January 2023 University Catalog with April Addendum

Governance

Capella University

University Administration


The Board of Trustees and the administrators of Capella University are committed to excellence in all aspects of the institution. Along with an enthusiasm for working with adult learners, Capella’s leaders bring many years of experience to designing and delivering higher education programs.

Richard Senese, PhD, LP
President

Constance St. Germain, EdD, JD
Provost
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs

Charlyn Hilliman, PhD, MPA
Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President Academic Enrichment and Learner Support

Seth Lockner, BA
VP, HR Consulting

Todd Sorensen, JD
General Counsel

Mike Wickard, MBA
VP, Finance

Barbara Butts Williams, PhD
Executive Dean
Social Responsibility & Community Engagement
Dean Emerita
School of Business and Technology

J. Heather Welzant, PhD
Dean
School of Public Service and Education

Melissa McIntyre, PhD
Associate Dean
School of Public Service and Education

Josh Stanley, EdD
Dean
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Jody Neuman-Aamlie, PhD, LP
Assistant Dean
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Irene Nicolet PhD, NCSP, LSSP
Assistant Dean
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Jennifer Straub, PhD
Dean
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

Cheryl Boncuore, PhD
Associate Dean
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

Lisa Kreeger, PhD, RN
Dean
School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Constance Hall, EdD, RN
Interim Associate Dean
School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Melissa Weaver, MA
Associate Dean
Division of Arts and Sciences

Ying Iverson, PhD
Assistant Provost
Vice President Academic and Faculty Affairs

Curtis Brant, PhD
Dean
Research and Scholarship Kelly Brooks, MPA Registrar

Tom Sonnek, MFA
Director
University Operations & Analysis

Capella University Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees provides oversight and guidance regarding Capella University’s policies and programs.

Mark Brown, MBA

Adrian Butler, DM

Walter Chesley, JD

Diane Dayson, PhD

Eric Jolly, PhD (Board Chair)

Christopher King, PhD (Vice Chair)

Diana Rodriguez, MBA

Nancy Santos, DNP

Richard Senese, PhD, LP

Linda SIngh, PhD

Steven Snyder, PhD

Dwaun Warmack, EdD

Harry Williams, PhD

 

Strategic Education Inc.

Executive Management


Robert S. Silberman

Executive Chairman

Karl McDonnell
President and Chief Executive Officer

Daniel W. Jackson
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Lizette B. Herraiz, Esq.
General Counsel

Christa Hokenson
Chief Diversity Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer

Andrew Watt
President, U.S. Higher Education

Strategic Education Inc. Board of Directors

Charlotte F. Beason, EdD

Rita D. Brogley

John T. Casteen, III, PhD

J. Kevin Gilligan (Vice Chairman)

Robert R. Grusky

Jerry L. Johnson

Karl McDonnell

Michael A, McRobbie, PhD

Robert S. Silberman (Executive Chairman)

William Slocum

G. Thomas Waite, III