NAAE, Inc. has announced the appointment of three members to the Commission on Accreditation: Guy Bell, Tom Davisson, and George Pry. It is the responsibility of these members of the Commission to apply the written standards and exercise judgement to arrive at fair, consistent and timely decisions that honor the interests of the academy, its students and the public.
Bell is the owner and strategic consultant at GPB Consulting. He has served as a leader, consultant, and strategic advisor for more than 20 years to leadership in educational initiatives, business restructuring, and strategic acquisitions. His clients are based in Kansas, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, California, and Washington.
Davisson is the retired Senior Vice President at Sullivan University System in Louisville, Kentucky. He began his career as a member of the State of Ohio’s Governor’s Task Force. He spent 13 years at DeVry Institute of Technology, serving in various roles including Associate Dean of Students, Dean of Students, Acting President, and President of the Lombard campus. Following this, he was National Director of Marketing at Catherine College in Illinois before dedicating the last 22 years to Sullivan University System.
Pry was the Executive Vice President at Pittsburgh Technical College in Oakdale, PA. He has served as a higher education administrator and leader for more than 40 years across Pennsylvania, Illinois, Arizona, Washington, and Texas. His expertise in institutional accreditation, facilities development, and educational management includes serving as a Commissioner for the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, Chair of the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools, and an Executive Committee member of the National Postsecondary Education Cooperative.