Scott Pulsipher
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 Scott Pulsipher addresses WGU graduates. | |
| Born | Scott D. Pulsipher |
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| Years active | 2016 - Present |
| Known for | President of Western Governors University. |
| Title | President of Western Governors University |
| Website | www |
Scott D. Pulsipher is the president of Western Governors University, the largest university by enrollment in the United States. He was appointed to this position in April 2016.[1]
Education and Early Career
Pulsipher earned a bachelor's degree in management with a finance emphasis from Brigham Young University, where he graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi national honor society. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School.[2][3]
After completing his education, Pulsipher worked at several companies, including Bain & Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Amazon.com.[4]
Community Engagement
In addition to his work as an educator and administrator, Scott Pulsipher has been involved in various volunteering and community service initiatives. He served on the board of trustees for the Utah Technology Council (now Silicon Slopes Commons) from 2016 to 2019, where he helped to foster support for Utah's technology ecosystem. He also served as Tech Chair and Board Member of the Marriott School of Marketing's advisory board at Brigham Young University from January 2010 to April 2016.[5]
Personal Life
Pulsipher is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a two-year mission in Poland for the church.
President of Western Governors University
As the president of Western Governors University, Pulsipher has overseen significant growth and expansion of the online, competency-based university, which serves more than 130,000 full-time students in the United States. During his tenure, he has launched several new degree programs and expanded WGU's reach through partnerships with other universities and businesses.[6][7]
Pulsipher is also known for his "President's Forum" series, where he engages in conversations with thought leaders from various industries and fields, discussing topics such as the future of work, technology, and education.
Pulsipher led WGU's efforts to become the first online university to be accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) for its teacher preparation programs.
- ^ "Office of the President". Western Governors University. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "Office of the President". Western Governors University. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "Validation request". The Conference Board. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "Scott D. Pulsipher". Big Think.
- ^ "Scott D Pulsipher, Western Governors University: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com.
- ^ "Western Governors University: 10x Vision - Case - Faculty & Research - Harvard Business School". www.hbs.edu. Harvard Business School.
- ^ "A Focus on Value: Five Questions for WGU President Scott Pulsipher". usprogram.gatesfoundation.org.