{"id":79057,"date":"2024-07-08T14:07:21","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T18:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=79057"},"modified":"2026-04-28T16:19:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T20:19:53","slug":"executive-edd-higher-education-leadership","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/higher-education\/executive-edd-higher-education-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Lead with Confidence in Higher Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">With a higher education leadership executive EdD, you&#8217;ll learn to address an array of complex issues faced by higher education leaders. In the Executive Doctor of Education (EdD) in Higher Education Leadership program, you&#8217;ll develop knowledge and leadership skills, and enhance your understanding of the higher education enterprise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership is a fully online program that is ideally suited for for mid-career higher education leaders (7\u201310 years of leadership experience). You will deepen your knowledge in areas such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Strategic planning and teamwork<\/li><li>Knowledge of higher education policy and trends<\/li><li>Networking and advocacy with stakeholders<\/li><li>Creative and collaborative problem solving<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Program Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Fully Online, Cohort-Based Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Expand your professional networks, advocacy skills, and ability to engage stakeholders with the higher education leadership doctorate. The Executive EdD in Higher Education leadership features relevant activities and assignments that directly apply to higher education challenges. In addition, you will complete a capstone project that includes identifying a problem of practice and developing an evidence-based response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Courses in the Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership are offered intensively online over seven weeks, which includes a weekly live online session. Two-credit courses will be taught through the fall\/spring semesters for the first two years, meeting weekly in a virtual classroom. In addition to required coursework, you&#8217;ll also complete several electives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Gain Meaningful Field Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">In the Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership program, you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to complete up to three internships. In addition, you&#8217;ll have the option to complete up to two summer residency experiences (offered in person or virtually).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bu-pullquote is-style-modern has-image has-image-focus-center-middle\"><div class=\"wp-block-bu-pullquote-inner\"><blockquote><div class=\"container-lockup\"><div class=\"container-icon-outer\"><div class=\"container-icon-inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"370\" height=\"370\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-86409\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/Ashleigh-Hala-headshot-square.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/Ashleigh-Hala-headshot-square.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/Ashleigh-Hala-headshot-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/Ashleigh-Hala-headshot-square-344x344.jpg 344w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/Ashleigh-Hala-headshot-square-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-text\"><hr\/><div class=\"quote-sizing\">&#8220;The cohort model is very enriching, and I am learning just as much from my colleagues as I am from the faculty. The program design is intentional and highly impactful.&#8221;<\/div><footer class=\"caption\">Ashleigh Hala (Wheelock&#8217;28)<\/footer><hr\/><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Pursue executive leadership roles confident that you have the knowledge, skills, and mindsets you need to thrive. As a graduate of the Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership, you&#8217;ll have the skills to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Employ a data-informed approach to strategic planning and implementation<\/li><li>Engage and collaborate with broad networks<\/li><li>Understand how influence policy development<\/li><li>Improve student learning and student success<\/li><li>Create more equitable organizations for students, faculty, and staff<\/li><li>Successfully manage organizational dynamics and diverse teams<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Join Alumni of the Higher Education Program <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Upon completion of Boston University&#8217;s Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership, you&#8217;ll be a skilled higher education administrator and leader. You&#8217;ll be prepared to advance your career in a variety of leadership roles in higher education, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>University president<\/li><li>Provost<\/li><li>Vice president, student affairs or enrollment <\/li><li>VP, finance or operation<\/li><li>VP, strategic planning<\/li><li>Chief of staff<\/li><li>Dean<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bu-pullquote is-style-modern has-image has-image-focus-center-middle\"><div class=\"wp-block-bu-pullquote-inner\"><blockquote><div class=\"container-lockup\"><div class=\"container-icon-outer\"><div class=\"container-icon-inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"782\" height=\"699\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-86414\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-09.04.34-Maria-Pokrovskaya.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-09.04.34-Maria-Pokrovskaya.png 782w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-09.04.34-Maria-Pokrovskaya-671x600.png 671w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-09.04.34-Maria-Pokrovskaya-768x686.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-09.04.34-Maria-Pokrovskaya-385x344.png 385w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-09.04.34-Maria-Pokrovskaya-592x529.png 592w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-09.04.34-Maria-Pokrovskaya-763x682.png 763w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-09.04.34-Maria-Pokrovskaya-770x688.png 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-text\"><hr\/><div class=\"quote-sizing\">&#8220;My BU Wheelock experience has shown me how much I thrive in collaborative, scholar-practitioner environments. It reminded me that I\u2019m capable of leading at a higher level while continuing to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to my field.&#8221;<\/div><footer class=\"caption\">Maria Pokrovskaya (Wheelock&#8217;28)<\/footer><hr\/><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group person-spotlight\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-tertiary-color has-text-color\">Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The faculty in the Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership program have higher education leadership experience and are accomplished scholars in areas such as policy, student success, leadership, and organizational development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"profile-listing profile-format-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-35676 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-educational-leadership-policy-studies research-interest-higher-education-administration sed-affiliation-faculty sed-affiliation-leadership department-educational-leadership-policy-studies program-educational-leadership-policy-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/mary-churchill\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2018\/05\/Mary_Churchill_Headshot_Oct162025009-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Mary Churchill\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Mary L. Churchill<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives &#038; Community Engagement<br \/>\r\nProgram Director, Higher Education Administration<br \/>\r\nProfessor of the Practice<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22773 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-educational-leadership-policy-studies research-interest-equity-diversity-inclusion research-interest-higher-education-administration sed-affiliation-faculty department-educational-leadership-policy-studies program-educational-leadership-policy-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/raul-fernandez\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/08\/raul-fernandez-300x300.png\" alt=\"Photo of Raul Fernandez\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Raul Fernandez<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Senior Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-25060 profile type-profile status-publish hentry sed-affiliation-part-time-instructor sed-affiliation-retired-emeritus-faculty department-educational-leadership-policy-studies program-educational-leadership-policy-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/jay-halfond\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/09\/050-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Jay Halfond\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Jay Halfond<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Professor of the Practice Emeritus<br \/>\r\nPart-Time Instructor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-79676 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-higher-education-administration research-interest-teaching-learning sed-affiliation-faculty department-educational-leadership-policy-studies program-educational-leadership-policy-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/sherri-hughes\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2024\/12\/Sherri-Hughes-headshot-2024_2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shows Sherri Hughes, who has short gray hair and is wearing blue rimmed glasses, a blue shirt, and a multicolored scarf\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Sherri Hughes<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership<br \/>\r\nSenior Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-55513 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-educational-leadership-policy-studies research-interest-higher-education-administration sed-affiliation-faculty department-educational-leadership-policy-studies program-educational-leadership-policy-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/lisa-ijiri\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2021\/10\/Lisa-Ijiri_22_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Lisa Ijiri\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Lisa Ijiri<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Clinical Professor <br \/>\r\nSenior Advisor to the Dean<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-70135 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-educational-leadership-policy-studies research-interest-equity-diversity-inclusion research-interest-higher-education-administration sed-affiliation-faculty department-educational-leadership-policy-studies program-educational-leadership-policy-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/anthony-abraham-jack\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/01\/Anthony-Abraham-Jack-head-shot-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shows Anthony Jack wearing an off white cardigan over a white collared shirt\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Anthony Abraham Jack<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Faculty Director, Newbury Center<br \/>\r\nProfessor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-73278 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-equity-diversity-inclusion research-interest-higher-education-administration sed-affiliation-faculty department-educational-leadership-policy-studies program-educational-leadership-policy-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/louise-michelle-vital\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2023\/09\/Headshot-Louise-Michelle-Vital-PhD-Louise-Michelle-Vital-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Louise Michelle Vital\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Louise Michelle Vital<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Senior Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-38126 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-educational-leadership-policy-studies research-interest-higher-education-administration sed-affiliation-faculty department-educational-leadership-policy-studies program-educational-leadership-policy-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/jerry-whitmore-jr\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2024\/10\/Jerry_Whitmore-Jr_15-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Jerry Whitmore Jr\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Jerry Whitmore, Jr.<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-dark-color 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https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/11\/AlumniAwards_Sep27th2025-983-of-2280-Raul-Fernandez-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/11\/AlumniAwards_Sep27th2025-983-of-2280-Raul-Fernandez-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Dr. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/raul-fernandez\/\">Raul Fernandez<\/a> is a senior lecturer at BU Wheelock, where he studies, writes, and teaches about inequities in education. Dr. Fernandez regularly consults with organizations on issues of equity and inclusion and leads workshops which challenge participants to examine their background, beliefs, and biases while moving urgently to address social justice issues by making changes to policy and practice. He\u2019s facilitated workshops for teachers and academics, doctors and nurses, lawyers and social workers, business and nonprofit leaders, artists and librarians, students and seniors, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Courses in the Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\"> The higher education leadership EdD program emphasizes the development of advanced knowledge and skills in leadership and management, with a strong emphasis on building shared equity leadership, global professional networks, and data-informed management skills. Courses in the Higher Education Leadership doctorate include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Advanced Strategic Planning<\/li><li>Cultivating a Leadership Disposition<\/li><li>Innovation in Higher Education<\/li><li>Organizational Analysis<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/wheelock\/programs\/policy-planning-administration\/executive-edd\/\">See Detailed Course List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bu-pullquote is-style-modern has-image has-image-focus-center-middle\"><div class=\"wp-block-bu-pullquote-inner\"><blockquote><div class=\"container-lockup\"><div class=\"container-icon-outer\"><div class=\"container-icon-inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"594\" height=\"517\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-81106\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2024\/12\/Sherri-Hughes-headshot-2024_2.jpg\" alt=\"Shows Sherri Hughes, who has short gray hair and is wearing blue rimmed glasses, a blue shirt, and a multicolored scarf\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2024\/12\/Sherri-Hughes-headshot-2024_2.jpg 594w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2024\/12\/Sherri-Hughes-headshot-2024_2-395x344.jpg 395w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-text\"><hr\/><div class=\"quote-sizing\">&#8220;Students in the executive EdD program will learn to understand complex problems, engage a variety of stakeholders, and collaborate to respond and adapt to the needs of their students, their faculty and staff, and their communities.&#8221;<\/div><footer class=\"caption\">Sherri Hughes, Program Director<\/footer><hr\/><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-dark-color has-text-color\">Admissions &amp; Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2026 SEMESTER <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 15, 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Opens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2026 Semester<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 1, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Closes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership program. 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