U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige today announced that Sally Stroup has been sworn in as assistant secretary for postsecondary education for the U.S. Department of Education.

As assistant secretary for postsecondary education, Stroup will serve as the principal advisor to the secretary on all matters related to postsecondary education. In this capacity, Stroup will coordinate department programs relating to financial assistance for eligible students enrolled in higher education institutions and recommend policies to recruit and prepare disadvantaged students to enroll and complete postsecondary educational programs.

Before joining the department, Stroup served as the director of industry and government affairs for the Apollo Group Inc./University of Phoenix. From 1993 to 2001, she was a professional staff member for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce. From 1981 to 1993, Stroup was with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. She first served as a staff attorney, then senior staff attorney and then senior vice president of legal services and the chief counsel.

Born in Harrisburg, Pa., Stroup grew up in nearby Gratz. She is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans. President Bush formally nominated Stroup on February 11, 2002. The Senate confirmed the nomination on March 15, 2002.

"Sally Stroup brings a wealth of experience on issues and policy relating to postsecondary education," said Paige. "She will be a valuable addition to our team as we work to ensure every child has the opportunity to a quality education."

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