About the Authors

The College Success Factors Index evolved from the experience of 25 years of student development administration, counseling, and teaching. The authors have been administrators of college enrollment programs, academic coordinators, school retention administrators, as well as college counselor trainers.

Dr. Edmond Hallberg, Ed.D., has an extensive background in stress research, assessment, and management. He received his degree from Stanford University and is professor emeritus of Education and Higher Education Counseling Coordinator at California State University, Los Angeles. His past experience includes being a college counselor, Coordinator of Academic Advising, Director of Admissions, and Dean of Students.

Kaylene Hallberg, M.A., is the former Dean of Student Development for the California Community College system.

Loren Sauer, Ph.D., is a professor of Counselor Education at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota, where he is coordinator of the Clinical Counseling Specialization and directs their Community Counseling Services.