Dr. Samuel Alexander

Professor

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Biography

Kern Alexander’s current research interests include education finance law, with extensive expertise in state school finance litigation. His work has been cited in law reviews, law journals, and appellate court decisions. He serves as an editor for the Journal of Education Finance, which is distributed by the University of Illinois Press and Project MUSE of Johns Hopkins University Press. Alexander's ongoing research interests encompass elementary, secondary, and higher education administration, finance, and law.

Research Interests

Education Finance Law School Finance Litigation Elementary Education Administration Secondary Education Administration Higher Education Administration

Experience

Professor

2010-08-01 — Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and conducting research in education policy, organization, and leadership.

Awards

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Dr. Samuel Robinson Award

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NEFA Lifetime Achievement Award

Courses

EOL 546: Public School Finance EPOL 542: Law School District Leader EOL 578: Higher Education Law ERAM 574: Education Law

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.