Michael A. Plater, Ph.D. was appointed to our Board of Directors on August 7, 2020. Dr. Plater is a former President of Strayer University, having begun his career at Strayer University, LLC, now a subsidiary of Strategic Education, Inc., in 2010, holding successive positions as Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Interim President and President before his retirement. Prior to joining Strayer, Dr. Plater held various positions at a number of educational institutions, such as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University, Associate Dean of the Graduate School at Brown University, Director of the Entrepreneurial Center, University of Florida Business School and consultant to The Wharton Small Business Development Center. Dr, Plater served as Vice President of Higher Education of Kelly Educational Staffing from April 2021 through June 2023. Dr. Plater is a graduate of Harvard College with an AB degree in Economics, holds a M.B.A. in Business Administration from The Wharton School of Business and a doctorate in American Studies from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Plater’s significant experience in academic management and adult education provides valuable insight to our Board of Directors.