AFIT Welcomes Dr. Matt Gotschall, President of Central Community College

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Matt Gotschall, president of Central Community College (CCC) in Grand Island, Nebraska, to our collaborative community of higher education innovators.  

Matt brings extensive experience in rural community college leadership, with a passionate focus on student success and economic development across CCC's 25-county service area. 

Since becoming president in 2018, Matt has led CCC to several notable achievements, including: 

• selection as an Aspen Institute Top 150 institution 

• a top 10 finalist for the 2024 Bellwether Award 

• a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index, securing the top spot in energy and fifth place overall internationally among associate institutions 

• second in the 2024-25 Military Friendly School rankings for small community colleges 

Matt's deep roots in Nebraska education and extensive leadership experience, including 12 years as President of CCC's Columbus Campus and various roles at Barton County Community College, inform his collaborative approach to education.  

His active engagement in state and national organizations, including the Postsecondary International Network and Nebraska Manufacturing Advisory Council, demonstrates his commitment to building partnerships that enhance student and community success. 

In joining AFIT, Dr. Gotschall brings his vision for maximizing student and community success through innovative education and workforce development strategies that serve both traditional students and adult learners in rural communities. 

Please join us in welcoming Matt and the CCC team to our Alliance.  

Written with assistance from Claude AI (Anthropic, 2024)