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Dr. Raja K. Iyer is named dean of Capella University's School of Business and Technology
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 28, 2009 - Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality education for working adults, has named Raja K. Iyer, PhD, as dean of its School of Business and Technology. As dean, he will act as chief academic officer of the School of Business and Technology, which offers eight graduate level online degree programs that include 34 specializations.
"Dr. Iyer brings an outstanding blend of experiences and qualifications, and I am thrilled that he is joining Capella. He will be a wonderful fit for our faculty and learners as we continue our commitment to providing high-caliber academic excellence," commented Dr. Christopher Cassirer, president of Capella University.
Iyer joins Capella from Tarleton State University, a component of Texas A&M, where he most recently served as dean of the College of Business Administration. He also held academic positions at San Jose State University, California as professor of Management Information Systems, and at the University of Texas at Arlington, as associate professor of Information Systems and Management Sciences.
Iyer's corporate leadership positions have included vice president & chief technology officer at Acropolis Systems, Inc., chief architect and practice manager for the Security and Business Continuity Planning Practice of Sprint Enterprise Network Services, and director of Corporate Strategic Planning for Onan Corporation. He served on the Certification Board of the Disaster Recovery Institute International and as chair of its Education and Testing Standards Committee, which established the "Professional Practices for the Business Continuity Professionals", now adopted worldwide. He has published over 60 articles and lectured worldwide on disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Iyer obtained his PhD in Business Administration and MBA from the Carlson School of Management, and his MS in Industrial Engineering from the College of Engineering, all from the University of Minnesota.
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.
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