Ed.D. in Leadership, Equity & Inquiry Doctoral Program Launch Celebration

Schedule

Thu Mar 26 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Northeastern Illinois University | Lincolnwood, IL

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The Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education is pleased to invite you to the official launch of the Ed.D. in Leadership, Equity & Inquiry doctoral program.
This special event will unveil the vision, curriculum, and mission of Northeastern Illinois University’s new doctoral program while delving into the compelling theme: Bridging Theory and Practice: What Does It Mean to Be a Scholar-Practitioner?

The evening will feature insightful remarks from program leadership, followed by a dynamic panel discussion with distinguished scholars and practitioners in educational leadership.
If you ave any questions, please contact:
Dr. Rashid: [email protected] or GCOE Outreach: [email protected]
Event Logistics
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Student Union 115 – Alumni Hall (North & South)
Address: Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 N. St. Louis Ave., Chicago, IL
Note: Food and Beverages will be provided
This event is free and open to the public. Complimentary parking is available on levels 4 and 5 of the parking garage
Program Agenda
Welcome Message
Dr. Tom Philion, Dean, Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education
Remarks about the New Doctoral Program

Dr. Kamau Rashid, Professor, Founding Director of the Leadership, Equity and Inquiry Ed.D. Program
Introduction of Panelists

Dr. Nicole Holland, Professor, Educational Foundations Program (GCOE); Masters in Community and Teacher Leaders Program (GCOE); African and African American Studies Program (CAS), Northeastern Illinois University

Dr. Gloria McDaniel Hall, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, National College of Education, National Louis University

Dr. Natalie Neris, CEO and Principal Consultant, Roots and Reimagine Consulting Collective

Panel Discussion: Bridging Theory and Practice: Bridging Theory and Practice: What Does It Mean to Be a Scholar-Practitioner?
Question and Answer Session
Closing Remarks
Dr. Gabriel Cortez, Director, ENLACE Leadership Institute; Professor, Literacy, Leadership, Development, & Special Education
Northeastern Illinois University
https://www.neiu.edu/academics/programs/leadership-equity-and-inquiry-edd
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