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PhD graduate of Capella University, an accredited online university, appointed to Oregon's Family Services Review Commission
Gail Friedly graduated from Capella's online PhD degree program in human services
MINNEAPOLIS, March 2, 2010 - Gail Friedly, a PhD graduate of Capella University, an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults, has been appointed to Oregon's Family Services Review Commission by Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski. Friedly, who also owns a private practice that focuses on mediation and consultation, including child custody evaluations and training, graduated from Capella's online PhD degree program in human services. Nearly 34,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella University (http://www.capella.edu), with 33 percent enrolled in Capella's doctoral degree programs, and 48 percent enrolled in Capella's master's degree programs.
"The education I received at Capella was far better than my previous degrees," Friedly said, adding that her 15 years of work in the child welfare field led her to become a mediator, specializing in domestic relations, special education, and open adoption.
In her role with the Families Services Review Commission, Friedly advises and consults with Oregon's director of Human Services in carrying out the Department of Human Services' (DHS) functions. She is charged with representing DHS client interests, monitoring their grievances, analyzing departmental or legislative budget and policy proposals, and making recommendations to the DHS director based on those proposals.
"I've always been interested in working with children and families. So to be appointed to this commission is truly an honor for which I'm grateful and appreciative," she said.
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, specialist, 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 129 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. Nearly 34,000 learners were enrolled as of Dec. 31, 2009, from all 50 states and 53 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).
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*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.
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