire the next generation and strengthen the communities she serves.
Dr. Scott has been instrumental in strongly advocating for community college student athletes and athletics. She believes in high standards for student athletes, coaches, and athletic administrators. Patty has also been involved in helping other Oregon community colleges add athletics to their school offerings.
Her leadership, wisdom, integrity, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to students and student athletes have left a lasting impact at SWOCC, peer institutions, and the NWAC alike. It is with great respect and admiration that we recognize her outstanding contributions.
