{"id":15006,"date":"2025-07-08T14:06:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T21:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/news\/?p=15006"},"modified":"2025-07-08T14:06:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T21:06:28","slug":"lafetra-college-of-education-joins-prestigious-national-consortium-to-transform-doctoral-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/news\/2025\/07\/08\/lafetra-college-of-education-joins-prestigious-national-consortium-to-transform-doctoral-education\/","title":{"rendered":"LaFetra College of Education Joins Prestigious National Consortium to Transform Doctoral Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of La Verne proudly announces that its LaFetra College of Education (LFCE) has been accepted into the prestigious Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), a national consortium of over 150 institutions committed to reimagining the Ed.D. as a rigorous, equity-centered, practice-based degree.<\/p>\n

CPED is at the forefront of preparing educational leaders to address complex, real-world challenges across the PK-20 continuum. Membership in the influential network reflects the University of La Verne\u2019s longstanding commitment to education equity, innovation, and community-responsive leadership.<\/p>\n

Acceptance into CPED followed a competitive peer-reviewed application process led by the CPED Membership Committee, which recognized LCFE\u2019s readiness to contribute meaningfully to the consortium\u2019s mission and scholarly community.<\/p>\n

Joining CPED represents a significant milestone for the University of La Verne,” said Dr. Risa Dickson, president of the University of La Verne. “It aligns directly with our mission of academic excellence by preparing highly skilled practitioners, advocates, and equity-minded leaders to serve diverse educational communities.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The University of La Verne now joins an esteemed cohort of institutions such as the University of Southern California, Arizona State University, and Baylor University, positioning LFCE among national leaders advancing the future of doctoral education.<\/p>\n

Membership in CPED will:<\/p>\n