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Press Release - February 6, 2007
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies Appoints Dr. J.C. Vinton as Dean of Doctoral Studies and Director of DBA Program
FLINT, Mich. - Baker College Center for Graduate Studies officials today announced the appointment of John C. Vinton, Ph.D., as dean of doctoral studies and director of Baker's pending doctor of business administration (DBA) program. He is initially responsible for completing the development of Baker's DBA program and seeking program approval from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
"The development of a doctoral program signifies a new era for Baker," said Michael E. Heberling, Ph.D., president of Baker College Center for Graduate Studies. "As we move toward program approval, it is imperative that someone with outstanding credentials lead this effort. Without a doubt, John is that individual."
Vinton has more than 35 years experience in the field of higher education, having accepted leadership positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. His professional experience includes a diverse number of assignments, including director of admissions, director of student life, dean of students, director of public administration programs, doctorate program director of applied management and decision sciences, chair of the management division and dean of the school of management. Vinton has also created several international partnerships with educational institutions in Mexico, Latin America and Europe.
An expert presenter and author of numerous articles, Vinton is a consultant evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of Sigma Iota Epsilon, a management honorary society affiliated with the Academy of Management and American Management Association.
A resident of Vadnais Heights, Minn., Vinton holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Carleton College, Northfield, Minn., a master's degree in industrial relations from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and a doctorate in organizational behavior from Case Western University, Cleveland, Ohio.
The Baker Center for Graduate Studies and Baker Online are part of Baker College, the largest private college in Michigan. Both are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Center for Graduate Studies is also accredited by the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). The Baker Online MBA program is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report's usnews.com "E-Learning Online Graduate Programs: Business - Regionally Accredited Programs," and has been ranked as one of the first established, largest and best value online MBA programs in the nation. Baker College is a non-profit higher education institution, serving more than 35,000 students on 12 campuses and in four satellite locations. As a career college, the Baker College system is proud to have achieved a graduate employment rate of 99 percent. Baker grants certificates and associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in business, health sciences, education and human services, and various technical fields. For more information, please visit the Baker College Web site at www.baker.edu.
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