  Denver Campus Announces New Dean of Academic Affairs DENVER – July 7, 2008 – Johnson & Wales University is pleased to announce that Richard Wiscott. Ph.D., has been named dean of Academic Affairs, and will assume his new post for the Denver Campus effective July 28, 2008. He will be responsible for ensuring that the Denver Campus upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and excellence. Wiscott comes to Johnson & Wales University from the East Liverpool Campus of Kent State University where he served as assistant dean to provide all academic and day-to-day operations guidance. He will bring his considerable background in higher education experience with him, which ranges from faculty member, administrator, program director and grant writer. He has served other higher education institutions such as Youngstown State University, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and The University of Akron.Wiscott received his Ph.D. from The University of Akron and received his undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University. As a published author and lecturer on a wide array of topics, Wiscott intends to continue to explore student retention models, to research psychosocial factors of older adult substance abusers in treatment, and to examine the impact of ageism on professional development for students and workers. Johnson & Wales University, founded in 1914, is a nonprofit, private institution. A recognized leader in career education, we offer accredited degrees in business, hospitality, culinary arts, technology and education. With a diverse student body of more than 16,000 graduate and undergraduate students, representing all 50 states and 89 countries, JWU prepares students for personal and professional success by integrating rigorous academics and professional skills, community leadership opportunities and our unique career education model. The university is committed to urban revitalization and thoughtful historic renovation. Through active civic participation and by offering unique learning opportunities, JWU improves the quality of life in its campus communities in Providence, R.I., North Miami, Fla., Denver, Colo., and Charlotte, N.C. For more information visit www.jwu.edu.
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