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First Study Abroad Program: A Success!

First Study Abroad Program: A Success!

This summer was the launch of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) Study Abroad Program. A group of enthusiastic students and their guests spent 12 wonderful days in Rome, Italy, soaking in the culture while receiving a Loyola education.

The students had the option of selecting between a core philosophy class (PHIL 190) or […]

“The Fellows Program is helping me achieve that next big thing”

“The Fellows Program is helping me achieve that next big thing”

Haeley Goldsmith is a poster child for today’s energetic, multi-tasking, hardworking, and professional millennials. She is also one of the many students enrolled in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies Fellows Program.

The SCPS Fellows Scholarship is a tuition assistance program that matches an employer’s financial funds up to $5,250 per academic year.

Haeley is a […]

College Graduates Earn Higher Salaries

College Graduates Earn Higher Salaries

A recent Education Advisory Board article talked about Brookings Institution’s Hamilton Project, which reviewed The U.S. Census Bureau data for working adults.

The research found that wages for most workers without higher education degrees is lower on average than college graduates who are earning higher wages.

Taking into account inflation, the key findings of the article show that:

Men’s […]

Innovation and Affordability: A College Program for Working Adults

Innovation and Affordability: A College Program for Working Adults

When I started my present position at Loyola University Chicago, I dove into the statistics on our enrollment numbers. I specifically wanted to understand why so many accepted students do not ultimately enroll in classes. I soon discovered that the number one reason accepted students never cross the line to enrollment is that they think […]

Thank you students for your fantastic input!

Thank you students for your fantastic input!

Earlier this month, SCPS organized a Dinner and Discussion for gathering feedback from students about their experiences with Online Learning.

The evening was attended by ten enthusiastic students, some of whom joined via Adobe Connect to provide their valuable feedback.

The event was facilitated by Associate Dean Jeanne Widen and Instructional Designer Kelly Barry. It was a […]