Heather Magdaline Bruce, Ph.D., is the Program Director for Adult Education at UDC. Her scholarly work focuses on action research to empower educators and improve student learning. Bruce has extensive experience in program review, grant administration, and professional development for adult educators. She leads the OSSE AFE Action Research Distance Learning Projects and has been recognized by Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Sigma Lambda honor societies.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Human and Organization Development: Community, Sustainability, and Capacity, Manga Cum Laude, Fielding Graduate University Master of Arts in Human and Organization Systems Development, Magna Cum Laude, Fielding Graduate University Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Science, Magna Cum Laude, Johns Hopkins University Bachelor of Science in Management and Technology, Cum Laude, University of Maryland Global Campus
Roles
Program Director, Adult Education
Courses Taught
Foundations in Adult Education Human Development Organization Behavior Leadership and Change Technology and Management
Expertise
Program Review and Revitalization of MA in Adult Education Program and grant acquisition and administration Co-designer and instructor of professional development instructional training to adult educators
Research Focus / Works in Progress
Using action research to empower educators to systematically research and resolve issues that challenge/hinder student learning and program effectiveness
Leadership
Fellow of Change Management, Johns Hopkins University, Spearheading the UDC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Adult and Family Education action research distance learning projects, 2019-Present
Impact
Selected Grants
Office of the State Superintendent of Education. Student scholarship for the adult education graduate certificate program.
Recognitions
Elected to Phi Kappa Phi, University of Maryland Chapter Honor Society Elected to Alpha Sigma Lambda, The National Continuing Education Honor Society. Leadership Development Graduate Program, Business Management, Johns Hopkins University
