University of Miami Higher Education Program

03/10/2025

Hello University of Miami Higher Education master's and doctoral alumni. Please join our current students and faculty for an upcoming social. Even if you cannot attend, please click on the link and RSVP/update us as we would love to hear from you.
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12/11/2024

Final day of class!!! End of first semester for Cohort 10 in the doctoral program (EdD) in Higher Education Leadership!! Students met on Zoom to present their student diversity projects. Exciting accounts of their interviews with members of student groups including first generation, SWANA, Asian, international, Greek, non-traditional, student leaders, STEM, etc. Looking forward to Spring 2025!

05/12/2023

Doctoral Graduates 2023. Congratulations!!!

05/12/2023

Congratulations to the graduates of the master's and doctoral programs at the U's Higher Education Program!!! We are very proud of our graduates!

06/14/2022

Accepting applications for Fall 2022. The MSEd in Higher Education Administration, a practice-based program whose graduates are hired into mid-level management positions, and the Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership, a low-residency, cohort-based program in which working professionals advance and enhance their careers. The submission of GRE scores is no longer required for either program.

The MSEd in Higher Ed Administration at UM is accepting applications for Fall 2022, so apply now. The program offers a choice of three majors that lead to a Master of Science in Education: 1) Enrollment Management (EM), 2) Student Life & Development (SL&D), or 3) Institutional Research & Policy Analysis (IR&PA). All three instill understanding of colleges and universities from various viewpoints and of how their diverse functions coalesce to meet the higher education mission. Theory and research underpin classroom work as well as practicums in university departments. Scholarships cover part of tuition for full-time students, and valuable graduate administrative assistantships are available in university offices. Positions are limited, so apply for a GAAship as soon as possible. Contact MSEd program director Dr. Carol-Anne Phekoo at [email protected] or (305) 284-5013. She enjoys talking to students and welcomes any question!

The Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership program leads to a Doctor of Education in three years via intensive, three-day weekend workshops each month on campus. Faculty include higher ed scholars, researchers, and top administrators who provide personal attention and guidance. Your dissertation research proposal is written in a course seminar, and the dissertation is being crafted by the third year. In the cohort model, you are supported and inspired by your peers, and the monthly weekend meetings also prepare students for qualifying exams for doctoral candidacy after coursework completion. Applications for Fall 2022 are still being accepted, so apply now. Contact EdD program director Dr. Willis Jones at [email protected] or (305) 284-2929, or Dr. Carol-Anne Phekoo at [email protected] or (305) 284-5013.

06/12/2022

06/12/2022

Congratulations to the graduates of the master's and Ed.D programs at the University of Miami. We are very proud of you!!! Best wishes to the Class of 2022!!

05/03/2017

Luis Enrique Ponce, candidate for the degree of Doctor of Education, will defend her dissertation on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 11:15am, in Max Orovitz Building Room 300. The title of his dissertation is "Cheating Perceptions at a Small, Private Ecuadorian Institution".

05/02/2017

Jessica Franchi-Alfaro, candidate for the degree of Doctor of Education, will defend her dissertation today, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 12:00noon, in Merrick Building conference room 318. The title of her dissertation is "The Role of Academic Advising in the Experiences of Undocumented Latina College Students"

01/24/2017

Sabrina Walters, candidate for the degree of Doctor of Education, will defend her dissertation on Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 at 10:00am, in Merrick Building conference room 2221. The title of her dissertation is "African American Male College Students Navigate to Achieve: The Relationship Among College Adjustment Experiences, Coping, and GPA for Black Males at Predominantly White Institutions".

10/12/2016

Maria Vaca, candidate for the degree of Doctor of Education, will defend her dissertation on Thursday, October 27th, 2016 at 10:00am, in Merrick Building conference room 318. The title of her dissertation is "Student Engagement: Factors Affecting the Academic Performance and Persistence of Hispanic Females in STEM".

10/11/2016

Michaela Tomova, candidate for the degree of Doctor of Education, will defend her dissertation on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 at 2:00pm, in Merrick Building conference room 318. The title of her dissertation is "Community College Students' Perspectives on Student-faculty Relations and the Development of Competence and Purpose".