About the Authors

The theoretical background of the Octagon Learning System came from many directions. The 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 student development, focusing on issues of retention, 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. He has also served as 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. She has also served as the Dean of Counseling at Cypress College.

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.