University of Wisconsin - Extension

MADISON – David Schejbal, current Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of Continuing Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been named the new Dean of Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning at the University of Wisconsin-Extension effective July 1, 2007.

UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor David Wilson made the announcement today. "After consulting widely with a number of constituents, I'm convinced David has the depth and breadth of experience to successfully lead Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning as we move forward," said Wilson. "His knowledge and expertise matches particularly well with our priority of attracting more non-traditional adult students to Wisconsin to complete their associate and bachelor's degrees."

Schejbal has been involved in continuing education, research, and teaching both as an administrator and as a faculty member in Illinois for 14 years. For eight years, he served as Associate Provost and Director of Continuing Education and Associate Vice Chancellor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to that appointment, he was Associate Dean of University College and Director of Summer Session and Special Programs at Northwestern University.

"I am delighted to join the UW Extension team, and I very much look forward to working with the staff in Continuing Education, Outreach, and E-Learning," Schejbal said. "The work of Extension in Wisconsin is both legendary and critically important. I'm committed to helping build on the vision of maximum access to higher education and information throughout Wisconsin."

Schejbal replaces former Interim Dean Leon Zaborowski, who retired January 5, 2007. In his new role, Schejbal will lead one of UW-Extension's four divisions, responsible for planning and coordinating outreach and professional development programming offered on UW System's 26 campuses. More than 230,000 people enrolled in more than 5,600 outreach and continuing education programs offered through UW-Extension on the UW campuses last year.

As part of his duties as Dean of Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning, Schejbal will oversee units focused on the development and use of learning technology, instructional design and development, faculty development, marketing, IT and learner services in support of the 26 UW campuses' online degree and certificate programs.

Schejbal earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Iowa State University and a master's degree and Ph.D in philosophy from the University of Connecticut. His personal interests include nearly all outdoor activities, woodworking, and building sustainable structures.

"On a more personal note, being from Chicago, I have been going to Wisconsin for many years to enjoy the wonderful communities, hike, fish, and explore the state, so not only is this position a wonderful professional opportunity, it is also a terrific personal one as well," added Schejbal.

David's life-partner, Judee Richardson, is an extension specialist at the University of Illinois.

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