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Welcome, Topper parents!

Your student has worked hard to prepare for college. So, it makes sense that you want them to make the most of the experience they've spent their whole lives working toward. You want them to fully live, learn and experience the world around them — while staying healthy and safe.

Plans for 2021

The university’s goal throughout all pandemic-related disruptions has been for students to remain on schedule for their graduation, while providing safe, personalized and vibrant experiences. We continue to rely on national, state and regional data about Covid-19 transmission rates, healthcare access and contact tracing.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The diversity of St. Edward’s enriches our community. It represents a significant part of our culture, mission and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities and innovative talent that our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment.

What did Don Kirshner do?

He started his career as an entrepreneur in educational & industrial television, creating training films, documentaries, commercials, and music videos for Don Kirshner's Rock Concerts. He then worked as a television producer for the U.S. Department of Labor and led a national leadership development project.

What is an Ed.D. degree?

degree allows higher education administrators, change management experts, training professionals, and all those who straddle the worlds of teaching and training to specialize in leadership in Higher Education to broaden their knowledge and increase the scope of their skills and professional network.

Where is Tony Alvarado?

Tony Alvarado, JD is on the faculty at the Bill Munday School of Business, St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas where he teaches courses in Entrepreneurship, Business Negotiation, Legal Environment of Business and Digital Law.

Who is Tom Sechrest?

Dr. Tom Sechrest has had a long career in leadership development as an entrepreneur, in the public sector, in the private sector, in the non-profit sector, and in higher education. He started his career as an entrepreneur in educational & industrial television, creating training films, documentaries, commercials, ...

Who is the dean of the School of Human Development and Education?

The online Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) of Leadership and Higher Education was designed by Dr. Glenda Ballard, the dean of the School of Human Development and Education and Dr. Tom Sechrest who also leads the Master of Science in Leadership & Change (MSLC) Program. Dr. Ballard and Dr. Sechrest have assembled an experienced team of educators with years of higher education leadership and teaching knowledge as the faculty for this program — each faculty member brings their unique teaching and higher education experience to the program.

Who is Glenda Ballard?

Dr. Glenda Ballard has 33 years of experience in education and leads the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies at St . Edward's University. Dr. Ballard holds a Doctorate of Education in Adult and Continuing Education from Virginia Tech. A certified Texas teacher, she also has her MS in counseling and K-12 counselor certifications. Hailing from Texas A&M University - Texarkana, she served for eight years as dean of the College of Education and Liberal Arts and associate professor of adult education. Under her leadership there, the College of Liberal Arts expanded to include 16 academic programs, taught by 42 full-time faculty and 80 adjuncts.

On-Campus Housing

All new, incoming freshmen are required to live in one of the university residence halls during their first year at St. Edward's. Room options include semi-private (2 students) or suite-style (4 students).

More About Dining Plans

Get answers to frequently asked questions about dining plans and explore dining options on campus. If you need a meal plan accommodation based on a disability, visit Housing and Meal Plan Accommodations .

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