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CHICAGO — (Aug. 18) — Jeffrey J. Conlon, 43, has been named chief executive officer of Kaplan Higher Education, Andrew S. Rosen, chairman and chief executive officer of Kaplan, Inc. announced. Conlon is responsible for the oversight of Kaplan Higher Education, the postsecondary education division of Kaplan, Inc. that serves more than 100,000 students. The division, the largest of Kaplan’s business, encompasses Kaplan University, including Concord Law School; 70-plus postsecondary education campuses; Kaplan Virtual Education, a leading provider of online 6-12 education; and Colloquy, a provider of integrated distance learning services to academic institutions.
Conlon, a 16-year Kaplan veteran, most recently served as president of Kaplan Higher Education, a position he retains.
“Under Jeff’s management, the campus student population grew by 30 percent in a three year period, providing more individuals with the training and support needed for today’s workforce,” Rosen said. “Jeff’s success reflects his relentless focus on the student experience. His tremendous skills will enable us to continue to evolve our online and campus-based higher education programs to meet the changing needs of students and employers.”
During his tenure, Conlon has held various positions throughout Kaplan, including that of president of Kaplan Higher Education campuses. He also has served as senior vice president of Kaplan University; chief executive officer of SCORE! Educational Centers, Kaplan’s after-school tutoring business; and regional director for Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. Previous to his Kaplan service, Conlon was a consultant with Mercer Management Consulting.
Conlon holds a bachelor’s from Brown University and a master’s in business administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
About Kaplan Higher Education
Kaplan Higher Education serves more than 100,000 students through 70-plus campus-based schools and online operations across the United States and abroad. Its online institutions include Kaplan University, Concord Law School of Kaplan University and Kaplan Virtual Education. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information, visit www.portal.kaplan.edu.
Jeffrey J. Conlon, 43, has been named chief executive officer of Kaplan Higher Education, Andrew S. Rosen, chairman and chief executive officer of Kaplan, Inc. announced. Conlon is responsible for the oversight of Kaplan Higher Education, the postsecondary education division of Kaplan, Inc. that serves more than 100,000 students. The division, the largest of Kaplan’s business, encompasses Kaplan University, including Concord Law School; 70-plus postsecondary education campuses; Kaplan Virtual Education, a leading provider of online 6-12 education; and Colloquy, a provider of integrated distance learning services to academic institutions.
Conlon, a 16-year Kaplan veteran, most recently served as president of Kaplan Higher Education, a position he retains.
“Under Jeff’s management, the campus student population grew by 30 percent in a three year period, providing more individuals with the training and support needed for today’s workforce,” Rosen said. “Jeff’s success reflects his relentless focus on the student experience. His tremendous skills will enable us to continue to evolve our online and campus-based higher education programs to meet the changing needs of students and employers.”
During his tenure, Conlon has held various positions throughout Kaplan, including that of president of Kaplan Higher Education campuses. He also has served as senior vice president of Kaplan University; chief executive officer of SCORE! Educational Centers, Kaplan’s after-school tutoring business; and regional director for Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. Previous to his Kaplan service, Conlon was a consultant with Mercer Management Consulting.
Conlon holds a bachelor’s from Brown University and a master’s in business administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
About Kaplan Higher Education
Kaplan Higher Education serves more than 100,000 students through 70-plus campus-based schools and online operations across the United States and abroad. Its online institutions include Kaplan University, Concord Law School of Kaplan University and Kaplan Virtual Education. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information, visit www.portal.kaplan.edu.
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