Dr. Ellen Meents Decaigny

Professor

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Biography

Ellen Meents-DeCaigny currently serves as the Executive Education Lead for the Higher Education Administration Policy program at Northwestern University, where she oversees non-credit-bearing professional development certificates and teaches in the Master’s Research Project sequence. Since joining the institution, she has contributed her expertise to various educational initiatives and has been instrumental in shaping the program's curriculum. Before her current role, Ellen worked at DePaul University for 23 years in various capacities within student affairs, including Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff, where she led efforts in human resources and organizational development. Additionally, she has served as a consultant to help enhance assessment efforts in Student Affairs divisions. Ellen is recognized for her leadership in fostering student development and promoting impactful scholarship in her fields of interest.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.