National American University Holdings, Inc. announced that Richard L. Halbert has joined its board of directors as an independent director, effective June 14, 2012. Mr. Halbert has served as a member of NAU's Board of Governors for the past 16 years and is a former chair of the National American University Foundation. Mr. Halbert replaces H. Edward Yelick, who passed away on May 30, 2012.