Cynthia Baum

Cynthia Gail Baum is an American clinical psychologist and academic administrator. She was the president of Walden University and the chancellor of Argosy University.

Education

Baum has a master of science and doctor of philosophy in clinical psychology from the University of Georgia.[1] Her 1982 dissertation was titled "Psychological and social factors associated with adolescent obesity.[2]

Career

Baum is a clinical psychologist. She was a full-time faculty member of Virginia Tech and Catholic University of America. Baum is a former assistant executive director for education of the American Psychological Association.[1] Baum served as the executive vice president of Walden University. In 2012, she was appointed as the 9th president, replacing Jonathan A. Kaplan.[3] In 2015, Baum became the chancellor of Argosy University.[4]

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References
  1. "Walden University Names Cynthia G. Baum as New President". Walden University. February 1, 2012. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  2. Baum, Cynthia Gail (1982). Psychological and social factors associated with adolescent obesity (Thesis).
  3. Stych, Ed (February 1, 2012). "Walden University names new CEO, president". St. Paul Business Journal. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  4. Millward, Wade Tyler (July 16, 2015). "Former president of private for-profit college Walden takes over Argosy". Tampa Bay Business Journal. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
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