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The Office of Adult Student Affairs is committed to serving the needs of adult students.
ADULT STUDENTS are defined as undergraduate students who are 24+ years
of age and all graduate and professional students.
The primary function of
our office is advocacy, which means that we help you gain a voice
in decisions that impact you. We will also provide
opportunities for you to become engaged at the university in
meaningful and productive ways which will ultimately expose the talent among you
and help you make a difference in your educational experience
and the experiences of others at DePaul. We recognize the dedication and sacrifice
that many of you have made to pursue your academic goals and we hope that we can be
a partner in your academic journey.
Mission
Adult Student Affairs assists adult students in their transition
to college and supports them in achieving their educational goals. By
collaborating with key university and external partners, it provides
services, resources and programs that address the specific needs of this student
population. The office also works to create an environment that encourages and
nurtures adult student engagement in campus life.
Core Services and Programs
One-on-one counseling - the Director has an open-door policy and
meets with adult students who need assistance with problems that affect
their persistence in their academic program.
Referrals - the staff helps adult students make connections to
other university offices, services, and resources.
Workshops/networking opportunities - quarterly events are offered on
issues such as life balance, financial planning, social development and
academic skill development.
Adult Student Center -
a one-stop resource center where adult students can network, find resources and get their questions answered.
Adult Student Association -
an organization that helps adult students make connections with other adult students, receive information
about university services and resources in an organized manner, and communicate issues and concerns that
they may have about their experience at DePaul.
Meet the Staff
Bernadine Thomas, Assistant Director
11015 DePaul Center
BTHOMA10@depaul.edu
Bernadine Thomas served four years as the Assistant Director for the SNL Graduate Programs here at DePaul
University before joining the Office of Adult Student Affairs. She received her Masters Degree in Adult
and Continuing Education from National-Louis University and her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Chicago State University.
She has taught adults at DePaul University School for New Learning, Chicago State University, Spanish Coalition for
Jobs, and the Paul Simon Job Corp.
Sanil N. Bhatte, Graduate Assistant
11017
DePaul Center
sbhatte@depaul.edu
Sanil is a Graduate Assistant in the Adult Student Center.
He works on various projects including database and website management and
developing marketing and communications tools.
He received his bachelor's degree from University of Mumbai (India) and
is currently in the masters program in CDM.
Gaylon Topps Alcaraz, Graduate Assistant
11017 DePaul Center
GTOPPSAL@depaul.edu
Gaylon Topps Alcaraz is a Graduate Assistant in the Adult Student Center.
She finished her undergrad program here at DePaul in June 2008.
She immediately jumped back into school this fall pursuing her master's degree.
Gaylon is in the MAAPS Program (Masters of Arts in Applied Professional Studies)
where she is focusing on reproductive justice issue and organizing marginalized populations.
Barry J. Deron, Student Worker II
11017
DePaul Center
bderon@depaul.edu
Barry is a student worker in the Adult Student Center.
He has facilitated the Blood Drive and Health Fair the past few years here at the Center.
Barry received his bachelor's degree in Marketing in June 2007 and is pursuing his master’s degree in
Business Information Technology (BIT) in CDM.
McKinley Jeter, Student Worker II
11017
DePaul Center
mjater@depaul.edu
McKinley is a student worker in the Adult Student Center,
and currently serves as president of the Adult Student Association.
He is a senior in the School for New Learning, anticipating graduation in June 2009.
This fall McKinley will be pursuing his master’s degree in International Public Service Management.
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