The Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education

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Welcome to the Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education

The Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a dynamic and inclusive learning community comprised of scholars focused on educational leadership and administration, policy and change, social justice and community engagement. 

Our department considers education broadly, as it occurs inside and outside of formal educational settings. Our courses and programs consider relations between different social settings, such as families, workplaces, local communities, and national and international contexts.

Themes running through our research and teaching include equity and social justice, professional education, policy studies, educational leadership and organizations and adult learning within institutions and settings.

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Applications for the 2026-2027 cycle are now open. Apply Today !!

Upcoming Event: LHAE Virtual Info Night - October 15, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Earn a Master of Education in Adult Education and Community Development

I chose LHAE because I believed they would provide the most comprehensive learning experience for me. Of course, all these beliefs were realized. I also became connected to wonderful people with beautiful ideas.

Kameka Morrison
Master of Education, Class of 2023
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Recent News

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September 22, 2025

Student Research Spotlight - Erin Anderson

Erin Anderson (she/her) is a PhD Candidate in Higher Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), where her research explores how ableism shapes postsecondary education and how student affairs practitioners can create inclusive, affirming environments for disabled students.

Departmental Events

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LHAE Virtual Info Night

Join us for our Virtual LHAE Info Night, an interactive session where you’ll hear directly from current students and get the inside scoop on life in our programs.
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Hear from Dr. Rena Deitz on her research presentation titled “Beyond Good Intentions: Limits of the Global Social Emotional Learning Agenda in Crisis-Affected Contexts”.
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