SAN DIEGO, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgepoint
Education announced today that it has appointed Brian Bethune, PhD, to the position of Vice
President, Learning Services. Dr. Bethune will provide strategic
leadership of the instructional design of academic programs,
curriculum development, and learning technology in order to enhance
students' experience and positively impact their success. He
reports to Chief Marketing Officer Tom
McCarty.
"Brian's experience helping several universities across the
country expand and diversify their academic offerings will be a
great asset to Bridgepoint as it transitions to a technology
services company," said Tom McCarty,
Chief Marketing Officer. "We look forward to harnessing his
student-focused approach to create new learning solutions."
Prior to joining Bridgepoint, Dr. Bethune served as Director,
Continuing Studies at Hamline
University, where he helped create new undergraduate
programs in Psychology and Business, and masters' programs in Legal
Studies and Business Analytics. He has also held the position of
National Dean for several colleges at DeVry
University and Dean of Creative Arts at Cuyahoga Community College.
Dr. Bethune holds a PhD from Bowling Green
State University, a Master of Fine Arts from Minnesota State University, and a bachelor's from
University of Minnesota.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education,
Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the
modern student experience through programs, technologies, and
resources representing a unique model for advancing education in
the 21st century. Bridgepoint stands for greater access, social
learning, and exposure to leading minds. For more information,
visit www.bridgepointeducation.com or
www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation.
Contact: Lauren Coartney
858.513.9240 x11636 · Lauren.Coartney@bpiedu.com
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