M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership
Program Co-Coordinator
Liliana Garces
Program Co-Coordinator
Beth Bukoski
The master’s (M.Ed.) degree in Higher Education Leadership prepares, trains and educates students to become leaders in the administration of colleges and universities. This degree is part of the Program in Higher Education Leadership (PHEL) which also offers doctoral degree programs.
The master’s program is designed to develop knowledgeable and skilled professional administrators in such higher education career areas as:
- student housing,
- organizational and leadership development,
- services for special populations,
- financial aid,
- admissions,
- learning skills development,
- counseling,
- health education,
- recreation, and
- similar programs and services in colleges and universities.
The master’s program allows students to take an interdisciplinary approach to higher education leadership. Students can tailor their program to fit their interests while building knowledge of higher education administration. Our graduates possess an understanding of the role a university or college plays in society, and the ability to work within an ever-changing higher education environment.
This program starts in the fall semester.
Inquiries: phel@utexas.edu
About Our Program
Current Students
Faculty
 Beth E. BukoskiAssistant Professor of PracticeFocuses on issues that affect underrepresented students and faculty related to identity intersectionality and performativity, particularly critical theories and constructs of gender, sexuality, race, and class. |
 Norma Cantú, J.D.Ken McIntyre Professor for Excellence in School LeadershipWith a background as assistant secretary of education for Civil Rights in the Clinton Administration, she teaches topics in civil rights and the intersection of law and policy in education. |
 Liliana GarcesAssociate ProfessorStudies educational inequality, higher education equity and access policies for underrepresented populations, use and influence of research in Supreme Court cases. |
 Juan GonzalezProfessor of PracticeExpertise in student affairs leadership and administration, improving the college student experience, and expanding access to higher education for first-generation college students. |
 Manuel J JustizProfessorA. M. Aikin Regents Chair in Education Leadership Bringing the experience of 28 years as dean of the College of Education, Justiz shares his expertise in topics of public policy, the politics of education, and providing equal access for minorities in education. |
 Marilyn C. KameenProfessorA. M. Aikin Regents Chair in Junior and Community College Education Leadership Interests include academic administration, faculty in higher education, and college student development with research on college teaching and minorities in higher education. |
 Charles Martinez, Jr.DeanLee Hage Jamail Regents Chair in Education, Sid W. Richardson Regents Chair Focuses on identifying factors that hinder or promote the success of children and families from vulnerable and underserved populations. |
 Richard J. ReddickAssociate Dean for Equity, Community Engagement, and OutreachExamines the experiences of faculty of color at predominantly White institutions; mentoring relationships between faculty and Black students; and work-life balance in academia. |
 Victor B. SáenzProfessor, ChairLeads the Project MALES (Mentoring to Achieve Latino Educational Success Initiative focused on Latino males in education; seeks to advance research-informed policy solutions that enhance educational outcomes for underserved students in secondary and post-secondary education. |
 Lauren SchuddeAssistant ProfessorStudies the impact of educational policies and practices on college student outcomes using quantitative methods. |
 Edwin R. SharpeProfessor of PracticeScholarly interests include organizational theory and behavior as applied to universities, educational politics and policy, and the interaction and alignment of P-20 educational systems. |
 Patricia SomersAssociate ProfessorServes as a faculty affiliate in Women’s and Gender Studies and Lozano Long Institute for Latin American Studies. Researches topics such as campus safety, higher education law, academic freedom, and higher education in Brazil. |
 Joe WilcoxSpecialist, Program CoordinatorExpertise in Title IV policy and administration and higher education fundraising. Focuses on issues of college affordability, under-represented student recruitment, and donor relations. |
Clinical and Adjunct Faculty
 Cassandre Giguere AlvaradoAssistant Professor of PracticeExecutive Director for Student Success Initiatives Focuses research on student success and graduation initiatives, including innovative college readiness assignments, student success programs and understanding the completion agenda. |
 Michael BohligAssistant Professor of PracticeAs Assistant Director of Research at CCCSE, Bohlig’s research interests center on student success at community colleges and the effects of enrollment status and developmental education on persistence and completion. |
 Aileen BumphusAssistant Professor of Practice, Associate Vice President for Academic Diversity Initiatives in the Division of Diversity and Community EngagementResearch interests include educational leadership, emotional intelligence, and resiliency. |
 Linda GarciaAssistant Professor of PracticeAssistant Director of College Relations of the Center for Community College Student Engagement Oversees the Center’s community college relations and serves as a point of contact for state leaders, funders and national higher education organizations. |
 Douglas GarrardAssistant Professor of PracticeServes as Associate Vice President for Campus Life and Senior Associate Dean of Students, and teaches courses related to on-campus culture in higher education. |
Jenna Cullinane HegeAssistant Professor of PracticeWith her team, leverages the state’s vast data resources to inform higher education policy and improve student success and educational equity in Texas. |
 Harrison KellerProfessor of PracticeDeputy to the President for Strategy and Policy Drives achievement of the president's strategic vision by coordinating long-range planning, policy development, and strategic implementation among academic and administrative units, and for organizing and overseeing strategic initiatives related to inter-institutional partnerships. |
 Mylon KirksyAssistant Professor of PracticeDirector of Residence Life for Housing and Food Service Teaches courses that examine the intersectionality of culture, organizations, and systems of privilege, power, and difference in higher education. |
 Edward LeachAssistant Professor of PracticeExecutive Director of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development, a consortium of community and technical colleges that share a philosophical commitment to support excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership. |
 Coral Noonan-TerryAssistant Professor of PracticeServes as Program Manager of Special Projects for the Center for Community College Student Engagement, teaches courses focused on community colleges. |
 Soncia Reagins-LillyProfessor of Practice, Vice President for Student AffairsShares her expertise in higher education policy, administration and finance, strategic planning, and leadership development as the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students. |
 Ericka RolandPostdoctoral FellowConducts research using critical approaches to teaching, learning, and leadership development with an emphasis on analyzing social power dynamics for personal and collective transformation across the P-20 pipeline |
 Nydia SánchezPostdoctoral FellowExplores the ways community and cultural contexts affect and inform student development and educational achievement along the P-20 pipeline for students from underrepresented backgrounds, particularly first-generation and Latinx students. |
 Julie SchellAssistant Professor of PracticeDesigns higher education innovation strategy. Teaches graduate courses on technology, innovation, and problems of college teaching and learning including related interventions. |
 LaToya SmithAssistant Professor of PracticeSenior Associate Athletic Director for Student Services Serves as the Title IX Coordinator and Associate Vice President of University Compliance Services to ensure the university holds high levels of integrity and ethical standards. |
 Betty Jeanne TaylorAssistant Professor of PracticeAssistant Vice President, Division of Diversity and Community Engagement Focuses on university-wide campus climate initiatives including bias incident reporting and response as well as implementing best practices for inclusive classroom climates and faculty recruitment and retention. |
 Aaron VoylesAssistant Professor of PracticeServes as the Associate Director for Student Learning and Development and researches post-qualitative and post-structuralist methodologies, discourse analysis, and gender performance. |
 Evelyn WaiwaioleAssistant Professor of PracticeExecutive Director of CCSSE As Executive Director of the Center for Community College Student Engagement, Evelyn specializes in evidence that informs change and improved outcomes at community colleges. |
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