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www.ceotodaymagazine.com 16 CEO Today USAAwards 2018 CALIFORNIA ANDREW S. CLARK Founder & CEO of Bridgepoint Education FIRM PROFILE Bridgepoint thrives on an ethos of invention. We are innovators and educators who make learning more accessible, valuable, and meaningful for all. Our people are empowering learners to succeed. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Bridgepoint Education was founded in 2004 to raise academic achievement in a fast-evolving industry. Bridgepoint owns and operates two accredited universities: Ashford University and University of the Rockies. Technologies Bridgepoint Education institutions use Waypoint Outcomes which streamlines the interactions between learners and educators. Instructors are able to create detailed, personalized feedback for their students while building a culture of continuous improvement. At the same time, the institutions gain the authentic data on learning outcomes they need to understand student skills acquisition and to meet the requirements of stakeholders, including regional and professional accrediting bodies. For students, using Waypoint allows them: • To receive personalized feedback • Easy access to submit assignments & receive grades • To preview grading rubrics • The option to receive feedback on citation accuracy Constellation® is an interactive platform for course learning materials, and it was designed specifically with Ashford University students in mind. This technology, also known as Thuze for a brief period, allows online students to access coursework materials and take notes and highlights, organize them, and then quiz themselves on the material to ensure they’ve mastered key learning objectives. Annotations and highlights are synched in the cloud, so they are always available from any device. Some of Constellation’s student-centered features include: • Customized note-taking and highlighting • Personalized digital notebook • Easy self-assessment • Mobile accessibility • Interactive content ABOUT ANDREW S. CLARK Andrew S. Clark founded Bridgepoint Education, a provider of innovative solutions that advance learning, in 2004. Bridgepoint Education owns and operates Ashford University and University of the Rockies, two regionally accredited academic institutions that embody the contemporary college experience. Mr. Clark has more than 20 years of experience in higher education. Before starting Bridgepoint Education with the support of private equity firm Warburg Pincus, he began his higher education career in 1995 with University of Phoenix, a division of Apollo Group. From 1996 to 1999, Mr. Clark served as the youngest Vice President/Campus Director for University of Phoenix, producing the best combined enrollment and profit results of any campus in the system. From 1999 to 2001, he was the company’s youngest Regional Vice President, responsible for opening the Midwest and Northeast regions and creating nine campuses in seven states. Mr. Clark then served as Chief Operating Officer of American Intercontinental University, a division of Career Education Corporation (CEC) and Vice President Operations of the University Division of CEC. Bridgepoint Education is dedicated to social responsibility and its corporate culture embodies that sentiment. Mr. Clark currently serves on the board of directors for Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. In addition, he has supported organizations such as the American Red Cross, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Clubs, Freedom Station, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Promises2Kids. Mr. Clark earned an MBA from University of Phoenix and a BA in Communication Arts from Pacific Lutheran University. www.bridgepointeducation.com