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APUS Appoints Dr. Nicholas Wernicki as New Dean for the School of Arts, Humanities, and Education

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American Public University System (APUS) has appointed Dr. Nicholas Wernicki as the new Dean of its School of Arts, Humanities, and Education, effective May 22, 2025. Dr. Wernicki brings significant academic leadership experience, having previously served as Associate Dean at Santa Fe Community College and Dean positions at Albright College and Delaware County Community College. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Phil. in Philosophical and Theological Studies from Drew University, an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Villanova University, and a B.S. in Marketing from DeSales University. Dr. Wernicki succeeds Interim Dean Dr. Michelle Newman and joins APUS's Academic Senior Leadership Team alongside three other deans overseeing various schools within the university system.
Il sistema American Public University (APUS) ha nominato il dott. Nicholas Wernicki nuovo Preside della School of Arts, Humanities, and Education, con decorrenza dal 22 maggio 2025. Il dott. Wernicki porta con sé una significativa esperienza di leadership accademica, avendo ricoperto in precedenza il ruolo di Associate Dean presso il Santa Fe Community College e posizioni di preside presso l'Albright College e il Delaware County Community College. È in possesso di un Ph.D. e di un M.Phil. in Studi Filosofici e Teologici conseguiti presso la Drew University, di un M.A. in Studi Liberali dalla Villanova University e di una laurea in Marketing (B.S.) dalla DeSales University. Il dott. Wernicki succede alla Preside ad interim, dott.ssa Michelle Newman, e si unisce al Senior Leadership Team Accademico di APUS insieme ad altri tre presidi che supervisionano diverse scuole all'interno del sistema universitario.
El American Public University System (APUS) ha nombrado al Dr. Nicholas Wernicki como nuevo Decano de la Escuela de Artes, Humanidades y Educación, con efecto a partir del 22 de mayo de 2025. El Dr. Wernicki aporta una amplia experiencia en liderazgo académico, habiendo desempeñado anteriormente el cargo de Decano Asociado en Santa Fe Community College y cargos de decano en Albright College y Delaware County Community College. Posee un Ph.D. y un M.Phil. en Estudios Filosóficos y Teológicos de Drew University, una Maestría en Estudios Liberales de Villanova University y una licenciatura en Marketing (B.S.) de DeSales University. El Dr. Wernicki sucede a la Decana interina, la Dra. Michelle Newman, y se une al Equipo de Liderazgo Académico Senior de APUS junto con otros tres decanos que supervisan varias escuelas dentro del sistema universitario.
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Le American Public University System (APUS) a nommé le Dr Nicholas Wernicki nouveau Doyen de sa School of Arts, Humanities, and Education, à compter du 22 mai 2025. Le Dr Wernicki apporte une expérience significative en leadership académique, ayant précédemment occupé le poste de Doyen associé au Santa Fe Community College ainsi que des postes de doyen au Albright College et au Delaware County Community College. Il est titulaire d’un Ph.D. et d’un M.Phil. en Études Philosophiques et Théologiques de l’Université Drew, d’un M.A. en Études Libérales de l’Université Villanova, et d’un B.S. en Marketing de l’Université DeSales. Le Dr Wernicki succède à la doyenne par intérim, le Dr Michelle Newman, et rejoint l’équipe de direction académique senior d’APUS aux côtés de trois autres doyens supervisant diverses écoles au sein du système universitaire.
Das American Public University System (APUS) hat Dr. Nicholas Wernicki mit Wirkung zum 22. Mai 2025 zum neuen Dekan der School of Arts, Humanities, and Education ernannt. Dr. Wernicki bringt umfangreiche akademische Führungserfahrung mit, nachdem er zuvor als Associate Dean am Santa Fe Community College sowie als Dekan am Albright College und Delaware County Community College tätig war. Er besitzt einen Ph.D. und M.Phil. in Philosophischen und Theologischen Studien von der Drew University, einen M.A. in Liberal Studies von der Villanova University sowie einen B.S. in Marketing von der DeSales University. Dr. Wernicki tritt die Nachfolge der kommissarischen Dekanin Dr. Michelle Newman an und wird Teil des akademischen Senior Leadership Teams von APUS, das neben ihm drei weitere Dekane umfasst, die verschiedene Schulen des Universitätssystems leiten.
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- has named Dr. Nicholas Wernicki the Dean of its , effective as of May 22. Dr. Wernicki brings extensive academic leadership and workforce development experience to this role, and the University is excited to have him join its Academic Senior Leadership Team.

"Dr. Wernicki is uniquely suited to lead our School of Arts, Humanities, and Education, as he comes to us with strong experience in both academic operations and academic affairs," said Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Provost, APUS. "His track record of academic excellence makes him an ideal fit to help prepare our global students for tomorrow's challenges."

Over the last decade, Dr.Wernicki has held several leadership and teaching roles at three liberal arts colleges. At Santa Fe Community College, he was Associate Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development for almost two years. There, he also helped launch a non-profit workforce development subsidiary to the College. Prior to that, Dr. Wernicki served as a Dean at Albright College, where he was also an Associate Professor of Philosophy. Beforehand, Dr. Wernicki was a Dean at Delaware County Community College.

"I am both humbled and honored to help shape the leaders of tomorrow at American Public University and American Military University," said Dr. Wernicki. "I am inspired by the school's deep commitment to student success and excited to further advance scholarly initiatives in support of that commitment."

Dr. Wernicki succeeds Dr. Michelle Newman, Vice Provost of Academic Operations, who was serving as Interim Dean. He joins three other deans at APUS: Dr. Jeremi Bauer, Dean, Dr. Wallace E. Boston School of Business; Dr. Brian Freeland, Dean, School of Health Sciences, and Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM); and Dr. Julie Rouge, Dean, School of Security and Global Studies.

Dr. Wernicki earned his Ph.D. in Philosophical and Theological Studies from Drew University. He has an M.Phil. in Philosophical and Theological Studies, also from Drew University.He has his M.A. in Liberal Studies from Villanova University, and a B.S. in Marketing from DeSales University.

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The School's Arts, Humanities and Education Faculty Search Committee was instrumental in the hiring process.

About American Public University System

(APUS) delivers affordable, high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a rich, 33-year history and vibrant community of over 155,000 alumni from more than 80 countries, APUS is recognized for its innovative approach to online learning1. APUS is in the top 22% for students' return on educational investment, compared to 4,396 colleges and universities nationwide, based on data collected by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2025)2.

APUS, which includes (AMU) and (APU), is accredited by the (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information, visit .

1APUS has been honored with the online Learning Consortium's Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and is a five-time recipient of the consortium's Effective Practice Award .

2 Ranking based on the most recent data available (2021-2022 cohort) showing students' median earnings 20 years following their initial enrollment at APUS.

American Public University System, American Public University, and American Military University are not affiliated with American University or the U.S. Military.

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Who is the new Dean of APUS School of Arts, Humanities, and Education in 2025?

Dr. Nicholas Wernicki was appointed as the new Dean of APUS School of Arts, Humanities, and Education, effective May 22, 2025.

What is Dr. Nicholas Wernicki's educational background?

Dr. Wernicki holds a Ph.D. and M.Phil. in Philosophical and Theological Studies from Drew University, an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Villanova University, and a B.S. in Marketing from DeSales University.

What was Dr. Nicholas Wernicki's previous work experience before joining APUS?

Dr. Wernicki previously served as Associate Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Santa Fe Community College, Dean at Albright College where he was also an Associate Professor of Philosophy, and Dean at Delaware County Community College.

Who did Dr. Nicholas Wernicki replace as Dean at APUS?

Dr. Wernicki succeeded Dr. Michelle Newman, who was serving as Interim Dean and is the Vice Provost of Academic Operations.

How many deans are currently serving at APUS?

APUS has four deans: Dr. Wernicki, Dr. Jeremi Bauer (Business), Dr. Brian Freeland (Health Sciences and STEM), and Dr. Julie Rouge (Security and Global Studies).
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