Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Marketing (VCEM), a position created in January 2013, the EDUE supports the work of that office in the areas of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Retention. The Executive Director assists the VCEM, Charlotte Tullos, in the development and implementation of institutional plans to support and meet the strategic enrollment goals
set by the University that lead to the success of the University’s long-term vision. In addition, the EDUE works alongside Information Technology as they build Antioch University Connected, a comprehensive online platform for the university.

“Steve has been a great asset to Antioch University for several years. We are excited to have the opportunity to tap his wide-ranging experience in higher education, especially as it relates to recruitment and enrollment. We look forward to seeing him take a leadership role across the entire university helping our campuses focus on leveraging our mission and current programs to stimulate growth in enrollments, as well as new University programs,” said Antioch University Chancellor Felice Nudelman.

Weir is currently the Director of Marketing and Enrollment at the Antioch University Santa Barbara campus and has served in that position since 2009. Prior to his time with Antioch University, Weir worked at Phillips Graduate Institute as Director of Special Projects for the president and Director of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Weir has over 30 years of experience related to higher education.

About Antioch University
Antioch University, a national university, is a bold and enduring source of innovation in higher education serving over 5,000 adult students around the world and across the country, online and from its five campuses in four states in addition to its University-wide international and doctoral programs.

Across its five campuses, Antioch University lives by its mission every day helping students realize their potential and succeed in their educational goals. The university offers an innovative learning environment that is rigorous and responsive to student needs. Antioch University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1927.

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Today’s educational landscape for adult learners is transforming as new opportunities based on greater access and affordability are gaining momentum and attracting thousands of learners from across the world. In 2012, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) exploded, with some courses enrolling more than one hundred thousand students. Discussions quickly switched to how this new model could be adapted into traditional, credit-bearing academic systems. Antioch University, through its LA campus, made headlines in the fall of 2012 as the first institution to bridge this gap.

In early October, Antioch University Los Angeles (AULA) initiated a pilot program to explore the viability of using MOOCs as a way to lower the cost and increase the flexibility of our undergraduate program. As the first step in this, Antioch University worked with the popular MOOC provider Coursera to allow students in this pilot program to use two courses, created by Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania, as part of an independent study option to earn credit. In doing so, Antioch University became the first institution to receive approval from Coursera to offer college credit for specified courses. Antioch University, which focuses on the needs of adult learners, is developing options that will allow students to receive credit for MOOCs they have previously taken. We are also developing other models that integrate free courses as part of students’ continuing learning, such as classes associated with high school transition programs.

This news raised questions and concerns regarding Antioch University’s distinguished reputation. Doesn’t this jeopardize the integrity of Antioch University’s long history of quality, student-centered liberal arts programs? Isn’t this just a ploy to jump on the online bandwagon?

Our answer has been that MOOCs in one form or another are here to stay, and that thoughtful evaluation of each course as an individual entity—as opposed to MOOCs as an overarching generic category—has tremendous potential for all of us in higher education. That today’s learners demand more of their education, combined with the explosion of access to knowledge and resources all around us, requires colleges and universities to adapt to today’s virtual culture or risk becoming obsolete. As with any major innovation, we don’t know what the final outcomes will be, but we do know that the avenues MOOCs open provide new opportunities for high quality online learning, that can be integrated into a traditional degree approach. We must examine new modalities of learning so higher education will continue to be relevant to new generations of learners.

As a small institution long associated with innovation and experiential learning, the opportunity to be nimble and take advantage of this latest development in online learning is exciting. Antioch was an early leader in recognizing that college-level knowledge and competencies can be acquired outside the classroom and traditional learning environments and created experiential learning options for students through cooperative learning and internship programs, as well as prior learning assessment (PLA). PLA allows students to request college credit by demonstrating evidence of college-level learning acquired through work, volunteer, and other personal experiences. Valuing the integrity of what was learned, rather than debating how it was delivered, is consistent with our recognition of MOOCs as valid learning experiences to integrate into a student’s degree. We anticipate that many institutions will follow our lead and that MOOCs will become a well-recognized way to increase access and reduce costs, just as AP classes, CLEP examinations, and prior learning assessment have previously gained acceptance and benefited students.

The opportunity to increase access to learning is also an aspect that higher education must embrace. Many MOOCs are taught by well-respected faculty from universities around the world, giving students the opportunity to gain a global perspective in a wide variety of fields that otherwise might not be available to them for credit. This represents a tremendous opportunity for students who are self-motivated, lifelong learners. Indeed, why should institutions limit students’ learning to only what they can provide? This insular, proprietary approach to learning only restricts students in artificial ways, rather than finding ways to forge new paths to learning.

There is still much to be learned from our MOOC pilot project and we are just beginning to see glimpses of the possibilities ahead of us. However, we are confident that MOOCs offer a moment to be captured—a way for Antioch University to enhance the overall student experience through creative and quality learning opportunities that have already engaged hundreds of thousands of learners across the globe.

Source: http://www.evolllution.com/media_resources/behind-the-decision-to-accept-credits-for-moocs/

Read more on the Antioch-Coursera partnership 

“I want to thank Cassandra for her years of dedication and service to the Antioch University Seattle community and am grateful for her commitment to our Seattle campus, our institution, and our mission. She has made a tangible difference and impression on our Seattle campus and her successor will inherit a great institution well-positioned to further the Antioch mission,” said Antioch University Chancellor Felice Nudelman.

During her time with Antioch University, Dr. Manuelito-Kerkvliet made a significant impact on the institution, the students who have studied and grown at the campus, and the faculty and staff who have worked with her and respected the calm and collaborative leadership style that resonates from her deep connection to her Navajo roots and culture.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to advance the mission of Antioch University and for the support, skills, and encouragement of the AUS faculty, staff, students, and alumni, and AUS’s dedicated Board of Trustees,” Dr. Manuelito-Kerkvliet commented. “Initially, I will take some time to be with family and friends, and dote on my three grandchildren. In the longer term, I will remain professionally active and continue my life’s work promoting success in higher education for Native Americans and minority women leaders.”

Accomplishments under Dr. Manuelito-Kerkvliet’s leadership are many. Foremost are the partnerships with Native communities of Puget Sound. Other partnerships also have been formed, including the First Place School, the Belltown Business Association, and strengthened connections with the Seattle arts community through Freehold Theater, Richard Hugo House and Pratt Fine Arts Center. In her tenure, new scholarships were established, including the Richard Norris Native American Scholarship and the AUS Board of Trustees Scholarship. Innovative programs include the Institute of War Stress Injuries and Social Justice, Drama Therapy, and Center for Teaching and Learning.

In alignment with Antioch’s commitment and leadership in sustainability, Dr. Manuelito-Kerkvliet signed the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment in 2008 and committed all construction and building renovations to be LEED Silver. AUS also placed second in RecycleMania, a national competition with 676 participating higher education schools.

“Cassandra has committed herself wholeheartedly to Antioch University Seattle for six years. Her accomplishments are many and she has made a deep and lasting impact on our institution, our students and our community,” said Chuck Heinrich, chair of the Antioch University Seattle Board of Trustees. “Her successor will have a lot to build upon and we are confident that this position will attract a highly skilled pool of candidates,” he added.

Antioch University has engaged RH Perry to coordinate the search for Dr. Manuelito-Kerkvliet’s successor. In partnership with the campus community, RH Perry will expedite the search to have a smooth transition to new leadership effective July 1, 2013.

About Antioch University: Inspired by the work of pioneering educator Horace Mann, Antioch University provides learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. With campuses in Seattle, Keene, New Hampshire, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Yellow Springs, Ohio, Antioch University is a bold and enduring source of innovation in higher education. The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. www.AntiochSeattle.edu

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Included in their key findings were:

• 90 percent of study abroad alumni found their first job within 6 months of graduation (compared to only 49 percent in a recent survey of the general college graduate population)
• Study abroad alumni earned, on average $7,000 more in their first full-time job salary than the general college graduate population
• 78 percent of study abroad alumni considered their first job after college to be a “stepping stone to a career or as a career itself.”

At Antioch Education Abroad (AEA), our program alumni continuously connect their experiences abroad to successful international careers, graduate studies in a related field, prestigious fellowships, and use the cross-cultural skills they acquired abroad on a daily basis. In addition, our alumni demonstrate an ongoing dedication to our institutional mission of advancing social, economic, and environmental justice.

Below are a few examples of our former students who are now leaders in their fields, as well as links to additional featured alumni that we recently added to our website.

Zachary Strassburger participated in our 2004 Comparative Women’s and Gender Studies in Europe (WGSE) program. The research Zach conducted on the WGSE program strengthened his commitment to advocacy for marginalized populations. Zach is now an Equal Justice Works Fellow at Kids Voice in Pittsburgh, PA, working as an attorney representing mentally ill young people in the foster care system. In addition, while a student at the Yale Law School, Zach published “Our Moral Duty to Address Gay Discrimination in Iraq” in the Huffington Post.

Eric Herman participated in our 2003 Arts and Culture in West Africa program. He is now co-founder and President of Modiba Productions in NYC that manages a number of established and emerging artists, including Bombino, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, and Vieux Farka Touré – son of world-renowned musician Ali Farke Touré – whom Eric met while studying guitar in Bamako with AEA. Upon its founding in 2004, Modiba first released the 100% benefit album ASAP: the Afrobeat Sudan Aid Project to critical acclaim, and has since raised over $140,000 to fund humanitarian groups in Darfur.

Christine Bacon, a 1999 participant in our Brazilian Ecosystems program, is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, based in Ancon, Balboa, Panama. In 2012, she wrote: “AEA’s Brazilian Ecosystems program was fundamental in forming both my career and life choices. During the program I was exposed to language, rivers, culture, Amazonian rainforests, amazing people, plants, cities, and science. My experiences helped me get into graduate school afterwards and to shape my Masters and PhD projects.” Christine has dedicated her career to understanding the evolutionary forces behind the formation of biodiversity hotspots, such as those found in the tropical Americas.

Check out additional Featured Alumni on the following AEA program pages:

• Arts & Culture in West Africa featured alumni

• Brazilian Ecosystems featured alumni

• Buddhist Studies in India featured alumni

• Comparative Women’s & Gender Studies in Europe featured alumni

• Japan and Its Buddhist Traditions featured alumni

If you are a prospective student interested in speaking to program alumni about their experiences on an AEA program, contact us!

About Antioch Education Abroad: Since the 1950s Antioch Education Abroad has been a pioneer in global education offering rigorous academic programs with cultural immersion abroad. Two of AEA’s co-founders, Irwin Abrams and Paula L. Spier, were instrumental in helping to shape the field of international education nationwide.

In 2012, one-third of all students participating in AEA programs came from the top 25 colleges or universities in the United States, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report, including Amherst, Bates, Bowdoin, Carleton, Carnegie Mellon, Colby, Columbia, Harvard, Middlebury, Northwestern, Smith, Swarthmore, Vassar, and Wesleyan.

AEA students are directly engaged in their fields internationally and gain invaluable, relevant, real world experience. The top-notch academic quality of Antioch’s study abroad programs includes the unique integrating of academic study with practical, hands-on learning through internships, service learning, and independent field research.

More information is available at: antioch.edu/aea/

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WYSO operates at 50,000 watts in the Charles KetteringBuilding at 150 E. South College Street. Ownership of the station and the building remained with Antioch University when an alumni-led group purchased the College and most of its assets in September 2009, more than a year after closure.

Under a new agreement, which must be approved by the Greene County (Ohio) Probate Court, Antioch College would purchase the radio station and building for $8 million. Additionally, Antioch University has agreed toeliminate so-called “reverter clauses” from documents executed in the 2009 asset purchase. Those clauses specified that all of the assets of the College would revert to Antioch University under certain circumstances, including the failure of Antioch College to obtain accreditation by September 2016.

Antioch College President Mark Roosevelt said the purchase of WYSO is an exciting opportunity to enhance the College’s curriculum and cooperative education program.

“This agreement has both symbolic and practical significance for us at Antioch College,” Roosevelt said. “Symbolically, WYSO is important to us. Antioch students founded the station in 1958. Practically speaking, theCollege and the University can move forward in a spirit of collaboration and cooperation as we both work to offer the finest educational experiences for our students.”

There are currently ten full-time and two part-time staff members working at WYSO, who are employees of Antioch University. As part of the agreement, it is expected that the WYSO staff will become employees of the College once the transfer of property occurs. The timing of the transfer will likely take a minimum of 60 days due to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulatory approval requirements.

Chancellor Felice Nudelman said: “WYSO has been a significant part of our history.  We are glad that it will remain in the family and know that the newly reconstituted College will be a good steward of the station. The University continues to thrive and we are happy to help the College continue their forward progress. We are confident the removal of the reverter clauses will optimize the College’s opportunities to attract philanthropic support and thrive.”

The 33,000 square foot Kettering building had been home to Kettering Foundation’s photosynthesis research, once housed in the College’s Science Building. Beginning in 1983, the Battelle Memorial Institute operated in the space. Battelle Memorial Institute donated its research equipment to the College. Kettering Foundation transferred ownership of the building to Antioch University in June 1987. Thereafter, it was the home of the university’s central administrative offices until April 2012 when it was remodeled to become the new home of WYSO with state-of-the-art sound studios and equipment.

The terms of the agreement are subject to certain regulatory and court approvals. The College and the University have agreed to promptlyobtain all necessary approvals and to close the transactions.

About Antioch College

Antioch College is a small liberal arts institution located on a historical campus in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The College has an inspiring mission and a proud history of educating leaders and contributors to our society, including Nobel Laureates, Fulbright Scholars, MacArthur Fellows, notables in arts and culture, the sciences, the public sector, and business. Our innovative baccalaureate program integrates rigorous classroom learningwith full-time work and community engagement. Commitments to social justice, sustainability, and global issues are important components of the Antioch College experience. A low student-faculty ratio provides Antioch College students with personal attention from professors who have a strong commitment to teaching. Originally founded in 1850, Antioch College is authorized by the Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents to grant the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.

About Antioch University

Inspired by the work of pioneering educator Horace Mann, Antioch University provides learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. With campuses in Keene, New Hampshire, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Seattle, and Yellow Springs, Ohio, Antioch University is a bold and enduring source of innovation in higher education. The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

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Dr. Tullos will come to Antioch University from the University of North Texas in Dallas, where she is completing her term as the interim Associate Provost for Student Success and Dean of Students through the Registry for College and University Presidents. In her current role, Tullos is responsible for strategic enrollment management, enrollment management systems, student retention research, student activities, and orientation.

Dr. Tullos has a long and notable record in higher education student and enrollment services spanning over three decades. Prior to working for the Registry, She served as Vice President for Student Success and Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. Dr. Tullos also served in the roles of: Associate Professor of Counseling/Consultant, School of Education, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Secretary for the University Foundation, and Vice President for Student Services at Henderson State University; Vice President for Student Development at Louisiana College; and Director of Career Planning and Placement, and Director of Student Orientation and Retention at the University of Southern Mississippi. She holds a BS, a MEd, and an EdD from the University of Southern Mississippi.

“The reason I am excited about Antioch is because I have seen first hand the transformation of an Antioch University student – my own daughter – who has been given a new look on life through her experience at the University’s Seattle campus, from which she recently graduated. This attracted me to the University and I look forward to being part of the team,” Dr. Tullos said.

The Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Marketing at Antioch University will be a key member of the Chancellor’s Executive Team and take a leadership role, working with personnel at all five campuses to enhance the current systems used to gauge student recruitment, enrollment and retention patterns. Dr. Tullos will also lead efforts to craft and implement student enrollment strategies that will help attract and retain more students typically interested in the unique academic programs Antioch University offers. This will include the development of marketing strategies to be implemented system-wide and on each campus.

“Charlotte is an enrollment management pro who understands the life-cycle of student engagement, and system implementation. She has a track record of developing structured recruitment programs that play to an institution’s strengths and lead to attracting additional students. We greatly look forward to seeing her take a leadership role in assisting our campus staff with recruitment and marketing strategies that successfully connect our offerings with potential students,” said Antioch University Chancellor Felice Nudelman.

About Antioch University

Antioch University, a national university, is a bold and enduring source of innovation in higher education serving over 5,000 adult students around the world and across the country, online and from its five campuses in four states in addition to its University-wide international and doctoral programs.

Across its five campuses, Antioch University lives by its mission every day helping students realize their potential and succeed in their educational goals. AU offers an innovative learning environment that is rigorous and responsive to student needs. Antioch University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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603.767.1247

Culver City, October 29, 2012 – Antioch University is the first US institution to receive approval from Coursera to offer college credit for specified Coursera MOOCs (massive open online courses). Through this new partnership, Antioch University and the Antioch University Los Angeles campus can reduce student costs to complete a four-year degree and expand course offerings through free online courses offered by the highly respected universities that have partnered with Coursera. This course access will directly benefit learners that Antioch University serves and is a demonstration of Antioch University’s long commitment to innovation, experiential learning and student engagement through high-quality education.

Across its five campuses, Antioch University is committed to creating new learning opportunities for students. This innovative new program will offer students who enroll in Antioch University’s BA degree completion and high school-to-college bridge programs a more affordable and more convenient pathway to earn a college degree. Antioch University Los Angeles intends to offer its facilitated MOOCs for less than the per-course cost of tuition and fees at either of the California public four year university systems.

For adult learners the facilitated MOOC program helps meet the needs of those who have put off completing their college degree due to the high cost of higher education or the demands of work and family. For high school students, the program provides an opportunity to learn from exemplary faculty regardless of where the student lives and helps them get an early start on college through a combination of MOOC and Antioch University courses.

In early October, Antioch University Los Angeles launched a MOOC pilot program. Students in the pilot program could enroll in two Coursera courses developed by the University of Pennsylvania: Modern and Contemporary American Poetry, and Greek and Roman Mythology. AULA plans to offer three additional courses in the Winter Quarter, which starts in January. On behalf of Antioch University, Antioch University Los Angeles is working with Coursera to secure approval to launch an expanded program nationwide in 2013.

“Antioch University values and nurtures an innovative, reflective, and experiential approach to educational excellence and, to that end, we are excited about having this groundbreaking opportunity to work with Coursera to provide students with even greater benefits from the unique learning opportunity offered by the Coursera MOOCs” said Tex Boggs, Antioch University Los Angeles president. “Coursera provides an unprecedented opportunity, for both nontraditional and traditional students, to access rigorous higher education courses at a time and place that is convenient to them. By working closely with Coursera and their university partners, Antioch University Los Angeles will offer to those who choose to enroll in Coursera MOOCs an opportunity to earn university credit at an affordable cost.”

Daphne Koller, the co-founder of Coursera, recently said: “We’re excited at the possibility of having students use our courses as credit toward a degree at Antioch University, while also benefiting from enhanced learning opportunities in the classroom. We look forward to expanding the pilot to include more courses and more students.”

The AULA/Coursera program has been specifically designed to ensure that students enrolled in a MOOC have a comprehensive and rigorous learning experience. “AULA is firmly convinced that these courses are worthy of credit,” President Boggs added.

Each Coursera course will be facilitated by an AULA faculty member who will also be enrolled in the course, thereby enabling both frequent interaction between students and instructor and augmentation of the course through supplemental exercises and projects focused on expanding the learning experience. Some courses will be offered in a low residency format so that those students who wish to participate in a face-to-face class may do so.

“We are always looking for ways to improve learning and increase access to higher education,” said MeHee Hyun, co-chair of AULA’s undergraduate program. “By adding face-to-face interaction with Antioch University faculty, and supplemental resources to the existing materials that are a part of the MOOCs, Antioch University can enhance the overall student experience. The convenience of online learning combined with the personal attention of a low residency experience, offers students both increased flexibility and additional creative learning opportunities.”

Coursera (www.coursera.org) is a social entrepreneurship company that works with the top universities in the world to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free. Its technology enables the best professors to teach tens to hundreds of thousands of students. The organization envisions a future in which the best universities are educating not just thousands of students, but millions.

In order to ensure student success in the MOOCs, AULA also intends to schedule a series of free workshops, on campus and online, beginning in late Fall. These workshops will be designed to educate students and community members on how to earn academic credit through a MOOC enrollment. Additionally, workshop students will gain a better understanding of the massive open online course landscape, as well as the independent learning skills necessary to successfully complete their chosen MOOCs.

Inspired by the work of pioneering educator Horace Mann, Antioch University provides learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. With campuses in Keene, New Hampshire, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Seattle, and Yellow Springs, Ohio, Antioch University is a bold and enduring source of innovation in higher education. The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. www.AntiochLA.edu

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Director, Media Relations
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AEA Founders Irwin Abrams and Paula L. Spier

YELLOW SPRINGS, OH – In an effort to make college and university study abroad opportunities more accessible, Antioch Education Abroad announces the Irwin Abrams and Paula L. Spier Study Abroad Scholarship. Irwin Abrams and Paula Lazarus Spier were visionary leaders in the field of international education as theorists and practitioners of experiential learning. They were co-founders of Antioch Education Abroad in 1957.

The scholarships are need-based and range from $1,500 – $4,000 per semester and offered to support broader access for students to study abroad through AEA. AEA is currently accepting applications for the scholarship, which can be applied toward any AEA study abroad program in a number of locations around the world.

“Both Irwin and Paula tirelessly dedicated their lives and academic careers to creating and promoting cross-cultural experiences through study abroad as a pathway for international peace-building,” said Andrzej Bloch, Dean of University International Education. “This scholarship is just one way we can recognize their commitment to AEA.”

A student in the Brazilian Ecosystems program untangles a bird from a mist net

As an Antioch College faculty member in History, Abrams took on the college’s challenge to enable every student to study abroad. In 1957, he led the European Urban Term, proving that a semester-long, thematic program abroad could demonstrate academic rigor. He published countless articles on international education, and became a leading authority on the history of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Spier led international education efforts for Antioch students, and opened AEA programs to students from colleges and universities around the country in 1972. She was a formative, active member of the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), and the Association of International Educators (NAFSA), who awarded her the “Leo R. Dowling Award of Excellence” in 1990, after her formal retirement in 1985.

Eligibility
Undergraduate students in good academic standing currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university may apply for the scholarship towards an AEA study abroad program. Multiple scholarships will be awarded each year, and may range from $1,500 to $4,000.

For an application, and details on how to apply, visit: www.antioch.edu/aeascholarship
Or contact us at: (800)874-7986 / aea@antioch.edu

A student learning from his mentor as part of the Arts and Culture in West Africa program

About Antioch Education Abroad:Since the 1950s Antioch Education Abroad has been a pioneer in global education offering rigorous academic programs with cultural immersion abroad. Two of AEA’s co-founders, Irwin Abrams and Paula L. Spier, were instrumental in helping to shape the field of international education nationwide.

In 2012, one-third of all students participating in AEA programs came from the top 25 colleges or universities in the United States, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report, including Amherst, Bates, Bowdoin, Carleton, Carnegie Mellon, Colby, Columbia, Harvard, Middlebury, Northwestern, Smith, Swarthmore, Vassar, and Wesleyan.

AEA students are directly engaged in their fields internationally and gain invaluable, relevant, real world experience. The top-notch academic quality of Antioch’s study abroad programs includes the unique integrating of academic study with practical, hands-on learning through internships, service learning, and independent field research.

More information is available at: antioch.edu/aea/

Media Contact:
Matt Cookson
Communications Advisor
University Communications
mcookson@antioch.edu
937-769-1358

“These six years of service to Antioch University are the most professionally and personally rewarding of my 40 years in higher education. The opportunity to serve you in the position of president has been an honor and I thank each of you for your support, advice, and acceptance of my leadership during these years,” Dr. Caruso said in a statement to the faculty, staff and students of the AUNE campus. “I will always treasure every day of my time at Antioch and the very special relationships that I have here at AUNE and throughout the university,” he added.

Caruso’s accomplishments
Among his many accomplishments during his years as president, Dr. Caruso completed the campus’ first strategic plan; launched several successful academic programs including the PhD in marriage and family therapy, applied behavioral analysis certificate program, sustainable development and climate change concentration; developed hybrid and low residency program delivery models; and added significant capacity to the development and alumni functions that led to a doubling of the annual fund.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with David during his time as president and greatly respect his insight and unwavering sense of ethics,” said Arthur J. Zucker, past chair of the Antioch University Board of Governors. “He has brought an increased level of professionalism to the AUNE campus and I know he will continue to make a positive impact and bring his energy and passion to work every day prior to his retirement next June.”

“David has a long list of achievements at Antioch. He helped create the Center for Academic Innovation to encourage entrepreneurial thinking and help bring great ideas to life. His leadership has enabled a system of governance within AUNE that has given a greater voice to students, faculty, and staff. He has inspired the Board of Trustees, and will be remembered for his deep commitment to the mission and values of Antioch University and an even-tempered concern for the other person’s point of view – coupled with genuine kindness to all,” said Jack Merselis, chair of the AUNE Board of Trustees.

Replacement search
Antioch University Chancellor Felice Nudelman, in concert with the AUNE Board of Trustees, will develop a process to search for a replacement for Dr. Caruso when he retires effective June 30, 2013. That process will include opportunities for the campus and greater Antioch community to provide input into what types of skills and qualities they would like to see for the next president of the AUNE campus. Information on the search process will be posted on the AUNE website as it becomes available.

“I am confident that, with guidance from Chancellor Nudelman and our Board, AUNE will find and embrace excellent new leadership that will build on AUNE’s amazing legacy and continue to deliver on its mission well into the future,” Dr. Caruso said.

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About Antioch University
Antioch University New England (AUNE) is a dynamic, innovative institution offering scholarly, practice-oriented graduate study. Now in its forty-seventh year, AUNE serves 1,000 students and is closely linked to the region, with national and global connections through its students, alumni, and institutional concerns.

AUNE is one of the five institutions that comprise Antioch University. Inspired by the work of pioneering educator Horace Mann, Antioch University provides learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice.

With campuses in Keene New Hampshire, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Seattle, and Yellow Springs, Ohio, Antioch University is a bold and enduring source of innovation in higher education. The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Media Contact:
Matt Cookson, Communications Adviser
University Communications
mcookson@antioch.edu
937-769-1358

Felice Nudelman was the Executive Director of Education for The New York Times Company where she was responsible for developing and overseeing education initiatives, including The New York Times Knowledge Network.   She has helped lead the strategic thinking and implementation of their national and international education programs.   She also led the development of a business model in e-Learning that includes collaboration with colleges and universities to create and deliver on-line courses.

Antioch’s long-standing commitment to social justice and the common good resonated with Ms. Nudelman, who has a deep appreciation for the quality of education Antioch University provides its adult learners, both inside and outside the classroom.   “I am thrilled to join a community that has such exceptional faculty and academic programs like the PhD in Leadership and Change, and I am honored to serve Antioch during this next phase of development,” said Nudelman.

Before joining The New York Times, Ms. Nudelman served as executive director for Pace University’s School of Education, receiving Pace’s Outstanding Contribution award for her work.   In her work with faculty, students, and administration at Bloomfield College, Ms. Nudelman’s leadership as associate dean of academic affairs led to increased focus on student-centered services and faculty support, gaining Bloomfield a national award in the area of academic advising.