EdD Virtual Event: Expanding Your Career Possibilities

The EdD Advantage: Expanding Your Career Possibilities
Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 a.m. ET | Virtual 

 An EdD can open doors to opportunities well beyond traditional educational settings. This session explores the versatility of the degree and the ways graduates can apply their expertise in leadership, consulting, organizational development, research, higher education, and other sectors. Participants will gain a broader view of how doctoral-level knowledge and skills can translate across roles and industries—and how an EdD can shape the next stage of a career. 

What You'll Learn 

During this virtual session, you’ll gain practical strategies for: 

• How an EdD can expand your career and leadership possibilities
• How doctoral education can support advancement into senior and executive-level roles
• The ways an EdD can strengthen your leadership, research, and problem-solving capabilities
• How the knowledge and skills developed through doctoral study can transfer across professional settings
• How an EdD can open doors to opportunities you may not have considered when beginning the degree
• What to consider when deciding whether pursuing an EdD aligns with your long-term professional goals

Dr. Priscilla Boerger 
Host

Dr. Boerger is the chair of the Department of Education at Regis and the Program Director for the EdD in Leadership. She will guide the conversation and facilitate an engaging discussion focused on the realities of balancing doctoral study with professional and personal responsibilities.

Dr. Beth Ross 
Keynote Speaker

Dr. Ross brings more than two decades of higher education leadership experience, having served Emmanuel College in a variety of critical roles, including Dean of Institutional Effectiveness/Chief Data Officer and now President, with a deep commitment to student success and collaborative leadership. She holds a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from Regis College and a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Suffolk University. 

As you consider whether an EdD is the right next step for you, learn more about Regis’ online hybrid EdD in Leadership program and how it can help you advance your career and leadership goals. 

The program offers two track options: 

• Organizational Leadership — designed for those currently in or focused on a career in higher education. 
• Higher Education Leadership — designed for educators interested in expanding their skills across all levels of education, including K-12, as well as training and development in other organizations. 

Whether you aspire to advance in your current organization, transition into a leadership role, or make a greater impact in higher education, the EdD in Leadership provides an opportunity to develop your leadership expertise while continuing to balance your professional and personal commitments.