Richard Osborn
Richard Osborn was the 20th President of Pacific Union College. He took office in 2001, serving until he resigned in 2009.[1] Previously, he also served as President of the Council for American Private Education, a coalition representing 80% of private schools in the United States.[2] Osborn is the former principal of Takoma Academy and former Education director of Columbia Union Conference.[3] Osborn is the founder of the Association of Adventist Colleges and Universities. He is the former Vice-President for Education for the North American Division. Osborn is the current chairman of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, a voice for private higher education in California.[4] And he is also Vice-President of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.[5]
Richard "Dick" Osborn | |
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20th President of Pacific Union College | |
In office 2001–2009 | |
Preceded by | Malcolm Maxwell |
Succeeded by | Heather Knight |
Vice-President of Western Association of Schools and Colleges | |
In office 2009 – Incumbent | |
Personal details | |
Residence | Angwin, California |
Alma mater | Washington Adventist University University of Maryland |
Profession | Professor College administrator |
References
- "Annual Council:Church Learns Strengths, Weaknesses in Retaining, Nurturing Members". Adventist News Network. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
- "Richard Osborn Elected President of the Council for American Private Education". Pacific Union College. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
- "What shall we do about movies?". Ministry Magazine. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
- "Challenges Facing Adventist Higher Education". San Diego Adventist Forum. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
- "Confrontation Between WASC and Church Could Spell Religious Liberty Problems". AD Vindicate. Retrieved 2019-04-24.