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President

North Hennepin Community College

Dr. Rolando Garcia is an experienced educator and expert in the use of technology to enhance student learning experiences. He currently serves as President of North Hennepin Community College. Dr. Garcia is a strong advocate for the use of innovative educational technologies, including artificial intelligence and chatbots, to help students succeed academically. He has been actively involved in promoting the use of educational technology to address equity gaps in higher education for over 20 years. Dr. Garcia is passionate about creating engaging and effective learning experiences for all students. Before assuming his current role, Dr. García served Broward College (FL) as President of the Judson A. Samuels South Campus and Vice Provost of Academic Resources, Northern Virginia Community College’s Woodbridge Campus as the Dean of Learning and Technology Resources, and Miami Dade College from 2002 to 2011 in various capacities. He has served on the faculty of Broward College and Miami Dade College teaching Information Technology, Educational Technology, and Management Information System courses. As an administrator, he has developed, nurtured, and sustained positive relations and partnerships with business and industry, college and university partners, community nonprofit organizations, and K-12 school districts. Dr. García has extensive board experience serving on the Wallin Education Partners, Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce, the YMCA of South Florida, and Hispanic Unity of Florida board of directors. Dr. García earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology from the University of Miami. He holds a Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems and a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education from Florida International University.

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