Representative of Capella University, an accredited online university, elected to steering committee of WICHE Cooperative for Ed

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Sharyl Thompson, external regulatory affairs manager for the online university, will serve a two-year term

MINNEAPOLIS, October 7, 2011–WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET)has elected Sharyl Thompson, external regulatory affairs manager forCapella University(http://www.capella.edu), anaccredited online university

*that has built its reputation by providing high qualityonline degree programsfor working adults, to its 15-member steering committee representing private/independent institutions. Thompson will serve a two-year term.

The steering committee is representative of WCET membership and makes recommendations on programmatic issues of interest to the membership. It also leads and/or contributes to activities in support of WCET's programs and membership, upon the request of the steering committee chair and executive director.

"I am very pleased and excited about this opportunity. WCET has, and continues to serve higher education with a wealth of resources and information, especially and most recently with the new federal regulations pertaining to program integrity. I look forward to being a part of WCET's continued success," Thompson said.

WCET is an organization that works to accelerate the adoption of effective practices and policies, advancing excellence in technology-enhanced teaching and learning in higher education. Its collaborative membership is comprised of:

• Colleges and universities with regional and national accreditation, from all sectors of higher education.
• Corporations, e-learning consortia, non-profit organizations, and higher education associations.
• State and system higher education executive agencies.

As of June 30, 2011, more than 38,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella,with 31 percent enrolled in Capella'sdoctoral degree programs, and 47 percent enrolled in Capella's

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About Capella University

Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's, specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, homeland security, human resource management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 135 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 17 certificate programs. More than 38,000 students were enrolled as of June 30, 2011, from all 50 states and 59 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, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visithttp://www.capella.eduor call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).

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* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA),www.ncahlc.org.
Capella University, Capella Tower, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552),www.capella.edu.

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