Kenneth C. Pascal, Ph.D., was formerly dean of academic affairs at The Art Institute of Houston. He is the founder of CareerMentors based in Houston, with a mission to promote adult education and career planning. With extensive experience in higher education institutions, he also worked 10 years as a senior instructional developer at Hughes Training, Inc.; a hospital director of education, organization development and instructional design; and at a dot.com as training and HR director.