October 12, 2001

U. of Phoenix Lobbyist Is Apparent Choice as Bush's Top Higher-Education Policy Maker

Sally Stroup, a former Republican Congressional aide with expertise in student aid, has emerged as a leading candidate to be the U.S. Education Department's top policy maker on college issues.

Officials at the Education Department say that President Bush is very close to announcing his selection for assistant secretary for postsecondary education. Ms. Stroup, the chief Washington lobbyist for the University of Phoenix, has interviewed for the position, and many college leaders and

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