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 !!

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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Departmental Events

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Join Professor Vidya Shah and Professor Beyhan Farhadi where they discuss Safe Schools and the Politics of Care
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This presentation explores the current landscape of AI implementation in German higher education through research from the Communicative AI project.
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CIHE Speaker Series 2025-2026 with Professor Maira Tavares Mendes
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