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Virginia College News

Birmingham-based Education Corporation of America has announced several key executive promotions at its Virginia College Online division as the school continues to rapidly expand its student base and curriculum offerings.

ECA Executive Vice-President—Human Resources Mike Williams says, "I am pleased to make a very important announcement concerning three of our current management team members. As of May 22, Ed Stanko, Chris Freeman and Darrel Hanbury have each been promoted to the position of Vice-President in each of his respective departments. As we continue to grow aggressively, it is important that we build the appropriate structure to address the needs of our expanding student population. These changes are designed to enable a smooth and seamless student and employee experience as we continue to pursue maximum performance and growth. We are pleased that this growth is creating opportunities for our deserving employees who are contributing to that expansion and assuring a quality educational experience for our students."

Stanko will serve as Vice-President of Operations. In this position, he will be responsible for P&L management, budgeting, cost control, team building, and other critical areas of the school's infrastructure.

Freeman will serve as Vice-President of Academics. In this capacity, he will work to improve delivery and quality of the educational offerings. This will continue to include overseeing the academic program directors, monitoring student retention, making improvements in curriculum to meet the needs of both students and employers, and helping to develop new programs and processes.

Hanbury's new position is Vice-President of Admissions, and he will be charged with continuing to grow the school's admissions staff, overseeing the assistant directors of admissions and their teams, and working closely with the marketing department to create interest in the school.

All three positions will report directly to Stan Banks, President – Virginia College Online.

About Virginia College

Virginia College, founded in 1983, is a private institution of higher education that offers non-degree and associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs in the areas of Health and Medical, Business, Information Technology, Interior Design, Computer Design, Culinary Arts, and more at nine different campuses as well as via the Internet. The school's web site is www.vc.edu. Virginia College is owned and operated by Birmingham, Alabama-based Education Corporation of America, a leading player in the post-secondary career school market with current enrollment of over 6,000 students. Virginia College campuses are located in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile, Alabama; Jackson and Biloxi, Mississippi; Pensacola, Florida; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Austin, Texas. Also among the college's campuses are Virginia College Online, offering classes worldwide via the Internet, and Culinard, the Culinary Institute of Virginia College, located in Birmingham. ECA also owns and operates the Golf Academy of America in San Diego, California; Phoenix, Arizona; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Orlando, Florida.

ECA schools are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). For more information, contact Don Keith, Vice-President of Advertising and Communications at 205-329-7911 or by email at don.keith@ecacolleges.com. The ECA web site is: www.ecacolleges.com.