Flushing, NY —Vaughn College has announced the appointment of Ken Kaplan to head its newly created Aviation Outreach Initiative, designed to enhance learning opportunities through the acquisition of global and strategic aviation partnerships.
College President Dr, John Fitzpatrick said: “As managing director, Ken will be responsible for launching a highly effective and innovative flight training program, exploring additional distance and hybrid learning opportunities and embarking on related initiatives of importance to our students and the College.”
A pilot since age 16, Kaplan has been a publisher and trade show producer, chief executive of three businesses and most recently an executive with King Schools, a leader in aviation distance learning. In his new position, he is responsible for developing international collaborative and teaming relationships; exploring hybrid distance-learning opportunities; and developing other aviation and technology opportunities that will result in increased brand recognition for Vaughn College.
Senior Vice President Dr. Sharon DeVivo said: “Ken’s extensive background in the aviation industry, instrument-rated piloting experience and successful track record as a chief executive uniquely qualifies him for this new role that is central to Vaughn’s growth plans.” Kaplan, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, said that a primary goal will be to continue Vaughn’s tradition of graduating students who make a positive impact in the global aviation, technology and related industries.
“I’m thrilled to join Vaughn College and to help continue its growth as a worldwide leader in aviation and technology,” Kaplan said. “Our mission—to provide the best aviation learning delivered at the best value for Vaughn students—demands we utilize the most innovative technology and learning methods.” Kaplan can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 858.243.3646.
Vaughn College is a private, four-year college committed to providing its students with the education and skills needed to achieve professional success in engineering, technology, management and aviation. Its student body of more than1,500 and its student-faculty ratio of 15 to 1 ensures a highly personalized learning environment in either a master’s, bachelor’s or associate’s degree. Ninety-five percent of Vaughn College graduates are placed in professional positions or choose to immediately continue their education within one year of graduation. They work in 20 countries and all 50 states.
