University of Phoenix today announced and offered congratulations to
College of Security and Criminal Justice Academic Dean Garland H.
Williams, Ph.D., retired Army colonel, on his induction into the
International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame (IACE Hall of
Fame). The IACE Hall of Fame honors leaders in the field of continuing
education and adult learning and is commemorating its 20th
anniversary this year.
“We are thrilled to see Garland recognized for his exceptional efforts
to develop and deliver quality educational opportunities for security
and criminal justice professionals,” said Spider Marks, executive dean,
College of Security and Criminal Justice. “Garland is a true advocate
and mentor for University of Phoenix students due to his passion for the
industry and commitment to building the next generation of security and
criminal justice leaders. He continues to set a standard for others to
follow, and we are proud of all that he has done to strengthen the
College’s academic offerings and the industries we serve.”
Dr. Williams has been with the University since 2010. He joined the
University as associate regional vice president for the Military
Division, following a distinguished career in the United States Army.
While in the armed forces, Dr. Williams held multiple educational
positions including assistant professor of social sciences at the United
States Military Academy, basic course trainer at the Engineer Officer
Basic Course, and commandant of the Army Management Staff College. As
commandant, Dr. Williams developed and implemented the Army's Civilian
Education System that trained the Department of the Army's 350,000
civilians in leadership and management.
As associate regional vice president for the Military Division at
University of Phoenix, Dr. Williams supported the higher education of
approximately 45,000 military students annually. He went on in 2015 to
serve the University as its academic dean for the College of Security
and Criminal Justice.
Dr. Williams was nominated by Grey Edwards, an education services
officer for the Southeast Hub and was honored in Oklahoma City, Okla.,
at the IACE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Nov. 18, 2015.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working adults
move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly changing world.
Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses, and interactive
learning can help students more effectively pursue career and personal
aspirations while balancing their busy lives. As a subsidiary of Apollo
Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOL),
University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering
associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs from
campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online
throughout the world. For more information, visit www.phoenix.edu.
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