Walter G. Bumphus is the President and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges. Bumphus has enjoyed a distinguished career in the higher education space. Bumphus began his career in higher education administration in 1972 as director of minority affairs at Murray State University (Kentucky). In 1974, he became dean of students at East Arkansas Community College and later served for 14 years as vice president and dean of students at Howard Community College (Maryland).