Dr. Harold Griffin Joins American InterContinental University - Houston Campus As President
Posted on: Monday, 24 July 2006, 12:00 CDT
HOUSTON, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Harold Griffin, a seasoned educator and leader, has joined American InterContinental University (AIU) to oversee expansion of the university in the Houston area.
"AIU-Houston is the best kept secret in the Texas Gulf Coast region," said Dr. Griffin. "We intend to move quickly and aggressively to make our excellent educational opportunities well known to all."
Dr. Griffin comes to AIU from a local competitor, where he previously served as Dean. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Services, with a specialization in Health Care Administration and an M.B.A. in Finance from Capella University, as well as an M.A. in Health Services Management and Public Administration from Webster University.
Dr. Griffin's previous academic career has included teaching posts at public and private, non-profit and for-profit institutions of higher learning. While Director of Graduate Programs in Health Administration, for a local university, he oversaw that department's growth to the 10th largest program of its kind in the U.S. and Canada.
Before entering the higher education arena, Dr. Griffin spent 10 years in the armed forces as a healthcare manager and administrator. Most recently, he worked in management for a large Houston-based health system as System Director of Human Resource and Executive Director of that system's Center for Professional Excellence, an entity dedicated to advancing the art and science of nursing through leadership, development, and research.
About American InterContinental University - Houston: AIU is an international institution of higher education sensitive to providing for the varying educational needs of a culturally diverse and geographically dispersed student body. AIU's goal is to prepare each individual student academically, socially and professionally for careers in business, technology and visual communications. AIU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools toward Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degrees. AIU-Houston is located in the Westchase District, 9999 Richmond Ave. at the Sam Houston Tollway. For more information, go to http://www.houston.aiuniv.edu/ or call 832.201.3600.
MEDIA CONTACT: Margo Williams Handy, MWH Public Relations 281.213.9554, 832.492.2407 or margo@mwhpublicrelations.com
American InterContinental University
CONTACT: Margo Williams Handy of MWH Public Relations, +1-281-213-9554,or +1-832-492-2407, or margo@mwhpublicrelations.com , for AmericanInterContinental University
Web site: http://www.houston.aiuniv.edu/
Source: PRNewswire
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