UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 16, 2015
Capella Education Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Minnesota | 001-33140 | 41-1717955 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor Minneapolis, Minnesota | 55402 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (888) 227-3552
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers. |
On November 15, 2015, Scott Kinney resigned as Senior Vice President of Capella Education Company (the “Company”) and as President of its primary subsidiary Capella University, effective December 10, 2015. Effective as of November 16, 2015, Dr. Richard Senese has been appointed the Interim President of Capella University, in addition to his current role as Chief Academic Officer. Mr. Kinney will no longer be an officer of the Company effective November 16, 2015, but will remain an employee until December 10, 2015. In connection with Mr. Kinney’s resignation, his agreement to cooperate with the Company for one year to facilitate a smooth transition, and his execution of a customary release of claims, the Company has agreed to provide compensation and benefits he would have received for a termination other than for cause under its Senior Executive Severance Plan and incentive plans as those elements are described in our proxy statement for our 2015 annual meeting.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANY | ||||||
| Date: November 16, 2015 | By | /s/ Renee L. Jackson | ||||
| Renee L. Jackson | ||||||
| Vice President and General Counsel | ||||||