Ferris State University - Doctorate in Community College Leadership

Ferris State University - Doctorate in Community College Leadership The Ferris doctor of education (Ed.D.) program was created for leaders of mission-driven, 21st-century community colleges.

Courses are taught by experienced college leaders, including current and recent community college presidents, vice presidents, and deans. This program is designed to prepare leaders for the changing environments in education. This inquiry-based, problem-solving, action-oriented approach is designed to develop the essential skills that will lead to success, regardless of the level from which gradua

tes will lead. Topics include finance, technology, resource development, marketing, teaching and learning, policy, and leadership. A key feature of the program is that the dissertation may take any of four forms and is integrated throughout the three-year program, with a goal of having individuals complete the dissertation by the end of the three years of the program.

DCCL has more great news to share! Marcus Bennett, Cohort 3, recently received the prestigious 2025–2026 Staff Excellenc...
05/26/2026

DCCL has more great news to share! Marcus Bennett, Cohort 3, recently received the prestigious 2025–2026 Staff Excellence Award at Northwestern Michigan College.

Marcus is deeply grateful for this recognition and notes this honor would not have been possible without the incredible teamwork of the NMC Residence Life team who support and inspire him every day with positivity and encouragement.
Marcus is convinced excellence is never achieved alone; it is built through serving others, lifting one another up, and leading with compassion.

This is a great honor, Marcus! Congratulations! 👏

We are absolutely thrilled to officially welcome our newest cohort on this beautiful day in Michigan! This remarkable gr...
05/16/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to officially welcome our newest cohort on this beautiful day in Michigan! This remarkable group brings together bright, driven individuals from Parkland College (IL), Grand Rapids Community College, Lansing Community College, Kirtland Community College, North Central Michigan College, McHenry County College (IL), Madison School District (Adrian, MI), and Ferris State University. These students have traveled from various hometowns to join our program, and they are already bringing fresh perspectives, diverse backgrounds, and incredible energy to our DCCL community.

Please give a huge DCCL welcome to Cohort Seventeen! We can't wait to see everything you accomplish together!

Wishing you immense success as you begin your doctoral journey. Congratulations! 👏

On this crisp May afternoon, we are excited to share some exciting DCCL news. Becky Duncan-Ramirez is starting a new cha...
05/13/2026

On this crisp May afternoon, we are excited to share some exciting DCCL news. Becky Duncan-Ramirez is starting a new chapter as Associate Vice Chancellor of Educational Partnerships at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, IL.

Becky is looking forward to expanding the educational opportunities SIU-C offers - across Illinois and beyond.

Congratulations, Becky!

CONGRATULATIONS COHORT FOURTEEN!!
05/12/2026

CONGRATULATIONS COHORT FOURTEEN!!

DCCL has more exciting news to share! Oakland Community College announced the appointment of Dr. Jolene Chapman (Cohort ...
05/12/2026

DCCL has more exciting news to share! Oakland Community College announced the appointment of Dr. Jolene Chapman (Cohort 13) as OCC's new Provost! Following a comprehensive national search, Dr. Chapman distinguished herself through her commitment to students, belief in the community college mission, and collaborative leadership style.

As a first-generation college graduate and accomplished leader, Dr. Chapman brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to enhancing student access and success. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Chapman on this well-deserved achievement! 👏

Congratulations to James Stancil, Texas Cohort 4, on being invited as a contributing author for the upcoming edited volu...
05/12/2026

Congratulations to James Stancil, Texas Cohort 4, on being invited as a contributing author for the upcoming edited volume tentatively titled "Student Success: Reimagined, Renewed, and Redefined", led by researcher Antione D. Tomlin.

James will author a chapter titled Mattering, Momentum, and Matriculation: Reimagining First-Year Experience for Adult Learners and Dual Credit Students. The chapter is grounded in his recent practicum work focused on inclusive, equity-centered strategies to support adult learners and dual-credit students during first-year transition.

In addition, James recently completed the Proctor Qualitative Research Training Program at Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education, earning certification in qualitative research methods.

We celebrate James’s continued impact as a practitioner-scholar and his commitment to advancing student-centered, research-informed practices that promote access, belonging, and persistence in higher education.

Congratulations James!

It's graduation season at Ferris State University... a great time for DCCL students to finish their work with their diss...
05/10/2026

It's graduation season at Ferris State University... a great time for DCCL students to finish their work with their dissertation defenses! Yesterday, Monique Norfus Limerick (Cohort 12) successfully defended her dissertation! Her work, "Lived Experiences of African American Nurses Transition from Education to Practice" was supported by her committee, Committee Chair Dr. Danyelle Gregory and Committee Members, Dr. Rhonda Foster and Dr. Brenda Sipe. Congratulations, Dr. Norfus Limerick!

The semester is coming to a close... and DCCL students are continuing to conclude their dissertation work and hold their...
05/07/2026

The semester is coming to a close... and DCCL students are continuing to conclude their dissertation work and hold their defenses! Yesterday, Afrah Hassan (Cohort 13) successfully defended her dissertation! Her work, "Exploring the Influence of In-Person and Virtual Campus Tours on Enrollment Decision-Making at an Urban Community College: A Qualitative Case Study," was supported by her committee, Drs Brian Baldwin, Chassity Holliman Douglas, and Evelyn McClain. Congratulations, Dr Hassan!

May flowers are blooming, spring has arrived in Michigan, and good news is sprouting from the DCCL program! This morning...
05/04/2026

May flowers are blooming, spring has arrived in Michigan, and good news is sprouting from the DCCL program! This morning, Tom Havron (cohort 9) successfully defended his dissertation. His work "The Importance of Student Adjustment to College Life," was supported by his committee, Drs Sandy Balkema, Pete Lacey, and Marneé Crawford. Congratulations, Dr Havron!

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