WGU Washington Announces Advisory Board, 10/26/11

News Brief - 10/26/11

WGU Washington Announces Advisory Board

Only Nonprofit Online Washington University Taps 12 State Leaders

SEATTLE — State-endorsed online university WGU Washington has selected 12 leaders in business, healthcare, education, and philanthropy to serve on its Advisory Board. The Board will provide counsel to WGU Washington Chancellor Jean Floten on Washington state-specific needs and trends to help shape the direction and continued success of the university and its four colleges; Business, Information Technology, Education, and Health Professions (including Nursing). WGU Washington offers more than 50 accredited bachelor’s and master’s degrees, many with industry-specific certifications.

The newly appointed WGU Washington Advisory Board members include:

• Don Brunell, President, Association of Washington Business
• Phyllis Campbell, Chairman, Pacific Northwest, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Al Davis, Principal, Revitalization Partners
• Dr. Carver Clark Gayton, Consultant in education and workforce development
• Dr. Rich Cummins, President and CEO, Columbia Basin College
• Dr. Gary Livingston, Former Chancellor, Community Colleges of Spokane
• Steve Mullen, President, Washington Roundtable
• Hilary Pennington, Director of Education, Postsecondary Success & Special Initiatives, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
• Rogelio Riojas, CEO, Sea Mar Community Health Centers
• Dr. Kathleen Ross, President Emeritus, Heritage University
• Dr. Samuel H. Smith, President Emeritus, Washington State University
• John D. White, Vice President, BergerABAM

“I’m thrilled to have the support and backing of this impressive group of leaders,” said Jean Floten, Chancellor of WGU Washington. “Their varied backgrounds and experiences, coupled with their dedication to enriching education here in Washington, meld ideally with WGU Washington’s mission to provide affordable and accessible higher education to students who will benefit, especially working adults.”