I am just really impressed. . I think you have community leadership that is phenomenal. It s obvious people care about the community. . Dr. Bass said his love of education, and a heart for two-year colleges, motivates him. Community colleges are the connection between the people, regardless of financial status, and their dreams, Dr. Bass said.
Community colleges offer the connection for a lot of people to achieve their dreams. .
Dr. Bass grew up on the plains of west Texas. He has been married for thirty-three years to his wife Gloria, who is a college librarian. Mrs. Bass also teaches speech and basic education courses. They have three children, daughters Sammi and Amber, and a son Clint. They also have three grandchildren.