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In collaboration with the four Colleges at Lewis (Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing and Health Professions), there are a wide range of options available for working adults who want to complete a bachelor’s degree, earn special certification, and/or expand their professional skills for a career change or opportunity for advancement. For enhanced access and convenience, we have accelerated face-to-face, blended, and online instruction as well as a variety of locations such as the five regional campuses, employer sites for cohorts, and the main campus in Romeoville.

Lewis University is committed to providing our adult students with a well-rounded education that is practical and relevant, which will also serve them well for life. We need leaders in all professions who are the type of people that care about others and their communities.

Full and part-time faculty who teach adults at Lewis use a variety of teaching methods and the small class sizes allow students and faculty to develop positive working relationships. Dedicated staff members serve students in area such as academic advising, orientation, financial aid counseling, tutoring, and career planning. In fact, many of Lewis’ faculty and staff have also been adult college students at some point in time. No matter what type of course, location, or delivery method, adult students have found Lewis University to be a friendly and supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Like many of today’s adult students, I personally know what a difference it makes to attend a small university that is learner-centered and focused on its educational mission. I also feel it is crucial to ask our current and prospective students how we can best serve their needs. Please contact me with your ideas and I welcome your feedback at gallisgl@lewisu.edu or by calling (815) 836-5570.

Dr. Glenda Gallisath
Dean

School for Professional and Continuing Education