My academic experience to date has made me aware of higher education issues that I wish to explore further. Ultimately, my goal is to better understand critical issues in higher education and be able to influence change for the betterment of the academy and the students who participate and will participate in it. During my years at Babson College I actually created change. I achieve this by leading and participating in process development and improvement practice regarding event planning, data planning, solicitation outreach, and implementation of new programs within graduate admissions. The practice of change management relates to broader issues of higher education because it is necessary for the continued success of higher education. Change was and continues to be an important component of these processes for which I am responsible because it allows me to develop efficiencies and economies of scale. For example, I managed a team that implemented the installation of Graduate Admission's customer relationship management system. The implementation allowed the Graduate Admissions Office to more effectively track and plan the movement of affected applicants from solicitation to application in a single system. This implementation and deployment ultimately changed the way two separate offices conduct business. Implementation required changes in practice and was ultimately necessary for the continued growth of the Graduate Admissions Office. In this process, it was important for me to establish the sense of urgency and vision for the project. I achieved this by meeting and working with stakeholders, getting their buy-in, and working with the technical team to develop the technical future… halfway through the document. My main goal is to make a positive contribution in higher education. I believe that the UMASS-Boston EdD in Education/Higher Education Administration program will provide me with the knowledge to be able to select and defend my chosen topic application. Upon completion of the program I would like to be able to develop theories or take existing theories and implement them by understanding and planning for their implications. I am excited about the opportunity to participate in the UMASS-Boston EdD in Education/Higher Education Administration program. I researched programs very carefully and believe the UMASS-Boston EdD in Education/Higher Education Administration program is the best choice for me and my educational growth. I look forward to taking the next steps in the process of getting closer to engaging in this higher education adventure.