University of Phoenix Congratulates Academic Dean Garland H. Williams, Ph.D., Retired Army Colonel, on Induction into Interna...
November 24 2015 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
University of Phoenix today announced and offered
congratulations to College of Security and Criminal Justice
Academic Dean Garland H. Williams, Ph.D., retired Army colonel, on
his induction into the International Adult and Continuing Education
Hall of Fame (IACE Hall of Fame). The IACE Hall of Fame honors
leaders in the field of continuing education and adult learning and
is commemorating its 20th anniversary this year.
“We are thrilled to see Garland recognized for his exceptional
efforts to develop and deliver quality educational opportunities
for security and criminal justice professionals,” said Spider
Marks, executive dean, College of Security and Criminal Justice.
“Garland is a true advocate and mentor for University of Phoenix
students due to his passion for the industry and commitment to
building the next generation of security and criminal justice
leaders. He continues to set a standard for others to follow, and
we are proud of all that he has done to strengthen the College’s
academic offerings and the industries we serve.”
Dr. Williams has been with the University since 2010. He joined
the University as associate regional vice president for the
Military Division, following a distinguished career in the United
States Army. While in the armed forces, Dr. Williams held multiple
educational positions including assistant professor of social
sciences at the United States Military Academy, basic course
trainer at the Engineer Officer Basic Course, and commandant of the
Army Management Staff College. As commandant, Dr. Williams
developed and implemented the Army's Civilian Education System that
trained the Department of the Army's 350,000 civilians in
leadership and management.
As associate regional vice president for the Military Division
at University of Phoenix, Dr. Williams supported the higher
education of approximately 45,000 military students annually. He
went on in 2015 to serve the University as its academic dean for
the College of Security and Criminal Justice.
Dr. Williams was nominated by Grey Edwards, an education
services officer for the Southeast Hub and was honored in Oklahoma
City, Okla., at the IACE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Nov.
18, 2015.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working
adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly
changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses,
and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue
career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives.
As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:
APOL), University of Phoenix serves a diverse student
population, offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral
degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S.
as well as online throughout the world. For more information, visit
www.phoenix.edu.
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