National American University Holdings, Inc. announced that it has appointed Michael J. Hillyard, D.P.A., to NAU’s Board of Directors following the retirement of Dr. Jerry L. Gallentine in February. Dr. Hillyard brings over 20 years of experience in higher education strategy, governance, quality assurance, curriculum, accreditation, and regulation. He had previously served as President of the University of St. Augustine, a health science institution that annually produces the U.S.’s largest and third-largest classes of physical and occupational therapists.