BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 15.4//EN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Central Standard Time BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:Central Standard Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging online information session about the ne w fully online Higher Education concentration within the Doctor of Educati on (Ed.D.) in Education Policy\, Organization and Leadership at the Univer sity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The program is expected to welcome its first cohort in Fall 2027.Designed for current and aspiring higher educati on leaders\, the program explores the social\, political\, economic\, and organizational issues shaping colleges\, universities\, and other postseco ndary institutions. During this session\, program faculty and Online Progr ams staff will introduce the program and answer questions from prospective students.Date &\; TimeTuesday\, November 17\, 20265:00–6:00 PM Central TimePresentersHigher Education Program Faculty and Online Programs StaffL ocationOnline via ZoomRegister OnlineRegistration is required. You will re ceive the Zoom link after registering.Application DeadlineCompleted applic ations for Fall 2027 admission are due April 15\, 2027.What You’ll Learn D uring the SessionAn overview of the new online Ed.D. in Higher EducationTh e program’s curriculum\, structure\, and online learning experienceTopics addressed through the concentration\, including higher education organizat ion\, foundations\, diversity\, and the college student experienceDegree a nd dissertation requirementsEligibility\, application requirements\, and t he April 15 application deadlineThe Fall 2027 launch timelineHow the progr am can support professional growth and leadership in higher educationOppor tunities to connect with program faculty and Online Programs staffProgram OverviewOnline Ed.D. in Higher EducationThe Higher Education concentration provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the f orces influencing the development and future of higher and postsecondary e ducation. Through interconnected coursework\, students examine the social\ , political\, economic\, and organizational issues affecting colleges and universities while developing the research and leadership capabilities nee ded to address complex challenges in the field.The concentration is part o f the Doctor of Education in Education Policy\, Organization and Leadershi p. The Ed.D. is a fully online\, 64-credit-hour program that includes adva nced coursework\, qualifying examinations\, preliminary and final oral exa minations\, and a doctoral dissertation.The program admits students for th e fall term. Completed applications for the inaugural Fall 2027 cohort are due April 15\, 2027.Learn more about the Higher Education program.Who Sho uld AttendHigher education administrators and emerging leadersProfessional s working in academic affairs or student affairsCollege and university fac ulty and staffProfessionals in enrollment management\, institutional resea rch\, advising\, or related areasPostsecondary education policy and organi zational professionalsIndividuals with a master’s degree who are consideri ng an online\, practice-focused doctorateAnyone interested in advancing le adership\, research\, or organizational change in higher educationPlease r egister if you plan to attend. You will receive the Zoom link after regist ration. We recommend downloading the free Zoom software and setting up an account before the session.All event times are listed in Central Time. DTEND:20261118T000000Z DTSTAMP:20261012T002845Z DTSTART:20261117T230000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Online Ed.D. in Higher Education Information Session – Education at Illinois\, Online Programs UID:RFCALITEM639273437256014995 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join us for an engaging on line information session about the new fully online Higher Education conce ntration within the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Education Policy\, Orga nization and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Th e program is expected to welcome its first cohort in Fall 2027.

Desi gned for current and aspiring higher education leaders\, the program explo res the social\, political\, economic\, and organizational issues shaping colleges\, universities\, and other postsecondary institutions. During thi s session\, program faculty and Online Programs staff will introduce the p rogram and answer questions from prospective students.

D ate &\; Time
Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026
5:00–6:00 PM C entral Time
Presenters
Higher Education Program Fac ulty and Online Programs Staff
Location
Online via Zoom
Register Online
Registration is required. You will receive the Zoom link after registering.
Application Deadline
Completed applications for Fall 2027 admission are due April 15\, 2027.

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What You’ll Learn During the Session

Program Overview

Online Ed.D. in Higher Educat ion

The Higher Education concentration provides students with a the oretical and practical understanding of the forces influencing the develop ment and future of higher and postsecondary education. Through interconnec ted coursework\, students examine the social\, political\, economic\, and organizational issues affecting colleges and universities while developing the research and leadership capabilities needed to address complex challe nges in the field.

The concentration is part of the Doctor of Educat ion in Education Policy\, Organization and Leadership. The Ed.D. is a full y online\, 64-credit-hour program that includes advanced coursework\, qual ifying examinations\, preliminary and final oral examinations\, and a doct oral dissertation.

The program admits students for the fall term. Co mpleted applications for the inaugural Fall 2027 cohort are due Ap ril 15\, 2027.

Learn more about the Higher Education program.

Who Should Attend

Please register if you plan to attend. You will receive the Zoom link after regi stration. We recommend downloading the free Zoom software and setting up a n account before the session.

All event times are listed in Central Time.

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