Kaplan University’s Robert Rodriguez Selected as Emerging Leader by Latino Leaders Magazine
Posted on: January 28th, 2010
Latino Leaders magazine has named Robert Rodriguez, Ph. D., Kaplan University’s director of corporate learning, one of its “Inspired Leaders” under 40 in its current issue.
In his role at Kaplan University, Rodriguez provides academic support to the University’s 50-plus corporate alliance partners, including developing customized educational programs, delivering leadership development sessions, and participating in joint research on learning trends. He also conducts corporate workshops and seminars about Latino diversity in the workplace, including sessions on recruiting and managing Latino talent, and utilizing Latino employee resource groups.
Rodriguez, author of the book Latino Talent: Effective Strategies to Recruit, Retain & Develop Hispanic Professionals (Wiley, 2007) also works with Kaplan University to identify Latino nonprofit organizations for sponsorship opportunities. He has chaired and spoken at numerous conferences and events on Latino leadership.
About Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to help adult students unlock their talent by providing a practical, student-centered education that prepares them for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. Based in Davenport, Iowa, the University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Kaplan University offers more than 125 academic programs and serves more than 63,000 online and campus-based students. In addition to its online operations, the University has 10 campuses in Iowa, Nebraska and Maryland.
Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves more than 100,000 students online and through more than 70 campus-based schools across the United States and abroad. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from certificates and diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training and programs for kids in grades K through 12. Kaplan, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO – News), and its largest and fastest-growing division. For more information about Kaplan University, visit www.kaplan.edu/talent.
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Kaplan University
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Michele Pore, (312) 706-6006/cell (312) 502-7534, mpore@kaplan.edu
Linnea Brown, (954) 515-3651/cell (954) 397-8198, lbrown3@kaplan.edu“
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