Welcome Ed.D. Advisory Committee

Field of Dreams – If we build it . . .

Ed.D. Program Notes Aug. 21, 2007

PROGRAM NONNEGOITABLES

• Rigorous• Research based• Data driven decision

making• Flexibility• Rooted in real world• Balance f2f and online• Cross pollination with

organizations outside EDU

• Building competences, performance based program.

• Core content – diversity and accountability

• Dissertation from start with timelines

• Developing strong leadership qualities

• Combine research and practice

Ed.D. Program Notes Aug. 21, 2007

• Build in admin. credential requirements.

• Blend FT faculty with experts in the field in program development and delivery

• Cultural diversity

PROGRAM DREAMS• Truly meaningful,

rigorous, applicable performance based program

• Capture excellence in existing programs– Specific courses /

intentional design

• Year 3 work with Year 1 and 2

• No ABDs

Ed.D. Program Notes Aug. 21, 2007

• Concrete dissertation process / earlier start

• Faculty availability to work / mentor students through process

• Manage growth / infrastructure

• Be innovative• Focus on consistency

Ed.D. Program Notes Aug. 21, 2007