Mary Heagley | Thomas Edison State University

Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

On behalf of everyone at Thomas Edison State University, we hope that students affected by the wildfires in Southern California remain safe. The University is offering accommodations to students affected by the wildfires:

Students who are directly impacted by the fires and who are currently registered in courses for the November 2024, December 2024 and January 2025 terms have the option of receiving a free eight-week course extension without mentor approval; or, a 100% tuition credit for their course(s) to a future term. Affected students should submit a Request for Course Extension Form or a Request for Course Withdrawal Form indicating “Southern California wildfires” as the reason for the request. Please note that TECEP exams in these terms cannot be extended, nor credited for tuition after the exam has been taken.

Impacted students who are currently on a course extension for the September 2024 and October 2024 terms can request a second eight-week extension on their current term at no additional cost.

Request an Accommodation: Students affected by the wildfire and evacuations who need an accommodation should contact the Office of the Registrar by email at registration@tesu.edu or by phone at 609-777-5680. Accommodation requests should be submitted by January 24th. Requests after that date can be accommodated if the student provides documentation of the reason for the late request.

Vice President for Advancement and Executive Vice President for the TESU Foundation

Mary Heagley, in her role as vice president for Advancement for the University and executive vice president for the Thomas Edison State University Foundation, holds responsibility for raising philanthropic funds from individuals, foundations and corporations in support of TESU’s mission.

In this capacity, Heagley and her team identify philanthropists and funders whose values align with the University’s mission of providing high-quality educational opportunities for self-directed adults. She oversees the Advancement staff responsible for alumni relations, donor relations, foundation grants, planned giving, database management, gift reporting and major gifts. She also works with the Foundation Board of Directors to coordinate oversight of charitable gifts and Foundation grants to the University.

Prior to joining TESU, Heagley served in leadership roles at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton University, NYU Medical Center and the University of Chicago among other organizations. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Florida.