Cheryl Polson

Professor
Associate Dean, Graduate School
Director, KSU-Ft. Leavenworth
Educational Leadership

Bluemont Hall 363
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
913-962-6264
cpolson@ksu.edu

Education
Post Doctoral University of Missouri-Kansas City 1986 Adult Education
Ph.D. Kansas State University 1983 Higher Education Administration/Student Services
M.S. Kansas State University 1978 Human Development & Family Studies
B.A. Kansas State University 1976 Family & Child Development

Professional Experience
Director, KSU-Ft. Leavenworth, President's Office, Kansas State University 2005-Present
Professor, Adult Education, Kansas State University 2001-Present
Associate Dean, Graduate School, Kansas State University 2000-Present
Associate Professor, Kansas State University 1991-2000
Assistant Professor, Kansas State University 1985-1990
Director, Nontraditional Study Program, Kansas State University 1982-1985
Director, Academic Advising Center, Human Development and Family Studies, College of Human Ecology Kansas State University 1978-1983

Primary Teaching Responsibilities
EDACE 780 Introduction to Adult Education
EDACE 886 Seminar: Adults in Career & Life Transitions
EDACE 786 Trends and Issues in Adult Education

Advising Area
Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas City, and Wichita master's degree program administration and advising.

Research and Academic Interests
Adult learners in higher education, academic advising for adult learners, and armed forces education.

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