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The Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education

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Welcome to the Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education

The Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a dynamic and inclusive learning community comprised of scholars focused on educational leadership and administration, policy and change, social justice and community engagement. 

Our department considers education broadly, as it occurs inside and outside of formal educational settings. Our courses and programs consider relations between different social settings, such as families, workplaces, local communities, and national and international contexts.

Themes running through our research and teaching include equity and social justice, professional education, policy studies, educational leadership and organizations and adult learning within institutions and settings.

Prospective Students...Join our to learn more about our amazing programs and future events..

Applications for the 2026-2027 cycle are now open. Apply Today !!

Earn a Master of Education in Adult Education and Community Development

I chose LHAE because I believed they would provide the most comprehensive learning experience for me. Of course, all these beliefs were realized. I also became connected to wonderful people with beautiful ideas.

Kameka Morrison
Master of Education, Class of 2023
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Recent News

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October 29, 2025

Professor Ruth Hayhoe received an Honorary Doctorate in education from USJ Macao, recognizing her 70 years of impact in international education.
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October 16, 2025

The late William G. Davis, former Ontario Premier and founder of ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ, played a defining role in creating a new college system in 1965, which, over the last six decades, has seen a dramatic shift in policy direction and funding.
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September 22, 2025

Student Research Spotlight - Erin Anderson

Erin Anderson (she/her) is a PhD Candidate in Higher Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (¹û½´ÊÓÆµ), where her research explores how ableism shapes postsecondary education and how student affairs practitioners can create inclusive, affirming environments for disabled students.

Departmental Events

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Join us for this special seminar with Dr. Hayley H. Brooks, led by the Comparative, International, & Development Education Centre (CIDEC) at ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ.
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CIDEC Seminar with Dr. Heddy Lahmann: "Creative Pathways to Peace: Arts Education in Conflict and Divided Settings"
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Online