Executive Summary

Capella University is an online university accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Founded in 1993, Capella University offers degree programs and certificates in business, technology, education, human services and psychology. Capella uses the power of the Internet to remove institutional and logistical barriers for adult learners around the world and provides a rewarding and efficient path to increased professional value. Central to Capella's approach is the high degree of online interaction with expert faculty, achievement-oriented learners and a university staff who are passionate about each individual's success. Capella University is affiliated with the for-profit Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis.

Capella University and the League for Innovation in the Community College are pleased to announce the 2007 Higher Education Advancement in Learning Scholarship program. The 2007 Higher Education Advancement in Learning Scholarship is awarded to faculty or staff members at a League Alliance member institution or a Capella community college partner institution who wishes to pursue a Ph.D. This year $ 100 ,000 in scholarship funds will be awarded to 9 recipients who enroll in one of Capella's 26 Ph.D. programs in 2007. Applicants must demonstrate innovative accomplishments in the community college arena.

The scholarship is one of the benefits of an alliance agreement between the two institutions under which a League Alliance member college partners with Capella to offer a streamlined application process, smooth credit transfers and tuition discounts for alumni , faculty and staff. Additional benefits include:

• 10% tuition discount to faculty, staff and alumni enrolled at Capella University
• Waived application fee ($75 value) for faculty, staff and alumni
• No cost for evaluation of transcripts

For more information, visit www.capella.edu/lfi or call 1-888-CAPELLA.