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Kevin Pollock, Ph.D., is President of Montgomery County Community College. Dr. Pollock has more than 35 years of education experience. He is a national expert on student success, a frequent national speaker, and authored 18 books and articles. Dr. Pollock holds a Ph.D. in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education from Michigan State University, an M.A. in Education, and a B.S. in Education from Central Michigan University.

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