Academic Affairs
GAITHER LOEWENSTEIN
Vice President, Educational Services
A native of San Francisco, Gaither Loewenstein earned his bachelor of science degree in public administration from the University of the Pacific in 1979; a master of urban affairs from Wichita State University in 1980 and a Ph.D. in Urban Affairs from the University of Delaware in 1983. Dr. Loewenstein began his academic career as an assistant professor of political science and urban affairs at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas and Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He has served as a professor, division head and dean at two private institutions, Humphreys College in Stockton, California and Holy Family University in Philadelphia. For the seven years prior to joining RCC Norco, he served as an instructional and student services administrator in the California community college system at Mendocino and Barstow Colleges, as well as College of the Desert. Dr. Loewenstein's professional background also includes seven years as an urban and regional planning consultant to various northern California municipalities, in addition to human services management experience for several non-profit organizations. He resides in Highland with his wife Hope and son Joey, a U. S. Army veteran currently studying at California State University, San Bernardino.
