For the RECORD The Kreick Family creates a lasting legacy for adult learners
The Kreick Family Scholars Program will support adult learners through: Scholarships—The Kreick Family Scholarship will provide tuition aid for returning adults to pursue their bachelor’s degrees.
Research—The University has partnered with the Council for Adult & Experiential Learning (CAEL) for data collection and analysis, leading to a focused strategy on Carol Kreick ʼ79/ ʼ84G, Dr. John Kreick, and Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President at the entrance of the Learning Commons, a 15,000-square-foot facility, which houses the University̓s academic support services and University Advancement and Alumni Relations.
recruitment of adult learners
The Kreick Family, longtime Nashua residents and Rivier benefactors, have established the Kreick Family Scholars Program to assist adult learners who wish to complete their bachelor’s degrees at Rivier University. With their generous donation, Rivier University has launched a three-pronged, transformational strategy to enhance programs for continuing education of the adult learner. “Understanding the challenges of adult learners and the significant benefits of degree completion, the Kreick
also facilitates credit for life
Family has generously chosen to continue their legacy of support to Rivier and the local community with the creation of this program,” says Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President. The program was inspired by Carol Kreick, who attended Rivier as a young mother to complete her bachelor’s degree in 1979 and a master’s in psychology in 1984. Dr. John Kreick, former president of Sanders Associates (now BAE), served on the University’s Board of Trustees from 1992 to 2010. He is
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credited with instituting policies that established a foundation for the institution’s financial vitality, which remains in place today. Bradley Kreick followed his father’s leadership and joined the Board of Trustees in 2010, providing wise counsel in finance and investment policy. This program addresses a critical need in New Hampshire, where it is estimated that more than 19% or 140,000 residents have earned some college credit, but not completed a degree.
and best practices to support their success. The organization experience, which enables students to earn college credit for the knowledge and skills they’ve learned through work experience.
Technology Resources— Self-assessment and career development opportunities will be available for adult learners.