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ACHE 2014

du 27 au 29 October 2014

Las Vegas, Nevada

Organizational Structure and Adult-Focused Programs: A Student-Centered Approach

mardi 28 octobre 2014 à 13:15–14:00 PDT
Concurrent Session 5
Session Description

Amidst the ever-changing landscape of higher education, many adult-focused programs which are part of a larger, traditional university setting are facing an identity crisis, one that often stems from an unclear and confusing organizational structure. Those involved with post-traditional learners understand the importance of having the right organizational structure in place which includes a myriad of factors: the name of the school or division, its physical location, the portfolio of credit and non-credit program offerings, and whether to centralize or decentralize student services and staff resources. A benchmark review of over 25 programs suggests that the current structures are many and varied, and organizational designs among these institutions reveal a number of similarities and differences. Participants will have a better understanding of the most common organizational structures in place and will be provided with steps their programs might consider implementing to become a more effective and student-centered adult-focused program.

Session Focus
Credit Programming
Non-Credit Programming
Online Programming
Post-traditional Students
Accelerated Programs
Student / Client Support Services
Leadership
Session Audience
Program Directors
Faculty
Program Staff
Deans & Senior Administrators
Student Services Providers
Advisers

Primary Presenter

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Helene Caudill, St. Edward's University
Contact information

helenec@stedwards.edu; 512.448.8648

Brief Bio

Helene L. Caudill is the Dean of New College at St. Edward’s University, located in Austin, Texas. She has over 15 years of experience in higher education, predominately working with adult and graduate students.

Additional Presenter #1

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Lori Eggleston, St. Edward's University
Contact Information

lorie@stedwards.edu; 512-448-8673

Brief Bio

Lori Eggleston has six years' experience as an academic advisor with adult undergraduate students and is currently Acting Director for the Center for Prior Learning at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas.

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