Sanford-Brown College Opens In Skokie

September 14, 2010

Scott Lesht Hired as Campus President

Skokie, IL (September 14, 2010) – Sanford-Brown College (SBC) opened in Skokie, Illinois this week, with the first group of students starting classes. Sanford-Brown College provides applied learning and hands-on training that prepares students for new careers in the allied health field. The college will be offering programs in the health care industry, including Medical Assistant, Health Information Management, Dental Assistant and Surgical Technology.

Scott Lesht will serve as campus president and will oversee the day-to-day campus operations, admissions and recruitment, while ensuring a student-centered learning environment. He will also work with faculty to develop new programs and foster excellence among students and staff.

"Sanford-Brown College in Skokie will provide the region with a high-quality academic institution focused on training professionals in the healthcare industry," stated Tom O’Donnell, vice president of the Start Up Division, Career Education Corporation. "Under the leadership of Scott Lesht and our experienced faculty and staff, Sanford-Brown students can pursue an education within health care that will provide them skills to serve the Skokie and the surrounding community."

Lesht is a native of the Chicagoland area and grew up in Schaumburg, Illinois. He attended Indiana University. He also has a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Lesht joins Sanford-Brown from Career Education Corporation, the parent company of Sanford-Brown College based in Hoffman Estates. He previously had a career in finance at Bear, Stearns & Company.

"I’m excited to be joining Sanford-Brown’s faculty and staff to create a nurturing educational environment here," said Lesht. "We place a strong emphasis on community and giving back both on campus and in the Skokie area. We have already begun to work with local organizations like the Chamber of Commerce and Niles Food Pantry and look forward to many years of growing within Skokie."

About Sanford-Brown College – Skokie
Sanford-Brown College – Skokie (SBC) opens in September 2010. The curriculum at SBC is designed to help students gain the specific skills and knowledge that employers are seeking. Sanford-Brown – Skokie offers programs in Medical Assistant, Health Information Management, Dental Assistant and Surgical Technology. Sanford-Brown College is institutionally accredited (accredited in total) by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (DOE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). SBC – Skokie is located at 4930 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077. SBC – Skokie does not guarantee employment or salary. SBC – Skokie is part of the Career Education Corporation network of schools (NASDAQ: CECO). For more information, please go to www.sanfordbrown.edu/skokie.