EdD Leadership Higher Education Track

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Track Details: Higher Education

Prepare to drive institutional change and innovation in colleges and universities with Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Ed.D. in Leadership—Higher Education track. This program is crafted for current and aspiring professionals who want to address systemic challenges, serve diverse student populations, and advance inclusive practices across the postsecondary landscape. Through coursework in social justice, sustainability, data analytics, and academic program assessment, you will gain the skills to improve institutional effectiveness, foster enrollment and retention, and lead collaborative teams and campus initiatives. The flexible online format and dedicated faculty mentors help you balance your doctorate with your career, building expertise in strategic leadership, partnership development, and organizational transformation.

Career Opportunities in Higher Education

You will be prepared for influential leadership roles such as:

  • Dean or Associate Dean
  • Director of Student Success or Student Affairs
  • Chief Diversity Officer
  • Higher Education Consultant
  • Policy Analyst
  • Enrollment Manager
  • Academic Program Director
  • Institutional Researcher
  • Practice-Focused Education Faculty

As a doctoral student, you’ll engage in data-driven problem solving, applied research, and hands-on experiences—empowering you to lead positive, sustainable change in higher education institutions and the communities they serve.

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How to Get Started on Your Ed.D. in Leadership Degree

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Contact Information

Dr. Joel B. Adams, Program Coordinator

Email: j.adams5@fdu.edu

Phone: (201) 692-2079

Dr. Ashley Robinson, Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Interim Director of Educational Leadership Program

Email: a.robinson2@fdu.edu

Dr. Joshua Bornstein, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

Dr. Amy Cardace, Assistant Professor of Higher Education 

Email: a.cardace@fdu.edu

Dr. Frederick Engram, Jr., Assistant Professor of Higher Education 

Email: f.engram@fdu.edu

Dr. Catherine Manly, Assistant Professor of Higher Education 

Email: c.manly@fdu.edu