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It was a very enriching experience.
A deep belief in a program.
The realization of a lifelong goal.
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The education doctorate in executive leadership at St. John Fisher College is a dynamic and
immersive program that will enhance your leadership skills and professional career.
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The Fisher program really has a solid program that supports that whole notion of building
leadership, building business, building inspiration, and leading the next generation into a variety
of different areas.
What I was looking for was a variety of coursework in the curriculum that would prepare me with
my leadership skills.
But also coursework that would have me really consider the social justice part of leadership.
What I’ve learned though is to enhance my critical thinking skills, and the opportunity
to use research and current theory to inform my leadership practice.
Not only was I able to build on what I experienced, but I was also to look at the philosophies
behind it, the theories behind leadership, and those things helped me refine my leadership
capabilities.
The Fisher faculty and the teaching approach are instrumental to the program’s success.
The faculty and the program are insightful, very supportive
Very guiding, very nurturing.
I have really haven’t ever met more committed people to my success.
These professors are phenomenal individuals as well as being very knowledgeable in their field.
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It’s a combination of discourse, talking about the issues in class, small group work,
individual work.
Everybody in that classroom on any given night or day, is participating in what is going on.
It’s something you’ve got to behold. It's great.
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The applied research and field experiences in coordination with an executive mentor are
invaluable.
Almost on the job training where you’re exposed to an environment that fosters research,
data collection, data analysis, and then writing.
So all of the elements that come with writing a dissertation and doing all of the analysis
and data collection, is part of the field experience.
The executive mentors are individuals who are in leadership capacities, and their job
is to mentor you through the field experience.
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The unique Fisher executive leadership program is offered at several sites across New York
state and importantly, can be completed in less than three years.
The accelerated program is designed for working professionals, and how they achieve that is
by courses that are offered every other weekend, Friday night, and Saturday day.
One of the things that the program teaches you right off the bat is time management.
To handle and balance the workload of school with family life and your professional life.
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The way that the program is structured, your coursework is also tying into writing a dissertation
and preparing you as a researcher.
You have an executive mentor, you have a chair, you have a committee member, you have an entire
cohort of students.
All of whom are resources, and support for you.
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The results our graduates gain are making a difference.
The product afterwards is just absolutely phenomenal.
28 months go fast, Okay?
People think I’m crazy, I joke, but I would do it again.
I’m a better problem solver, I make more important decisions as a result of that.
I love telling people about this program and that how it can be a real opportunity to realize
your dream.
Totally a life-changing experience, I’m so happy I did this.
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For more details on the education doctorate in executive leadership, contact Fisher’s
Office of Graduate Admissions.