Tracy Skipp, director of Academic Programs for University Studies, a degree program of University College at the University of New Mexico, has been accepted to the Harvard Institute for Higher Education Management Development Program for summer 2004. The institute serves high potential deans and directors in the early part of their careers.
Skipp earned his bachelor of university studies (B.U.S.) from University College in 1995. Since then, as the program's advisor, he has been building and modifying the B.U.S. degree from a general studies or degree completion program to an individualized, interdisciplinary model. He was named director of Academic Programs in December.
"At Harvard, I'm hoping to look at our B.U.S. program through someone else's eyes to gain a fresh perspective, to find opportunities for growth and improvement and to learn new ways to improve academic rigor," Skipp said.
Skipp has advised thousands of UNM students. He frequently makes national presentations on student success and is at work on a book about success skills needed for college and how to market oneself after earning a degree. The book will be the subject of a University Honors course in the 2004-05 academic year.
Skipp earned his master's in education foundations from UNM in 2001. He will begin doctoral work following his studies at the Harvard institute.
Contact: Laurie Mellas-Ramirez (505) 277-5915
Posted by kwentworth at January 28, 2004 03:16 PM