Nelson also assumes responsibility for the Cherry Hill and Paramus
centers
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
DeVry
University today announced the appointment of Steven Nelson as
president of the North Brunswick campus in New Jersey, with oversight
and responsibility for the Cherry Hill and Paramus centers. Nelson will
be responsible for providing strategic leadership and support to
students, faculty and staff at the university’s New Jersey locations.
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While building stronger ties with business and industry leaders as well
as with local employers in the metropolitan area, Nelson will play a
significant role in increasing the community’s awareness of DeVry’s
degree program offerings to prospective students interested in pursuing
an education in technology and business.
“Steve brings a passion for student success that is evident in his
words, actions and demeanor,” said Anthony Stanziani, group president at
DeVry University. “We are excited to have Steve join our team in New
Jersey. With more than 15 years of experience in higher education, he
will be pivotal as DeVry expands access to education through new
modalities of learning and programs of study.”
Before Nelson joined DeVry University, he was the campus president for
the Everest Institute in Pittsburgh where he was responsible for the
day-to-day operations and oversight of all campus personnel and student
satisfaction and retention. He also held positions at Kaplan Higher
Education as the director of operations for their Career Institute in
Charlestown, Massachusetts; and as executive director for Kaplan College
in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Nelson attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, where he
earned his MBA after completing bachelor’s and master’s degree programs
in music, both with a major in performance. He was an adjunct professor
of music for five years following his honorable discharge from the U.S.
Air Force in 1995.
About DeVry University
DeVry University’s mission is to foster student learning through
high-quality, career-oriented education integrating technology,
business, science and the arts. Founded in 1931, the university offers
undergraduate and graduate degree
programs onsite and online within its five distinguished colleges of
study: Business & Management, Engineering & Information Sciences, Health
Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Media Arts & Technology. The
university is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org).
Its highly credentialed faculty members have experience in the fields
that they teach, providing real-world experiences designed to prepare
students for in-demand careers.
With locations across the U.S., DeVry University is one of the largest
private-sector universities in North America. The university is a part
of DeVry Education Group (NYSE: DV), a global provider of educational
services.
To learn more about DeVry University, visit devry.edu.
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DeVry University
Anne Unger
aunger@devry.edu
630-353-7009
Source: DeVry University