Ellen Meents-DeCaigny

Ellen Meents-DeCaigny is responsible for divisional initiatives related to assessment and research, budget and human resources, strategic planning and information management. Prior to her role as assistant vice president, she served as student affairs director of assessment, research and communication; coordinator of assessment and research; director of the Office of Academic Enhancement and program director of New Student Programs at DePaul. Ellen teaches in the Master’s Research Project sequence.

Education

• BA Drake University
• MA University of Maryland
• Ph.D. Loyola University Chicago

Companies

• Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff, Student Affairs DePaul University (2017)
• Adjunct Professor, Masters in Higher Education Administration and Policy Program Northwestern University (2016)
• Assistant Vice President for Assessment, Planning and Communications DePaul University (2010)
• Adjunct Professor, Higher Education Program Loyola University Chicago (2015 — 2015)
• Student Affairs Director of Assessment, Research and Communications DePaul University (2007 — 2010)
• Student Affairs Coordinator of Assessment and Research DePaul University (2004 — 2007)
• Director of Academic Enhancement DePaul University (2000 — 2004)
• Program Director for New Student Programs DePaul University (1997 — 2000)
• Director of Student Activities Roosevelt University (1993 — 1997)