The recent CORE and CACREP merger has presented new opportunities and logistical challenges to CES programs in restructuring curricula, formulating a department vision, and dividing workload. Sharing our recent experiences from restructuring our CES doctoral program, we will discuss processes and strategies we found helpful, as well as recommendations for programs facing similar restructuring. Furthermore, the roundtable discussion will be utilized as a forum to discuss strategies that promote the identity development of doctoral students, successful practices in mentoring doctoral student in research and leadership, and aligning under one inclusive program mission.