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Start dates.

University of Dayton’s online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership for Organizations program offers class start dates three times per year — in January, May and September.

Application Deadlines

Applications are now being accepted for the start dates listed below; admission decisions are made on a rolling basis.

Early application is strongly recommended, and the sooner you apply, the earlier you will receive an admission decision. If you apply by the priority deadline, you will receive an application fee waiver. Contact your admission counselor to find out if you are eligible for an application fee waiver prior to submitting your application.

Application Requirements

If you want to become an organizational leader, share your ideas and experiences, and learn from others, then our online Ed.D. program may be right for you. Ideal candidates are passionate about creating positive change and efficiency in organizations and are able to work in collaborative learning environments.

To be eligible to apply to the Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations online program, you must  hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher .

Application Submission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations program, you must submit the following items:

• The online application
• Your current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• Two letters of recommendation (one professional and one academic reference preferred)
• The $50 application fee, if applying after the priority deadline
• A personal statement
• Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities

Official transcripts may be sent directly from previously attended colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. We request that you send all transcripts to:

University of Dayton  Application Processing Center  SEHS Online PO Box 30096 021-002 College Station, TX 77842

Please note: To be considered an official transcript, the transcript must be sent directly from your institution(s) or through an electronic transcript vendor retained by that institution. Transcripts submitted by enrolled or prospective students are considered unofficial documents, even if they are in a sealed envelope provided to you by the issuing university.

To submit transcripts electronically, you may send them to [email protected].

Submission of GRE standardized test scores is optional . If you wish, you may submit scores for the admission committee to consider while they evaluate your application. The admission committee reserves the right to request a GRE score from any applicant in order to make a more informed admission decision. We encourage you to speak with an admission counselor about whether a GRE score can support your candidacy.

If you are an international applicant, you must take the TOEFL exam and submit your results.

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Tuition and Financial Aid

Students enrolled in the online Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis. The current rate of tuition for the program is $1,455 per credit hour. The program consists of 60 credits, however, only 51 of these credits are tuition-bearing. The total estimated cost of the program is $74,205, based on the 2023–24 cost per credit hour.

Students are required to attend two immersions (totaling three credits) to meet the requirements of the program. Students will be charged the standard per credit tuition rate and a separate immersion fee for each immersion experience. Students are also responsible for costs associated with travel lodging, and meals.

Financial Aid

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for federal financial aid programs, which include federal student loans. We encourage candidates to apply for financial aid as early as possible.

You must be registered for a minimum of three credits to qualify for financial aid on a term basis. Students who choose to take a less accelerated path toward completion of the degree should be aware that this will affect federal financial aid eligibility.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

If you plan to apply for financial aid to help fund your online studies at University of Dayton, you will need to complete the following steps.

• Complete the  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online . Include the University of Dayton school code, which is 003127.
• Sign the FAFSA electronically using your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID username and password. If you do not have an FSA ID, you can create one on the  Federal Student Aid site .

Applying for PLUS Loans

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor to evaluate your need for additional funding through sources such as a Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan from the Department of Education or alternative loans from various private lenders.

• Prior to borrowing through the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Program, or any additional private/alternative loan, you may need to review credit reports for potential issues. Contact any of the following credit bureaus for information: Experian, Equifax or TransUnion.
• To apply for the Direct Graduate PLUS Loan, complete the credit application PLUS Loan request on the  Federal Student Aid Website .  

When You Are Admitted

Upon admission to a University of Dayton program and successful completion of the federal requirements, you will receive an email in your University of Dayton email account directing you to Porches, which is our student portal.

• If you are awarded and accept a Direct Unsubsidized Loan, complete the Entrance Counseling and electronically sign the Master Promissory Note (MPN) on the  Federal Student Aid Website .
• Your financial aid award package will reflect all loan eligibility, which may include a Direct Graduate PLUS Loan. If you are awarded a Direct Graduate PLUS Loan and choose to accept, you must not have an adverse credit history and must complete an application and appropriate MPN for this loan. If declined for the Direct Graduate PLUS Loan, you can reapply with a co-signer (endorser) or appeal the denial through the Department of Education on the  Federal Student Aid Website .

If you have any questions about tuition and financial aid at University of Dayton, please email us at [email protected], visit our  Financial Aid FAQ page  or view our  Financial Aid Checklist .

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2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Individual interdisciplinary programs.

The University of Dayton offers individual interdisciplinary graduate programs designed by the student in cooperation with an advisor and representatives from the selected programs. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a general cumulative point average of 3.0 or above, and submit a formal written request for an individually designed interdisciplinary program to her/his faculty advisor and graduate committee.

The interdisciplinary program does not take the place of an established graduate program. Rather, it is a specific program drawn from several disciplines to meet a special need, frequently for job-related requirements. It must produce interrelated applications of specific disciplines and skills at the graduate level. For instance, a clinical dietitian employed in a hospital may seek graduate level expertise in counseling and education for patients with chemical dependencies and for teaching interns. Such a student finds that a Master of Science in the interdisciplinary program serves the special needs for a broader knowledge base encompassing physiology, communication, and counseling. Or, to take an instance in the humanities, a student may seek graduate level expertise in historical preservation. Such a student seeks more general learning and professional expertise, and finds that a Master of Arts in the interdisciplinary program serves special needs in history, art, and public administration. 

The degree will be either a Master of Arts or a Master of Science. The program should involve several disciplines and be directed by one faculty member from each discipline. The three faculty members constitute the advisory committee. The final program will be drawn up and approved by the advisory committee. Copies will be sent to the chair of the departments involved.

A program of study must be at least 30 semester hours: 15 may be divided between directed study and a thesis, but must be related to the interdisciplinary areas; and 6 semester credit hours of electives in more distantly related areas may also be chosen.

The formal request for an individual interdisciplinary program must include:

• A general description of the proposed course of study and the reasons for choosing such an interdisciplinary program, rather than one offered in a single department.
• The courses (at least 30 semester hours) which will be taken and the department involved in the overall work.
• If a project or thesis is desired, a clear statement of the specific nature of the topic, the research intended, and the purpose of the project or thesis.

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Dr. jose toledo named vice president for research and economic development, director of 1890 land-grant programs.

Above: A student researcher gently works with a honeycomb. Central State University's research initiatives will reach new heights under Jose Toledo, Ph.D., its new vice president for Research and Economic Development and director of 1890 Land-Grant Programs.

Central State University is pleased to announce the selection of Jose Ulises Toledo, Ph.D., as the vice president for Research and Economic Development and director of 1890 Land-Grant Programs, effective August 1, 2024.  

Toledo brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Central State University, having most recently served as the vice chancellor for Research at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center. In this role, he provided strategic leadership in agricultural research, intellectual property advancement, technology transfer, and international research collaborations.  

Toledo's research interests span food science, nutrition, plant genomics, technology adoption, innovation networks, artificial intelligence, and the economic impact of innovations.  

Throughout his career, Toledo has been actively involved in higher education administration and research. Before his tenure at Southern University, he held various administrative positions at West Virginia State University, including vice president for Research, Public Service, and dean and director of Land-Grant Programs. His contributions were instrumental in enhancing research initiatives and fostering community partnerships to drive economic development through education and innovation.  

Toledo is deeply engaged in the academic community, serving on several university committees and holding leadership roles in prominent professional organizations such as the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), 1890 Association of Research Directors (ARD), and National Council for Research Administrators (NCURA). He serves as treasurer of the 1890 Association of Research Directors, showing his commitment to advancing research agendas within the 1890 Land-Grant Universities.  

"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jose Toledo to Central State University," said President Dr. Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, the 10th President of Central State University, who assumed his role on July 1. Prior to being named President, Kuti served in the role Toledo now holds.    

"Dr. Toledo's extensive background in research administration, coupled with his dedication to promoting economic development through education and innovation, makes him an invaluable addition to our leadership team," Kuti said.   

Toledo earned his bachelor's degree in Agronomy and Food Engineering from Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico. He continued his education at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, where he earned dual master's degrees in Plant Biotechnology and Business Administration. He then earned a doctoral degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences with a minor in Strategic Business Management.  

In his new role at Central State University, Toledo will oversee the University's research initiatives, foster partnerships to enhance economic development, and lead the 1890 Land-Grant Programs, continuing his legacy of promoting impactful research and innovation.  

To learn more about 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, visit nifa.usda.gov/grants/about-programs/program-operational-areas/1890-land-grant-institutions-programs . To learn more about Central State University’s Land-Grant mission, visit centralstate.edu/about-csu/1890-land-grant-university .   

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Shamachary Sathish

Distinguished research engineer.

University of Dayton Research Institute: Structural Materials

Email: Shamachary Sathish Phone: 937-229-5362 Curran Place S4050 Website: Visit Site

Dr. Sathish is a Distinguished Research Engineer in UDRI's Additive Manufacturing and Repair Technologies group. Prior to this, he conducted research on the use of acoustic microscopy, x-ray diffraction and non-linear acoustics for characterization of aerospace materials properties at the Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate.

Before joining UDRI, Dr. Sathish worked for over 10 years in the development and application of scanning acoustic microscopy, Brillouin scattering, and x-ray diffraction for materials properties characterization at diverse locations such as the Norwegian Institute of Technology, Trondheim, Norway; the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland; and NASA Langley.

• Residual stress measurements using x-ray diffraction and acoustic microscopy techniques
• Nondestructive characterization of material properties using ultrasonics, scanning acoustic microscopy, x-ray diffraction, thermography and nonlinear acoustics
• Nondestructive characterization of composites, fiber-matrix interfaces, and individual fibers using very-high-resolution scanning acoustic microscopy techniques
• Acoustic lens design and fabrication for localized residual stress and properties measurements
• Ph.D., Physics, University of  Mysore, India, 1986
• M.S., Physics, University of Mysore, India, 1976
• B.S., Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, University of Mysore, India, 1974

Selected Publications

• Sathish, S., and R. W. Martin, “Quantitative Mapping of Rayleigh Wave Velocity with Scanning Acoustic Microscope,” IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control, May 2000.
• Sathish, S., Martin, R. W., and T. H. Moran, “Stress Mapping with Surface Skimming Longitudinal Wave Velocity Measurements in a Scanning Acoustic Microscope,” Journal of the Acoustic Society of America (accepted for publication).
• Blackshire, J., and S. Sathish, “Near-Field Scattering of Rayleigh Surface Acoustic Waves by Surface-Breaking Cracks,” Applied Physics Letters, May 2002.
• Druffner, C., Schumaker, E., Shen, L., Meyendorf, N., Sathish, S., Raikar, G., and A. Brar, “High Resolution Nondestructive Material Characterization by Atomic Force Microscopy and Ultrasonic Force Microscopy,” Proceedings of the Eighth Annual International Conference on Composite Engineering (ICCE/8), 2001.