CHARLES
TOWN, W.Va., June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University
System (APUS) today announced that Dr. Mary
A. Papazian, executive vice president at the Association of
Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), will join the
APUS Board of Trustees. A two-time former university president with
extensive board experience, Dr. Papazian brings more than 35 years
of higher education experience to her new role.
"We are thrilled Dr. Mary
Papazian is bringing to APUS her deep knowledge and insights
on the higher education landscape," said Frank Ball, APUS Board of Trustees Chairman.
"Her guidance will be a tremendous asset as APUS drives toward an
even more engaging learning experience leveraging emerging
technologies, while continuing to serve the nation's military,
public service communities, and beyond."
At AGB, Dr. Papazian leads the association's strategic vision
and planning processes to strengthen members' satisfaction; engages
with media and external stakeholders to advance AGB's thought
leadership; and oversees partnerships with philanthropic
organizations and subject matter experts to expand reach and
impact.
"I am excited to help APUS balance its vision to maximize the
power of emerging technologies like AI with its commitment to
provide a high-quality, accessible, and affordable education to
students from all backgrounds," said Dr. Papazian. "Used ethically
and strategically, such tools can help APUS educate countless
people globally and prepare them to become leaders in their
communities."
Prior to joining AGB, Dr. Papazian served as interim CEO of the
Business-Higher Education Forum, a nonprofit membership
organization that connects higher education institutions to
business talent. In 2016, she became the third woman to lead
San Jose State University (SJSU),
serving as president from 2016-2021. She guided SJSU and its 38,000
students through the Covid-19 pandemic and established SJSU's
Division of Research and Innovation, and its Office of Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion. During her tenure, SJSU was named the #1 most
transformative university by Money magazine and received the
Platinum Award and the Best Achievement in Operational Excellence
to Deliver Digital Transformation Award at the Business
Transformation & Operational Excellence Industry
Awards.
From 2011 to 2016, Dr. Papazian served as President of
Southern Connecticut State University
(SCSU), where she developed more effective student services
throughout the university, established the Office of STEM
Innovation and Leadership, and secured a bioscience partnership
between SCSU and the City of New Haven,
Conn. Earlier in her career, she served in senior roles at
Lehman College (CUNY), Montclair State University (NJ) and Oakland University (Mich.), among others.
Dr. Papazian's array of board service has included leadership
positions at the Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF), the
Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU), California Leads,
the Mountain West Athletic Conference, the Armenian Society of
Fellows, and Higher Education Resource Services (HERS). She also
has served as board member of AAC&U, APLU, NCAA Board of
Governors, Bay Area of Council, Joint Venture Silicon Valley,
Silicon Valley Leadership Group, National Association of Armenian
Scholarship (NAASR) and Research, and Haigazian University.
A native Californian, Dr. Papazian earned her PhD, master's and
bachelor's degrees from UCLA, in
English literature. She also has received certifications from the
Higher Education Leadership Institute, the Institute for Management
and Leadership in Education at Harvard
University, Corporate Directors International, and Competent
Boards.
About American Public University System
American Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable,
high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a vibrant,
diverse, and inclusive 32-year history, and over 141,000 alumni
from more than 80 countries, APUS is recognized for its innovative
approach to online learning1. APUS is in the top 11% for
students' return on educational investment, compared to 4,500
colleges and universities nationwide, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the
Workforce (2022)2.
APUS, which includes American Military
University (AMU) and American Public
University (APU), is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation
agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. APUS is a
wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education,
Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information,
visit www.apus.edu.
1 APUS has been honored with the online
Learning Consortium's Gomory Award for Quality Online
Education, and is a five-time recipient of the consortium's
Effective Practice
Award https://www.apus.edu/newsroom/awards/.
2 Ranking based on 20-year net present value
(NPV) https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/.
CONTACT
Frank
Tutalo
Associate Vice President, Public Relations, APUS
ftutalo@apus.edu
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