Dear DVU colleagues & faculty members,
At DeVry University, we have the privilege to work at an organization whose purpose and mission has a profound impact on the lives of our students. I value every minute I spend with you on this good and noble work. As a team, we have accomplished a great deal over the past few years. Most notably, we successfully established DeVry as an independent University, stabilized student enrollment and returned DeVry to profitability, and are now seeing new heights in student course success and persistence! I am very proud of all the work you have done to establish a foundation upon which to carry DeVry forward.
Today, I must let you know that I have made a very personal decision to step away from my role as President and CEO of DeVry University. While this was a difficult decision for me, I am confident that this is the right time. My goal has been to ensure DeVry was on the right path before making this decision. The Board of Trustees is supportive of my decision, and together we are working on a transition plan that will assure that the University continues to make great progress. The Board will be conducting a comprehensive search to find the right leader for the future of DeVry. In the meantime, I will remain in my role through January, working with the executive team and the Board to ensure a smooth transition.
I will be communicating more about the transition plan in the coming weeks but I do ask you to keep your attention on the reason we are all here—to serve our students and each other with the passion and CARE that make DVU great! What each of you do for our students is important; what all of you do together for them is transformational. I am proud of what DeVry does, of who DeVry is, and especially proud to have been part of the DVU family. As I have said before, be proud – DeVry’s future is bright. #DeVryProud
With much appreciation,
James Bartholomew
President and CEO
DeVry University