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CONTINUING AND GLOBAL EDUCATION WELCOMES DANIEL BERNARD AS ASSOCIATE DEAN After a nationwide search, Dr. Daniel Bernard has been cho- sen to serve as the permanent associate dean of the Division of Continuing and Global education. In his new role, Bernard has responsibilities for all Extended Education programming, including academic degrees and certificates, career develop- ment, and the downtown campus. Daniel was raised in California’s Central Valley, receiving both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from California State University, Fresno. This upbringing provides a unique perspective to Daniel. in the Central Valley,“I know the value of higher education and it makes me proud to provide unique access points to Fresno State. With Extended Education, Fresno State is able to reach populations in our area, not otherwise served by our university,” he said. Bernard holds a doctorate from the University of Oklahoma and is a University of California, Berkeley Fellow, having completed Berkeley’s Executive Leadership Academy. One of Bernard’s most visible programs has twice been lauded by the Board of Trustees. Bernard served as the inaugural program coordinator to the Veterans Education Program, helping design and launch the Program, which provides educational opportunities to veter- ans and service members who would not be able to attend Fresno State. Dr. Scott Moore, dean of the division of Continuing and Global Education stated, “His work with the Veterans Education Program is rather remarkable. What seems to guide his success is a significant social conscious and a very gentle humanity. As a key member of my leader- ship team, he is on the brink of a very long, successful career as a university administrator.” Bernard has taught at four institutions of higher education across the country. He previously served Fresno State as the Executive Director of the Division of Continuing and Global Education and a Lecturer in the College of Arts and Humanities. ACCESS - The Division of Continuing and Global Education 23