UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-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): March 30, 2009
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-34211 | 20-3356009 | ||
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 3300 W. Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona |
85017 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (602) 639-7500
| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers: Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;
Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On March 30, 2009, Brian E. Mueller, Chief Executive Officer of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (the “Company”), was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors for a term expiring at the 2009 annual meeting of stockholders, or until his respective successor is elected or qualified or his earlier resignation or removal. As a director who is also an employee of the Company, Mr. Mueller will receive no additional compensation for serving on the Board of Directors. Mr. Mueller is not expected to serve on any committees of the Board of Directors, and was not appointed pursuant to any arrangement or understanding other than in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
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.
| GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC. | ||||
Date: April 3, 2009
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By: | /s/ Daniel E. Bachus | ||
| Daniel E. Bachus | ||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||
| (Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer) | ||||