Each semester, undergraduate students are admitted to the Leadership Studies Minor (LSM) program after completing various ELPS courses! #ELPS #LSM Student applications to the minor are accepted throughout the year. The application packet includes a completed application, as well as permission to access student records. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gs-vQkmg
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Higher Education
Knoxville, Tennessee 644 followers
ELPS prepares talented & passionate individuals to take on leadership roles in schools, colleges, & other organizations.
About us
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. 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.
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https://elps.utk.edu/
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- Higher Education
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- 51-200 employees
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- Knoxville, Tennessee
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1126 Volunteer Blvd
Jane & David Bailey Education Complex, 325
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, US
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Our very own ELPS faculty member, Fatima T. Zahra, Ph.D. #ELPS
Happy New Year from CMJ, and for our final Mentor Highlight Monday we want to introduce you to Fatima T. Zahra, Ph.D., a CMJ Mentor who leads mentoring groups, Writing Accountability Circles, and Professional Development sessions for our network of doctoral students in educational measurement. Dr. Fatima T. Zahra is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence, education, and labor markets. Her research focuses on developing innovative solutions to address inequality and poverty, with a particular emphasis on shaping the future of learning and work. Dr. Zahra’s research on program and policy evaluation, culturally responsive evaluation and assessment methods, global health, and forced migration challenges offers a critical perspective on how technology, learning, and work intersect across local and global contexts. Her work brings valuable insights into the potential of AI and the ethical considerations necessary for shaping the future of educational research and practice. With a mission to optimize human potential, Dr. Zahra founded the Artificial Intelligence, Race, and Evaluation (AIRELab) in September 2023. The lab is dedicated to designing and leveraging AI-powered interventions and evaluations that are fair, transparent, and inclusive. Dr. Zahra holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development from the University of Pennsylvania and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Business School and the T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Prior to her current role, she served as a research scientist at New York University and as the Research Director at UPenn’s PDRI-DevLab. Dr. Zahra is affiliated with the South Asia Institute at Harvard. She is also on the editorial board of the American Journal of Evaluation and contributes to significant interdisciplinary research initiatives. Outside of work she love spending time meditating, boxing, and practicing yoga—it is her way of grounding herself. She also enjoys exploring creative outlets like writing, whether it’s journaling or working on opinion pieces. Food is another joy for her—She can never say no to a good pizza and is always on the hunt for new spots to try. On quieter days, she enjoys reflecting, reading, and just enjoying moments of stillness. She asks herself: "What does my soul need today?" This is how she stays connected to her cause. #MentorHighlightMonday #Mentorship #Representation
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Leadership in college and university settings requires the following: A.) An awareness of heritage and distinction in the complex mission of colleges and universities. #ELPS B.) An appreciation of the mission tension reflected in the call to simultaneously converse heritage, critique current policy and practice, and also create the future through the unimpeded pursuit and application of truth. #HEAM Interested in learning more? Check this out: https://lnkd.in/e7-v_njJ
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Join us in congratulating our Department Head, Dr. Robert Kelchen, as he was recognized by Education week as a Top Scholar Influencer who shapes educational practice and policy! #ELPS Each year, Education Week selects the top 200 scholars from across the U.S. (from an eligible pool of 20,000) as having the most influence on issues and policy in education. Kelchen is the only scholar from the University of Tennessee to make this year’s list. “It is a pleasure to use my scholarly expertise to help inform policy conversations and the general public on pressing issues such as college affordability, financial aid, and college closures,” said Kelchen.
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The Adult & Continuing Education program is designed to help participants broaden ideas and competency to live and work within society, while also learning skills in order to make contributions to the areas of adult and continuing education as well as educational leadership & policy studies through presentations and the publication of original research! #ELPS #ACED Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eKJ4kndz
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Have you heard about our Evaluation Methodology MS program? This is a fully online program with applied coursework being taught by experienced faculty, designed for the working professional where students can work on assignments at times convenient for them! Interested in joining the program? Use the QR code to learn more about how to apply! #ELPS #EM
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The work of the Education, Research & Opportunity Center (ERO) housed within ELPS is guided by four focus areas: 1. Economic Mobility, 2. Educational Leadership, 3.Postsecondary Access and Attainment, & 4. Teaching and Learning! #ERO #ELPS No matter the project or partner, our center is committed to producing research that is relevant, rigorous, and actionable! Follow us to get the latest updates & insights from the P20W pipeline! Visit our website to learn more!
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Did you know the College Student Personnel (CSP) program within ELPS is more than seventy years old, with our first student graduating in 1947. Since then, more than 700 students have graduated from the program! #ELPS #CSP The mission of the CSP program is to prepare graduate students for work serving others in higher education or related services. The program provides students with an education grounded in research, theory, and practical experience! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e4RPq2qY
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Celebrating Excellence in Student Affairs and Leadership! #ELPS Dr. Karen Boyd, a Professor of Practice in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS), has been named to the inaugural cohort of the Legacy of Excellence by the Goldstone ASCA Foundation! Dr. Boyd and the other six members of the 2025 cohort will be celebrated during the ASCA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon this February! Join us in congratulating Dr. Boyd on this well-deserved honor!
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Stay up to date with the latest research in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, & Assessment with the latest ESM MAD Blog! #ELPS #ESM Check out our latest blog here: https://lnkd.in/ePCQRkHN
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