Department of Higher Education

WHAT WE DO

We are dedicated to developing professionals who embrace the principles of ethical, just, and effective practice at institutions of higher learning.

  • Office Location:

    Guyton Hall, Suite 130
  • Phone:

    (662) 915-7047
  • Office Hours

    Mon - Fri | 8:00 - 5:00

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Welcome to the Department of Higher Education

The Department of Higher Education at The University of Mississippi’s School of Education is dedicated to developing professionals who embrace the principles of ethical, just and effective practice at institutions of higher learning. Promoting equity and excellence are central to our work in higher education and student affairs.

  • Our programs are designed to help you combine theory and practical learning experiences to drive positive change in postsecondary institutions and the field of higher education and student affairs. We pride ourselves on having a student-centered faculty who are also leading researchers.
  • Our curriculum is designed for both rigor and flexibility with online and on-campus course and degree options at the master’s and doctoral levels. No GRE score is required for admission to our online and residential M.A. degrees.

Degree Programs

The Department of Higher Education offers degree programs that range from Minors to Ph.D's and are available Online or Residential.

Meet our Faculty

Our faculty members are dedicated to your success!
Amy Wells Dolan

Amy Wells Dolan

  • Associate Dean and Professor of Higher Education
Phillis George

Phillis George

  • Department Chair and Associate Professor of Higher Education
Whitney Webb

Whitney Webb

  • Assistant Dean for Certification and Undergraduate Studies and Clinical Assistant Professor of Higher Education
Ty McNamee

Ty McNamee

  • Assistant Professor of Higher Education
Macey Edmondson

Macey Edmondson

  • Assistant Professor of Higher Education