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Program Highlights<\/h1>\n

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Our Higher Education program stands out for its rigorous curriculum, experienced faculty, and strong emphasis on practical experience. Students benefit from a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on learning opportunities, preparing them for success in various educational settings. Key highlights of our program include innovative teaching methods, research opportunities, community engagement, and a focus on educational leadership. Discover how our program can help you make a meaningful impact in the world of education.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recent News and Research<\/h2>\n

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ALUMNI ACCOLADES<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>ALUMNI NOTES<\/a><\/p>\n

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Four-time EduGator transforms Santa Fe College education with community initiatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Jennifer Homard left the College of Education in 2019 with four degrees under her belt, and she isn\u2019t slowing down anytime soon as she transforms her community through her job at Santa Fe College. Homard (B.A.E \u201898; M.Ed. \u201899, Ed.S. \u201809, Ed.D. \u201819) originally arrived at UF to pursue a degree in physical therapy, she soon found herself called to another path \u2013 education….<\/p>\n

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ALUMNI ACCOLADES<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>ALUMNI NOTES<\/a><\/p>\n

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Educators Alumni In Higher Education<\/h3>\n

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The University of Florida\u2019s 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…<\/p>\n

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SPOTLIGHTS<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>STUDENT LAURELS<\/a><\/p>\n

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Leading From The Front<\/h3>\n

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When asked what it means to be an EduGator, Essynce Mackey responded, \u201clearning how to support students while also being a student.\u201d This sentiment encapsulates Mackey\u2019s experiences at the University of Florida while enrolled in our Student Personnel in Higher Education master\u2019s program. In addition to being a full-time student, she is a graduate assistant…<\/p>\n

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SPOTLIGHTS<\/a><\/p>\n

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Taylor Burtch, Higher Education Administration and Policy \u2014 Changes Future Generations with Educational Policy Research<\/h3>\n

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Ortagus Testifies Before House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment<\/h3>\n

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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…<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research News<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>Faculty Laurels<\/a><\/p>\n

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Team led by higher education professor receives NSF grant to improve access and success in Information Technology programs<\/h3>\n

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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….<\/span><\/p>\n

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Faculty Laurels<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>Press Releases<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>Research News<\/a><\/p>\n

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Higher Education professor awarded co-funded grant to continue work on performance-based funding<\/h3>\n

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Press Releases<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Institute of Higher Education Awarded Grant to Improve Student Success
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Faculty Laurels<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/p>\n

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Higher Ed Professor Awarded Grant to Study Performance-Based Funding<\/h3>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#bcbcbc” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”18%” custom_margin=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Lato||||||||” min_height=”85.4px” custom_margin=”||12px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Dr. Justin Ortagus, director of the Institute of Higher Education (IHE) and assistant professor of higher education & policy, and a team of researchers were awarded $204,528 from the William T. Grant Foundation to construct a comprehensive state-by-state data set of performance-based funding (PBF) policies across the nation…[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/2018\/12\/04\/higher-ed-professor-awarded-grant-to-study-performance-based-funding\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Read More” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”c11c30a3-9337-48a3-ab53-3940d4fc4bdc” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”blog-pagination” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(198,198,198,0.56)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|700||on|on||||” link_letter_spacing=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Newsmakers<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>Press Releases<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>STUDENT LAURELS<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>SPOTLIGHTS<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gov. Scott appoints UF Higher Ed doctoral student
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#bcbcbc” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”18%” custom_margin=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Lato||||||||” min_height=”85.4px” custom_margin=”||12px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Gov. Rick Scott has appointed John David Hooker II, a University of Florida doctoral student in Higher Education Administration, to the Higher Education Facilities Financing Authority of Florida (HEFFA). Hooker fills a vacant seat on the authority and will serve a three-year term with HEFFA, which assists private, non-profit colleges and universities in accessing tax-exempt bond financing for their education facility construction projects…[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/2018\/05\/24\/gov-scott-appoints-uf-higher-ed-doctoral-student\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Read More” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”c11c30a3-9337-48a3-ab53-3940d4fc4bdc” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(198,198,198,0.56)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|700||on|on||||” link_letter_spacing=”1px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Press Releases<\/a> |\u00a0Awards<\/a> |Newsmakers<\/a> |Faculty Laurels<\/a> |Press Releases<\/a>| Research News<\/a> |SPOTLIGHTS<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|800|||||||” text_font_size=”18px” header_3_font=”Lato|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#16305D” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||11px|||” custom_padding=”||3px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Higher Ed assistant professor gets UF excellence award<\/h3>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#bcbcbc” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”18%” custom_margin=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Lato||||||||” min_height=”85.4px” custom_margin=”||12px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]When it comes to his higher education research agenda, Justin Ortagus isn\u2019t just a \u201cwhat makes the clock tick?\u201d kind of guy. He also investigates the who-when-why-and-hows of the way things work, applying his natural curiosity and analytical skills to advance the complex policies and practices of higher education administration…[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/2018\/05\/09\/higher-ed-assistant-professor-gets-uf-excellence-award\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Read More” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”c11c30a3-9337-48a3-ab53-3940d4fc4bdc” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(198,198,198,0.56)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|700||on|on||||” link_letter_spacing=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

ALUMNI ACCOLADES<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>News and Notes<\/a><\/p>\n

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2018 Outstanding Young Alumni \u2013 Impacting Others Through Service in Education<\/h3>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#bcbcbc” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”18%” custom_margin=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Lato||||||||” min_height=”85.4px” custom_margin=”||12px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]The 2018 Outstanding Young Alumni Awards recognized two EduGators who have impacted the lives of many through service in education. Lauren L. May BAE \u201908 & MED \u201809 and Christopher M. Mullin BAAED \u201999 & Ph.D. \u201908 (Higher Ed Amin) have both dedicated their careers to the field of education…[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/2018\/04\/24\/2018-outstanding-young-alumni-impacting-others-through-service-in-education\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Read More” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”c11c30a3-9337-48a3-ab53-3940d4fc4bdc” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”blog-pagination” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(198,198,198,0.56)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|700||on|on||||” link_letter_spacing=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

ALUMNI ACCOLADES<\/a> <\/span>| Press Releases<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>SPOTLIGHTS<\/a><\/p>\n

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Higher Ed. institute honors 10 outstanding alumni<\/h3>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#bcbcbc” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”18%” custom_margin=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Lato||||||||” min_height=”85.4px” custom_margin=”||12px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Institute of Higher Education (IHE) at the University of Florida only selects its Outstanding Graduate Award winners every five years, so it\u2019s a big deal when the recipients are announced. That\u2019s why the institute, part of the College of Education, announced this year\u2019s 10 honorees recently at a national gathering of their peers. The winners were recognized at the IHE\u2019s alumni reunion and awards banquet held concurrently with the annual meeting of the Community College Futures Assembly in Orlando…[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/2017\/03\/08\/higher-ed-institute-honors-10-outstanding-alumni-2\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Read More” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”c11c30a3-9337-48a3-ab53-3940d4fc4bdc” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(198,198,198,0.56)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|700||on|on||||” link_letter_spacing=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

ALUMNI NOTES<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>Giving<\/a><\/p>\n

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Leaving a legacy through the gift of education \u2013 Larry Tyree, Ed.D.<\/h3>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#bcbcbc” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”18%” custom_margin=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Lato||||||||” min_height=”85.4px” custom_margin=”||12px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]We are so grateful to Dr. Larry Tyree (B.A.E.\u201966, M.Ed.\u201968, Ed.D.) for choosing to guide the future of education. The newly established Dr. Larry W. Tyree Endowed Scholarship, will support graduate education in the Counselor Education master\u2019s degree program, Student Personnel in Higher Education master\u2019s degree program, and the Higher Education Leadership in Educational Administration Doctoral (LEAD) program…[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/2017\/10\/16\/larry-tyree\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Read More” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”c11c30a3-9337-48a3-ab53-3940d4fc4bdc” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(198,198,198,0.56)” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|700||on|on||||” link_letter_spacing=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

ALUMNI ACCOLADES<\/a> |\u00a0<\/span>News and Notes<\/a><\/p>\n

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2018 Outstanding Young Alumni \u2013 Impacting Others Through Service in Education<\/h3>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#bcbcbc” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”18%” custom_margin=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Lato||||||||” min_height=”85.4px” custom_margin=”||12px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]The 2018 Outstanding Young Alumni Awards recognized two EduGators who have impacted the lives of many through service in education. Lauren L. May BAE \u201908 & MED \u201809 and Christopher M. Mullin BAAED \u201999 & Ph.D. \u201908 (Higher Ed Amin) have both dedicated their careers to the field of education…[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/2018\/04\/24\/2018-outstanding-young-alumni-impacting-others-through-service-in-education\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Read More” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”c11c30a3-9337-48a3-ab53-3940d4fc4bdc” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”24px||24px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”6px||6px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] <\/p>\n