• The Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education (HESI) program is committed to advancing the positive role education can have in society. The faculty and students study core facets of the education system; this includes the functioning and impact of colleges and universities, student learning and development in higher education, and the enactment and implementation of K-18 and nonformal education policies in an international context. HESI offerings are characterized by a particular emphasis on social justice, diversity, policy, and system change. 
  • The students and faculty are scholars, practitioners, change agents, and innovative leaders active in universities, as well as in national and international organizations and policy-making bodies. The program is a collaborative community that develops theory, conducts research and translates these to practice, and engages students, educators, and professionals in the advancement of education.
  • The HESI programs offer three areas of concentration: Higher Education; Student Affairs; and International Education Policy. Please only include one area of concentration on the application. Before applying students should familiarize themselves with each concentration area and choose the one that most closely fits their own particular needs and aspirations.