Richard Cummins

Richard Cummins is a seasoned educational leader with extensive experience in academic and administrative roles. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Academic Search since June 2021 and as Principal at Academic Consulting LLC since January 2018, Richard has a strong commitment to increasing access to education for underserved populations. As Chancellor and Consultant at WGU Washington from April 2017 to June 2018, Richard focused on the mission of community colleges within private university contexts. Prior to that, Richard was President of Columbia Basin College from September 1990 to April 2017, where significant initiatives included achieving Hispanic Serving Institution status and launching various academic programs. Richard holds a PhD in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University, an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona, and a BA in English from the University of Cincinnati.