Chair:
S. Marie McCarther

Contact:
Nancy White: (816) 235-1318

Faculty Scholastic Activity and Research Interests

Faculty in Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations have a wide variety of experiences and interests. Faculty members engage in research and consult on education-related issues in both public and higher education. The faculty are committed to multiculturalism and the importance of diversity in education settings. They advise students in research and administrative endeavors, and help them achieve their professional career goals.

Student Organizations

The Higher Education Student Association (HESA) is a student-run organization founded to further the understanding of the purpose and practices of higher education.  HESA's purpose is to serve the specific and current needs of students enrolled in or interested in the Higher Education Administration program at UMKC.  The goals of the organization are to:

• Create a community among higher education administration students, faculty, and alumni
• Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas on current issues in higher education
• Offer professional experiences in conference participation, planning and organization
• Network with other Higher Education Student associations
• Assist in the professional advancement of members

• Ed.S. Educational Administration
• Ed.D. Educational Administration; Emphasis Areas: PK-12 Administration; Higher Education Administration
• M.A. Educational Administration; Emphasis Areas: PK-12 Administration (Building-Level), Higher Education Administration
• Ph.D. Interdisciplinary (Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations with other disciplines) (See School of Graduate Studies)

• Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations Emphasis

Minor: Exercise Science