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Capella University's Board of Directors elects new chair
Former vice-chair of the online university's board of directors Dr. Marcia Ballinger, is elected to chair
MINNEAPOLIS, August 18, 2009 - Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited*, fully online university, that has built its reputation by providing quality education for working adults, has announced that Dr. Marcia Ballinger has been elected to chair Capella University's board or directors.
Ballinger, who joined Capella University's board in 2007, previously served as vice-chair. She has been a principal with Minneapolis-based KeyStone Search, an executive search firm, since 2004, after serving eight years as a vice president in the executive search industry. Ballinger's previous corporate positions were as director of human resources development with two international manufacturing and distribution firms. She has been an adjunct faculty member in business at Capella University and St. Mary's University.
"It's great to see Marcia elected as chair to Capella's board," said Chris Cassirer, President of Capella University, and board member. "Her experience and perspective on higher education will be hugely valuable with our efforts to continuously provide quality education for working adults."
"I look forward to serving as Capella University's chair and working even more closely with the board and staff," commented Ballinger. "It's a pivotal time to be involved in higher education as people are giving strong thought to how an education can change their lives and careers. I am proud of the role that Capella plays in enhancing the lives of so many people and I am honored to be a part of Capella's commitment to providing the highest academic quality and learning experience possible for our students."
Ballinger holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Speech-Communication from the University of Minnesota. She earned her PhD in Organization and Management from Capella University. She also earned her certification as a senior professional in human resources from the HR Certification Institute. Ballinger recently served as vice chair of the board of the American Red Cross-Twin Cities Area Chapter and is a long-time member of the board of the Human Resources Executive Forum. KeyStone Search was a recipient of the 2009 Minnesota Business Ethics Award, which honors Minnesota companies that exhibit the highest standards of ethical performance.
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 122 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. More than 29,200 learners were enrolled as of June 30, 2009, from all 50 states and 55 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.
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