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IMS Global Learning Consortium Names Capella University President to Board
Chris Cassirer joins board of global leaders in educational and learning technology
MINNEAPOLIS, January 27, 2010 - IMS Global Learning Consortium has elected Capella University President Chris Cassirer to its board of directors. Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality graduate education for working adults.
IMS Global Learning Consortium represents the world's leaders in educational and learning technology. "Electing Chris Cassirer to the board marks a compelling show of confidence for Capella University's leadership in applying technology to enhance the educational experience," said Rob Abel, Chief Executive Officer, IMS Global Learning Consortium.
Cassirer is an internationally recognized educator, researcher and business leader with expertise in executive leadership programs, business and management strategy, medical malpractice risk management and patient safety. He completed his doctoral and post-doctoral training in health policy and management at the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health. He holds a master of public health in health policy and management from the Yale University School of Medicine and a bachelor of arts in psychology from Rutgers University.
In 2009, Capella received a Learning Impact Award, the highest honor from the international IMS Global Learning Consortium for outstanding use of technology in support of learning.
About IMS Global Learning Consortium
IMS Global Learning is a nonprofit member organization that strives to enable the growth and impact of learning technology in higher education, K-12, and corporate education worldwide. IMS GLC members are leading corporations, higher education institutions, school districts and government organizations who are enabling the future of education by developing interoperability and adoption practice standards for educational and learning technology. IMS GLC sponsors Learning Impact: a global program and conference that recognizes the impact of learning and educational technology. For more information, visit http://www.imsglobal.org.
About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality education for working adults. More than 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's or doctoral degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, and public safety. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, public administration, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 122 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. Nearly 31,000 learners were enrolled as of Sept. 30, 2009, from all 50 states and 56 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).
* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
Capella University, Capella Tower, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), www.capella.edu.
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