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John T. South, III

Chancellor of South University

John T. South, III, joined us in July 2003 when we acquired South University, which was owned by Mr. South. Mr. South has served as Chancellor of South University since October 2001 and was appointed the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Argosy University in February 2006. Prior to our acquisition of South University, Mr. South was shareholder and CEO of various affiliated private colleges and had been Chief Executive Officer of South University since 1975. Mr. South also served as President of South University prior to being appointed Chancellor in October 2001. Mr. South currently is on the advisory board of Sun Trust Bank of Savannah.