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Mick Zais is a seasoned executive with a diverse background in education, government, and military leadership. He has held senior positions in the U.S. Department of Education, Collegiate Counsel, Inc., South Carolina Department of Education, Newberry College, and the U.S. Army. Zais has also earned advanced degrees in national security policy, social psychology, and military operations and planning.

Experience

  • U.S. Department of Education
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • Deputy Secretary
      • Mar 2018 - Present
      • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Collegiate Counsel, Inc.
    • Greater Atlanta Area
    • Senior Consultant
      • Feb 2017 - Mar 2018
      • Greater Atlanta Area

      Recruiting senior leaders for colleges, universities, and schools: presidents, provosts, deans, and vice presidents.

    • State Superintendent of Education
      • Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
      • South Carolina

      Elected by the people of South Carolina to oversee operations and advocate policy for 82 school districts, 1250 schools, 52,000 teachers, and 720,00 students. Supervise the execution of a $4 B annual budget.

  • Newberry College
    • Newberry, South Carolina
    • President
      • Aug 2000 - Jul 2010
      • Newberry, South Carolina

      Founded in 1856, Newberry is a four-year, private, liberal arts, residential, undergraduate college. During my tenure, enrollment almost doubled, facilities were built, and endowment more than doubled. During my last three years, Newberry was recognized by U.S. News as one of "America's Best Colleges."

  • US Army
    • Worldwide
    • Brigadier General
      • Jun 1969 - Jul 2000
      • Worldwide

      During a 31-year active duty career as an infantry paratrooper and Ranger, served around the world, including combat in Vietnam, Korea, and Panama. Worked as Commanding General of U.S. and Allied Forces in Kuwait, Commanding General of Operation Provide Refuge which brought 4,000 Kosovo refugees out of Macedonia for resettlement in the US, the Pentagon's Chief of War Plans, a professor at West Point, and as a White House Aide.

Education

  • 1989 - 1990
    National War College
    Diploma, National Security Policy Studies
  • 1978 - 1986
    University of Washington
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Social Psychology
  • 1983 - 1985
    School for Advanced Military Studies
    MA, Military Operations and Planning
  • 1976 - 1978
    University of Washington
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizational Leadership
  • 1965 - 1969
    U.S. Military Academy at West Point
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering

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