Welcome to the Department of Educational Leadership & Workforce Development (ELWD)! We are proud to offer undergraduate courses in fashion merchandising, industrial technology, and training specialists, and teacher preparation in technology education and marketing education. Our graduate programs include certificates, MS, and PhDs in Higher Education Leadership, Community College Leadership, K-12 Educational Leadership, and Workforce and Organizational Development. Our faculty are world-renowned for their teaching, research, and service.
All ELWD faculty actively incorporate the latest technology in their teaching and most offer courses through distance learning and blended course formats. A review of faculty web pages will highlight their impressive publications, presentations, and service activities. It is clear to see that each faculty member is a global leader for their professional activities, but you will quickly learn that their most impressive quality is the commitment they make to their students. We pride ourselves on student-centeredness!
I hope you will spend some time browsing this site and learn more about the Department of Educational Leadership & Workforce Development. You will quickly see that we are dedicated to our students and our disciplines. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to set up an advising appointment.
Dr. Mickey Kosloski, Department Chair