Ms. Natalie Gillard, Vice President of Academic Affairs (Acting President) 

Ms. Natalie Gillard, Vice President of Academic Affairs

Ms. Natalie Gillard became the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Mesalands Community College in July 2010. Prior to serving as the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Ms. Gillard served as the Associate Dean of Instructional and Administrative Services for four years. Before that Ms. Gillard began her tenure at the College serving as the Business Administration Lead Faculty Member and the Division Chair of Arts and Sciences for twelve years.

In addition to Academic Affairs, Ms. Gillard has been actively involved in all aspects of the College, with a primary focus on the regional accreditation process with the Higher Learning Commission from candidacy to reaffirmation.  Ms. Gillard has been working in higher education since 1994.  Ms. Gillard earned both her M.B.A. and B.B.A. from East Texas State University now known as Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Dr. Aaron Kennedy, Vice President of Student Affairs 

Dr. Aaron Kennedy, Vice President of Student Affairs

Dr. Aaron Kennedy became the Vice President of Student Affairs at Mesalands Community College in July of 2007. The Student Affairs area is comprised of Enrollment Management, Recruiting, Student Activities, Student Clubs and Organizations, and other student-related areas. As a member of the Executive Team, Dr. Kennedy has responsibilities across the campus, and is involved in many campus-wide committees and projects. Dr. Kennedy earned his Ph.D., Master’s, and Bachelor’s from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado, and has been working in higher education since 1992.