Cliff Gabbard Set to Be Named MCC President Thursday

Cliff Gabbard

Clint Gabbard

Dr. Clint Gabbard, currently Vice President of Student Services at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor is set to be appointed the next President of McHenry County College.

On Thursday night, he will replace Dr. Vicky Smith, who is retiring at the end of the year, has held the post about five years.

Gbbard earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from University of Notre Dame, and a B.S. in Psychology and Religious Studies from Evangel College in Springfield, Missouri.

Gabbard was listed in the top three to fill the presidency of Lake Michigan College.

From January 2005-11, he served as Vice President of Walla Walla Community College.

Here’s a video he cut for Walla Walla:


In the video he rolls down the hill in a barrel, a student lifts the barrel up and Gabbard pops up to give a talk.

Cliff Gabbard

Clint Gabbard

Sounds like a wild and crazy guy.


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