Eric Schwarze Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The Office of Academic Programs works with faculty and administrators from UIC's 16 colleges in the curriculum approval process at all levels of governance within the university and the state. This includes reviewing and providing feedback on proposals, advising programs on academic policies and proposal development, and managing underlying systems in relation to course approval and program coding. Additionally, I have facilitating roles with the Senate Committee on Educational Policy and the General Education Council, in concert with the director. The office also coordinates the process of reporting curriculum changes to the Higher Learning Commission, and I was involved in the planning and writing process in relation to the university's 2024 HLC site visit. Additionally, I am tapped within the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Effectiveness to participate in a range of writing, editing, and project management tasks, including in relation to accreditation processes, institutional reports, national awards, and other ways of representing the university.

Chicago, Il

The Office of Project Management for Student Success Initiatives at this time was situated within the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs and Academic Programs. Functionally, I was also part of the staff of the Office for Research on Student Success within the OVPUAAP. The OPMSSI exists to facilitate collaborative projects that bring together colleagues from across different areas of the university to implement student success initiatives. These initiatives emerge from ongoing research within the ORSS in relation to student retention, graduation, and academic progress. The position allowed me to work with administrators, staff, and faculty across units and departments, while helping to ensure effective communication, planning, organization, assessment, and accountability.

Aurora University

Dean over the General Education program; led major curriculum revisions; worked with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop and implement curriculum; recruited, assigned, and mentored faculty for core courses (including adult completion and online courses); facilitated faculty development and assessment work for the program; oversaw Center for Teaching & Learning / Academic Support Center; taught interdisciplinary core courses, philosophy courses, and religion courses; participated in a range of initiatives and conferences; served on the AU team that was part of the first cohort within the new HLC Open Pathway process; served as a peer reviewer for the HLC.

Aurora, Il

Coordinated staff of 14 in providing academic support for students at all levels and academic accommodations for students with disabilities; integrated Center within the curriculum; coordinated the university's writing intensive program, including faculty development and assessment; coordinated STAR Program for conditionally admitted students (orientation and academic support in first year of college); developed series of review sessions for standardized exams; provided leadership within Academic Standards Committee; remained engaged directly in tutoring and other academic support; taught interdisciplinary core courses, composition courses, religion courses, and philosophy courses.

Aurora, Il

Chicago, Il

Taught 7 sections of Humanities courses in a community college setting

Chicago, Il

Assigned in partnership to full-time faculty within core Humanities courses (8 courses across 5 quarters); provided workshops and academic support in writing; participated in instruction and class discussion

Master’S Degree, Religion And Literature

Master’S Degree, Religious Studies (Religion And Philosophy Coursework)

Bachelor’S Degree, Fundamentals: Issues And Texts (I.E., Interdiciplinary Humanities)

Education record

Coursework and study within the Orthodox Christian Tradition