Anne Golseth, Ohlone College Inducted: 2004 During a distinguished career from 1977-1997 as the Vice President of Student Services at Ohlone College, Anne Golseth made a lasting impact on the world of community college athletics through her work on campus and as a member of the Commission on Athletics. Golseth served as COA Vice Chairperson, Chairperson of the COA Code Committee and Chairperson of the COA Finance Committee. She also served on the Conferencing Committee, the Northern Appeals Committee and the Coast Conference Executive Committee. During her tenure as a member of the COA, she was known as a true pioneer in community college athletics, and always encouraged decisions that were in the best interest of student athletes in the state. She participated and chaired a variety of ad hoc committees and subcommittees of the COA, and was an integral part of a statewide research study in the 1980’s that assisted the COA in developing rules that encouraged athletes to prioritize their academic studies over athletics. As a member of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), Golseth served in a variety of leadership roles. She served as President of the Coast Conference, as a member of the National Board of Directors, Chair of the Northern California Executive Committee and Chair of the National Subcommittee on Community Colleges. Additionally, Golseth was Regional Coordinator of the California Community College Chief Student Services Administrative Association, a member of the Association of California Community College Administrators Professional Standards Committee and member of the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges Counseling Advisory Committee. “Anne claims she was never an athlete herself, but she has an athlete’s determination and mindset”, said current Ohlone College Vice President of Services Lisa J. Waits. “Her experiences in higher education have resulted in her development of fine senses of perspective and judgment. She is a genuine person with a record of advocacy for athletics, a true pioneer.” Since her retirement, Golseth has volunteered her time to several groups, including the Oakland SPCA, the Montclair Hiking Group, the Chabot Space and Science Center, the Oakland Museum and the Pets Lifeline Animal Shelter.