Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation
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University of Kentucky College of Education professor John Thelin’s book “Essential Documents in the History of Higher Education,” 2nd edition, made Forbes’ list of Best Higher Education Books of 2021. Thelin, a regarded authority on the history of higher education and public policy, presents a rich collection of primary sources … Read More
A new, innovative doctoral specialization at the University of Kentucky College of Education will prepare scholars for diversity, equity, and inclusion senior leadership roles in higher education settings and related fields. The Ph.D. in Studies in Higher Education Specialization in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be housed in the Department … Read More
Early in his legal career, Gregory Vincent realized one of the greatest challenges of being a civil rights attorney. His involvement in a case could help set new legal precedents, but he could not go back and prevent the harm to a person that had already been committed. In his … Read More
An annual ranking of the U.S. scholars most influential in shaping education practice and policy once again includes University of Kentucky College of Education Dean Julian Vasquez Heilig. Vasquez Heilig has consistently been ranked among the top public influencers in the Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings. The 2021 edition was released … Read More
Interested in face-to-face courses? The College of Education has a number of traditional in-person as well as hybrid offerings for the Spring 2021 semester, including several engaging fitness-focused courses to contribute to a healthy lifestyle as you begin the new year. The list below is a sampling of courses offered … Read More
Rasheed Flowers, a University of Kentucky College of Education doctoral student, has been selected to participate in the University Council for Education Administration’s (UCEA) Barbara L. Jackson Scholars Network. The Jackson Scholars program was created to provide a support system for graduate students of color and to help increase the … Read More
The Community of Applied Research and Evaluation (CARE) will host Shannon Sampson, Ph.D., and Kelly Bradley, Ph.D., as they feature their work in a talk: Creating a Structurally Sound Instrument by Utilizing Principles of Measurement Theory 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 They will discuss the origins and principles of measurement … Read More
How can we bridge the digital and health divide for students of color during the pandemic? Expert panelists from the National Medical Association and the NAACP will share their ideas in a free webinar taking place Thursday, Oct. 29. The discussion will be moderated by the University of Kentucky College … Read More
The Fall 2020 Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation (EPE) Lunch & Connect Series meets each Friday at noon via Zoom through November 20. Hear from EPE department faculty and share ideas, ask questions, voice concerns, explore opportunities, and build community. Everyone is welcome! To attend one of the events, email … Read More
University of Kentucky College of Education doctoral scholar Derek T. M. Daskalakes was selected for the 2020 Class of Clark Scholars, one of the most well-respected graduate student seminars, held each year at the American Educational Research Association’s annual meeting. The seminar is sponsored by the association’s Division A and … Read More