Office of the President
Welcome to Riverside City College
President, Eric Bishop
Eric Bishop, Ed.D., serves as president of Riverside City College. After leading the college for one year as interim president, he was appointed to the permanent position and is now entering his second year as president. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in higher education, Dr. Bishop is a dedicated advocate for student success, educational access, and equity.
Throughout his career, Dr. Bishop has held senior leadership roles across California’s higher education system, including vice chancellor of the Riverside Community College District, superintendent/president of Ohlone College, and associate superintendent at Chaffey College. His leadership has focused on advancing institutional effectiveness, innovation, and student achievement.
In addition to his administrative experience, Dr. Bishop has taught in doctoral and graduate programs at the University of La Verne, San Diego State University, Cal Poly Pomona, and Cal State San Bernardino. He earned his Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Master of Arts in Communications, and Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of La Verne. As president, Dr. Bishop leads Riverside City College’s efforts to expand opportunities for nearly 30,000 students while advancing the college’s commitment to academic excellence, equity, innovation, and community engagement.
Office of the President
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