Richard "Dick" Osborn
20th President of Pacific Union College
In office
2001–2009
Preceded byMalcolm Maxwell
Succeeded byHeather Knight
Vice-President of Western Association of Schools and Colleges
In office
2009–Incumbent
Personal details
ResidenceAngwin, California
Alma materWashington Adventist University
University of Maryland
ProfessionProfessor
College administrator

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]

References

  1. ↑ "Annual Council:Church Learns Strengths, Weaknesses in Retaining, Nurturing Members". Adventist News Network. 10 October 2004. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  2. ↑ "Richard Osborn Elected President of the Council for American Private Education". Pacific Union College. 14 November 2007. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  3. ↑ "What shall we do about movies?". Ministry Magazine. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  4. ↑ "Challenges Facing Adventist Higher Education". San Diego Adventist Forum. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  5. ↑ "Confrontation Between WASC and Church Could Spell Religious Liberty Problems". AD Vindicate. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
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