Recent News and Research
Four-time EduGator transforms Santa Fe College education with community initiatives
Jennifer Homard left the College of Education in 2019 with four degrees under her belt, and she isn’t slowing down anytime soon as she transforms her community through her job at Santa Fe College. Homard (B.A.E ‘98; M.Ed. ‘99, Ed.S. ‘09, Ed.D. ‘19) originally arrived at UF to pursue a degree in physical therapy, she soon found herself called to another path – education….
Educators Alumni In Higher Education
The University of Florida’s College of Education has long been recognized for its commitment to excellence in teacher education and its dedication to preparing students for dynamic careers. EduGator alumni consistently demonstrate their ability to excel in their chosen paths and be leaders in their fields. Three alumni who are prime examples…
Leading From The Front
When asked what it means to be an EduGator, Essynce Mackey responded, “learning how to support students while also being a student.” This sentiment encapsulates Mackey’s experiences at the University of Florida while enrolled in our Student Personnel in Higher Education master’s program. In addition to being a full-time student, she is a graduate assistant…
Taylor Burtch, Higher Education Administration and Policy — Changes Future Generations with Educational Policy Research
Ortagus Testifies Before House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment
Justin Ortagus, director of the Institute of Higher Education and assistant professor of Higher Education Administration & Policy, testified on July 29 before the U.S. House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment in a hearing…
Team led by higher education professor receives NSF grant to improve access and success in Information Technology programs
The University of Florida Institute of Higher Education (IHE) has been awarded $600,000 from the National Science Foundation to enhance access and success among underrepresented students in community college Information Technology (IT) programs….
Higher Education professor awarded co-funded grant to continue work on performance-based funding
The Institute of Higher Education Awarded Grant to Improve Student Success
Higher Ed Professor Awarded Grant to Study Performance-Based Funding
Gov. Scott appoints UF Higher Ed doctoral student
Higher Ed assistant professor gets UF excellence award
2018 Outstanding Young Alumni – Impacting Others Through Service in Education
Higher Ed. institute honors 10 outstanding alumni
Leaving a legacy through the gift of education – Larry Tyree, Ed.D.
Student Testimonials
UF SPHE is comprehensive, intentional, and excellence-driven. It continues to grow and development me as both an individual and professional. The faculty in this program make intentional effort to get to know you in a personal way and value your opinion when it comes to pressing issues in the field. UF SPHE has allowed me to have a seat at the table with highly regarded student affairs professionals, but more importantly has challenged me to evaluate the ways in which I can make the greatest impact upon students.
The hybrid format of the program was a perfect fit for me. The knowledge, skills and abilities that I have gained through this program have already paid off. Working toward the Ed.D. degree allowed me to accept a promotion at my current institution and gave me the opportunity to serve as both an instructor as well as an administrator.