Dr. Richard Light

Professor

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Biography

Richard Light is the Carl H. Pforzheimer, Jr. Research Professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in Teaching and Learning. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University. Over his distinguished career, he has focused on improving the undergraduate experience through initiatives such as the Harvard Assessment Seminars, which he co-chaired, and the 'Forum on Excellence and Innovation in Higher Education'. These projects aim to assess and enhance student learning across various institutions. He created the Higher Education Leaders Forum to foster discussions about changing campus needs among future leaders in higher education. Light authored the book 'Becoming Great University: Small Steps to Sustained Excellence', published in 2023, and has contributed to significant publications on education research. He has served on various boards and committees, including the American Evaluation Association and the National Academy of Sciences, and has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including the Paul Lazarsfeld Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Carl H. Pforzheimer, Jr. Research Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Harvard Graduate School of Education • Cambridge, MA

Teaching and Learning.

Awards

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Paul Lazarsfeld Award

1991-01-01

Requirements for Harvard Graduate School of Education

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7.5
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online Application Form
  • Statement of Purpose (1000 words)
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts from each postsecondary institution
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

Administered via Harvard Griffin GSAS; encompasses PhD in Education.