(Burbank, CA ­ August 12, 2003) Woodbury University today announced the appointment of David M. Rosen, Ph.D., as vice president for academic affairs, effective immediately.

In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture and Design and School of Business and Management at Woodbury. Dr. Rosen will work with the faculty to develop and strengthen academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Dr. Rosen comes to Woodbury from the University of Maine at Machias, where he was interim president this summer after sudden death of the president just shortly before graduation ceremonies began. Dr. Rosen had served as UMM's vice president for academic affairs since January 2001. He was affiliated with UMM for 23 years, having served as a professor of English and drama and as chair of the Division of Arts and Letters prior to assuming the vice presidency.

"David's experience in academic and organizational matters will be essential to ensuring Woodbury's continued commitment to excellence in all academic areas," says Kenneth R. Nielsen, Ed.D., president, Woodbury University. "He shares Woodbury's dedication to student-centered learning services and academic quality."

He earned his doctorate and master's degrees in English from Johns Hopkins University. He received his bachelor's degree from Haverford College.

Founded in 1884, Woodbury University is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Southern California. An accredited, nonprofit university, Woodbury is located on a 22-acre residential campus in Burbank and offers bachelor's degrees from the School of Architecture and Design, Business and Management, and Arts and Sciences. Woodbury also offers a master of business administration as well as weekend and evening study for working adults. A San Diego campus was established in 1998 to offer bachelor of architecture degrees.