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Title: Promising Features of EdD Leadership Programs: Findings from an Exploratory Narrative Literature Review
Language: English
Authors: Sandra Jones Legay (ORCID 0009-0001-2067-2838), Christine Harrington
Source: Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice. 2025 10(2):44-48.
Availability: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh. 3960 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Tel: 302-831-1266; 302-831-4441; e-mail: dpjournal@pitt.edu; Web site: https://impactinged.pitt.edu/ojs/ImpactingEd
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Doctoral Degrees, Leadership, Leadership Training, Educational Practices, School Schedules, Online Courses, Doctoral Students, Student Attitudes, Work Life Expectancy
ISSN: 2472-5889
Abstract: The EdD leadership degree is needed to provide future college or university presidents with the training and background needed to pursue and succeed in the presidential role and other senior-level leadership positions in educational institutions. Identifying promising features in educational leadership programs can help directors of programs design or improve programs to best support aspiring leaders in the field. Based on an exploratory narrative literature review and informal conversations with practitioners in the field, the following features were identified as promising practices in EdD leadership programs: (a) support through a cohort model, (b) flexibility via online, hybrid, and weekend or executive style program delivery, and (c) mentorship. The findings suggest that an EdD leadership program with a cohort structure provides students with a collegial community of learners who encourage persistence to program completion and support their learning. In addition, flexible online programs and course delivery options offer an avenue for students with complex lives to earn a doctoral degree. This flexibility is very important to students who are managing their families, work, and educational responsibilities. Finally, an EdD leadership program that includes mentorship enhances students both professionally and personally.
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