Charles H. Mitchell

Charley Mitchell

Mitchell in 1962
Date of birth	(1940-05-25) May 25, 1940 (age 84)
Career information
Position(s)	Running back
US college	Washington
AFL draft	1963 / round: 18 / pick: 141
Drafted by	Denver Broncos
NFL draft	1963 / round: 4 / pick: 52
Drafted by	Chicago Bears[1]
Career history
As player
1963–1967	Denver Broncos
1968	Buffalo Bills
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-PCC (1961) Second-team All-PCC (1962)

Charles H. Mitchell (born May 25, 1940) is an American former academic administrator and professional American football player. He was the president of the Seattle Central Community College from 1987 to 2003 and the chancellor of the Seattle Community Colleges District from 2003 to 2008.^[2][3]

Mitchell attended T.T. Minor Elementary School, Meany Junior High, and Garfield High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington, a master's degree from Seattle University, and a doctorate in education from Brigham Young University.^[2][3]

Mitchell was a member of the Washington Huskies football team, a running back, and was a member of the team that won the 1961 Rose Bowl. He played professional football for six years with the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills.^[3][2][4][5]

Mitchell joined Seattle Central Community College in 1981 as a teacher and later dean of students.^[6] He became president of the college in 1987 and held that post until 2003, when he was named the chancellor of the Seattle Community Colleges District.^[4]