Dr. Greg Gillespie
VENTURA — Ventura County Community College District invites the community to attend a welcome reception for Dr. Greg Gillespie, new Ventura College president, on Monday, July 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the District Administrative Center, 255 W. Stanley Ave., Suite 150, Ventura, the district reported in a media release.
The event is open to the public and free parking is available. Light refreshments will be provided.
With more 19 years’ experience in the community college system, Dr. Gillespie has served as a faculty member, director, dean, and vice president at four different community colleges ranging from rural to urban with direct experience in instruction, administrative services, and student services.
Dr. Gillespie recently relocated from Arizona where he served as vice president for Instruction and Student Services at Yavapai College. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy (Crop Science) from Washington State University and Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in the same discipline from North Dakota State University. President Gillespie’s first day at Ventura College was July 8.