Dr. Pedro Reyes

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Pedro Reyes is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin, where he has been a faculty member for over 30 years. He holds the Ashbel Smith Professorship and has served in high-level academic leadership roles including Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs within the University of Texas System and as interim president of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Reyes has a robust history of research focused on educational opportunities for marginalized students, particularly those affected by socioeconomic disadvantages. His work integrates sociological theories to study the impacts of education policies on student success, educator turnover, and secondary trauma among educators. He has authored several influential books and numerous scholarly articles featured in prestigious journals. Dr. Reyes has successfully led significant educational initiatives with over $23 million in research development grants and has participated in the establishment of multiple academic programs aimed at improving educational outcomes in high poverty areas. He was awarded the Roald Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award by the University Council for Educational Administration in 2018, recognizing his extensive contributions to education policy and administration.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1990-12-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Faculty member in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy focusing on educational policies and student success.

Executive Vice Chancellor

2003-08-01 — 2016-08-01

University of Texas System • Austin, TX

Oversaw academic affairs for nine academic institutions, focusing on policy development and institutional collaboration.

Interim President

2017-01-01 — 2017-09-01

University of Texas San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

Oversaw strategic goals and academic priorities for the university, serving approximately 30,000 students.

Awards

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Roald Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.