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This PhD program aims to cultivate leaders capable of guiding higher education and postsecondary institutions, performing academic research, and making significant contributions to the field. Participants are challenged to think critically, master scholarly research techniques, show dedication to improving postsecondary education, and embrace diversity. The Higher Education Academic Affairs and Student Development PhD program emphasizes the educational mission of universities and colleges, along with their surrounding communities. Alumni may pursue academic or research careers, with training in areas like student development, faculty studies, diversity initiatives, pedagogy, curriculum design, historical perspectives, philosophical foundations, global education systems, and institutional governance.