Jones International University(R) (JIU(R)) announced today that its board of directors has accepted the resignation of Dr. David Leasure as President, effective July 30, 2007. A successor has not been named.

"David has been a strong contributor to the success of JIU, and we thank him for the leadership, integrity and vision he has brought to our organization," said JIU's Founder and Chancellor Glenn R. Jones. "He is truly an exceptional talent, and we wish him all the best in the next chapter of his career."

In recent years, JIU has seen the addition of the university's doctoral degrees and the formation of a more dynamic and comprehensive undergraduate program and the addition of teacher/administrator licensure programs to our MEd offerings in the School of Education.

A nationwide search committee has been established by the Board.

About Jones International University(R), Ltd. (JIU(R))

As a pioneer in online education, Jones International University, Ltd. (JIU), the Gold Standard Online University(R), provides a quality online education experience for busy adults around the globe. It employs the brightest minds from various of the world's leading universities, including Oxford University, Carnegie Mellon University, London Business School and Thunderbird, the Garvin School of International Management, to create highly relevant and practical learning experiences that help people advance their careers and enhance their lives. JIU, which received the first accreditation in the United States of a completely virtual institution, offers graduate and undergraduate degree specializations and associated professional certificate programs in the fields of business administration, education and business communication. Visit .