Scott Pulsipher serves as president of nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU), the nation’s first and largest competency-based university, leading all academic, operational, and organizational functions.
Pulsipher joined WGU in 2016 and blends a personal drive for making a difference in the lives of individuals and families through education and a passion for technology-powered innovation. At WGU, he is driving continuous improvement of student outcomes by focusing on innovations that improve the relevancy of credentials, enhance the student experience, and control costs. He was named one of the Top 100 Influencers in EdTech by EdTech Digest.
Pulsipher advocates for students and the reinvention of higher education by serving on the boards of national organizations including the American Council on Education, Presidents Forum, and the Committee for Economic Development.
Pulsipher’s career includes more than 20 years of leadership experience in technology-based, customer-focused businesses, including Amazon, Sterling Commerce (now part of IBM), and two successful startups that traverse retail, supply chain, banking, payments, and manufacturing sectors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Harvard University.
Areas of Expertise:
Leadership, Tech Education, EdTech, Disruptive Innovation, Higher Education Access, Higher Education Innovation, E-Commerce, Product Management, Strategy, Public Speaking. Named one of EdTech Digest's Top 100 Influencers in EdTech.
Education:
Harvard Business School: MBA, Business Administration 1999
Activities and Societies: Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital / Principal Investment Clubs.
Brigham Young University: B.S., Management (Finance Emphasis) 1994
Magna Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi national honor society. Significant course work in finance, economics, marketing, information systems, statistics, and organizational behavior.
Affiliations:
Committee for Economic Development (CED)
- Co-Chair, Education Subcommittee
- Member, Fiscal Health Subcommittee and Workforce Subcommittee
American Council on Education (ACE)
Member, Board of Directors
Presidents Forum
Member, Board of Directors
Handshake
Member, Impact Advisory Board
Salt Lake Chamber
Member, Board of Governors
Languages:
Polish
Areas of Expertise:
Leadership, Tech Education, EdTech, Disruptive Innovation, Higher Education Access, Higher Education Innovation, E-Commerce, Product Management, Strategy, Public Speaking. Named one of EdTech Digest's Top 100 Influencers in EdTech.
Education:
Harvard Business School: MBA, Business Administration 1999
Activities and Societies: Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital / Principal Investment Clubs.
Brigham Young University: B.S., Management (Finance Emphasis) 1994
Magna Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi national honor society. Significant course work in finance, economics, marketing, information systems, statistics, and organizational behavior.
Affiliations:
Committee for Economic Development (CED)
- Co-Chair, Education Subcommittee
- Member, Fiscal Health Subcommittee and Workforce Subcommittee
American Council on Education (ACE)
Member, Board of Directors
Presidents Forum
Member, Board of Directors
Handshake
Member, Impact Advisory Board
Salt Lake Chamber
Member, Board of Governors
Languages:
Polish
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