BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 15.4//EN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Central Standard Time BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:Central Standard Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging online information session about the ne w fully online Higher Education concentration within the Master of Educati on (Ed.M.) in Education Policy\, Organization and Leadership at the Univer sity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The program will welcome its first coho rt in Fall 2027.Designed for current and aspiring higher education leaders \, the program explores the social\, political\, economic\, and organizati onal issues shaping colleges\, universities\, and other postsecondary inst itutions. During this session\, program faculty and Online Programs staff will introduce the program and answer questions from prospective students. Date &\; TimeThursday\, January 28\, 202712:00–1:00 PM Central TimePres entersHigher Education Program Faculty and Online Programs StaffLocationOn line via ZoomRegister Online \nRegistration is required. You will receive the Zoom link after registering.Application DeadlineCompleted applications for Fall 2027 admission are due July \;15\, 2027.What You’ll Learn Du ring the SessionAn overview of the new online Ed.M. in Higher EducationThe program’s curriculum\, structure\, and online learning experienceTopics a ddressed through the concentration\, including higher education organizati on\, foundations\, diversity\, and the college student experienceDegree re quirementsEligibility\, application requirements\, and the July 15 applica tion deadlineThe Fall 2027 launch timelineHow the program can support prof essional growth and leadership in higher educationOpportunities to connect with program faculty and Online Programs staffProgram OverviewOnline Ed.M . in Higher EducationThe Higher Education concentration provides students with a strong foundation in the theories\, practices and issues shaping hi gher education. Through connected coursework\, students explore the social \, political\, economic and organizational forces affecting colleges and u niversities while building the research and leadership skills needed to ad dress challenges in the field.The concentration is part of the Master of E ducation (Ed.M.) in Education Policy\, Organization and Leadership\, a ful ly online\, 32-credit-hour program designed for students seeking to expand their knowledge\, strengthen their professional skills and advance their understanding of higher and postsecondary education.The program admits stu dents for the fall term. Completed applications for the inaugural Fall 202 7 cohort are due July \;15\, 2027.Learn more about the Higher Educatio n program.Who Should AttendAspiring or current higher education administra tors and emerging leadersAspiring or current professionals working in acad emic affairs or student affairsAspiring or current college and university staffAspiring or current professionals in enrollment management\, institut ional research\, advising\, or related areasAspiring or current postsecond ary education policy and organizational professionalsAnyone interested in advancing leadership\, research\, or organizational change in higher educa tionPlease register if you plan to attend. You will receive the Zoom link after registration. We recommend downloading the free Zoom software and se tting up an account before the session.All event times are listed in Centr al Time. DTEND:20270128T190000Z DTSTAMP:20261014T041650Z DTSTART:20270128T180000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Online Ed.M. in Higher Education Information Session – Education at Illinois\, Online Programs UID:RFCALITEM639275302100930582 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join us for an engaging on line information session about the new fully online Higher Education conce ntration within the Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Education Policy\, Orga nization and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Th e program will welcome its first cohort in Fall 2027.

Designed for c urrent and aspiring higher education leaders\, the program explores the so cial\, political\, economic\, and organizational issues shaping colleges\, universities\, and other postsecondary institutions. During this session\ , program faculty and Online Programs staff will introduce the program and answer questions from prospective students.

Date &\; Time
Thursday\, January 28\, 2027
12:00–1:00 PM Central Ti me
Presenters
Higher Education Program Faculty and Online Programs Staff
Location
Online via Zoom
< strong>Register Online \nRegistration is required. You will receive the Zoom link after registering.
Application Deadline
Completed applications for Fall 2 027 admission are due July \;15\, 2027.

What You’ll Learn During the Session

Program Overview

Online Ed.M. in Higher Education

The Higher Education concentration provides students with a strong fo undation in the theories\, practices and issues shaping higher education. Through connected coursework\, students explore the social\, political\, e conomic and organizational forces affecting colleges and universities whil e building the research and leadership skills needed to address challenges in the field.

The concentration is part of the Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Education Policy\, Organization and Leadership\, a fully online \, 32-credit-hour program designed for students seeking to expand their kn owledge\, strengthen their professional skills and advance their understan ding of higher and postsecondary education.

The program admits stude nts for the fall term. Completed applications for the inaugural Fall 2027 cohort are due July \;15\, 2027.

Learn more about the Higher Education program.

Who Should Attend

Please register if you plan to attend. You will receive the Zoom link after registration. We recommend downloading t he free Zoom software and setting up an account before the session.

All event times are listed in Central Time.

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