Richard Plott

Richard Plott currently serves as the CIO/Executive Dean at Kilgore College, overseeing strategy, planning, innovation, research, and information technology since March 2023. Previously, Richard held the position of Dean of Institutional Effectiveness & Research at Jarvis Christian University, where responsibilities included leading research initiatives and reinstating student learning outcomes. Richard's expansive experience includes roles like Associate Vice President for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness at Lane Community College, where strategic efforts focused on enhancing student mobility and operational efficiency. Other notable positions involve directing institutional effectiveness at Texas Southern University and Southwest Tennessee Community College, as well as executive leadership roles in data management and planning at Dallas College and various institutions. Richard holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Science & Mathematics Education from Curtin University and multiple degrees from The University of Texas at Dallas.