Douglas Stein has been named the new provost and executive vice president of Cleary University, and he will provide leadership and guidance over the academic curriculum, retention, university policies and procedures, and accreditation, “to ensure Cleary continues to improve its educational experience for students, faculty and staff,” said Adam Drimmer, president of Cleary University.
“Dr. Stein embraces a student-centered approach to learning, and he believes in a culture of transparency, accountability and collaboration,” Drimmer said. ““He is passionate about encouraging and supporting students in their educational goals toward lifelong personal and professional success, and his track record of student achievement and retention, as well as new program development and quality assurance, is the right fit for Cleary.”
Stein has held leadership positions in senior academic affairs and academic operations at several higher education institutions including Colorado Technical University; South University in Savannah, Georgia; and Cardean University in Chicago, Illinois.
During this time, Stein effectively oversaw accreditation processes, academic governance and assessment, institutional effectiveness, academic and instructional policies, faculty management and support, faculty training and professional development, registrar operations, library services and academic budgeting. He also developed and implemented undergraduate and graduate programs, courses and certifications.
Stein previously served as a tenure-track assistant professor at The University of Akron in Ohio, and at Northern Illinois University. At these institutions, he developed undergraduate and graduate coursework in accounting information systems, information systems auditing, and microcomputer applications. He also has a special interest in ongoing research in online education, education assessment, accounting information system technologies and professional ethics.
Stein earned a doctoral degree in business (Accounting) and a master’s in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also completed a master’s in accounting science, a bachelor’s in accountancy, and a bachelor’s in computer science from Northern Illinois University. Stein is a certified public accountant, a certified management accountant, and a chartered global management accountant. He is a member of the American Accounting Association and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
“I am proud to join the prestigious team at Cleary, where innovation, creative and critical thinking, strong leadership, and effective and open communication are the foundation of this fine university,” Stein said. “I am looking forward to working with the talented, experienced and resourceful faculty who are dedicated to student success.”
About Cleary University
Founded in 1883, Cleary University is a four-year, world-class accredited university, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees from a unique Business Arts curriculum, driven by a
faculty of thought leaders with deep, practical experience in their industries. Providing on-campus and online education models, Cleary provides a robust athletic program and a rich residence life with nearly 200 students living on the quiet, rolling 50-acre campus. Cleary graduates tend to land jobs faster than their peers and with higher earning salaries at the start of their careers.
Cleary University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a proud member of the HLC Standard Pathway, and an approved institution by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. A nonprofit university, Cleary’s campus is located at 3750 Cleary Drive, Howell, MI 48843, (800) 686-1883 with an education center within the Durfee Innovation Society at 2470 Collingwood St., Detroit, MI 48206.
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