RésuméOf

Robert H. Decker, Ed.D.Professor

Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling,and Postsecondary Education

University of Northern Iowa307 Schindler Education Center

Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0604

Telephone: (319) 273-2443 (Work) (319) 273-5175 (Fax) (319) 277-8282 (Home) (319) 240-7799 (Cell)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Degree University Date Field of Study

A.A. Chicago City College 1967 General Education

B.S. Chicago State University 1970 Health and Physical Education

M.S.Ed. Southern Illinois Univ. 1972 Physical Education – Teaching/ at Carbondale Athletic Administration

Ed. Specialist Southeast Missouri State 1978 Educational Administration University (K-12 Administration)

Ed.D. Illinois State University 1983 Educational Administration

(Higher Education Administration)

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING2009 - Participated in Iowa Association of School Boards regional “Lighthouse Project”

quarterly meetings in Ankeny and Elkader, Iowa. These activities provided background and knowledge concerning the superintendent/school board development of a plan for improving student achievement.

2008 - Participated in a yearlong professional development and training program provided by

McREL which provided research and training on school level and district level leadership and the change process. Upon completion of the training I have been certified as a McREL presenter for their material.

2008 - Participated in the professional development provided by the Iowa School Board Association Research Group concerning the “Lighthouse Project.” This material and information has been implemented in a number of courses within the superintendency preparation program.

2007 - Participated and certified as a trainer for the Iowa Administrator Evaluation Certificate.

Attended four all day sessions sponsored by the Iowa Department of Education, School Administrators of Iowa and Wallace Foundation.

2007 - Participated in the renewal training for Evaluator Approval II certification. Sponsored by

the Department of Education state of Iowa.

2007 - Advanced training as a mentor for the “StrengthQuest” instrument. Trained at the Gallup

University, Omaha, NE.

2006 - Participant at Gallup University, Omaha, NE. Trained in StrengthQuest, an instrument used

to identify strengths as an individual and in the workplace. Was trained to administer, analyze, interpret and report the findings.

2006 - Participated in the McRel Training on “Balanced Leadership,” sponsored by the Iowa

Council of Professors of Educational Administration and Grant Wood Area Education Association.

2003 - Participated in the Iowa Evaluator Approval I Training for Principals. Upon completion of

the training I was certified as a trainer for the state of Iowa.

1997 - Participant at McGraw-Hill “The School System” Workshop on advanced training of student scheduling software. The workshop was conducted in Des Moines, Iowa, by McGraw-Hill technical staff.

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1994 - Participant at Software Unlimited Workshop on the application of school business management/finance software. Workshop was conducted in Sioux Falls, South Dakota by Software Unlimited staff.

1991 - Participant at CTB Columbia Workshop on the application of administrative software using the Columbia System. Workshop was given by Mr. Robert Hansen of CTB Columbia in Iowa City, Iowa.

1988 - Participant at Fredericksburg, Iowa public school workshop on “Faculty Supervision and Evaluation - the Wichita State Model” given by educational administration faculty at Wichita State University and Georgia Southern State University.

1988 - Participant at the National Association of Secondary School Principals “Assessor Training Workshop.” Certified as a “Principal Assessor” in evaluating prospective administrators entering the principalship profession. Workshop held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

1987 - Participant at the Iowa School Board Association training sessions on “Negotiations for Administrators and School Board Members.” Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

1986 - Participant at the Iowa Public Employment Relations Board training session for ad hoc mediators. Des Moines, Iowa.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECoordinator, K-12 Doctoral University of Northern Iowa 2008 – PresentProgram Department of Educational Leadership,

Counseling, and Postsecondary Education

Coordinator, Superintendent University of Northern Iowa 1998- 2008Preparation Program and Department of Educational Leadership,K-12 Doctoral Program Counseling, and Postsecondary Education

Professor University of Northern Iowa 1998 - Present

Acting Department Head University of Northern Iowa 1993-1994Department of Educational Leadership,Counseling, and Postsecondary Education

Coordinator, Educational University of Northern Iowa 1991-1996Leadership Area Department of Educational Leadership,

Counseling, and Postsecondary Education

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Associate Professor University of Northern Iowa 1990-1997Department of Educational Leadership,Counseling, and Postsecondary Education

Tenured University of Northern Iowa 1989-1990Department of Educational Leadership,Counseling, and Postsecondary Education

Assistant Professor University of Northern Iowa 1984-1990Department of Educational Leadership,Counseling, and Postsecondary Education

Director, Satellite Education KLM Electronics, Inc. 1983-1986Morgan Hill, California

President, CEO Compu-Sat International 1983-1987

Tucson, Arizona

Instructor John Wood Community College 1981-1983Quincy, Illinois

Instructor Lincolnland Community College 1983Springfield, Illinois

High School Principal Brown County Public Schools 1978-1983Mt. Sterling, Illinois

Graduate Research Assistant Illinois State University Summer, 1981Department of Educational AdministrationNormal, Illinois

Assistant High School Principal Dwight Township High School 1975- 1978Activities Director Dwight, Illinois

Chairperson, Health, Physical Perryville High School 1972-1975Education, and Drivers Perryville, MissouriEducation and Head Football Coach

Graduate Teaching Assistant Southern Illinois University 1971-1972and Assistant Football Coach Carbondale, Illinois

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Chairperson Physical Education Glenwood School for Boys 1970 - 1971Department and Head Football Glenwood, IllinoisCoach

PUBLICATIONSArticles and BooksBoschee, F, Whitehead, B & Decker, R. (Contracted, manuscript due Oct., 2010). The

Principalship: Leadership for a Global Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Reed, G. & Decker, R. (2006). “Mentoring: a critical element of the new leadership program.” The Journal of Leadership Education.

Decker, R.H. (1997). When a Crisis Hits: Will Your School Be Ready? Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc.

Decker, R.H. & Smaldino, S.E.(1997). “Assessing Graduate Education: Iowa Style.” Journal of Distance Education. (Invited submission for the Spring 1998 Journal issue) State College, PA: The Pennsylvania State University Press.

Decker, R.H. (1997). “Doctoral Program Delivery: Organization and Staffing.” Working Together: A Conference on Doctoral Studies in the College of Education at the University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, IA: Institute for Educational Leadership.

Decker, R. (1995). “The Iowa Communication Experience: Distance Education Using Fiber Optics.” Administrative Computing, 3(8).

Decker, R. (1994). “Consensus Building: The Dimension that Makes Everything Work.” Divergent Views on the Control of Schools: An Iowa Dialogue. 2, Cedar Falls, IA: Institute for Educational Leadership.

Koch, S. & Decker, R. (1993). “Crafting Elegant Solutions: Strategies for Conflict Resolution.” Business Affairs, 59, (8).

Decker, R. & Anderson, R. (1993). “Public School Principals’ Role in Special Education Programming.” NASSP Bulletin, 77 (550).

Decker, R. & Drier, W. (1992). The Health of a Community in Rural Iowa. (Report No. RC019 047). Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Rural Education Association (84th, Traverse City, MI, October 11-13, 1992). ERIC Reproduction Document Service No. ED 356 114.

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Decker, R. (1991). “A Negotiations Primer.” ERIC Clearinghouse of Educational Management. ED 328 959. University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

Decker, R. & McCumsey, N. (1991). “The Iowa Shared Superintendency: The School Board

President’s Perspective.” Research in Rural Education. Summer, 1991.

Decker, R. & Talbot, A. (1991). “Reflections on the Shared Superintendency.” Planning and

Changing, 22(1). (Refereed)

Decker, R. (1991). “Collective Bargaining and Negotiations,” Journal Reviews for School Administrators, 4(16).

Decker, R. (1991). “Helping the Board of Education and Negotiating Team Understand Their Role in Collective Bargaining.” School Business Affairs, 57(2).

Decker, R. & Talbot, A. (1990). ‘Sharing a Superintendent: Placebo or Panaceas?” Rural Education in Iowa (A collection of papers). Institute for Educational Leadership and North Central Educational Research Laboratory, Cedar Falls, IA. Spring.

Decker, R. (1990). “High Technology: Its Many Facets,” Educatie Tecnologia Memorias, II International Congress of Educational Sciences, Monterrey, Mexico, March, 2(1), 65-85.

Fratianni, J. & Decker, R. (1990). “Are Future Teachers Being Prepared for the 21st Century?” Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 6(4). (Refereed)

Decker, R. & Talbot, A. (1990). “Administrative Sharing: The New Role for the Superintendent,” UNI Rural Education Monograph, UNI Rural Education Conference, March, 1989.

Decker, R. & Dedrick, C. (1989). Peer Mentoring Exchange Program: Opportunities for Professional Improvement (Report No. RC 017 450). Reno, NV: National Rural Education Association Convention. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 317 347).

Decker, R. & Talbot, A. (1989). Reflections on the Shared Superintendency: The Iowa Experience (Report No. RC 017 461). Reno, NV: National Rural Education Research Forum. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 317 357)

Decker, R. & May, C. (1989). “Survival Tactics for Rural Education.” The Rural Educator. 11(1), 15-17. (Refereed)

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Decker, R. (1989). “Can Schools Eliminate Sexual Harassment?” The Education Digest, January, 1989, LIV(5), 59-62. Condensation and Reprint from The American School Board Journal, 175(8), 1988. (Refereed).

May, C. & Decker, R. (1988). “Putting Hertzberg Two Factor Theory of Motivation in Perspective.” Planning and Changing, 19(3), 141-149. (Refereed)

Decker, R. (1988). “The Principal’s Role in Implementing a Thinking Skills Program.” Iowa Educational Leadership, 5(1), 6-9. (Refereed)

Decker, R. (1988). “Stamp Out the Potential for Sexual Harassment.” The American School Board Journal, 175(8), 28-29, 38.

Decker, R. (1988). “How Staff Members Can Counter Harassment.” The American School Board Journal, 175(8), 28-29.

Decker, R. (1987). “Extra...Extra...Read All About It: A Computer System to Help Rural Education.” Threshold in Education, XIII(2), 6-9. (Refereed)

Soter, S., Decker, R., & Wilson, B. (1986). “The Challenger Disaster: A Survey on the Stress Effects on Adolescents.” NATO Bulletin, October, 1-11.

Decker, R. & Baum, B. (1986). “Can Education Adapt.” Quality Circle Digest, 6(12), 72-77.

Decker, R., Hines, E., & Brickell, J. (1986). “Faculty Impact in Institutional Decision-Making in Illinois Community Colleges.” Community/Junior College Quarterly of Research and Practice, 10(3), 241-259. (Refereed)

Decker, R. & Krajewski, R. (1986). “Technology News: The Future is Now!” The American School Board Journal, 173(3), 33.

Decker, R. & Krajewski, R. (1986). Building a ‘Space Bridge’ For Kids Who Are Worlds Apart.” The American School Board Journal, 173(3), 33.

Decker, R., Hines, E. & Brickell, J. (1985). “Assessing the Impact of Collective Bargaining in Illinois Community Colleges.” Journal of Collective Negotiations in the Public Sector, 14(4), 329-342. (Refereed)

Krajewski, R. & Decker, R. (1985). “Introduction- Technology in the Schools.” NASSP Bulletin, 69(484), 1.

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Decker, R. & Krajewski, R. (1985). “The Role of Technology in Education: High Schools of the Future.” NASSP Bulletin, 69(484), 2-6.

Decker, R. (1984). “Satellite Education.” Technological Horizons in Education, 11(8), 64-67.

Decker, R. (1984). “Collective Bargaining in the Community College.” Illinois Communicator, February, 4-5.

MonographsDecker, R. & McCumsey, N. (1990). The Iowa Shared Superintendency: The School Board

Presidents’ Perspective. Des Moines, IA: Iowa Association of School Boards.

Decker, R. & Talbot, A. (1989). Reflections on the Shared Superintendency: The Iowa Experience. Cedar Falls, IA: University of Northern Iowa Print Services.

Lovel, N., Bazik, E., Piland, W., McCarthy, J., & Decker, R. (1982). A Collective Bargaining Contract Analyzer for Community Colleges. Springfield, IL: Illinois Community College Trustee Association.

EditorshipsDecker, R. & Haack, M. (1992). Guest editors of the Fall issue, Iowa Educational Leadership,

8(1). The main theme was supervision and evaluation of instruction.

Decker, R. (1987 to 1999). Editor of Classroom Earth News, a periodical newsletter to 2100 subscribers on current trends in educational technology and media.

Decker, R. & Krajewski, R. (1985). Co-Guest editors of the NASSP Bulletin, (Educational Leadership and Technology), 69(484).

Unpublished ManuscriptsDecker, R. (1995). “The Iowa Communication Network and Its Implications for Higher

Education.” International Conference on Technology and Distance Education. San Jose, Costa Rica.

Decker, R. & Smaldino, S. (1991). “Telecommunications for Education: Tools for teaching in the 21st century.” V Congress of International Logo and International Meeting on Telecommunications in Education. San Jose, Costa Rica.

Decker, R., et al. (1989). Personnel Administration Handbook. Unpublished manuscript.

Decker, R. (1985, Revised 1987). Readings in Collective Negotiations. (Curricular Materials).

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Decker, R. (1984). Education Via Satellite. Unpublished Manuscript, KLM Electronics, Inc., Morgan Hill, CA.

Decker, R. (1983). “Faculty Impact in Selected Areas of Institutional Decision Making in Illinois Community Colleges.” Dissertations Abstracts International, 45, 2. (University Microfilms No. DA 8408588).

Decker, R. (1978). Internship and Field Study Report. Unpublished Specialist Manuscript, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Decker, R. (1972). Self-Perception as Compared with Measured Personality Traits of Selected High School Football Players in Southern Illinois. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois.

RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITIESResearchDelagardelle, M., Lundquist, A. & Decker, R. (2010). District-wide Systemic Leadership:

Improving Student Achievement. (Proposal being developed in partnership with Iowa Association of School Boards/McRel/UNI).

Reed, G., Robinson, V., Decker, R. & Lasswell, T. (2005). Iowa Teacher Quality Initiative Survey.

Decker, R. & McCumsey, N. (1990). Iowa Shared Superintendency: The School Board Presidents’ Perspective.

Decker, R. & Talbot, A. P. (1989). Iowa Shared Superintendency: The Iowa Experience.

Video TelecastsDecker, R. & Kronholm, K. (1995). “Crisis Management in Schools.” Center for the Study of

Small/Rural Schools Series IV: Staff Development Video Telecasts. Norman, OK: Television & Satellite Education, University of Oklahoma.

Commissioned ReportsDecker, R. & Wilson, B. (1986). Project Evaluation Report: STS 51-L Mission Watch Project,

Teacher in Space. Report submitted to The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), December, 96 pages.

Decker, R. & Bishop, W. (1985). Evaluation Report: SCOLA/NASA Mission Watch (51-D Mission. Report submitted to The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), June, 102 pages.

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SUCCESSFUL GRANT WRITINGAdministrative and Classroom Software Grant to support School Business Management course at the University of Northern Iowa. 1985, MECC, St. Paul, MN ($2500).

Administrative Software for School Business Management course at the University of Northern Iowa. 1988, Software Library Co., Brooklyn, MN ($4000).

Administrative Software for Finance and School Business Management course at the University of Northern Iowa. 1990, Software Unlimited, Sioux Falls, SD ($3500).

Administrative Software for Elementary and Secondary Administrative courses at the University of Northern Iowa. 1992, Columbia Computing Corp., Vancouver, B.C., Canada ($15,500).

PRESENTATIONS“Getting Your First Superintendency.” Panel Discussion, American Association of School Administrators, Phoenix, AZ, February, 2010.

“The Changing Faces of Leadership: Teachers Leading for Reform.” University Council for Educational Administration, Kansas City, MO, November, 2004.

“Administrative Leadership” Dupong Province Principal Training, Shanghi, China, April, 2004.

“A Collage of Leadership: The Next Generation of School Leaders.” University Council for Educational Administration, Portland, OR, November, 2003.

“The Next Generation of School Leadership.” National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Association, Sedona, AZ, August, 2003.

“The Evolving Role of the Superintendent and Boards of Education.” Panel Discussion, American Association of School Administrators, San Diego, CA, February, 2002.

“What School Boards and Consultants Are Looking For On the National Level.” American Association of School Administrators, San Diego, CA, February, 2002.

“Working with a Consultant to Secure the Job You Want.” American Association of School Administrators, San Diego, CA, February, 2002.“What School Boards and Consultants Are Looking for on the National Level.” American Association of School Administrators, Orlando, FL. February, 2001.

“Working with a Consultant To Secure the Job You Want.” American Association of School Administrators, San Francisco, CA, March, 2000.

“Profiles of Successful Superintendent Candidates.” American Association of School Administrators Convention, San Francisco, CA, March, 2000.

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“A View of Educational Leadership from a Distance.” National Council of Professors of Educational Administration - 53rd Annual Conference, Jackson, WY, August, 1999.

“Profiles of Successful Superintendent Candidates.” American Association of School Administrators Convention, New Orleans, LA, February, 1999.

“How to Land Your Dream Job.” American Association of School Administrators Convention, San Diego, CA, February, 1998.

“The New Master’s Program in Educational Leadership at the University of Northern Iowa.” AEA 6/SAI Regional Meeting, Marshalltown, IA, October, 1997.

“Becoming a Professional Consultant.” Ray and Associates, Inc. Annual Meeting, Houston, TX, September, 1997.

“Developing a Principal Assessment Instrument That Works.” Burlington Community School District Administrators Workshop, Burlington, IA, August, 1997.

“Planning Your Career Path.” American Association of School Administrators Convention, Orlando, FL, February, 1997.

“Acing the Interview.” American Association of School Administrators Convention, Orlando, FL, February, 1997.

“Developing Yourself as a Professional.” Fall Conference of the Urban Superintendent Network, Scottsdale, AZ, December, 1996.

“Resumes, Interviews, and Consulting Firms: Finding the Perfect Job.” Texas School Administrators Association Spring Conference, Austin, TX, April, 1996.

“Using a Consultant for an Executive Search.” Ray and Associates, Inc. National Seminar in conjunction with the National School Board Association Convention, Orlando, FL, April, 1996.

“How to Prepare for the Interview.” American Association of School Administrators, San Diego, CA, March 1996.

“Getting Ready for the Superintendency.” American Association of School Administrators Convention, San Diego, CA, March, 1996.

“Iowa Communication Network and Higher Education.” International Conference on Technology and Distance Education.” Universidad Estatal a Distancia and Nova Southeastern University, San Jose, Costa Rica, October, 1995.

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“Crime and Violence in Schools: How to Counteract It.” Ray and Associates, Inc. National Seminar in conjunction with the National School Board Association Convention, San Francisco, CA, March 31 - April 1, 1995.

“Using a Consultant in the Hiring Practice.” American Association of School Administrators Convention, New Orleans, LA, February, 1995.

“Hiring a Superintendent...Why Use a Consultant.” Florida School Board Association Convention, Orlando, FL, December, 1994.

“How to Survive A School Crisis.” Florida School Board Association Convention, Orlando, FL, December, 1994.

“Education in a Democratic Society.” Slovakian Educational Ministry. Dolny Kubin, Slovakia, October, 2004.

“Hiring a Superintendent...What Process Works.” Texas School Board Association Convention, Dallas, TX, September, 1994.

“School Crisis Survival Guide.” Third National Conference on Creating the Quality School, Oklahoma City, OK, April, 1994.

“Crisis Management.” Organization of Rural Oklahoma Schools, Oklahoma City, OK, April, 1994.

“Evaluation of Instruction: A Changing Paradigm.” Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community Schools, Gladbrook, IA, January, 1994.

“Teaching with Technology.” Hawkeye Community College Staff Development Seminar, Waterloo, IA, January, 1994.

“An Effective Process and Procedure for Hiring a Superintendent.” Florida School Board Convention, Haines City, FL, December, 1993.

“An Effective Process and Procedure for Hiring a Superintendent.” Illinois School Board Convention, Chicago, IL, November, 1993.

“An Effective Process and Procedure for Hiring a Superintendent.” Missouri School Board Convention, Tan Tara, MO, October, 1993.

“An Effective Process and Procedure for Hiring a Superintendent.” Texas School Board Convention, Dallas, TX, September, 1993.

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“Developing a Technology Plan That Works.” Janesville Community School District, Janesville, IA, September, 1993.

“Learning Styles/Teaching Styles Workshop.” Laurens-Marathon Community School District, Laurens, IA, March, 1993.

“Telecommunications in Education: Tools for Teaching in the 21st Century.” International Conference on Telecommunications in Education, San Jose, Costa Rica, November, 1991.

“The Shared Superintendency in Iowa.” American Association of School Administrators Convention, New Orleans, LA, March, 1991.

“Reflections on Administrating Sharing.” Iowa Association of School Board Convention, Des Moines, IA, November, 1990.

“A Negotiations Primer: What Every School Board Should Know and Do.” Association for School Business Officials International Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October, 1990.

“Superintendent Sharing: The School Board President’s Perspective.” National Rural Education Association Research Forum, Colorado Springs, CO, October, 1990.

“The Future of Technology in Education.” National Rural Education Association Convention, Colorado Springs, CO, October, 1990.

“Reflections on the Shared Superintendency: The Iowa Experience.” Fifteenth Annual School Administrators of Iowa Convention, Des Moines, IA, August, 1990.

“Using Interactive Communications for Curriculum Improvement.” Second International Congress of Educational Sciences, Monterrey, MX, March, 1990.

“Administrative Sharing: The New Role for the Superintendent.” National Rural Education Association Research Forum, Reno, NV, October, 1989.

“Small/Rural School Teacher Support Team Model.” National Rural Education Association Convention, Reno, NV, October, 1989.

“Effective Inservice Workshops: Techniques and Strategies for Promoting Professional Growth.” Iowa Computer Using Educators Conference, Des Moines, IA, October, 1989.

“Preparing for Negotiations.” Association of School Business Officials International, Orlando, FL, October, 1989.

“The Ten Most Wanted Educators.” Faculty Inservice Presentation at Dexfield Community School District, Dexfield, IA, August, 1989.

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“An Analysis of Computer Software Programs Used in Collective Bargaining.” Association of School Business Officials International, Detroit, MI, October, 1988.

“Mediation: Does It Work in Negotiations?” Association of School Business Officials International, Detroit, MI, October, 1988.

“Survival Tactics for Small Schools - The Iowa Experience.” National Rural Education Association Convention, Bismarck, ND, September, 1988.

Reactor to keynote address on “Expert Systems in Instructional Design.” Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association, Iowa City, IA, November, 1987.

“Employee Relations - The Changing Environment.” Association of School Business Officials International, San Antonio, TX, October, 1987.

“An Introduction to NovaNet.” Iowa Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Ames, IA, October, 1987.

“Computer-based Curriculum and Evaluation.” Iowa State University Department of Educational Administration Symposium, Ames, IA, January, 1987.

“Research Report on Evaluation of ‘Teacher in Space’ mission (51-L).” International Teleconference “Classroom Earth” Production, Shreveport, LA, January, 1987.

“Using Interactive Computers for Satellite Video Interfacing in Curriculum Development.” Green Valley AEA, Creston, IA, January, 1987.

“Theoretical and Practical Techniques for the Improvement of Supervision.” Institute of Technology and Superior Studies of Monterrey, Chihuahua, MX, December, 1986.

“Bridging the Gap: Tools and Techniques for Better Education.” National Center for Research in Vocational Education, Columbus, OH, October, 1986.

“An Introduction to Interactive Computers in Education.” Iowa Computing User Educators Association, Des Moines, IA, October, 1986.

Using Interactive Computers to Enhance Curriculum Offerings.” Nebraska Association for Educational Data Systems, Kearney, NB, July, 1986.

“Interactive Computers Using Student Managed Curriculum Software.” Minnesota Educational Cooperative Service Units (ECSU) Curriculum Directors’, St. Cloud, MN, April, 1986.

“Employee Relations: The Changing Environment.” North Central Association Convention, Chicago, IL, March, 1986.

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“Using Interactive Computers in Rural Education.” Arizona Department of Public Instruction Computer Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, February, 1986.

“Incorporating Satellite Technology Into the Vocational Curriculum.” Illinois Association for Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Peoria, IL, November, 1985.

“Interactive Computer Networking in Schools.” Iowa Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Ames, IA, October, 1985.

“High Technology in Schools.” Illinois Board of Education Conference, Spring Valley, IL, August, 1985.

“Satellite and Computer Interfacing.” SCOLA International Conference, Creighton University, Omaha, NB, June, 1985.

“Present and Future Trends in Satellite-Computer Technology.” Com-Base, Inc. Educational Conference, Minneapolis, MN, May, 1985.

“Using Interactive Computers in Education.” Institute of Technology and Superior Studies of Monterrey, Chihuahua, MX, May, 1985.

“Interactive Computers in Schools.” Arizona Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Tucson, AZ, February, 1985.

Presentation on Computer-Satellite Research. American Association of School Administrators, Tucson, AZ, February, 1985.

“Use of Satellite Technology in Education.” Midwestern Conference of Professors of Educational Administration, Mankato State University, Mankato, MN, Fall, 1984.

“Incorporating Satellite Technology Into the Vocational Curriculum.” American Vocational Association Convention, New Orleans, LA, December, 1984.

“Accessing Educational Programs Through Satellite Technology.” Mt. Vernon Conference V, Mt. Vernon, IL, October, 1984.

“Technology: How Should Schools Use It.” American School Board Association Convention, Houston, TX, April, 1984.

“Using Technology in the Vocational Curriculum.” American Industrial Arts Association Convention, Columbus, OH, 1984.

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Presentation of “Faculty Decision Making” research. American Association for Higher Education Convention, Chicago, IL, March, 1984.

“Can Satellite Technology Be Useful In The Classroom?” Kansas School Board Association Convention, Wichita, KS, February, 1984.

“Communication Technology: The Next Generation.” Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Convention, New York, NY, February, 1984.

“Why Schools Need Technology.” New Jersey School Board Association Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, October, 1983.

“Why Schools Need Technology.” School Administrators Association of New York State, Ellenville, NY, October, 1983.

“Why Schools Need Technology.” New York State School Board Association Convention, Albany, NY, October, 1983.

Presentation of collective bargaining research paper. Midwest Educational Research Association Conference, Kansas City, MO, September, 1983.

Technology workshop/presentation at the American Association of School Administrators Conference, Colby, KS, July, 1983.

WORKSHOPSConducted a training workshop for administrators in “StrengthQuest” for the South Tama Community School District. March-April-May, 2007.

Conducted an invited workshop for the Dupong Province Principals, Shanghi, China, April, 2004. The workshop centered on administrative strategies for improving instruction and student achievement. The workshop was given to three hundred principals.

Conducted training workshop “Advanced Practices in Working With Executive Searches” for Ray and Associates, Inc., Texas associates, Four Seasons Hotel, Houston, TX, September, 1998.

Conducted training workshop “Developing Yourself Professionally” for Ray and Associates, Inc, for Southwest Region of the United States, Marriott Scottsdale Resort, Scottsdale, AZ, December, 1997.

Conducted training workshop “Working with School Districts on the Executive Search Process” for Ray and Associates, Inc for the Northwest Region of the United States, Marriott Resort, Monterey, CA, June, 1995.Conducted a two week workshop on the process of Democratizing Education in Slovakia. One week was held in Dony Kubin, Slovakia and the second week the workshop was held in Bratislava, Slovakia. These workshops were conducted in cooperation with a one million dollar

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grant provided to the University of Northern Iowa through the Federal Department of Education and the World Bank. The workshop was conducted in October, 1994.

Conducted a workshop on using a laptop computer with presentation software. Participants were K12 teachers in the Janesville Community School District, Janesville, IA, August, 1993.

Conducted a workshop on using interactive telecommunications for the improvement of the education curriculum. Participants were from Mexico, Costa Rica, Spain, and the United States. The workshop was held in conjunction with the Second International Congress of Educational Sciences, Monterrey, MX, March 1990.

“Effective Teaching: What is it and how can I get it?” Sac City Community Schools Staff Development Workshop, Sac City, IA, April, 1990.

Conducted a three session workshop for elementary and secondary teachers in the Janesville Community School District on “Developing a Personal and Organizational Vision,” February, March, April, 1989. (With C. Dedrick and A. Talbot)

“Computer Applications for Faculty and Staff.” Starmont Community School District, Staff Development Project, Strawberry Point, IA, April/May/September, 1989.

“Evaluator Approval Workshop for Community College Administrators.” Iowa Valley Community College District, Marshalltown, IA, March, 1989. (With R. Hawkes)

“Evaluator Approval Workshop for Community College Supervisors.” Southeastern Community College District, West Burlington, IA, May, 1989. (With J. Fratianni)

“Evaluator Approval Workshop for K12 Supervisory Personnel.” Malcolm Price Laboratory School, Cedar Falls, IA, June, 1989.

Conducted a two session workshop for faculty in the Boone Community School District. The workshop was titled, “Practical Considerations in Working with Educational Administrators,” Boone, IA, March/April, 1988. (With C. Dedrick)

“Strategic Planning Workshop in a Multi-Cultural Private School Environment.” Institute of Technology and Superior Studies of Monterrey, Chihuahua, MX, December, 1987. (With A. Vernon)

“Developing an Athletic Administration Program for a Bi-Cultural Educational Institution.” Institute of Technology and Superior Studies of Monterrey, Chihuahua, MX, May, 1987.

“Current Practices in Teacher Evaluation.” Institute of Technology and Superior Studies of Monterrey, Chihuahua, MX, March, 1986.

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CONSULTATIONSWestern Illinois University, Macomb, IL (2008). Consulted with the Department of Educational Leadership in conducting an external evaluation of their doctoral program. A survey was taken of current students as well as interviews of faculty members and department chairperson. An extensive report was provided to the department upon the conclusion of the evaluation.

Central Springs Community School District (IA) (2008). Consulted with Board of Education on reorganization process and personnel matters concerning the high school principal and superintendent.

South Tama Community School District, Tama, IA (2007). Consulted with the Superintendent and district administrators on identifying their professional strengths using the StrengthQuest Inventory. This was a professional development activity for the district administrators.

Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL (2005). Consulted with the Department of Educational Leadership and conducted a program evaluation of both their degree and certification programs in the Principalship and Superintendency.

Eye on Education, Inc., Larchmont, NY (2005). Consulted on revision of text titled: School Leader Internship: Developing, Monitoring and Evaluating Your Leadership Experience.

Union Community School District (IA), (2004). Consulted with school district on crisis management planning and assisted in the district’s rewriting of their plan.

Grinnell-Newburg Community School District (IA), (2002). Consulted with school district on reorganizing the middle school. Met and surveyed the board, community patrons, staff and reported to the board on vision and direction that should be taken.

Corwin Press, Inc, Thousand Oaks, CA (2000). Consulted on a book prospectus concerning crisis management in schools.

Burlington Community School District, Burlington, IA. Consulted with Board of Education on developing an administrative assessment instrument for the principalship position. August to December, 1997.

Fremont Mills, Hamburg and Sidney Community School Districts (Iowa). Developed, analyzed, and reported a community survey which centered around the future of area school districts in Southwest Iowa, 1995.

Public Employment Relations Board, State of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa. Ad Hoc Mediator for public agencies in contract conflict resolution. 1986 to 1992.

Ray and Associates, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. An associate and National Director of Executive Search Division, and consultant in the Training and Development Division. 1992 to present.

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Macmillan Publishing Company, New York, New York (1993). Consulted on book revision for a textbook on personnel administration in education. The consulted text was Personnel Administration in Educational Administration, 5th ed. William Castetter, author.

Hudson Community School District, Hudson, Iowa (1991). Consulted with board of education on strategic planning and intra-board relations. January, 1991. (With D. Else)

Clarence-Lowden and Lincoln of Stanwood Community School Districts, Clarence and Stanwood, Iowa (1990). Consulted with both boards of education on the future of the districts in relation to sharing and eventual reorganization. A study was conducted in relation to the educational program, physical facility, and financial condition of each district. September/November, 1990. (With J. Albrecht)

Hudson Community School District, Hudson, Iowa (1990). Consulted with the board of education on the hiring of a new superintendent and high school principal. May/August, 1990. (With J. Albrecht and J. Duea)

Janesville Community School District, Janesville, Iowa (1989/1990). Consulted with the district administration and faculty on shared decision making and teacher empowerment. Developed a teacher/administrator team model that empowered the staff at the same time allowed the administrators the flexibility to work within a changing environment. September, 1989 to May, 1990. (With C. Dedrick)

Radcliffe Community School District, Radcliffe, Iowa (1990). Consulted with the board of education on the future direction of the school district. Evaluated the physical facility, curriculum and financial position of the district. February/April, 1990. (With J. Albrecht)

Hubbard Community School District, Hubbard, Iowa (1990). Consulted with board of education on organizational structure for the future. Evaluated present condition and future consideration and options. February/April, 1990. (With J. Albrecht)

Bennett Community School District, Bennett, Iowa (1990). Consulted with board of education on sharing and future reorganization of school district. Evaluated present position with regard to facility, curriculum and finance. January/March, 1990. (With J. Albrecht)

New Hartford Community School District, New Hartford, Iowa (1989). Evaluated the physical, organizational, financial, curricular, and extra-curricular concerns in relation to future decisions regarding organizational options. June/October, 1989. (With J. Albrecht)

Plainfield Community School District, Plainfield, Iowa (1989). A member of a consultant team to evaluate the overall educational, financial, extra-curricular, and physical condition of the school district. March/April, 1989. (With J. Albrecht)

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Klemme Community School District, Klemme, Iowa (1989). A member of a consultant team to the administration, board of education and community task force concerning the future of the school district. July, 1989. (With J. Albrecht)

North Kossuth and Armstrong-Ringsted Community School Districts (Iowa) (1989). Developed, analyzed, and reported a community survey which centered around the future of area school districts in North Central Iowa. April/August, 1989. (With J. Albrecht)

Mallard Community School District, Mallard, Iowa (1989). A member of a consultant team who evaluated the physical, organizational, financial, and curricular concerns in relation to future decisions regarding organizational options for the school district. June/September, 1989. (With J. Albrecht)

Starmont Community School District, Strawberry Point, Iowa (1989). A member of a consultant team to assist the board of education in selecting and hiring a superintendent. April/June, 1989. (With J. Duea and J. Albrecht)

North Fayette Community School District, West Union, Iowa (1989). A member of a consultant team to the board of education in assisting them in soliciting, identifying, and hiring a superintendent. May/July, 1989. (With J. Duea and J. Albrecht)

Klemme Community School District, Klemme, Iowa (1989). Evaluated the organizational, physical, financial, and curriculum concerns in relation to future decisions regarding organizational options for the school district. October, 1988/January, 1989. (With J. Albrecht)

Fredericksburg Community School District, Fredericksburg, Iowa (1988). Consulted to the superintendent on school business management practices, and community survey. Developed a statistical analysis and made a report to the board of education on the results of the survey. May/June, 1988.

Allison-Bristow School District, Greene School District, and Clarksville School District, all of Northeast Iowa (1988). Evaluated the physical, organizational, and curriculum concerns in relation to all three districts entering into a whole grade sharing agreement. A written and oral report was given to a joint meeting of all three boards of education. March/May, 1988. (With J. Albrecht)

Dumont Community School District, Dumont, Iowa (1988). A member of a consultant team which evaluated two high school facilities, curriculum programs, as well as the organizational and financial considerations in an effort to help the Dumont administration and board of education make a decision on where to tuition their high school students for the 1989-90 academic school year. January/March, 1988. (With J. Albrecht and N. McCumsey)

LaPorte City Community School District, LaPorte City, Iowa and Dysart Community School District, Dysart, Iowa (1987). A member of a consultant team to study the feasibility of both districts entering into a whole grade sharing agreement for the 1988-89 school year. The study

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centered around the areas of facility, curriculum, and organizational structure. An open meeting report was given to both boards of education at the conclusion of the study. October/December, 1987. (With J. Albrecht and N. McCumsey)

Reinbeck Community Schools, Reinbeck, Iowa and Gladbrook Community Schools, Gladbrook, Iowa (1987). A member of a consultant team to study the feasibility of both districts entering into a whole grade sharing agreement for the 1988-89 school year. The study centered around the facilities, curriculum and organizational design. An open public meeting report was given to both boards of education at the conclusion of the study. September/October, 1987. (With J. Albrecht and N. McCumsey)

Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa (1986/1987). Assisted in the development of an interactive computer network for the college outreach program to neighboring institutions and private businesses. March, 1986/June, 1987.

Des Moines Public School, Des Moines, Iowa (1986/1987). Assisted in the development of an interactive computer laboratory at Central campus. November, 1986/June, 1987.

Morning Sun Community Schools, Morning Sun, Iowa (1986). Consulted with superintendent on the appropriateness of the secondary facility to house additional students from Wapello Community School District. January/February, 1986. (With N. McCumsey)

Institute of Technology and Superior Studies of Monterrey (Monterrey, Terreon, Juarez, Chihuahua, and Mexico City Campuses) (1985-1990). Consulted on the topics of administrative organization, and technology. Acted as a liaison between the Institute at Chihuahua and the International Program at the University of Northern Iowa. 1985/1990.

Minnesota Educational Computing Corporation, St. Paul, MN. (1985/1986). Consulted on administrative software and its application. Provided research assistance in software development. 1985/1986.

Department of Education, State of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska (1986/1987). Consulted area supervisors on the development and implementation of interactive technology in education. July, 1986/August, 1987.

Software Library Company, Brooklyn Center, MN. Assisted in the software research of administrative programs for the IBM and IBM compatible computers, basically in the area of school business management software. Ongoing consulting and research from 1987/present.

Compu-Sat of Arizona, Inc., Tucson, Arizona (1986/1988). Consulted and assisted in the development of an interactive computer system for education. July, 1986/May, 1988.

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Between 1983 and 1990 I have also consulted with twenty-five school districts in Arizona, Illinois, New York, New Hampshire, Florida, and Minnesota in the area of personnel searches and integrating technology into the academic program. I have also been very active in assisting school districts with their administrative uses of the computer.

Between 1983 and 1989 I have also consulted with four state department of education agencies on the use of technology in the classroom. The states involved were Arizona, Nebraska, Minnesota, and New York.

Human Resource ConsultationsSuperintendent Search Consultant

National Searches (not exhaustive):Boulder Valley Public Schools (CO)Carbon Cliff-Barstow Public Schools (IL)Collier County Schools (FL)Dodge City Public Schools (KS)El Paso Independent Schools (TX)Fremont Service Center (NE)Fargo Public Schools (ND)Hattiesburg Public Schools (MS)Kenosha Public Schools (WI)Lake Washington Public Schools (WA)Liberty Public Schools (MO)Marysville Public Schools (WA)Millard Public Schools (NE)Mitchell Public Schools (SD)Mukiteo Public Schools (WA)Peoria Public Schools (IL)Pueblo #60 Public Schools (CO)Pueblo #70 Public Schools (CO)Rapid City Public Schools (SD)Richland #1 Public Schools (SC)Robbinsdale Public Schools (MN)Salem Public Schools (WI)Sealy Independent Schools (TX)Sioux Falls Public Schools (SD)Troy Public Schools (IL)University City Public Schools (MO)Woodland Park Public Schools (CO)

State of Iowa Searches (not exhaustive):Albia Community School DistrictAlta Community School DistrictArmstrong-Ringsted Community School District

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BGM Community School District Belle Plaine Community School DistrictBenton Community School DistrictCardinal of Eldon Community School DistrictCentral Clinton Community School District Charter Oak-Ute Community School DistrictClinton Community School DistrictColfax-Mingo Community School District Dunkerton Community School DistrictEast Buchanan Community School DistrictHudson Community School DistrictIndianola Community School DistrictJesup Community School DistrictKeota Community School DistrictLamoni Community School District Laurens-Marathon Community School DistrictMarshalltown Community School DistrictMediapolis Community School DistrictMoravia Community School DistrictMuscatine Community School DistrictNew London Community School DistrictNew Market Community School DistrictNortheast Community School DistrictNorth Kossuth Community School DistrictNorth Fayette Community School DistrictPaton-Churdan Community School DistrictPCM Community School DistrictPekin Packwood Community School DistrictRiceville Community School DistrictSac Community School DistrictSaydel Consolidated School DistrictSargent Bluff-Luton Community School DistrictShenandoah Community School DistrictSigourney Community School DistrictSioux City Community School DistrictSioux City Catholic SchoolsSouthern Cal Community School DistrictSpirit Lake Community SchoolsStarmont Community School DistrictUnion Community School DistrictUnited School District of Boone Community School District Van Buren Community School DistrictWapsie Valley Community School DistrictWayne Community School District

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West Delaware Community School DistrictWest Marshall Community School DistrictWestern Dubuque Community School DistrictWestwood Community School DistrictWinfield-Mt. Union Community School District

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONSCouncil of Professors of Instructional SupervisionIowa Educational Research and Evaluation AssociationAmerican Educational Research and Evaluation AssociationAmerican Association of School AdministratorsIowa Association for Supervision and Curriculum DevelopmentAssociation for Supervision and Curriculum DevelopmentNational Council of Professors of Educational AdministrationAssociation for School Business Officials InternationalMidwest Council of Professors of Educational AdministrationIowa Council of Professors of Educational AdministrationNational Rural Education AssociationKappa Delta PiPhi Delta Kappa

SERVICE IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONSMember, Iowa Association of School Boards Advisory Committee 2008 to Present

President, Iowa Council of Professors of Educational Administration. 2004 to 2006.

Member, Editorial Board, Southwest Scholar, Published by Southern Utah University, 2001 to Present.

Committee Member, Technology Committee, National Council of Professors of Educational Administration. 1999

President, Midwest Council of Professors of Educational Administration. 1998 to 2001.

Treasure, Iowa Council of Professors of Educational Administration. 1989 to 2003.

Member, National Negotiations Research Committee of the Association of School Business Officials International. 1986 to 2004.

Ad Hoc Mediator for the Public Employment Relations Board for the state of Iowa, 1986-1994.

Member, Board of Directors of Classroom Earth. A non-for-profit educational organization who works for the implementation of technology in education. 1984 to present

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Past member, Board of Directors, Family Service League of Black Hawk County. A counseling and crisis service for individuals living in Black Hawk County. 1988-1991.

NCA Visitation Team Chairperson for eighteen school districts from 1976 to 2003.

INSTITUTIONAL SERVICEUniversity

· Elected Member, UNI Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee, 2007 to Present

· Member, College of Education, Intensive Study Area Doctoral Committee, 1995 to Present

· Member, Committee on Academic Program Review, 1999 - 2003· Member, Regents Awards for Faculty Excellence Committee, 1993· University Graduate Council, 1993 - 1997· Member, University Faculty Senate, 1989 - 1992· Alternate Member, University Graduate Council, 1986 - 1991· Member, University Curriculum Committee, 1998 - 1991

College and Department· Member, College of Education Tenure and Promotion Committee, 2003-2005.· Member, Committee on Doctoral Study, College of Education, 2005 to present.· Chairperson, Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and

Postsecondary Education - Leadership Area Faculty Search Committee, 1997.· Member, College of Education, Technology Committee, 1990 – 1997, 2005 -

present.· Chairperson, COE Educational Leadership Search Committee, (1992)(1995)

(2006)· Chairperson, College Rural Education Committee, 1988 - 2004.· Alternate, College of Education Senate, 1986 – 1992 and 2006 - Present· Member, College of Education Task Force on the Use of Technology, 1988.· Member, College of Education Committee on Doctoral Studies, 1987 - 1991;

1993 -1995.· Chairperson, College of Education Graduate Studies Committee, 1988 - 1989.· Member, College of Education Graduate Studies Committee, 1986 - 1991; 1993 -

1998.· Member, College of Education One Room Schoolhouse Committee, 1988.· Member, College of Education Curriculum Committee, 1988 - 1990.· Member, Faculty Selection Committee for Iowa Principal Academy Director,

1986 - 1987.· Member, Department of Educational Administration and Counseling Grant

Writing Committee, 1984 – 1985.

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Community Service· Volunteer, UNI Ambassadors, UNI Athletic Department· Volunteer, Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, 2002-present· Volunteer, Waterloo/Cedar Falls Airport (Information Center Desk), 2005-2009

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES· Certified Mentor, StrengthQuest. Gallup Corporation, Omaha, NE· Certified Iowa Evaluator I and II Trainer· Certified Iowa Administrator Evaluator Trainer· Certified School Business Official, Association for School Business Officials and

state of Illinois.· Administrative Endorsements as Principal and Superintendent, state of Illinois· Permanent Professional Certificate as a Principal and Superintendent, state of

Iowa.· Administrative Certificate as a Principal and Superintendent, state of Missouri.· National Certified Principal Assessor, National Association of Secondary School

Principals.· Certified Collective Bargaining Mediator, Iowa Public Employment Relations

Board.

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