Dr. Sally Winship

Academic Areas

• Higher education leadership
• Educational administration
• Doctoral education
• Directed field experience
• Graduate student advising
• Applied educational research
• Leadership development

Role Summary

Dr. Sally Winship serves as Professor in Baker University’s Graduate School of Education. She supports doctoral students in the Ed.D. in Leadership in Higher Education program, helping candidates connect leadership theory, applied research, and field-based learning with professional practice.

Areas of Responsibility

• Graduate and doctoral instruction
• Higher education leadership preparation
• Directed field experience coordination
• Doctoral student advising and mentorship
• Applied research support
• Leadership development for higher education professionals
• Support for Ed.D. program faculty and candidates

About Dr. Winship

Dr. Sally Winship serves as Professor in Baker University’s Graduate School of Education, where she supports doctoral students preparing for leadership roles in higher education.

She has had a long and varied career in higher education, including service as a faculty member, program director, dean, and vice president emerita at Johnson County Community College. At Baker, she has served as coordinator of the Ed.D. in Leadership in Higher Education program and has coordinated the directed field experience, a hands-on component that connects doctoral candidates with mentors and leadership opportunities in colleges and universities.

Dr. Winship’s teaching emphasizes the connection between theory and real-world leadership practice. Through coursework, advising, and field-based learning, she helps doctoral students strengthen their critical thinking, decision-making, and leadership skills for complex higher education environments.

Education & Credentials

• Ph.D. in Educational Administration, University of Kansas