Heather Bruce

Heather Bruce, Ph.D., serves as Program Director for Adult Education at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) within the College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in action research to enhance educational practices and student outcomes, with expertise in program review, grant administration, and professional development for adult educators.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Human and Organization Development (Community, Sustainability, and Capacity), Fielding Graduate University, Magna Cum Laude
• MA in Human and Organization Systems Development, Fielding Graduate University, Magna Cum Laude
• MS in Applied Behavioral Science, Magna Cum Laude, Johns Hopkins University
• BS in Management and Technology, Cum Laude, University of Maryland Global Campus

Research Focus: Bruce leverages action research to enable educators to address challenges in student learning and program effectiveness. Her work emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and capacity-building in adult education systems.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of Change Management, Johns Hopkins University
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (University of Maryland Chapter)
• Alpha Sigma Lambda National Continuing Education Honor Society

Grants & Leadership: She leads the OSSE AFE Action Research Distance Learning Projects (2019–present) and secured student scholarships for UDC's adult education graduate certificate program.