The doctoral program in higher education prepares reflective practitioners, men and women who can integrate their understanding of theory, classroom knowledge, and research skills with the skills of effective practice, thus enhancing their ability to be leaders in higher education. Graduates serve in faculty and upper-level administrative positions in colleges and universities. In addition, this degree serves a limited number of students who wish to develop research skills about higher education, regardless of their career ambitions. To maintain and improve an executive program that has been offered for more than eighteen years to over ninety graduates.
Many graduates hold positions as presidents, vice presidents and deans.
To improve and expand the regional focus to serving faculty and staff from Ohio s two-year community and technical college sector. To provide innovative approaches to doctoral instruction, through web-based activities, compressed video, and other expanded instructional technology techniques. To build and strengthen relationships with other campus departments, especially those that furnish graduate students to the program. To work with the Center for Higher Education in the improvement of research and service regionally, statewide, and nationally. Admission Standards Admission to the program does not guarantee graduation.