Rudy Besikof, Ed.D.
About
The Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees appointed Rudy Besikof, Ed.D., as the fifth president of Moreno Valley College in June 2025.
Dr. Besikof brings more than 30 years of experience in education to Moreno Valley College, with a career centered around student achievement, community engagement, and institutional equity.
An educator since 1990, Dr. Besikof began his career teaching in France and Japan before returning to the United States. He taught at Long Beach City College before transitioning to administration in 2011, following the completion of his doctorate at UCLA. His leadership experience also includes serving at Laney College, first as vice president of instruction and later as president, where he was recognized with the 2024 Outstanding Community Partner Award from the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Besikof, as a lifelong community college advocate, also hosts a podcast called The President's Desk.
Education
Ed.D., University of California Los Angeles.
At Riverside Community College District since 2025.