Scott Pulsipher
Photo of University President Scott Pulsipher in robe behind lectern.
Scott Pulsipher addresses WGU graduates.
Born
Scott D. Pulsipher
Education
Occupations
  • University President
  • board member
  • Writer
Years active2016–present
Known forPresident of Western Governors University.
TitlePresident of Western Governors University
Websitewww.wgu.edu/about/governance/president.html

Scott D. Pulsipher is the president of Western Governors University, the largest university by enrollment in the United States. He was appointed to this position in April 2016.[1]

Education and early career

Pulsipher earned a bachelor's degree in management with a finance emphasis from Brigham Young University. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School.[1][2]

After completing his education, Pulsipher worked at several companies, including Bain & Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Amazon.com, and was the president and COO of Needle.com.[3][4]

Before joining Amazon, and not long after business school, he joined Yantra, a supply software company, as a VP and from there went to Amazon where he said he found the job "emotionally draining" and felt that no one wanted to work for him. But was able to improve his relationship and from there moved on to Needle.com and then Western Governors.[5]

Community engagement

In addition to his work as an educator and administrator, Scott Pulsipher has been involved in various volunteering and community service initiatives. He served on the board of trustees for the Utah Technology Council (now Silicon Slopes Commons) from 2016 to 2019, where he helped to foster support for Utah's technology ecosystem. He also served as Tech Chair and board member of the Marriott School of Marketing's advisory board at Brigham Young University from January 2010 to April 2016.[6]

President of Western Governors University

As the president of Western Governors University, Pulsipher has overseen significant growth and expansion of the online, competency-based university, which serves more than 130,000 full-time students in the United States. During his tenure, he has launched several new degree programs and expanded WGU's reach through partnerships with other universities and businesses.[7][8]

References

  1. 1 2 "Office of the President". Western Governors University. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Validation request". The Conference Board. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Scott D. Pulsipher". Big Think.
  4. ↑ Mottl, Judy (March 11, 2016). "Talking With: Needle President Scott Pulsipher on mobilizing brand advocates". Retail Customer Experience. News Features. Louisville, United States. ProQuest 1772334672. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Whitney (May 1, 2018). Build an A-Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve. Harvard Business Press. ISBN 978-1-63369-365-4.
  6. ↑ "Scott D Pulsipher, Western Governors University: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com.
  7. ↑ "Western Governors University: 10x Vision – Case – Faculty & Research – Harvard Business School". www.hbs.edu. Harvard Business School.
  8. ↑ "A Focus on Value: Five Questions for WGU President Scott Pulsipher". usprogram.gatesfoundation.org. November 16, 2021.
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