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ACHE 2015

du 9 au 11 November 2015

St. Louis, Missouri

Improving the Recruitment and Success of Adult Learners, Veterans and the Military Students through Continuing Education

lundi 9 novembre 2015 à 11:00–12:00 CST
Breakout 1 - Concurrent
Session Type

Concurrent - Includes content presentation and Q & A with audience

Session Description

SLU's Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) plan is intended to provide a comprehensive approach to integrating all of the University's programs, practices, policies and planning related to achieving the optimal recruitment, retention and graduation of our students. By utilizing a best practices approach along with supportive technologies, SLU strives to continually improve their processes to create a better learning experience for "all that they serve". The dramatic shifts in regional demographics and workforce employee demands have highlighted the need for colleges and universities to better utilize their SEM techniques with their continuing education programs.

Stated on the School of Professional Studies website: "SLU has a longstanding, nearly 200-year-old tradition of serving students of all ages. SLU enhanced its focus on adult students in 1963 when it launched on of the first schools in the country dedicated to adult learners. Since then, the School for Professional Studies has evolved into one of the most innovative, adult-focused programs in the country." By evaluating student services currently in place for this student group, we strive to ensure student support services are available to the non-traditional students at times convenient for them.

Session Focus
Student / Client Support Services
Marketing / Social Marketing
Military Education
Session Audience
Program Directors
Professional Staff
Student Services Providers
Marketing Staff

Primary Presenter

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Laura Grentz-Dolan, Saint Louis University
Contact information
Brief Bio

Laura Grentz-Dolan serves as Program Coordinator for the Family and Community Medicine Medical Student Education program at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Her responsibilities include recruiting local volunteer faculty to precept the third year medical students, developing blackboard course content for rural electives, faculty credentialing, proctoring exams, grading course content and calculating final course grades. Laura has 11 years of experience at various institutions including Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) where she worked in the Distance and Continuing Education office for seven years. Laura has a BS, from Columbia College, Rolla, MO in Business Administration, an MS from Missouri S&T in Information Technology, Rolla, MO and is a doctoral student in the Curriculum and Instruction program at Saint Louis University. Her research interests include innovative technologies and how they can be used with non-traditional students and students with disabilities to maximize their educational experience. Laura is a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served 7 years. Her awards include the National Defense Medal, the Air Force Longevity Award, the Air Force Commendation Medal, two Air Force Good Conduct Medals, the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Air Force Communication Command Outstanding Office Manager, and the Pacific Air Command Outstanding Support Person.

Additional Presenter #1

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Herb Caldwell, Saint Louis University
Contact Information
Brief Bio

Herb Caldwell serves as Assistant Dean with the School for Professional Studies at Saint Louis University. His responsibilities at SPS include shaping the strategic direction of enrollment services and oversight of admission, advising, marketing and educational partnerships. He has a strong background in enrollment management with a passion to support students from admittance to degree completion. Herb has over 17 years of experience at various institutions including the University of Illinois Springfield where he worked with a significant amount of adult and online students. He most recently served in student affairs at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where he is also completing the Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies. His research centers on better support of students from underserved and underrepresented populations.

Additional Presenter #2

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Michael J. Bamber, Saint Louis University
Contact Information

mbamber1@slu.edu
314-977-3425

Brief Bio

Following a twenty year career on active duty in the Army, Lieutenant Colonel Bamber retired in the St. Louis area. Michael worked as a Department of the army contractor assigned to the St. Louis Army ROTC. He served as an Assistant Professor of Military Science, Recruiting Operations Office, and Military History Instructor. Following this, he assumed his current positions as Program Director for Military Outreach at Saint Louis University. Michael is a graduate of the Field Artillery Officer Basic and Advance Courses, the Engineer Officer Advanced Course, Military Comptroller Course, Inspector General Course, and the Army War College. He earned a BA in Economics and a Master of Business Administration from Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards) Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), Army Achievement Medal (3 awards), Army Superior Unit Award, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2 awards), and the Army Service Ribbon.

Additional Presenter #3s

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