Notre Dame de Namur University Names Dr. Randall Sessler as Academic Support Center Director
Randall heads up the university’s efforts to provide high quality academic support for students
BELMONT, CALIF. (April 18, 2022) – Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) announced the appointment of Randall Sessler, Ph.D., as the director of its newly established Academic Support Center (ASC). The center provides academic consultations, workshops, and tutoring services to our students as part of our commitment to their academic success and enhancing their collegiate experience at NDNU.
“If students are to succeed, we need to be proactive in integrating comprehensive support that bridges the gap between student knowledge and course material,” said School of Business and Management interim Dean James Fogal. “Dr. Sessler’s background and past successes make him well suited to design and build those services which better prepare our students for success in their courses and then even setting them up for success with professional ambitions.”
Dr. Sessler shared, “When people ask me what I do for a living, I typically answer, I am in the empowerment business. This belief informs all that I do. As a member of the NDNU community, I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues to make the Academic Success Center and all its services empowering, inspiring, and impactful.”
NDNU’s Academic Support Center (ASC) provides multiple related services to students, faculty, and staff, with wraparound support for a student’s entire collegiate journey. The Academic Success Center offers various related services to students, faculty, and staff. With wraparound support for a student’s entire collegiate journey, the Academic Success Center underscores NDNU’s commitment and emphasis on ensuring the success of our students.
About Notre Dame de Namur University
Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) is a Catholic, not-for-profit, coeducational institution serving adult learners from diverse backgrounds. Established in 1851 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, NDNU is the third-oldest college in California and the first authorized to grant women a baccalaureate degree. The university is fully accredited and offers master’s degree programs in business, education, and psychology, as well as teacher credential programs. NDNU maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement. For more information, visit www.ndnu.edu.
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