Community College Leadership
This concentration is designed to cultivate the five qualities identified by the Aspen Institute and Achieving the Dream as essential for effective community college leadership. You will be prepared to:
- Commit deeply to student access and success.
- Take bold, equity-driven actions to improve outcomes.
- Build a strategic vision for students and institutions through external partnerships.
- Raise and allocate resources strategically to advance student success.
- Lead long-term, transformative change within the community college system.
Courses:
- Policy, Finance, and Human Resources
- Planning for Change
- Exploration of Campus Cultures: Impact and Influence
Leadership & Organizational Transformation
Organizations today face rapid disruption, shifting workforce dynamics, and rising demands for equity and accountability. This concentration is designed for leaders who want to drive innovation, build resilient organizations, and lead change that lasts. It prepares you to:
- Analyze complex organizational systems and identify levers for transformation.
- Design and implement strategic initiatives that align people, culture, and resources.
- Lead through disruption, technology shifts, and economic challenges.
- Inspire teams and stakeholders around a shared vision for sustainable growth and equity.
Courses:
- Organizational Development and Transformational Change
- Finance and Human Resources
- Strategic Planning and Visioning
What You’ll Gain
Graduates of the Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership are equipped to:
- Lead with Purpose—Step into executive roles such as Superintendent, College Administrator, Nonprofit Executive, or Corporate Leader.
- Solve Complex Challenges—Apply systems thinking, data-driven decision-making, and change management strategies.
- Advance Equity & Innovation—Build inclusive cultures and lead with cultural intelligence and ethical decision-making.
- Become a Scholarly Practitioner—Conduct applied research that drives innovation and positive transformation.