Edelbrock Named Dean of UA College of Continuing Studies

Dr. Craig Edelbrock
Dr. Craig Edelbrock

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dr. Craig S. Edelbrock has been named dean of the College of Continuing Studies at The University of Alabama.

Edelbrock comes to UA from Penn State University where he has served as chancellor of the School of Graduate Professional Studies, associate dean of the Graduate School and professor of human development and family studies since 2008. His appointment at UA is effective Jan. 14.

“Dr. Edelbrock’s record of achievement in developing innovative and effective education and training programs is outstanding,” said UA Interim Provost Joe Benson. “We look forward to his leadership and vision for our College of Continuing Studies.”

As chancellor of Penn State’s School of Graduate Professional Studies, Edelbrock has led and managed Penn State’s campus near Philadelphia serving approximately 1,400 degree-seeking students, 2,500 students in continuing education courses and more than 35,000 conference and workshop attendees. He has also directed the operation and expansion of online degree programs, corporate training and continuing education, conference services and community outreach, and developed education and training partnerships with corporations and government agencies.

“I am thrilled to be joining UA during this extraordinary period of growth. I am looking forward to the College continuing its long tradition of innovation in extending UA resources to ever wider populations of students,” Edelbrock said.

UA’s College of Continuing Studies offers a wide variety of degree and non-degree programs through flexible learning formats, both by distance and on-campus; professional development and training programs; environmental and industrial programs; and numerous conferences, workshops and other programs.

Edelbrock served as associate dean of the graduate school at the University of Georgia from 2005-2008 and as associate department head and professor-in-charge of graduate studies at Penn State from 2001-2005.

His previous positions included director of research and associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Massachusetts and assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the author of numerous reports and academic publications.

Edelbrock holds a doctorate from Oregon State University and a bachelor’s degree from Western Washington State College.

Contact

Cathy Andreen, director of media relations, 205/348-8322, candreen@ur.ua.edu