BROOKS INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES DR. ROGER ANDERSEN APPOINTED PRESIDENT

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – January 24, 2008 – Brooks Institute announced today it has appointed Dr. Roger Andersen to the post of president.

Andersen joined Brooks Institute in March 2006 as vice president of operations and was named interim president in late June 2007. His service in both positions consistently demonstrated the commitment, candor and courage necessary to lead Brooks Institute into the future and to produce continued value for the organization’s constituents.

“Dr. Andersen fosters integrity and direct, open and honest communication that is so vital to this leadership role. His passion for Brooks Institute is exemplary and his vision for it promises a bright future for the Institute, its employees and students,” said Anthony Stanziani, Career Education Corporation’s vice president managing director.

Prior to joining Brooks Institute, Andersen served as college president at several academic and higher education institutions and held senior-level positions responsible for multiple campus operations.

Andersen holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics from Drew University, a Master of Science in Mathematics from Purdue University and an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from West Virginia University.

Andersen has been married for 32 years. He and wife, Mary, have two sons, Brett (22) and Sean (17).

About Brooks Institute
Brooks Institute celebrates more than 60 years of educating students in the visual and media arts. With campuses in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California, the school offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in fields including Professional Photography, Visual Journalism, Film and Video Production and Graphic Design, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography. Brooks’ graduates are visible nationally and internationally, working for distinguished organizations including National Geographic, Smithsonian, Los Angeles Times and other national media outlets, including Hallmark Publishing, Cousteau Society, HBO, Kodak and other industry leaders in the visual media arts fields. Brooks is part of the Career Education Corporation network of schools (NASDAQ: CECO). For more information about Brooks Institute and the school’s programs, visit www.brooks.edu, or call 805-966-3888.