Kaylyn Bondy

Kaylyn Bondy, Ph.D. has served as the vice president for student affairs at Bismarck State College (BSC) since 2020. Her leadership includes recruitment and admission, financial aid, academic records, student retention, testing, dual credit, military affairs, accessibility, advising, mental health counseling, residence life, student life, conduct, campus police, career counseling, advising, and Title III Grant initiatives. Kaylyn also serves as BSC’s Title IX Coordinator and provides key leadership for accreditation and strategic planning.

Previously, she served Williston State College (WSC) as Vice President for Student Affairs from 2015-2020 and as Registrar / Director for Institutional Research & Effectiveness from 2011-2015. Prior to joining WSC, she served as the Director/DSO at the International Academy of English in Las Vegas, NV, where she served a diverse international population of English language learners. Additionally, she has taught as an adjunct faculty member and has taught for various community and leadership-based organizations.

Dr. Bondy serves her professional community as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission and as an Executive Board Member of the WICHE Alliance Executive Committee. She is also a past City of Williston Planning and Zoning Commissioner.

Kaylyn earned a bachelor’s degree in French and minor sociology from the University of North Dakota, a master’s degree in international business from l’Institut d'Administration des Entreprises à Caen, an MBA from the University of St. Thomas, and a Ph.D. in higher education from the University of North Dakota. She was also selected as an Aspen Presidential Fellow in 2020-2021.