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Graduate of Capella University, an accredited online university, is named dean of Calhoun Community College's Huntsville campus in Alabama
Terri Bryson, who earned an online degree in education from Capella, began in her new position in January
MINNEAPOLIS, February 25, 2010 - Terri Bryson, a 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 named dean of Calhoun Community College's Huntsville campus in Alabama. Bryson, who earned a master's degree with an Enrollment Management specialization at Capella University (http://www.capella.edu), began in her new position in January. Nearly 34,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella, with 33 percent enrolled in Capella's doctoral degree programs, and 48 percent enrolled in Capella's master's degree programs.
In her new position, Bryson is responsible for all operations at the Huntsville campus and its nearly 5,000 students. Previously, she was the executive director of development for the college. In total, Bryson has more than 20 years of marketing and business development experience in the medical and banking fields.
"The degree I earned at Capella actually prompted my move into dean," Bryson said. "I specifically chose the degree program I did because I believed it would be applicable to the higher education field. I appreciate the fact that my degree and specialty looked at education from a business, marketing and management standpoint. It helped me gain the credentials I needed to advance my career in academia."
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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