SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Western Nebraska Community College is pleased to announce that Dr. Lisa Blair has been promoted to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Blair joined WNCC in 2024 as the Dean of Instruction, and has a long career in higher education with roles in the classroom and in administrative roles. Prior to WNCC, she was the vice president of academic advancement at Northwest Kansas Technical College for one year, and the Dean of Academic Advancement for two years.

She also has experience at Washburn Institute of Technology, Grantham University, Southern Illinois University, Southeast Missouri State University, Northeastern Junior College, and Emporia State University.

"We are very excited to add Dr. Blair to our Leadership team," WNCC President Greg Dart said. "She brings a wealth of administrative and teaching experience to the role and I value her collaborative working approach to leadership."

WNCC has also transitioned Dr. Grant Wilson to the Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Services. Dr. Wilson has been serving as the Vice President of Educational Services and his current role since 2021.

"I want to thank Grant for his commitment to WNCC over the past four years. "He has taken on several roles during his time here, always with a commitment to meeting the needs of our students, faculty, and staff. I am confident he will continue to lead us in a positive direction."