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Dean’s Message
Welcome, Dean Parenti
At Loyola University Chicago's School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS), our commitment to adult education is unwavering. SCPS empowers adult learners through accessible and transformative education, guiding learners toward success and personal growth. We embody Loyola's Jesuit tradition through fostering social justice, ethics, and service. Join us to unlock new opportunities and enhance your professional career.
Dr. Jim Parenti, who officially joined us as Dean on November 1, 2024, comes to us from Georgetown University, where he served in several key leadership roles over the past 16 years, including as Senior Advisor to the President. At Georgetown, he spearheaded transformative initiatives, such as developing new enrollment programs and overseeing the construction of a dedicated facility for their School of Continuing Studies. Reflecting on his new role, Dr. Parenti shared, “The University’s deep commitment to expanding access and affordability in higher education presents the School of Continuing and Professional Studies with an incredible opportunity to meet life-long learners, returning students, military veterans, and so many more underserved groups where they are in their educational journey.”
With a deep commitment to expanding access and affordability in higher education, Parenti is focused on creating opportunities to support life-long learners.
At Loyola University Chicago's School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS), our commitment to adult education is unwavering. SCPS empowers adult learners through accessible and transformative education, guiding learners toward success and personal growth. We embody Loyola's Jesuit tradition through fostering social justice, ethics, and service. Join us to unlock new opportunities and enhance your professional career.
Dr. Jim Parenti, who officially joined us as Dean on November 1, 2024, comes to us from Georgetown University, where he served in several key leadership roles over the past 16 years, including as Senior Advisor to the President. At Georgetown, he spearheaded transformative initiatives, such as developing new enrollment programs and overseeing the construction of a dedicated facility for their School of Continuing Studies. Reflecting on his new role, Dr. Parenti shared, “The University’s deep commitment to expanding access and affordability in higher education presents the School of Continuing and Professional Studies with an incredible opportunity to meet life-long learners, returning students, military veterans, and so many more underserved groups where they are in their educational journey.”
With a deep commitment to expanding access and affordability in higher education, Parenti is focused on creating opportunities to support life-long learners.