Patrick Riley has been named Director of Admissions for South University's new campus in Richmond, Va. Riley began his career at the Savannah campus in 2004, where he was an Assistant Director of Admissions. As Director of Admission, Riley presides over student admissions standards and leads a team of four Assistant Directors of Admissions in the campus' recruitment effort.
"Patrick's project management and training expertise has been a great benefit to our new admissions team in Richmond," said Dennis Corrado, president of South University - Richmond. "Patrick has demonstrated great performance as a leader since he began his career at South University, and he brings an impressive amount of focus and energy with him every day."
In 2005, Riley earned national certification as a college recruiter for meeting all ethical and professional standards set forth by the South Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). He holds a bachelor's of arts degree in History from Armstrong Atlantic State University. Riley's promotion was effective May 1 of this year, and he reports to Dennis Corrado. Recently, he relocated to the Richmond, Va., area with his wife and two children.
About South University
Established in 1899, South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. South University offers educational programs at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels with campuses located in Columbia, S.C.; Montgomery, Ala.; Richmond, Va.; Savannah, Ga.; Tampa and West Palm Beach, Fla.
Further information on South University is available at: www.southuniversity.edu.
Licensing and Accreditation Statements
South University - Richmond is provisionally certified by The State Council of Higher Education in Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North Fourteenth Street, Richmond, VA 23219; 804-225-2600) to operate in Virginia.
South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.