Dr. Rene Couture
Head, School of Professional and Community Education
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Couture is the Director of the Masters in Higher Education & Student Affairs program
and Department Head of the School of Professional and Community Education. He has
been with the HESA program since 2012 after having worked in various student affairs
roles at other institutions around the country. His research interests are centered
on academic advising issues, first-generation students, and exploring differences
among colleges and college students from varying geographical regions in the U.S.
He holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership, an M.S. in Student
Affairs Administration, and a B.A. in Psychology. Dr. Couture enjoys exploring local
hiking trails and following his children's athletic adventures.
EDUCATION HISTORY
- BA-Saint Michael's College
- MS-Indiana State University
- PHD-University of Northern Colorado
Recently Taught Courses
- SAA 6023 - INTRO TO STUDENT AFFAIRS ADMIN
- SAA 6063 - SAA CAPSTONE SEMINAR
- SAA 6083 - PRACTICUM I IN SAA
- SAA 6113 - RESEARCH DESIGN ANALYSIS
- SAA 6153 - ADVISING STUDENT GROUPS
- SAA 6163 - ACADEMIC ADVISING
- SAA 6173 - CAREER ADVISING
- SAA 6283 - ADVISING PRACTICUM
