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Walter Pearson Dean, New College St. Edward's University New College 3001 South Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704 CM 1040 Office Location: Holy Cross Hall 303 Phone: 512.448.8648 Fax: 512.448.8767 EDUCATION: Ph.D., Adult and Extension Education, Iowa State University, 2000 M. A., Adult and Continuing Education, University of Missouri – Kansas City, 1986 B. A., Antioch University, 1984

A native of Texas, Walter assumed the duties as Dean for New College July 1, 2009. In this role, he works with New College faculty to deliver on the St. Edward's commitment to working adults. "The degree completion and graduate programs of St. Edward's have a rich heritage and a bright future." He joins St. Edward's after 15 years of service at Simpson College in Iowa leading evening, weekend and graduate programs at Simpson's three campuses. "Academic quality, convenience, flexibility, and affordability are the traits working adults seek in a degree program. New College exemplifies these values."

Walter has been active as a researcher, author and presenter on best practices in serving working adults. His topics include outreach, collaboration, prior learning assessment, sustaining academic quality, academic advising, and practices that support degree completion persistence. A detailed list of recent work is available here.