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Kaplan University Appoints David DeHaven, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Information Systems and Technology

DeHaven will be responsible for leading the growth and curriculum of the IST programs, which provide students with opportunities to pursue online degrees and professional certificates in programming language, Internet and website development and numerous other computer and information systems disciplines.

"Dr. DeHaven has spearheaded technology and business strategy for several large corporations and brings to Kaplan University a wealth of experience in technological innovation that will help enhance our programs and prepare our students for positions in some of the most competitive IST fields," said Wade Dyke, D.Phil., president of Kaplan University.

DeHaven served as assistant dean for the University's IST school prior to this appointment and joined the university as an adjunct faculty member in 2007. Before joining Kaplan, DeHaven served as chief technology officer at Northrop Grumman, and resides in Fincastle, Va. He continues to serve as an executive coach and business strategist for D3Coaching, an international company that utilizes a science-based approach to fully engage an individual's talent and skills to maximize business performance, engagement and productivity.

In one of his first initiatives as dean, DeHaven appointed several senior executives from Dell, Delphi, Gartner, the CIO Executive Board and other industry leading organizations, to the school's advisory board. The board will advise the IST administration about curriculum enhancements and employers' IT talent needs.

"IST roles remain a powerful force in our workplace and will only continue to grow," DeHaven said. "I am looking forward to working with the esteemed faculty and hardworking students at Kaplan University to help create industry leaders through innovative higher education."

DeHaven holds a Ph.D. in Organization and Management from Capella University, an MBA from Auburn University and a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from George Mason University.

About Kaplan University

Kaplan University offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to help adult students unlock their talent by providing a practical, student-centered education that prepares them for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. The University, which has its main campus in Davenport, Iowa, and its headquarters in Chicago, is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (www.ncahlc.org) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Kaplan University has more than 125 academic programs and offerings, and serves more than 75,000 online and campus-based students. The University has 12 campuses in Iowa, Nebraska, Maryland and Maine, and Kaplan University Learning Centers in Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri and Florida.

Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves more than 112,000 students online and through more than 70 campus-based schools across the United States and abroad. 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, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO), and its largest and fastest-growing division. For more information about Kaplan University, visit www.kaplanuniversity.edu.

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