University College

Dean: Kevin Kehl, Ed.D.

The University College was established in June 2019 as the result of an initiative to address the changing needs of Harding students within the context of the evolving landscape of higher education.

The curricular and co-curricular programs offered within the University College strengthen our holistic approach academic programs and overall student success as we partner with students to develop and achieve Christ-centered goals and outcomes. 

Several broad student support areas fall under the University College, including:

• Academic Resources Services
• Career Services
• English as a Second Language Program and International ADVANCE Program  
• Exploratory Studies
• First Year Experience/Students in Transition Program
• Interdisciplinary Studies Program  
• McNair Program
• University Studies Program
• Upward Bound

Faculty

Dean: Kevin Kehl, Ed.D., Associate Professor

Program Directors and Faculty:

Lauren Boone, M.A., Assistant Professor
    Director of the English as a Second Language Program
Heath Carpenter, Ph.D., Associate Professor
    Director of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program
Tannon Davis, M.B.A., Assistant Professor
    Director of University Studies
Lolita Meredith, M.S.
    Director of the McNair Program
Stephanie O’Brian, Ed.S.
    Director of Upward Bound
Darla Philips, M.S., Assistant Professor

Programs

• Applied Studies Major (APS), BA

• Interdisciplinary Studies Major (IDS), BA or BS

• English as a Second Language Program and International ADVANCE Program