June 5, 2008
Phoenix, AZ
Welcome:
The University of Phoenix first Academic Annual Report comes at a pivotal time for higher education in the United States. In the report A Test of Leadership: Charting the Future of U.S. Higher Education, Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings has provided a framework upon which to rebuild the prominence of American postsecondary education. The elements of access, affordability, quality and accountability are essential in this endeavor, and they have informed the process and content of this Academic Annual Report. The Report is a transparent look at how University of Phoenix measures itself and at how it measures up in the current higher education environment.
The Report has been generated in large part from an internally-developed dashboard of key indicators that the University monitors as part of a system of continuous improvement. The purpose of the Report is to provide a profile of the University and to assess the success of the University in fulfilling its social agenda and Mission to provide access to higher education opportunities. Working from the baseline data in this document, it is our intention that future Academic Annual Reports will continue to chart our progress and serve as a model for others to consider.
Sincerely,
William J. Pepicello, President
University of Phoenix
Academic Annual Report
