CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 05, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --American Public University System (APUS) today announced the appointment
of six program directors who will oversee the University System's
programs in Graduate History and Military Studies; Marketing;
Accounting; Hospitality Management; Political Science; and the Master's
program in Intelligence Studies and National Security. The programs are
available at both APUS member institutions, American
Military University and American
Public University.
The new full-time APUS program directors include:
- Brenda Harper, Ph.D. and Ed.D. (BA, Marketing) - An associate
professor of business management at Athens State University (AL) for
the past seven years, Dr. Harper has also consulted for numerous
Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. She holds doctorates
in Organizational Leadership and Education from Nova Southeastern
University, and an MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology.
- Barbara Kaplan, Ph.D. (MA and Graduate Certificate Programs in
History, Military History, and Military Studies)-- Dr. Kaplan
previously served as an academic associate dean at Montgomery College
(MD) and Stevenson University (MD), and was the founding director of
the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Maryland
University College. With a Ph.D. in History from the University of
Maryland and an M.A. in History from the University of Chicago, she is
the author of two books and numerous journal articles.
- Phillip LaSala, Ph.D. (BA, Political Science; MA, Political
Science; and MA, Public Administration) - A retired U.S. Air Force
officer with more than 20 years of service at the Pentagon and around
the world, Dr. LaSala holds an undergraduate degree from the Air Force
Academy, a master's degree in National Security Studies from
Georgetown University, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the
University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
- Elena Mastors, Ph.D. (MA, Intelligence Studies and MA, National
Security Studies) - Dr. Mastors is a recognized expert in political
psychology and counterterrorism, having served as an Associate
Professor in the Department of National Security Decision Making at
the Naval War College, and as Chief of the Strategic Assessments
Division for the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence at the
Pentagon. She has authored books and articles, and made numerous
presentations on a range of related topics, and holds a Ph.D. in
Political Science from Washington State University, and an M.A. in
Political Science from the University of South Florida.
- Janette Roy, Ph.D. (BA, Hospitality Management)- With more than
25 years of experience in hospitality management and education, Dr.
Roy previously served as assistant professor of Hospitality Management
at both Central State University (OH) and Grand Valley State
University (MI). Earlier, she served in a number of senior marketing
roles for a number of Chicago-based hospitality organizations,
including the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau, McCormick Place,
Navy Pier, and several hotels. She holds a Ph.D. in Organization and
Management focused on Hospitality Leadership, from Capella University,
Minneapolis, and a Master's of Science in Human Resources Management
and Development, from National Louis University in Chicago.
- William Whitley, Ed.D. (Finance and Economics Courses and A.A.,
Accounting) - Dr. Whitley, CPA, CIA, is an experienced educator,
business owner and financial executive. Previously, he was a professor
Accounting with Athens State University (AL) and as adjunct professor
in the Master's Program in Business for the Florida Institute of
Technology, as well as Marin Methodist College (TN). He has served in
a variety of general and financial management roles for businesses
including a trucking company, a construction firm, utilities, and a
CPA firm. He holds a doctorate in Education from the University of
Alabama and an MBA from the University of Houston.
"The appointment of these experienced scholars and professionals
reflects our commitment to grow and deliver the highest-quality, online
programs and courses," said APUS President and CEO Wallace E. Boston,
Jr. "They all bring to their new leadership roles the academic
credentials and professional experience that will serve our students
well."
About American Public University System
American Public University System offers more than 100 online
certificate and degree programs and educates more than 60,000 adult
learners worldwide. APUS's relevant curriculum, affordability and
flexibility help working adults pursue degrees in subjects ranging from
homeland security to management and liberal arts. For more information,
visit www.apus.edu.
SOURCE: American Public University System
American Public University System
Carol Gilbert, 703-396-6429
cgilbert@apus.edu