{"id":315,"date":"2023-02-23T18:17:51","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T18:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tennfish2023.flywheelsites.com\/?page_id=315"},"modified":"2026-02-26T16:02:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T21:02:04","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/","title":{"rendered":"Educational Leadership and Policy Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero__bann is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull bann-dots__org has-orange-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hero__bann hero-bann__second has-smokey-color has-light-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color 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Policy Studies (ELPS) prepares administrators for schools and colleges, faculty for colleges and universities, and policy scholars for service in state, regional and national agencies associated with educational and human service enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons bann-second__btn is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/academic-programs\/\">Explore the Department<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bann-second__pic is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/sites\/9\/2024\/04\/cgdlfniy-1024x683.png\" alt=\"students walking to class at the University of Tennessee\" class=\"wp-image-23266\" 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is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center fc-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full wp-block-image-shadow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/ID-338065.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/ID-338065.webp 1500w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/ID-338065-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/ID-338065-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/ID-338065-768x512.webp 768w, 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https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/hero1-elps-2048x819.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center fc-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p>Graduate programs within the department enrich the knowledge, skills, and values requisite to effective leadership, teaching, and research in educational settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click below for more information on ELPS programs and centers, <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/academic-programs\/\">view degrees and certificates<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/our-people\/\">meet the people<\/a>&nbsp;that work together to advance our vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"#programs-&amp;-centers\">ELPS Programs and Centers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/academic-programs\/\">Degrees and Certificates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull academic-sc is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide academic-sc__rw rw-1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column academic-sc__cnt is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"programs-&amp;-centers\">Programs &amp; Centers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The programs and centers within the Department of Educational Leadership &amp; Policy Studies (ELPS) enrich the knowledge, skills, and values requisite to effective leadership, teaching,&nbsp;and research in educational settings. Also maintaining oversight for the Education, Research &amp; Opportunity Center, ELPS assists in the production of high-quality research and high-impact outreach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide academic-sc__rw rw-2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column academic-sc__cl cl-lf has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adult &amp; Continuing Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons academic-sc__btn is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/academic-programs\/adult-continuing-education\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column academic-sc__cl cl-lf has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Administration (EDAM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons academic-sc__btn is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/academic-programs\/ed-admin\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide academic-sc__rw rw-2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column academic-sc__cl cl-lf has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluation Programs (ESM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons academic-sc__btn is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/academic-programs\/evaluation\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column academic-sc__cl cl-lf has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education Research &amp; 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Online Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons academic-sc__btn is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/academic-programs\/#distance-education\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/ID-171675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23297 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/ID-171675.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/ID-171675-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/ID-171675-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/ID-171675-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/ID-171675-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/ID-171675-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bg-para__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-para__cl has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;From the professors to the practices to the prolific discussions, the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) pathway is transformational. Because ELPS welcomes curiosity, embraces complexity and ignites purpose, I am a catalyst for change as an equity researcher, storyteller and legacy builder.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bg-para__cnt is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr. Chandra Harris-McCray (ELPS, 2020)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Vice Chancellor for Strategic Marketing &amp; Communications, <br>University of Illinois-Chicago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:74px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ELPS News<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 has-dates  chancellorFeaturePost  wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/louis-rocconi-named-excellence-in-teaching-award-recipient\/\">Louis Rocconi Named Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-22T13:00:10-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 22, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">This April, Associate Professor and Evaluation Methodology Master&#8217;s Program Coordinator within ELPS Louis Rocconi, PhD, was recognized and awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award at the Spring 2026 Academic Honors\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/louis-rocconi-named-excellence-in-teaching-award-recipient\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Louis Rocconi Named Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/elps\/karly-ball-isaacson-joining-elps-this-fall-as-new-faculty-member\/\">Karly Ball Isaacson Joining ELPS this Fall as New Faculty Member<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-31T09:51:36-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 31, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Department of Educational Leadership &amp; Policy Studies is excited to announce that Karly Ball Isaacson is joining our department this Fall! 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