Learning Environment

Learning Environment

All the programs in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies offer excellent preparation for students interested in pursuing administrative and teaching careers in education. Many of our graduates hold responsible positions in student affairs administration, community college administration, K-12 administration, and other areas of education administration in Iowa and across the country.

Faculty Research on teaching and learning in higher education by Dr. Laura Rendón [PDF]

1. Transforming the first year experience for students of color
2. Addressing the K-16 educational pipeline to facilitate success for underrepresented groups
3. Improving student retention in higher education

Faculty research on creating inclusive learning environments Dr. Nana Osei-Kofi [PDF]

1. Higher education and the pedagogy of physical space
2. The hidden curriculum in schools and higher education

 

Faculty research on creating engaging climates that foster student success by Dr. John Schuh [Schuh's webpage]

 

Faculty research on student and program assessment

 

The Curriculum and Research Committees assist the department in developing and designing the learning outcomes. Please visit the following links for more information on how these committees accomplish this.

http://www.elps.hs.iastate.edu/pol.curriculum.comm.php

http://www.elps.hs.iastate.edu/About/research_committee.php

 

While you are checking this information, you are welcome to visit the following website to see how ELPS doctoral students are encouraged to consider positions in teaching as well as administration.

http://www.elps.hs.iastate.edu/hged/HgEd_opportunities.php