Capella News

MINNEAPOLIS, February 6, 2009 – Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited* online university that has built its reputation by providing quality graduate education for adults, has named Deborah Bushway, PhD, as dean of its Harold Abel School of Psychology.  Dr. Bushway joined Capella University in 2007 as the school’s associate dean and most recently served as the school’s acting dean.  As dean, she will act as chief academic officer of the Harold Abel School of Psychology, which offers three online degree programs in 10 specializations.

Dr. Bushway brings more than 20 years of psychology, higher education, and leadership experience to the position.  Prior to joining Capella, she spent 17 years at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minn., where she was a full professor and chair of the Psychology Department. She also worked at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, as a clinical counselor and coordinator of outreach programs.  Dr. Bushway continues to practice psychology as a licensed clinician, a career that has extended more than 20 years. She earned both her Master of Science in Psychology and PhD in Psychology from Iowa State University and has authored numerous articles, book chapters, and conference presentations throughout her career.
“Dr. Bushway brings an ideal blend of leadership, academic credentials, and practitioner experience to her role as dean,” said Christopher Cassirer, ScD, MPH, acting president of Capella University.  “Her commitment to excellence, dedication to students success, and strong leadership skills will continue to move Capella’s reputation forward as the University leading the definition of high-quality education for adult professionals.”

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Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality education for working adults. Eighty-three percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master’s or doctoral degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public health, and public safety. Capella also offers bachelor’s degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 114 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. More than 24,000 learners were enrolled as of Sept. 30, 2008, from all 50 states and 45 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 (NASDAQ: CPLA), headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).

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