Orlando, FL (Vocus) November 19, 2009
Sanford-Brown Institute (SBI) - Orlando, a career-oriented school offering allied health programs, has named Aida Shehu as its inaugural campus president. Shehu comes to Orlando from SBI - Jacksonville where she served as the director of student finance since 2006. Prior to that, Shehu held a number of financial positions at other learning institutions.
In her new role as president, Shehu is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the school, including guiding business operations and providing direction for the college’s programs and future direction. Shehu also serves as a liaison between SBI- Orlando and its parent company, Career Education Corporation (CEC).
The first session of classes is set to begin in Orlando on November 23. Sanford-Brown has 28 campuses around the country with more than 21,000 students currently enrolled. SBI - Orlando will focus on hands-on training with industry-current tools. Its mission is to support the needs of a diverse student population by providing a quality, career-focused education. Sanford-Brown helps students prepare to pursue entry-level employment through a supportive and student-oriented environment while serving the needs of its community.
“I’m excited to continue my career with Sanford-Brown Institute,” said Shehu. “Sanford-Brown Institutes prepare students for the workplace through a flexible, supportive and student-oriented environment and as the campus president, I want to ensure our students receive the amount of support they need and deserve to help them succeed in their classes and in life.”
About SBI – Orlando
The SBI – Orlando campus will open in late 2009 and will offer programs in Medical Assisting, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Cardiovascular Sonography. SBI is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (DOE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Sanford-Brown does not guarantee employment or salary. SBI – Orlando is part of the Career Education Corporation network of schools (NASDAQ: CECO). For more information, please go to http://www.sanford-brown.edu .
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