School for New Learning

Celebrating 40 years of educating adults.

The School for New Learning is one of the colleges and schools of DePaul University.

1972-01-01 00:00:00

SNL is founded.

The School for New Learning was founded as one of the first university-wide efforts to serve the needs of adult students.

1972-09-01 00:00:00

Howard Sulkin appointed Dean

Dr. Sulkin co-developed SNL and served as Dean until 1977. He later was President of Spertus College.

1974-04-01 08:15:47

SNL opens first DePaul suburban campus.

DePaul's first suburban Chicago location, known as the O'Hare campus, was initially in Park Ridge, Illinois.

1975-02-02 00:00:00

First SNL students graduate.

Hilary Anderson Steinhaus and Sherrie Hildebrandt were the first DePaul students to graduate through SNL.

1977-09-01 00:00:00

Marilyn Stocker appointed Dean

Dr. Stocker was formerly Associate Dean.

1981-09-01 00:00:00

David Justice appointed Dean.

After serving at SNL, David Justice went on to serve as DePaul's first Vice President of Lifelong Learning.

1985-09-01 00:00:00

SNL offers 1st Competence-based masters in the US

The MA in Integrated Professional Studies (later renamed Applied Professional Studies) was the first of its kind, offering a model for alternative graduate business and administrative education.

1989-09-01 00:00:00

SNL Offers Weekend College cohort model

This model allowed students to take classes toward their degree on Saturdays.

1990-09-01 00:00:00

Bridge Program Initiated with Truman College

This program offers team-taught classes and support for City College of Chicago students who wish to transition to DePaul.

1992-09-01 00:00:00

SNL offers study-abroad courses.

These travel courses offer students the opportunity to earn several degree requirements during study visits to Europe, Africa, Asia and Central America.

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