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    Master of Science in Education in Higher Education Administration

    Marxe HEA Program: Advancing Social Mobility through Postsecondary Schooling

    The Master of Science in Education in Higher Education Administration (MSEd-HEA) at the Marxe School seeks to produce leaders and managers who are well-equipped to take on the challenges of the unique world of higher education. Whether you are currently in the field or looking to change careers, the program offers the framework needed to succeed in today’s ever-changing higher education domain. Graduates pursue careers as executives, directors, coordinators, and analysts of programs and services on college campuses and beyond.

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    The MSEd-HEA In-Depth

    View highlights from our HEA Capstones 2024-25

    The MSEd-HEA program prepares the talented leaders and managers who will effectively chart the futures of institutions of higher education. We emphasize the values of access, equity, excellence, diversity and transparency; and we ensure graduates understand their responsibility to incorporate these values in their professional practice.

    The MSEd-HEA takes full advantage of its location within one of the largest schools of public and international affairs and the largest urban higher education system in the United States. Program offerings expose students not only to the more focused world of higher education administration, but also the much broader and more comprehensive worlds of public and international affairs, and to the richness and complexity of the City University of New York. Students are encouraged to study with faculty from throughout the Marxe School, throughout Baruch College, and throughout CUNY. The MSEd-HEA program’s organizational location and its position in the heart of New York City make it an unparalleled opportunity for students interested in graduate study in higher education leadership.

    The MSEd-HEA focuses on the following distinct areas within higher education:

    • The History and Structure of Higher Education
    • Fundamental Skills for Higher Education Leaders
    • Leadership in Higher Education
    • Advancing the Academic Mission and Student Success
    • Planning and Assessment in Higher Education

    Within – or across – these areas, students are asked to develop a “Personal Program Plan” that is suited to their interests in higher education and to their aspirations for their future careers. The program requires that students, early in their time at Baruch, prepare a formal statement of their personal goals for their program, and to specify the curricular path they plan to follow to achieve those goals. These statements can be revised as students progress through the MSEd-HEA.

    Degree Requirements

    Each student must complete 36 credits (12 courses) to receive the MSEd-HEA degree.  These include 8 required courses and 4 elective courses. Students without at least one year of full-time administrative work experience in higher education are also required to complete an additional 3-credit internship for a total of 39 credits.

    Elective courses may be selected from among those listed in the section on the MSEd-HEA Curriculum or from other relevant courses offered throughout the Marxe School, Baruch College, or CUNY.  Prior approval must be received from a student’s advisor in order to take a class that is not listed in the MSEd-HEA Curriculum. Proposed elective courses should be an integral part of each student’s Personal Program Plan.

    All students are required to develop a Personal Program Plan before the end of their first year of enrollment, and to update that plan as needed throughout their enrollment.

    MSEd-HEA Learning Goals

    The MSEd-HEA program at the Marxe School has established competencies and learning goals that all graduates are expected to achieve.

    Program Learning Goal 1

    Identify and navigate the complex structures of higher education to inform effective change.

    Program Learning Goal 2

    Analyze, think critically, and make evidence-based recommendations to advance higher education in a manner that recognizes historical context, organizational mission, accreditation standards, and/or strategic plans.

    Program Learning Goal 3

    Communicate and interact effectively with a highly diverse set of constituencies—including students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and/or community members—within and related to the field of higher education.

    Program Learning Goal 4

    Articulate and apply a set of values for cultivating an equitable, inclusive, and just higher education environment.

    Program Learning Goal 5

    Use leadership, management, and/or student development theories to analyze the design, operation, and governance of higher education institutions.

    Program Learning Goal 6

    Develop and/or adapt strategies that leverage postsecondary education for social mobility.

    Employment Outcomes

    2023-2024

    View the 2023-2024 HEA Employment Outcomes [PDF]

    2022-2023

    • 98% of graduates are employed: 68% continued with a pre-graduate employer and 32% accepted a new job after graduating
    • 92% of graduates work in higher education and related nonprofits; others include employment in local government and private sector

    View the 2022-2023 MSEd-HEA Employment Outcomes [PDF]


    Meet Our Faculty

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    William Casey Boland

    Assistant Professor, PhD, University of Pennsylvania

    professor william casey boland

    Dr. Boland’s research explores the impact of state and federal public policies on higher education, particularly minority serving institutions (MSIs). This includes how state accountability policies affect college outcomes, the relationship between finance public policies and student success, and the role of politics in policymaking for postsecondary education. His work has been published in the American Education Research Journal, Research in Higher Education, the British Journal of Sociology of Education, Educational Policy, and Education Sciences. He has presented at the annual meetings of the American Educational Research Association, Association for Education Finance and Policy, and the Association for the Study of Higher Education. Dr. Boland obtained a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania.

    Office Location: 135 East 22nd Street, Room 808A
    Phone: 646 660-6804
    Email: William.Boland@baruch.cuny.edu

    Ryan Coughlan

    Associate Professor, PhD, Rutgers University

    In the MSEd-HEA program, we’re cultivating thoughtful leaders who understand both the art and science of advancing postsecondary schooling. When I see our graduates making meaningful changes in their institutions, I’m reminded that our program is about more than career advancement. It’s about developing professionals who understand the deeper purpose of higher education and who have the tools to shape its future. Our students learn to balance administrative excellence with educational vision, ensuring that the business of running an institution never overshadows its mission of transforming lives.

    Dr. Coughlan’s research focuses on the role of education systems in society, with a special focus on education reform movements, equity and inclusion initiatives, and school desegregation. He began his career as a secondary science educator in the New York City department of education, where he gained direct insight into the structures and challenges of our nation’s largest school district. As a scholar, Dr. Coughlan maintains a commitment to practitioner-oriented research that maximizes impact in in academia and educational institutions. Along with his related publications in academic journals, he has published five books on school integration, the history of progressive education, the social foundations of education, and the sociology of education. His most recent co-authored book is an in-depth mixed methods case study of one school district’s efforts to achieve true integration. Dr. Coughlan’s research has been featured in national media outlets including The New York Times, NPR, and Chalkbeat, and it serves as the foundation for multiple school equity lawsuits.

    Office Location: 135 East 22nd Street, 817
    Email: Ryan.Coughlan@baruch.cuny.edu

    Scott Evenbeck

    Scott Evenbeck

    University Professor and Faculty Director of the MSEd-HEA Program, PhD, UNC

    Scott Evenbeck

    The MSEd-HEA program at the Marxe School educates leaders whose impact on higher education transforms higher education in New York City and beyond. Our faculty, including practitioners who are leaders in their fields, work with one another and with the staff in CUNY’s signature program in Higher Education Administration.

    Dr. Evenbeck is University Professor and Faculty Director for the program.  He was Founding Dean of University College at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and Founding President of the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College at CUNY.

    Office Location: 135 East 22nd St., Rm. 812
    Phone: 646 660-6792
    Fax:
    646 660-6770
    Email:
    Scott.Evenbeck@baruch.cuny.edu

    Ashley Gaskew

    Assistant Professor, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Dr. Gaskew’s research explores the impact of socioeconomic policies on faculty culture and faulty experiences across the macro, meso, and micro-levels of society and within postsecondary education. She has also published research on the impact and contributions of for-profit and community college institutions and their relationship with academia. Her co-edited book Critical Theory and Qualitative Data Analysis in Education explores the tensions and opportunities in education through equitable and transformational analysis lenses.

    Office Location: 135 East 22nd Street, Room 815
    Phone: 646 606-6781
    Email: Ashley.Gaskew@baruch.cuny.edu

    Adjunct Faculty

    Christopher Adams

    Adjunct Lecturer, EdD, Hofstra University

    Dr. Christopher J. Adams serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Higher Education Administration in the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. Currently, Dr. Adams serves as the Chief of Regionals and Special Projects at Long Island University where he oversees the University’s regional campuses and works on special projects assigned by the President, including the following academic programs: Society of Presidential Descendants, Global Service Institute, and the Roosevelt School. Previous to this position, Dr. Adams served as the Vice President for Student Affairs at the largest community college in New York State, Suffolk County Community College following two and a half years as the Executive Assistant to the President and the Chief of Staff for the Office of the President.

    Dr. Adams also served as the Executive Administrator of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project – Columbia University and in several administrative positions at Hofstra University. He holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration, Professional Diploma in Educational Administration, Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration and a Master’s Degree in Counselor Education. Dr. Adams also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Southern Connecticut State University.

    Dr. Adams began teaching at Baruch College in the spring of 2005 until the fall of 2011. Dr. Adams returned to teaching at Baruch College in the fall of 2017 and was promoted to the rank of Adjunct Associate Professor and teaches Student Affairs in Higher Education and the Community College.

    Howard Buxbaum

    Adjunct Lecturer, MA, SUNY at Binghamton

    My course includes a number of case studies that provide students a chance to study decision-making related to financial issues and problems. I also foster class discussion by providing recorded lectures and asking students to post presentations that can be reviewed prior to class. We keep abreast of real-time finance topics though student article presentations each week.

    Howard Buxbaum has taught The Financing of Higher Education since 2015.  He spent the earlier part of his career serving in various policy positions in New York State Government. Later, he was the CFO of several private and public colleges including Bank Street College, Drew University and New Jersey City University.  Howard has served on several not for profit boards and has consulted with colleges and universities on management issues.

    E-mail: Howard.Buxbaum@baruch.cuny.edu

    Lori Fox

    JD, New York University School of Law

    Email: Lori.Fox@baruch.cuny.edu

    Sharon Hardy

    Adjunct Lecturer, PhD, CUNY Graduate Center

    The diverse student body within the Marxe School cultivates a vibrant learning community. Students are empowered to explore global perspectives and develop transformative leadership skills for higher education.

    Dr. Hardy serves as an adjunct Assistant Professor in the Higher Education Administration (HEA) program.  Currently serving as the University Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at The City University of New York (CUNY), she brings extensive expertise in leadership roles across undergraduate and graduate recruitment and enrollment in both private and public higher education institutions.

    Email: Sharon.Hardy@cuny.edu

    Fabrice Jaumont

    Adjunct Lecturer, PhD, New York University

    Education is the most powerful tool for shaping the future of global societies. In a rapidly evolving world, higher education serves as the bridge between knowledge and action, policy and practice. Through critical inquiry and engagement, we equip the next generation to navigate and influence international higher education landscapes.

    Fabrice Jaumont is a scholar-practitioner, award-winning author, non-profit leader, and education advisor based in New York. He currently serves as Education Attaché for the Embassy of France to the United States, a Research Fellow at Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme in Paris, and an adjunct professor both at New York University and Baruch College. He is President of the Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities, a nonprofit publishing organization based in New York and Paris. He has published nine books on education, language, and development. Jaumont holds a Ph.D. in Comparative and International Education from New York University.

    Email: Fabrice.Jaumont@baruch.cuny.edu

    Meghan Moore-Wilk

    Adjunct Lecturer, PhD, CUNY Graduate Center

    Being a part of the City University of New York is an incredible honor.  I’ve worked in the Central Office and at campuses, I’m a GC alum, and the parent of a QC alum.   I’ve had the opportunity to work with and learn from amazing colleagues, our outstanding faculty and incredible students.  Teaching in the Baruch MSEd-HEA program has given me the opportunity to share my knowledge and experiences the next generation of higher education leaders. The best part is that I also learn from our students; they bring fresh perspectives on the evolving landscape and offer innovative ideas for addressing the challenges we face.

    E-mail: Meghan.Moore-Wilk@slu.cuny.edu

    Linda Shatzer

    Adjunct Lecturer, PhD, Rutgers University

    The diverse student body within the Marxe School cultivates a vibrant learning community. Students are empowered to explore global perspectives and develop transformative leadership skills for higher education.

    Linda Shatzer has held several positions at CUNY’s Central Office including the Change Management Lead for the CUNYfirst Project and Manager of Productivity Initiatives for the University. Her experience has provided insights into how the management of administrative services impacts the operations of the University and the academic experience for students. Linda  has taught online classes for Central Michigan University and Southern New Hampshire University in Communication and Change Management at the graduate level. She has written several articles on distance learning.​

    E-mail: Linda.Shatzer@baruch.cuny.edu

    Ron Spalter

    Adjunct Lecturer, MBA, New York University

    Serving as an administrator whose task is to support our institutions, faculty, and students in their efforts to better understand and improve the world is a career that comes with great rewards.  Our goal at Marxe is to ensure that our graduates understand how to navigate our industry and succeed in bringing about the changes to our institutions that will ensure their continued value to their constituents, communities and to society as a whole.

    Serving as an administrator whose task is to support our institutions, faculty, and students in their efforts to better understand and improve the world is a career that comes with great rewards.  Our goal at Marxe is to ensure that our graduates understand how to navigate our industry and succeed in bringing about the changes to our institutions that will ensure their continued value to their constituents, communities and to society as a whole.

    Ronald Spalter has served as an administrator for more than four decades at community colleges, baccalaureate institutions, graduate schools and university system administration.

    He has been VP for Administration at several colleges, COO at others, and Deputy Chief Operating Officer at the nations third largest system of Higher Education.

    E-mail: Ronald.Spalter@Baruch.cuny.edu

    Contact Us

    For information on the program and courses, contact:
    Scott Evenbeck, Faculty Director of the MSEd-HEA
    Scott.Evenbeck@baruch.cuny.edu

    For information on the Admissions process, contact:
    The Office of Graduate Admissions & Enrollment Services
    mspia.admissions@baruch.cuny.edu
    (646) 660-6750

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