College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) prepares administrators for schools and colleges, faculty for colleges and universities, and policy scholars for service in state, regional and national agencies associated with educational and human service enterprises.
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Graduate programs within the department enrich the knowledge, skills, and values requisite to effective leadership, teaching, and research in educational settings.
Click below for more information on ELPS programs and centers, view degrees and certificates, and meet the people that work together to advance our vision.
Programs & Centers
The programs and centers within the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS) enrich the knowledge, skills, and values requisite to effective leadership, teaching, and research in educational settings. Also maintaining oversight for the Education, Research & Opportunity Center, ELPS assists in the production of high-quality research and high-impact outreach.
Adult & Continuing Education
College Student Personnel (CSP)
Educational Administration (EDAM)
Evaluation Programs (ESM)
Education Research & Opportunity Center (ERO)
Higher Education Administration (HEAM)
Undergraduate Leadership Studies
Distance Education & Online Programs
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“From the professors to the practices to the prolific discussions, the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) pathway is transformational. Because ELPS welcomes curiosity, embraces complexity and ignites purpose, I am a catalyst for change as an equity researcher, storyteller and legacy builder.”
Dr. Chandra Harris-McCray (ELPS, 2020)
Vice Chancellor for Strategic Marketing & Communications, University of Illinois-Chicago
ELPS News
- Leadership Studies Program Holds 2024 Awards Ceremony Senior ToastThe Leadership Studies program held its Senior Toast and Awards Ceremony last night where we celebrated our forty-four (44) 2023-24 graduates. Annually, our graduates lead a Capstone project as their… Read more: Leadership Studies Program Holds 2024 Awards Ceremony Senior Toast
- Supporting Early Childhood Teacher Growth and Deevelopment with Actionable Context-Based FeedbackBy Dr. Mary Lynne Derrington & Dr. Alyson Lavigne Please Note: This is the final part of a four-part series on actionable feedback. Stay tuned for the next posts that… Read more: Supporting Early Childhood Teacher Growth and Deevelopment with Actionable Context-Based Feedback
- Supporting Literacy Teachers with Actionable Content-Based FeedbackBy Dr. Mary Lynne Derrington & Dr. Alyson Lavigne Please Note: This is Part 3 of a four-part series on actionable feedback. Stay tuned for the next posts that will… Read more: Supporting Literacy Teachers with Actionable Content-Based Feedback