Doyle W. Burke of Tempe has been appointed to the governing board of the Maricopa County Community College District by Don Covey, Maricopa County Superintendent of Schools. Burke will fill a seat vacated by Colleen Clark, who resigned in August. Burke will serve the remainder of the Clark’s term, which expires Dec. 31, 2012.
Burke spent 38 years teaching English and humanities at Mesa Community College. He recently retired. Burke will be sworn in Monday. He was one of 15 community applicants for the position.