PhD Graduate of Capella University, an Accredited Online University, Named Director of Re-Entry for Florida Department of Corrections

Latoya Lane earned a PhD in Public Safety from the online university

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Latoya Lane, PhD, a graduate of Capella University (http://www.capella.edu), an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults, has been appointed director of re-entry for the Florida Department of Corrections. Dr. Lane earned her PhD in Public Safety with a Criminal Justice specialization from Capella in 2010. As of March 31, 2011, nearly 40,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella, with 31 percent enrolled in Capella’s doctoral degree programs, and 47 percent enrolled in Capella’s master’s degree programs.

“The caliber of instruction was very high at Capella and positioned me well for success, including my recent appointment as director of re-entry for the Florida Department of Corrections.”

“Capella challenged me to aim high and maintain focus despite obstacles that may get in the way,” said Dr. Lane. “The caliber of instruction was very high at Capella and positioned me well for success, including my recent appointment as director of re-entry for the Florida Department of Corrections.” As director of re-entry, Dr. Lane will be in charge of overseeing the successful re-entry of Florida inmates into the community, including over 100,000 inmates and 114,000 on probation.

Prior to accepting her current position, Dr. Lane was deputy chief/strategic planner for the Indiana Department of Correction. She also serves on the National Justice Studies Online Advisory Board for Rasmussen College, and teaches an online criminal justice class at Harrison College. “All of these opportunities came to me within seven months of earning a PhD at Capella,” said Dr. Lane. “It’s been a journey of success.”

About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's, specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, human resource management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 136 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 17 certificate programs. Nearly 40,000 learners were enrolled as of March 31, 2011, from all 50 states and 59 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).

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