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Welcome from the Department HeadWelcome to the website of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. We are proud to offer a certificate, as well as the masters and doctoral degrees, in PK-12 school administration. In the realm of colleges and universities, we offer a doctoral degree in higher education administration and a masters degree in college student personnel. |
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Detailed information related to each of these programs is contained in this website. If you are interested in PK-12 school administration, I ask that you contact Dr. Pamela Angelle, Dr. Grady Bogue is the contact person for higher education administration and Dr. Norma Mertz should be contacted with any questions related to the college student personnel program. Complete contact information for these program coordinators can be found on the Faculty/Staff link in this website. The preparation of leaders for educational settings has a rich history at The University of Tennessee and I am pleased that you are interested in our programs. If I may be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Vincent A. Anfara, Jr., Ph.D. Our Vision and MissionThe Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies seeks to excel in preparing effective leaders for PreK-12 schools and colleges, researchers and policy scholars involved in state, regional, and national study of major policy issues related to schools and colleges, educational leaders for active participation in policy dialogue affecting the purpose and performance of schools and colleges, and faculty to serve in schools and colleges. The graduate programs of the department are designed to enrich knowledge, skills, and values requisite to effective leadership and to effective teaching and research in educational settings. The department views leaders as stewards and servants of organizations; designers of the social and cultural climate in which they work; teachers who facilitate and encourage human growth and development; change agents who continually examine the purpose and performance of their organizations, and conceptual provocateurs who challenge ideas and assumptions on which policy and practice are build. Our ValuesThe effectiveness of leaders at any level and in any setting turns on competence and conscience. Technical knowledge and skill are placed in action at the service of core values, which are premier design instruments for organizational cultures and climates. Honoring these core values promotes leadership effectiveness. Neglecting these values takes clients and organizations in harm’s way and diminishes the promise and performance of those who give voice and meaning to educational organizations. The values upon which all programs are built and which guide the teaching and learning in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies include: Civility - Affirming the power of human dignity and diversity Candor - Respecting the power of public forum and the role of dissent and debate Courage - Acting on conviction and linking belief to action Responsibility - Accepting care for one’s actions and decisions Compassion - Caring for person and principle and hold high expectations Community - Respecting diversity while developing and agenda of common caring Persistence - Accenting long range goals and staying the course in face of hardship Service - Placing the welfare and promise of others before self Excellence - Calling individuals and organizations to high standards of performance Justice - Ensuring equity in opportunity and recognition |
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Updated 09/30/2011
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ELPS NewsCongratulations to
UT's newest David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research ScholarThe David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research Seminar, a series of two days of graduate student seminars sponsored by the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) in conjunction with the American Educational Research Association (AERA). This year’s seminar will be held in Vancouver, Canada, on April 12-13, just before the AERA conference. Attending this conference along with her peers will be The University of Tennessee’s (UTK) Clark Scholar, Theresa Nixon. Theresa’s proposed research examines the socialization process of transitional principals. Theresa attended Bearden High School in Knox County, then continued her educational career by graduating from The University of the South, Sewanee, where she earned a B.S. in Biology. Later, she graduated from UTK with an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction. She is currently enrolled in the Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at UTK. Beginning her career as a Nutrition Science Institute Coordinator with the Tennessee State Department. She returned to Knox County and has functioned as a science teacher, Professional Development School Teaching Professor, Science Instructional Coach, and a Science Specialist. As the current Science Supervisor for K-12 students in Knox County Schools (KCS), Theresa works to coordinate all curriculum and professional development activities related to science in KCS. Theresa believes that we need strong instructional leaders who can help navigate the ever-evolving changes in education. She states that instructional leaders guide the path and empower teachers with the capacity to make instructional decisions to help achieve those goals. As for education in Tennessee’s schools today, Teresa believes the biggest challenges are providing ample technology for all students and finding creative ways to provide the infrastructure to support the digital age for our students. Another identified challenge is to work to provide equitable resources for all students in rural, urban, and suburban communities alike. Along with the challenges, though, there are many successes in Tennessee’s schools. With many of the current changes of higher standards and rigorous curriculum, Theresa believes we have the opportunity for providing a strong framework for all students to succeed. She also believes that in the last few years, we have become more knowledgeable about how to use data in order to make instructional decisions, as well as becoming more adept at working in a collaborative environment which helps us to grow as educators and helps us prepare children. When asked how her experience at UTK has helped in her career, she replied: UT has provided me with a variety of different opportunities that have helped me in my career. First, I have been challenged in my thinking by the readings and discussion in, which I have participated during my coursework. Second, I have been able to network with a variety of people which has expanded my thinking. Finally, I have been able to learn about current research in the field of education that has caused me to contemplate the need for innovative changes.(03/29/2012) |
Contact: Constance Honorable 1122 Volunteer Boulevard For Program Information:College Student Personnel Education Administration and Supervision Higher Education Administration |