Richard Ferrin

President & CEO, World Education Group; President, Penn Foster College; Chairman, The Wakefield Connection

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Current
Past
Education
  • Stanford University
Connections
3 connections
Industry
Higher Education
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Richard Ferrin’s Summary

Former president of Maryville College, Salem International University and Knoxville Museum of Art

Focused on improving access to U.S. higher education for international students and the preparation of global citizens among U.S. students through study abroad and collaborative educational arrangements.

Richard Ferrin’s Specialties:

international education development, organizational development, project management, Board building and relationships, chief executive consulting


Richard Ferrin’s Experience

  • President & CEO

    World Education Group

    (Privately Held; International Affairs industry)

    April 2007Present (1 year 9 months)

  • President

    Penn Foster College

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; E-Learning industry)

    November 2005Present (3 years 2 months)

  • President

    Salem International University

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)

    May 2002June 2005 (3 years 2 months)


Richard Ferrin’s Education

  • Stanford University

    Ph.D., Higher Education & Organizational Behavior


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Richard Ferrin’s Groups:

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Richard Ferrin’s Contact Settings

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