Landon K. Pirius is the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs for the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). At CCCS, Landon provides strategic leadership for all aspects of academic affairs, student affairs, and institutional research. Prior to his current position, Landon was the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at North Hennepin Community College. Landon also served in a variety of leadership roles at Inver Hills Community College, Minnesota State University, Mankato, and Walden University, and as an adjunct faculty member. Landon completed his B.A. in Russian Studies and Environmental Studies from Gustavus Adolphus College, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota.