New College: A Pioneer in Adult Learning
St. Edward's stands apart from the pack when it comes to adult learning.
With more than 35 years of experience, New College understands how to tailor degree programs to suit the needs of you, the adult student. We built New College around adult-friendly policies, such as granting credit for nontraditional learning, and with a commitment to exceptional academic support and career services.
From the start, New College understood the particular challenges and barriers to academic success among adults and the unique ways that adults approach learning.
- You tend to be more autonomous and self-directed. New College teachers guide you to your own knowledge rather than supplying you with facts.
- You want to connect new learning to an existing knowledge/experience base.
- You are goal-oriented and appreciate an educational program that is organized and has clearly defined elements.
- You are practical and seek learning that is applicable to your work or other responsibilities.
Dean's Message
Dear Future New College Students,
Our adult students comprise a diverse group of individuals who share a common bond: They have come to a place in their life’s journey where earning an undergraduate degree is a priority. Our highly respected degree programs are taught by award-winning faculty members who are truly dedicated to helping you achieve your personal and professional potential.
As a New College student, you will enjoy the benefits of individual attention, small class sizes and coursework that emphasizes critical thinking and ethical analysis. Each diverse class is united by an active style of learning that focuses on synthesizing and applying your knowledge in not only your workplace but your community as well. This distinctive model of education for adult learners produces extraordinary results and highly satisfied graduates.
With our emphasis on the liberal arts, New College fosters the idea of life-long learning. New College will provide you with the confidence to be a successful and productive problem solver, team builder and individual contributor.
I encourage you to expand your possibilities, challenge yourself to go further in your life and fulfill your personal goals. We look forward to having you join our community of scholars.
Sincerely,
- Helene Caudill, PhD
- Dean, New College
Faculty
Facilities
A convenient campus for adult students.
St. Edward's University–North Austin
Opened: 2001
Overview
Our North Austin campus, located near the Arboretum, is another convenient St. Edward's University location. Many night and weekend classes are taught at the North Austin campus to suit the busy schedules of working adults, with additional amenities for an on-the-go lifestyle.
Key Features
- 14 "smart classrooms" complete with multimedia capabilities, including overhead projection, Internet access, DVD player, VCR, audio and integrated control system
- Eight computer classrooms with individual workstations
- Meeting facilities with two sets of classrooms with removable walls for accommodating large or small groups
- Wireless internet throughout the facility
- Gourmet dining options for lunch, dinner, snacks or coffee at Café 360
- Ample parking
Faculty Perspective
"Most classrooms in the North Austin location are particularly suited to seminar-style dialogue classes, which makes it a very interactive and rich learning environment. Students who take classes often at the north campus begin to develop a close rapport and sense of community with each other."
Bill Martello
Assistant Professor of Management
Student Perspective
"The north location is closer to where I live, but most of all, I appreciate that it is dedicated to adult students — I enjoy taking classes with my peers. It’s never hard to find parking or locate my classes. I bring my laptop with me and enjoy being able to connect online wirelessly in the café or in the classrooms."
Keith Reynolds ’12
Computer Systems Management