Navigating Dissertation Research in Educational Leadership Doctoral Programs - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798337339320

Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Dissertation research in educational leadership doctoral programs is both an intellectual endeavor and a formative professional journey. As aspiring leaders investigate complex issues that shape schools and educational systems, they must balance theoretical inquiry with practical relevance and scholarly independence with structured mentorship. The dissertation process becomes a critical space where candidates refine their research identities and contribute new knowledge to an evolving field. Understanding this journey is essential for strengthening doctoral preparation and fostering meaningful, practice-informed scholarship in educational leadership. Navigating Dissertation Research in Educational Leadership Doctoral Programs addresses the common challenges and pitfalls encountered at every stage of the dissertation journey, from conceptualizing a research focus and conducting literature reviews to date analysis and ethical considerations. Unlike theoretical texts, this book offers actionable strategies, case study examples, and practical advice to help students navigate the complexities of dissertation research. Covering topics such as educational leadership, research methods, and dissertation research, this book is an excellent resource for educational organizations, educators, academicians, and doctoral students.

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About the Author

Daniel Teodorescu is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Accreditation and Professor of Higher Education at the Clark Atlanta (CAU) University School of Education. With over 29 years of experience in higher education, he has held leadership roles in evaluation, assessment, and institutional research at institutions such as NJIT, College of Charleston, Emory University, Hunter College, Reinhardt University, and CAU. A tenured professor at CAU, Daniel has authored over 90 articles, book chapters, and conference presentations. His research interests include accreditation, program evaluation, faculty productivity, adaptive learning systems, and HBCU students in STEM majors. He has served as evaluator for federal grants awarded to CAU from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Daniel holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration & Policy Studies from the State University of New York at Albany. He has taught program evaluation, quantitative methods, and research design courses at Reinhardt University, Penn State, and CAU, and has led re-accreditation efforts at three universities. He has taught program evaluation, quantitative research and research design courses at Reinhardt University, Pennsylvania State University, and Clark Atlanta University and led the re-accreditation efforts at three higher education institutions. Daniel has authored more than 90 articles, book chapters, and conference presentations in the field of higher education research and served as the editor of a New Directions for Institutional Research volume on Geographic Information Systems in higher education and as an assistant editor for the Comparative Education Review. At Clark Atlanta University, he served as Co-Principal Investigator for three grants aimed at increasing STEM graduation rates for African-American students.

Edition details

• Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798337339320
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 600
• Editor: Teodorescu Daniel