The Dissertation in Practice at Western University is the culminating project for students in their final year of the Doctor of Education Program, (EdD) in Educational Leadership.
The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership is a doctoral degree that teaches seasoned educators and professionals specific, research-informed leadership practices, and prepares them to appropriately apply their learning to their own workplace and leadership roles.
The primary goal of the EdD program is to prepare graduates to act as scholarly and influential leaders who will have an effective impact on, and promote sustainable change in, their workplaces and communities.
Further questions about the Dissertation in Practice or the Doctor of Education Program should be directed to EdD.graded@uwo.ca
DIPs from 2024
Mino-bimaadiziwin: ReIndigenizing through Land-based Learning, Lindy P. Henderson
Improving Educational Opportunities for Indigenous Students in Alberta, Don J. Hinks Mr.
Overcoming Barriers to Effective Technology Integration in the Engaged, Innovation Classroom, Robert G. Hofstatter
Balancing Workplace Flexibility and Responsive Service Models in a Postpandemic Learning Services Department, Erin Howard
Thriving Schools: The Role of Middle Leadership During Change, Michelle M. Juhasz-Stevens
Human-Centred Leadership in Higher Education Student Services: Strategies for Preserving a Values-Driven Team Culture During Organizational Change, Christine A. Klaray
Leading by Serving: Enhancing Collective Teacher Efficacy, Adriana S. Klassen
Supporting the Diverse Academic Needs of Students in an Ontario Independent School, Lisa Kresky
A WickEd Leadership Approach to Democratizing STEM Education, Simone M. Le Gendre
Empowering Women Principals to Find Joy: Nurturing Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sherry Ann MacDonald
Shakamohtaa: Connecting and Coming Together to Support International Student Career Readiness, Sabreena MacElheron
Bridging Policy-Curriculum-Accommodations: A Nursing Education Initiative, Ketsa Maceus
"There's a Camel in My Office" Nurturing Agents of Transformation: Equipping School Leaders to Combat Systemic Racism and Oppression and Foster Inclusive Communities, Jamila Magdalena Maliha
Imagining the Possibilities: Co-creating School-wide Equity, Belonging, and Success, Suzanne L. Martin
The Integration of the Indigenous Knowledge Holders Council into a Post-Secondary Education Tri-Cameral Governance Institution, Heather McCagg-Nystrom
Balancing the Equation: Trauma-Informed Practices for Equity in Student Academic Achievement and Well-Being Outcomes, Erin M. McNeilage-Van De Wiele
Creating an Educative Approach to Academic Integrity within an Ontario College Public–Private Partnership, Sara Mezzone-Budd
From Bureaucracy to Belonging: An Equity-Oriented Cultural Shift in Preservice Teacher Placements, Mitchell Miller
Dim guxws dibakwi’mhl k’uba tk’ihlkw (Bringing Our Children Home), Jason G. Morgan-Gottschall
Hire Education: Work Integrated Learning and Sense of Belonging for International Students, Alexandre (Sash) Querbach
Equity and Consistency: Resettlement Needs Assessment and Referral Service Standards for Government-Assisted Refugees, Umashanie Reddy