University of Phoenix Executive Dean Dennis Bonilla Joins Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
January 26 2016 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Academic leader’s appointment underscores
University’s commitment to workforce diversity in Arizona
University of Phoenix® College of Information Systems and
Technology today announced the appointment of Executive Dean Dennis
Bonilla to the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Bonilla joins
the company of 40 other Arizona business leaders who share the
mission to promote the success of Hispanic-owned and small
businesses in the state.
Providing Hispanic students with access to quality education is
vital to the success of Arizona’s future economy. By 2020, Hispanic
youth are projected to make up more than 50 percent of the K-12
public school student population in the state of Arizona.1 For the
state to remain economically competitive, it must create pathways
to postsecondary education for these students. According to the Pew
Research Center, as recently as 2012, Hispanics accounted for only
9 percent of young adults aged 25-29 with a bachelor’s degree.2
“Recognizing that access to career-relevant education is
critical to our state’s economic development, University of Phoenix
works closely with businesses to ensure our curriculum aligns with
real-world professional needs,” said Dennis Bonilla, executive dean
for University of Phoenix College of Information Systems and
Technology. “Through ongoing dialogue, I look forward to building
upon our commitment to provide Hispanic youth with the necessary
tools to obtain an education that will meet the needs of today’s
employers.”
Education is one of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s
five “Pillars of Excellence.” As part of this focus, the
organization has in place scholarship programs that are designed to
invest in the futures of aspiring business majors, professionals
and small business owners.
“We are focused on developing the next generation of Hispanic
business leaders in Arizona,” said Arizona Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce President and CEO Gonzalo A. de la Melena, Jr. “We are
thrilled to welcome Dennis to our board and we look forward to
learning from his experiences as a higher education leader to guide
our efforts to educate Hispanic youth and young adults.”
The appointment of one of the University’s academic leaders to
an organization focused on the advancement of Hispanic youth in
Arizona reaffirms University of Phoenix’s commitment to diversity
and its efforts in increasing higher education opportunities for
minority scholars. For more information about University of Phoenix
diversity initiatives, visit
http://www.phoenix.edu/about_us/corporate-social-responsibility/diversity.html.
About the College of Information Systems and
Technology
University of Phoenix® College of Information Systems and
Technology is a leader and advocate for the development and
advancement of IT in global business operations. The College offers
associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs. Its
Faculty Advisory Council, composed of experts and leaders in the
field, ensures curriculum is on pace with national and
international market demands. Providing innovative digital learning
tools developed to suit all learning styles, the College focuses on
building technical knowledge and its successful application to
real-world business environments. For more information, visit
www.phoenix.edu/technology.
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.
1 Datos: The State of Arizona’s Hispanic Market 2015, Arizona
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, page 1982 More Hispanics, blacks
enrolling in college, but lag in bachelor’s degrees, Pew Research
Center
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