Kaplan College’s Hammond Campus Appoints
New Executive Director
Hammond Native Johnny Craig to Lead Local Campus
HAMMOND, Ind., June 14, 2010— Kaplan College’s
Hammond campus has announced the appointment of Johnny Craig as the school’s new executive director.
Craig has held education leadership positions for more than eight years, most recently as a regional director for Kaplan’s K-8 tutoring services. Prior to that, he held several other positions within Kaplan’s K-8 tutoring services, including director of a tutoring center, professional development manager and regional manager. Craig also participated in Kaplan Higher Education’s Director Development Program, a seven-month immersion program designed to provide MBA graduates with in-depth experience in private sector education.
Craig holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Johns Hopkins University and a master’s in business administration from Purdue University.
“Johnny brings years of education experience to the position, as well as first-hand knowledge of the Hammond community,” said Kevin Beaver, regional vice president for Kaplan Higher Education. “He has a strong focus on fostering a student-centered environment, and will be dedicated to helping our students achieve their educational goals.”
The Kaplan College Hammond campus serves more than 500 students and offers associate degree and diploma programs in the allied health and information technology fields.
Kaplan College’s Hammond campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.
About Kaplan College
Kaplan College is a part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves more than 119,000 students through 70-plus campus-based schools and online operations across the United States. Its online institutions include Kaplan University and Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from certificates and diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training and programs for kids in grades K through 12. Kaplan, Inc., is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO), and its largest and fastest-growing division. For more information, visit www.portal.kaplan.edu.