NORCROSS, Georgia, 15 December 2011//PRNewswire-USNewswire- Ashworth College ($ 25,000 in scholarships at the beginning of the name in the year 2012.
“We are very pleased that we can honor Gary in this manner,” Dr. Leslie Gargiulo, Ashworth College Vice President of Education. “It is fitting that we recognize his commitment to education and paying it forward.” Gargiulo went on to explain that the scholarship access name is an acronym for Ashworth College continuing education for student success that reflects the personal and professional Keisling’s mission is to offer the population served historically limited access to educational opportunities or accredited diploma or degree is an affordable and accessible.
After serving in executive capacities for over 25 years, Keisling as an industry leader highly regarded and influential advocate for the benefits of distance education. In addition to his role at this time in Ashworth College, where he served as Chairman of the Board, had previously served in distance education and Training Council (DETC) ‘s Board from 1989 to 1998 and held the position of first Vice President, the President and Vice Chairman. He served with distinguished service DETC’s and distinguished Recognition Award for his dedication to distance education. “
” Ashworth College inauguration scholarship program access Gary m. Keisling fitting tribute to one of the leaders of visionary, creative and effective in all of America’s higher education in the last 30 years,” said Michael p. Lambert, Executive Director, distance education and Training Council. “Gary, through his leadership near perfect two distance education institutions have touched the lives of distinguished, millions of Americans who, without the opportunities provided by the institutions, might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn new skills or gain new academic credentials.”
Temple University graduate from , Keisling and his wife live in Clarks Summit, PA where they both enjoy being active in the local community and make their mission in life to help families and others. The father of three, he had a passion for golf and fishing