Dr. Wendy Kilgore

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Senior Director of Research, AACRAO

Dr. Wendy Kilgore serves as the Senior Director of Research for AACRAO, where she spearheads the organization's research initiatives. With over 25 years in higher education, Dr. Kilgore's experience includes roles as state dean of enrollment services for the Colorado Community College system, director of admissions and registrar for the Pima County Community College district, and positions at Arizona State University in academic advising and admissions. Prior to her current role, Dr. Kilgore served as a consultant for AACRAO, providing services to a diverse range of higher education institutions, including large public universities, small private colleges, faith-based institutions, for-profit institutions, technical colleges, and community college systems. This consulting work broadened her expertise across various institutional types and challenges in higher education. In her current position at AACRAO, she designs and conducts research projects, analyzes data, and disseminates findings to the higher education community. Her broad-based higher education experience, research expertise, and familiarity with emerging trends make her a respected voice in shaping higher education practices and policies.

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