Dr. Bradley Andrews
President
About Dr. Bradley Andrews
President Andrews and his wife, Trish, have four children. They love being involved in the life of the college and staying active. Trish served 17 years in higher education leadership roles, including residence life, career services, and academic advising. Both President Andrews and Trish are marathon runners, and their children are similarly active.
During Dr. Andrews’ tenure as president of Southwestern College, the college developed and executed a strategic plan directly addressing the college’s fiscal challenges, reaffirmed their accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, launched initiatives to pursue new programs, revenue streams, and public/private partnerships leading to cost savings while improving relationships with the city and regional communities.
Dr. Andrews holds a bachelor degree in English from the University of Missouri- Columbia, a Master’s in Education with a focus in Higher Education, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Dr. Andrews began his higher education career in Campus Life before transitioning into Vice President positions in Enrollment, Student Life, Academic Resources, Advancement, and Strategic Enrollment and Student Success before becoming President.
President Andrews was interviewed for the podcast “Get Down To College Business.” He spoke about the 8 imperatives that he feels are necessary to managing a small college budget, including investment in people, especially program builders, who can inspire commitment to the institution’s mission. Listen to his conversation with Sarah Holton, PhD, about creating a financially sustainable and mission-driven institution on your favorite podcast apps!
Education
B.A., English from the University of Missouri- Columbia
M.ED. in Education with a focus in Higher Education, Drake University
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin- Madison
Dissertation: The Role of Pre-Institutional Commitment in Freshman Persistence
Professional Activities
Board of Directors, Winfield Chamber of Commerce, present
Member, Rotary Club of Winfield, Kansas, present
Board Member, ELCA Urban Outreach Center, Kenosha, WI, 2013-2015
Institute for Educational Management, Harvard University, 2010
2009 Leader – External Review Team – Illinois Wesleyan University – Office of
Residential Life
2007 Grant Reviewer – U. S. Department of Education; Office of Safe and Drug-Free
Schools
2006 ACPA Steering Committee on Professional Competencies and Professional
Development Curriculum
2006 External Review Team Member – Gustavus Adolphus College – Department of
Residence Life
2004 NCAA Leadership Conference – Administrator in Residence
2002, 2004 ACPA / NASPA National Conference Program Review Committee
1992 Recipient: “Outstanding Staff Person in Promoting Women’s Issues” Award; Drake
University
1991-1993 Sexual Assault Victim Advocate; Drake University, Polk County Victim
Services
Recent Publications
Presentations include:
Andrews, B. (September 2023). “Make a Small College Work.” Get Down to Business, Episode 19. September 19. https://get-down-to-college.captivate.fm/episode/make-a-small-college-work-with-bradley-andrews-phd
Andrews, B. & Maggi, R. (March 2013). From Concept to Construction; Student Life
Facilities. Workshop presented at the NASPA National Conference in Orlando, FL.
Andrews, B. (July 2007). Effectively Marketing and Promoting Campus Security.
Workshop presented at the National Summit on Campus Security in Washington, DC.
Andrews, B. (March 2006). Assessing Fit, Organizational Culture, Campus Climate.
Workshop presented at the ACPA National Conference in Indianapolis, IN.
Andrews, B. & Kosloski, B. (March 1996). Puzzled or Proud? Successful Male RAs.
Workshop presented at the ACPA National Conference in Baltimore, MD.
Andrews, B., Holt-Shannon, M. & Holt-Shannon, M. (March 1994) Spirituality in our
Residence Halls. Workshop presented at the ACPA National Conference in Indianapolis,
IN.
Andrews, B. & Kosloski, B. (November 1992) Heterosexism and Homophobia.
Workshop presented at the UMR-ACUHO Regional Conference in Milwaukee, WI.
