Dr. Frank Fernandez

Associate Professor

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Biography

Frank Fernandez is an Associate Professor in the field of Educational Leadership Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His academic work emphasizes the potential of higher education to promote public good and addresses vital equity issues related to knowledge production. His research critically examines the role of higher education within society, particularly in light of the increasing significance of scientific research and human capital in a post-industrial knowledge economy. Fernandez focuses on how higher education can reflect and be influenced by larger social and political forces. He advocates for anti-racist approaches in educational policies, calling for a nuanced understanding of the consequences of race-neutral public policies on diverse faculty and student groups. Through his contributions to various academic forums, Fernandez sheds light on essential contemporary challenges facing higher education, centering on organizational theory and educational finance. He teaches graduate courses that prepare future leaders to navigate and address these complex issues in the educational landscape.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-08-01 — Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Teaches graduate courses on organizational theory and education finance.

Awards

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Honors Fellow

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Early Career Scholar Award

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Academic Freedom Research Fellowship

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Book Year Award

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First-place winner

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PROSE Award

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Award for significant research

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences