Mr. Yale to replace longtime Rasmussen Board
Chair Dr. Henry S. Bienen
MINNEAPOLIS ,
Dec. 14,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University today
announced changes to its Board of Directors, including the
appointment of a new chairman and public member. Most notably,
longtime chairman Dr. Henry S.
Bienen has stepped down but will remain an integral part of
the Board as a public member and chair of the Board's Academic
Affairs Committee. Matthew Yale, who
has been a public member of Rasmussen's
Board since 2020, will assume the position of chairman effective
immediately.
"I am honored to take on the role of chairman and continue the
remarkable legacy set by Dr. Bienen who has been an exemplary
leader since 2011 and a dedicated member of our Board for more than
18 years," said Yale. "Stepping into this role, I am committed to
guiding the University and continuing the tradition of excellence
and innovation that Rasmussen has been
known for since 1900."
Mr. Yale brings a wealth of higher education, regulatory and
public affairs experience, and expertise to his new role.
Currently, he is the founder and CEO of Grove Partners. Previously,
Yale was co-CEO of Tusk Strategies, and prior to that, he was a
senior vice president at Laureate Education. Mr. Yale served as
deputy chief of staff for the U.S. Secretary of Education. In this
capacity, he was a senior advisor to the Secretary on policy and
strategic planning and worked directly with the White House on
several critical inter-agency initiatives, such as the nation's
H1N1 flu response. Before joining the Obama Administration, he
worked at Ariel Investments where he was the firm's vice president
of public affairs.
Mr. Yale received a Master of Business Administration degree
from Northwestern University's Kellogg
School of Management. He also earned a bachelor's degree from
Northwestern.
"I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Matthew on his
appointment to chairman of Rasmussen University's Board of
Directors," said Dr. Bienen. "His experience positions him well for
this important leadership role, and I'm confident that under his
guidance, Rasmussen will continue to
positively impact the future of higher education and meet the
evolving needs of today's students, our workforce and society."
Rasmussen University is also excited to welcome Dr. Claire Zangerle, principal at CMZ Strategies,
LLC, to its Board of Directors, further enriching the diverse
perspectives on the Board. With a career spanning various
leadership roles in prestigious healthcare organizations such as
the Cleveland Clinic and Allegheny Health Network (AHN), Dr.
Zangerle has demonstrated a commitment to advancing nursing
practice and improving patient care. As a former chief nurse
executive and chair of the Nursing Institute at AHN in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she successfully led
over 6,000 nurses in both acute and ambulatory care areas. Her
strategic vision and collaborative approach have been instrumental
in driving positive change within the healthcare organizations
she's served.
Matthew Yale, newly appointed
board chairman, expressed his enthusiasm about Dr. Zangerle's
addition to the Board, saying, "We are thrilled to welcome Dr.
Claire Zangerle to Rasmussen
University's Board of Directors. Her extensive leadership
experience in nursing, coupled with her strategic acumen, aligns
with Rasmussen's commitment to
excellence in nursing and healthcare education. Dr. Zangerle's
insights will be invaluable as we continue to shape the future of
the nursing profession and empower the next generation of
healthcare professionals."
In addition to her new role on Rasmussen's Board, Dr. Zangerle serves on the
editorial boards of Nursing Management and Nursing Administration
Quarterly. She is also an active member of the board of the
American Organization for Nursing Leadership. Dr. Zangerle received
a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas
A&M University, Master of Business Administration
(Healthcare) from Lake Erie College, a
Master of Science in Nursing Administration from Kent State University, and a Doctor of Nursing
Practice from Texas Christian
University. She is certified as an advanced nurse executive
with the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a fellow of the
American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) and a fellow of
the American Academy of Nursing.
Dr. Zangerle replaces Dr. Kenneth
Ender who recently stepped down from the Board. To learn
more about the University's Board of Directors, visit
https://www.rasmussen.edu/about-rasmussen/leadership-team/.
ABOUT RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY:
Rasmussen University, a
university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an
institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to
changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative
educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education
since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher
education that focuses on competency-based education, technology
and transferable skills. Rasmussen
offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at
22 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift
and support its students every step of the way, from each student's
first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment,
serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs of diverse
students, communities and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty and
staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and
service to the public good. Rasmussen
is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc.
(Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University,
please visit www.rasmussen.edu.
ABOUT AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION, INC.:
American Public
Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions American
Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen University,
Hondros College of Nursing and Graduate
School USA (GSUSA) provides
education that transforms lives, advances careers, and improves
communities.
Contact: Molly Andersen
Mobile: 903.920.4366
Email: molly.andersen@rasmussen.edu
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