StephanieNewman

Hello!! My name is Stephanie Newman. I started the PhD Higher Education program "weekend cohort" in the Fall semester of 2010 and am still in a bit of shock that the past couple of years have gone this fast! I am starting my ninth year with Fortis College (a small proprietary institution) in Cuyahoga Falls and currently serve as the Dean of Education.

While I have worked in the Admissions, Career Services and now the Education offices within higher education, my research interests are taking me into the one area I have not yet been employed…Financial Aid. Specifically, I am curious about the excess loan money that so many college students are borrowing while in school.

As Laura mentioned, I too have been thankful for our cohort model and am thrilled that Dissertation Prep has also been structured to bring together a group with whom we can commiserate & celebrate!