Capella University Federal Program Manager Named Vice President and President Elect of NAIMES.Online university's representative will serve four years with the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services MINNEAPOLIS -- Jim Landerkin, the federal program manager for Capella University Capella University is a private for-profit distance institution of higher learning. Capella University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral (PhD and PsyD) degrees in business, technology, education, human services and psychology. (www.capella.edu), an accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. (a) online university, has been named the vice president and president elect for NAIMES NAIMES NAS (National Airspace System) Aeronautical Information Management Enterprise System , the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services. Landerkin has been with Capella since 2002, establishing the university as a military-friendly school with relevant and flexible degree programs. Currently, approximately 15 percent of Capella's students are members of the military. In 2003, Capella became a NAIMES member and has continued to be an active participant. Landerkin was elected to the NAIMES Board of Directors as treasurer in 2004 and has served in that capacity for the last two years. NAIMES is an association of 22 regionally-accredited colleges and universities that are committed to promoting high-quality educational opportunities for the military community. These 22 schools account for the majority of the Tuition Assistance (TA) dollars that are paid annually by the Department of Defense. NAIMES also provides a forum for higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. institutions to discuss ways in which the Armed Forces Voluntary Education Program (VolEd) can be enhanced. The VolEd managers work with NAIMES to ensure that active-duty servicemembers have access to appropriate degree-based education programs. "My election continues the progress we are making at establishing the reputation of Capella as a serious and significant participant in military education," Landerkin said. "I'm am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of that effort." About Capella University Founded in 1993, Capella University is an accredited(a) online university that offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, and psychology, and bachelor's degree programs in business and information technology. Within those areas, Capella offers 76 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 16 certificate specializations. The online university currently serves 16,300 students from all 50 states and 63 countries. It is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company Capella Education Company (NASDAQ: CPLA) is an education services holding company which owns for-profit, online Capella University and other assets. What is now the Capella Education Company was founded in 1991 by Stephen Shank, former CEO of Tonka Corporation. , headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552). (a)Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning higher learning n. Education or academic accomplishment at the college or university level. Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) is one of six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation. , located at 30 N. LaSalle Street LaSalle Street is a major north-south street in Chicago named for Sieur de La Salle, an early explorer of Illinois. The portion that runs through the Loop is considered to be Chicago's financial district. For most of its length, the street has the address 150 West. , Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. |
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