AGSM Expands to New Colorado Site and Appoints New President

Advanced management education degree program expands in geographic hub of online learning innovation

(PRWEB) October 11, 2004 -- The American Graduate School of Management (AGSM), a provider of premium advanced management education programs, has announced the addition of key staff and expansion to a larger site in Colorado.

Effective immediately, Mary Adams has been appointed President of the institution. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Adams served as President of Aspen University for five years. Ms. Adams experience in university-level distance and online education includes 16 years of executive and operations experience. Considered a pioneer in the distance education industry, Ms. Adams is a recipient of a 1999 Distinguished Service award and a 2003 Distinguished Recognition award from the Distance Education and Training Council, a Washington, D.C.-based global leader in accreditation.

Also, Dr. Lawrence Droutman has been appointed Dean of the American Graduate School of Management. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Droutman served as Associate Dean of the institution, focusing primarily on accreditation and institutional development. Dr. Droutman earned a Ph.D. in International Relations from Columbia University; an M.A. in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University; and a B.A. in Economics from Princeton University. Dr. Droutman has taught at Vanderbilt University and Lansbridge University, and as a guest lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to his academic experience, he served as an executive with several companies.

Dr. Richard W. Oliver, Chairman, American Graduate School of Management said in making the announcement, The American Graduate School of Management is delighted to appoint leaders the caliber of Ms. Adams and Dr. Droutman to guide our future expansion. They represent well the blend of sound academic orientation and executive experience that enables AGSM to create effective leaders via our programs."

In addition, the American Graduate School of Management is expanding to a new office in Colorado. This new site provides capacity for the institution to expand in a region noted as a center for online learning innovation. The American Graduate School of Management 's parent company, American Learning Solutions, Inc., will remain in Nashville, Tennessee.

The American Graduate School of Management, founded in 2000 as a Vanderbilt University Technology Company, delivers advanced management education degree programs online.

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