Update: Department of Leadership and Educational Studies name change

The Department of Leadership and Educational Studies (LES) in the Reich College of Education has changed its name to the Department of Leadership, Library and Information Science, and Research (LLR).

The department name change and reorganization are effective:

  • Catalog and Banner (student records and student curriculum): Fall 2026 for the 2026-27 undergraduate and graduate bulletins
  • Budgeting and contract purposes: July 1, 2026

Notes:

  • Departmental Banner code remains LES
  • Website updates are forthcoming

Programs and Course Prefixes housed under LLR

Programs

  • Doctor of Education, EdD
  • Educational Administration, EdS
  • Library and Information Science, MLIS
  • School Administration, MSA
  • Applied Educational Research Graduate Certificate
  • Public Library Services Graduate Certificate
  • School Leadership Graduate Certificate

Course Prefixes

  • EDL — Educational Leadership
  • RES — Research
  • LSA — Leadership in School Administration
  • LIS — Library and Information Science

Note: The FDN — Educational Foundations course prefix will move into the Department of Learning, Teaching and Curriculum.

Published: Jun 24, 2026 9:35am

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