Office of the Chancellor
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710 S. Atlantic Street
Dillon, MT 59725
Tel: (406) 683-7151
Location: Roe House
Chancellor: Estee Aiken, Ph.D.
E-mail: [email protected]
An Invitation from Chancellor Estee Aiken
Welcome to the University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, a remarkably different kind of university where you can get a world-class education surrounded by everything that makes Montana extraordinary.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is unique because we are the only public, four-year institution in the nation that offers Experience One, where taking one course at a time allows our students to engage in authentic, experiential education that can’t be replicated under a traditional semester schedule. This structure allows our students and faculty to spend much of their class time with hands-on instruction in the field, lab, community, or classroom. An additional benefit to our unique instructional model is our award-winning faculty are able to focus on one small group of students at a time. This allows our students to get the most out of their educational experiences and apply them to solving real-world challenges.
Also, as the institution with the lowest tuition and fees of any four-year institution in the state of Montana, and the WUE program that provides out-of-state students from neighboring states with a significant discount on their cost of attendance, UMW offers an unparalleled value in education.
The result of this combination of individualized support, experiential learning, and affordability is that students at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø complete what they start. Our focused approach to learning leads to more impactful educational experiences that make the most out of each student’s time and dollars spent on completing their degrees.
We invite you to explore the University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s remarkable difference and look forward to meeting you.
Biography
Dr. Estee Aiken holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Macalester College, a Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary School from Colorado College, and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Studies from the University of Colorado.
Dr. Aiken is no stranger to UMW, having advanced through various roles at the institution over the past 15 years. She joined the faculty at the university in 2011, earning the rank of tenured professor of Education. She then moved into the position of Dean of Strategic Initiatives, overseeing university accreditation, strategic planning, workforce efforts, and dual enrollment. Dr. Aiken is currently UMW’s Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, where she works to advance UMW’s academic mission.
Dr. Aiken’s accomplished career includes K-12 teaching and training positions, K-12 and postsecondary administrative positions, and leadership roles on dozens of local, state, and national boards and task forces, including the Dillon School District Board of Trustees. Dr. Aiken’s scholarship has focused on gifted and talented education, early childhood education, and high-leverage practices in teacher preparation. Her distinguished career highlights include recognition as a Montana University System Teacher Scholar, directing and contributing to impactful grant-funded projects, and editing and co-authoring a comprehensive array of professional publications