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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-316
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
October 2, 2012
To recognize Dr. Michael Plater, a native Washingtonian and President of Strayer University.
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Plater is a native of Ward 7 and grew up in a single-parent household at 5020 Call Place, S.E., and also in the East Gate neighborhood of Ward 7;
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Plater is a husband and father of 2 children;
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Plater has exhibited a biding, lifelong commitment to education and its transformative abilities, in both his personal experiences and professional pursuits;
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Plater attended public schools in the District of Columbia through 8th grade before matriculating at Phillips Exeter Academy on scholarship;
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Plater pursued higher education, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard College, a Masters of Business Administration from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in American Studies from the College of William & Mary;
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Plater began his career in the private sector before lending his skills and talents to education and administration;
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Plater served in posts at institutions of higher learning, including his time as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University and associate dean of Brown University’s Graduate School;
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Plater joined Strayer University in 2010 as provost and chief academic officer; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Plater became the 14th president of Strayer University in May 2012, in the 120th year of the university.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Dr. Michael Plater Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia congratulates Dr. Michael Plater on being named president of Strayer University, and recognizes him for his demonstrated academic and professional achievements and proven commitment to education.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
