CURRICULUM VITA

Raymond W. Francis, Ed.D. Professor, Teacher Education and Professional Development

447 EHS Building Central Michigan University

Mt Pleasant MI 48859 E-mail: franc1rw@cmich.edu

Website: http://rayfrancis.wikispaces.com Telephone: Office: 989-774-7701 / Mobile: 989-330-9135

EDUCATION

Doctor of Education earned in Curriculum and Instruction. (1992) Major Area: Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Clinical Supervision. Minor Area: Education Administration. West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Master of Arts in Science Education, and earned additional teaching endorsement in Chemistry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. (1983) Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education with certificate endorsements in Biological Sciences and General Science, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. (1981)

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Professor, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI. Employed June 1998 and promoted to Professor in August 2008. Appointed interim Associate Dean in May 2009 – June 2012. Appointed Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development, September 2014 – May 2017. Director of the Center for Excellence in Education (CEIE) in the College of Education and Human Services from 7/1/12 through 6/16/13. Responsibilities include oversight of faculty and staff for projects and contracts obtained as a part of the center’s scope of work. Also responsible for facilitating grants and contracts related to K-16 professional development, enhancing K-16 student performance, and research in the area of K-16 education. Served over 3 years as the interim Associate Dean of the College of Education and Human Services. Responsibilities included oversight of faculty and staff for the departments of Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD), Counseling and Special Education (CSE), Recreation, Parks and Leisure Administration (RPL), Educational Leadership (EDL), and Human Environmental Studies (HEV). Also responsible for leadership of curricular and assessment initiatives, facilitation of accreditation and assessment activities in teacher education, supervision of staff in the college, and collaboration with Development Office. Duties also include budget planning and implementation, as well as oversight of art gallery, child development learning laboratory, reading clinics, computer labs, and the Kromer Instructional Materials Center. Tenured faculty member in the Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development in the College of Education and Human Services. Served as the TEAC accreditation coordinator, as well as the NCATE Accreditation Coordinator for the Professional Education Unit. Served as a member of the

Prior Learning Assessment Team. Past assignment has included serving as the Student Teaching Coordinator for greater Lansing and the Mt Pleasant areas. Responsible for the placement and supervision of student teachers, and the coordination of inter-institutional student teaching placements. Served three years as Assistant Chair for Teacher Education and Professional Development as well as the Director of Student Teaching in the Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development. Other duties and activities include teaching undergraduate and graduate level classes, advising and mentoring students, and serving on academic committees. Classroom Teacher at Dupont Area Alternative School. Charleston, WV. (9/96 to 6/98) Served as an administrator and teacher in the Alternative School Program with responsibility for instruction and supervision of students in the areas of Science (Chemistry, Biology, Sports Medicine, Organic Chemistry, and Technology). Classroom Teacher at Dupont Senior High School, Charleston. WV. (9/96 to 6/98) Classroom teacher responsible for teaching courses including: Organic Chemistry, Coordinated and Thematic Science 10, Anatomy and Physiology, and Biology II. In addition to regular teaching duties; served as a member of the school discipline committee, member of the local school improvement council, teacher with the Saturday School Program, Head Wrestling Coach, and Assistant Baseball Coach. Adjunct Faculty in Mathematics at West Virginia State College (College of Mathematics, & Community and Technical College), Institute, WV. (8/97 to 6/98) Teaching responsibilities included teaching sections of developmental level mathematics, Algebra I, and Algebra II to undergraduates enrolled at West Virginia State College. In addition, served as admissions and advising faculty for non-traditional students, reviewed candidate submissions through WV Board of Regents college credit portfolio program for the award of college equivalency, and collaborated with other faculty in the design of rubrics for portfolio review. Graduate Faculty Associate, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. (9/96 to 7/97) Worked with the Graduate Immersion Program for non-traditional students in the school of Continuing Studies. Taught courses in integrating the curriculum in mathematics and science, advanced teaching and learning strategies, classroom management strategies, and using the national standards and benchmarks to enhance the teaching curriculum. Additional duties included the review of candidate portfolios submitted for admission and the development of recommendations for college level equivalency. Science and Technology Specialist, Eisenhower Regional Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education at the Appalachia Educational Laboratory, Charleston, WV. (8/93 to 3/96) Provided technical assistance and professional development opportunities to teachers and administrators for a multi-state consortium focused on systemic reform in mathematics and science education. Coordinated the Regional Informal Science Initiative promoting collaboration between public schools and informal science organizations. Coordinated a technology demonstration site, sponsored by the Eisenhower Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education, promoting the use of instructional technology, multi-media, and the Internet in the classroom. Coordinated the identification of best practices for National Network of Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Consortia. Co-edited a regional newsletter (WV, KY, VA, and TN) to promote systemic restructuring and identify outstanding educational practices on the regional level. Developed, published, and disseminated professional development materials related to the national standards in Mathematics and Science.

FIRST West Virginia Science, Mathematics, and Technology Center, Fairmont, WV. (5/91 to 7/93 Director and classroom teacher at the East Dale Elementary School (Fairmont, WV), and instructor in the graduate school of the Department of Human Resources and Education at West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV). Graduate Teaching Assistant at West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. (8/89 to 5/91) Taught introductory education and foundations classes to undergraduates. Supervised student teachers and coordinated work in Professional Development Schools (PDS). Classroom teacher, Hundred High School, Hundred, WV. (8/83 to 6/89) Taught classes including: Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology, and Problem Solving Strategies. In addition to regular teaching duties; served as a member of the school discipline committee, teacher with the Saturday School Program, Head Football Coach, and Head Baseball Coach.

PUBLICATIONS (2017 – Present) Deschaine, M. E., Francis, R. W, & Whale, D. E. (Eds.). Effective educational social media. Houston, TX: NCPEA/IPEL Press. Deschaine, M. E., Francis, R. W., & Sharma, S. A. (Accepted, and in process). Ensuring due

process for data-driven errors: Establishing policies to address errors in responsible analytics and data mining in education. In Corbiel, R., Corbiel, M, & Kahn, B. (Eds.), Responsible analytics and data mining in education: Global perspectives on quality, support, and decision-making. New York, NY: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.

Deschaine, M.E. & Francis, R.W. (Accepted for Publication, 2017). Succession Planning for Administrative

Positions: Supporting Order during Tumultuous Transitions". A chapter in Research on the Superintendency: The Contemporary Superintendent: (R)evolutionary Leadership in an Era of Reform. Edited by L.E. Wallace and M. Mountford. Information Age Publications. Charlotte, North Carolina.

Francis, R. W., & Deschaine, M. E. (2016). Building sustainable professional development

school partnerships. Annual Meetings of the Michigan Academy, Saginaw Valley State University, March 4, 2016. Michigan Academician, 44(2), 120-121. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.7245/0026-2005-44.2.85

PRESENTATIONS (2017 – Present) Francis, R.W., & Deschaine, M.E. (2018, February). Comparing Apples and Oranges: scaling for meaningful assessment and evaluation. Presented at the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) 70th Annual Meeting. Baltimore, Maryland. Francis, R.W., Deschaine, M.E., & Rouech, K.E. (2018, February). Using Student generated concept maps for evidence of student performance, faculty effectiveness, and accreditation. Presented at the 98th Annual National Conference of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). Las Vegas, Nevada.

Francis, R.W., & Deschaine, M.E. (2018, February) Comparing Apples to Oranges: using academic scaling for meaningful assessment and evaluation. Presented at the 98th Annual National Conference of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). Las Vegas, Nevada.

Francis, R.W., Deschaine, M.E. & Weible, J.L. (2018, January). How to use technology-based concept

mapping. Presentation at the 38th National Future of Technology Education Conference. Orlando, Florida.

Francis, R.W. (2018, January). Using Authentic Assessments to promote candidate learning and

demonstrate effective teaching in higher education. Presentation at the 2018 Annual Internal Conference of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE). Baltimore, Maryland.

Francis, R. W., Weible, J., & Deschaine, M. E. (2017, October). Building an online classroom community

through asynchronous and synchronous strategies. Presentation at the Magna Teaching with Technology Conference 2017, Baltimore, MD.

Deschaine, M. E., & Francis, R. W. (2017, October). Knowledge Management to Increase Effective Differentiation in Instruction and Assessment. Two sessions presented at the 2017 Michigan Associations of State and Federal Program Specialists (MAS/FPS) 2017 Fall Institute, Traverse City, MI. Francis, R. W. & Deschaine, M. E. (2017 August). Effective succession planning for educational administrative staff. Presentation at the 2017 National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) Annual Conference, San Juan, PR. Francis, R. W. & Deschaine, M. E. (2017 July). Promoting graduate learning through the asynchronous & synchronous communication cycle. Presentation at the Second Canadian International Conference on Advances in Education, Teaching & Technology 2017. Toronto, ON. Canada Francis, R. W. & Deschaine, M. E. (2017 June). Planning for Instructional Flipping into Practice (IFLIP) Utilizing Process Improvement Guidelines (PIG). Presentation at the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Annual Conferences. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Deschaine, M. E. & Francis, R. W. (2017 April). Instructional flipping into practice

(IFLIP). Presentation at the Online Learning Consortium’s OLC Innovate 2017. New Orleans, Louisiana.

  Francis, R.W. & Garner, G.M. (2017, April). Welcome to the Machine: A Meta-analysis of

Teacher Education Faculty Accreditation Practices and Responses. A presentation in the special poster session titled "Examinations of Faculty Motivation and Engagement Within Current Socio- Political Contexts for Teacher Education Reform" at the AERA 2017 Annual Meeting. Austin, Texas.

Francis, R.W., Deschaine, M.E., & Garner, G.M. (2017 March) Two effective strategies to demonstrate

candidate impact in P-12 settings. A presentation at the 2017 Spring CAEP Conference. St Louis, Missouri.

Deschaine, M.E., & Francis, R.W. (2017, April). Instructional Flipping Into Practice (IFLIP). A

presentation at the 2017 Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Innovate Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana. Francis, R.W., & Goward, S.R. (2017, March). NGSS Three-Dimensional Learning: Using Student

Developed Games to Explore Ecosystem Relationships. Presented at the 2017 Annual National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Conference. Los Angeles, California.

Francis, R.W. & Goward, S.R. (2017, March). NGSS Three-Dimensional Learning: Using an Interactive Planning Matrix to Plan for Enhanced Learning. Presented at the 2017 Annual National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Conference. Los Angeles, California.

Honors and Awards (2017-Present)

Recognition of Research. History’s most successful theory of teaching is reborn for flipped instruction, 2017 Recognition for a presentation made by Deschaine, M. E., & Francis, R. W. (2017 April). Instructional flipping into practice (IFLIP). Presented at the Online Learning Consortium’s OLC Innovate 2017. New Orleans, LA.

SERVICE (2017 – Present)

Member, AACTE National Meeting and Professional Development Committee. November 2016 – May 2020. Member, Michigan Education Technology Standards for Students (METS-S), Michigan Department of Education. May 2017 – May 2018. Member, Formative Auditor Committee, Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). May 2016 – May 2019. Member, Planning Team for Putting the Pieces Together: Know Your Data – Use Your Data. A

conference sponsored by Hope College, DARTEP, MACTE, and the Michigan Department of Education. Holland, Michigan. April 5-6, 2017.

Member, Peer Review Corps. Higher Learning Commission. July 2015 – August 2020. Member, Central Michigan University Academic Senate August 2017 – August 2020. Chair, Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education Committee for Mayumi Sawano at Central Michigan

University. Examination of Early Childhood Teacher's Attitude to Literacy Education for Infants and Toddlers in Japanese Hoikunen. Defense date: March 13, 2017.

Member, TEPD Coordinating Council, August 2015 – May 2015. Chair, TEPD Graduate Studies Committee. August 2015 – May 2018. Chair, TEPD Global Field Experiences Committee. August 2014 – May 2017 Member, TEPD Personnel Committee. August 2014 – May 2017

Chair, TEPD Logistics Committee. January 2015 – May 2017. Chair, TEPD E-portfolio Committee. August 2015 – Present. Chair, TEPD Graduate Curriculum Committee. August 2015 – May 2017. Undergraduate Coordinator, Prior Learning Assessment Team. August 2014 – August 2017. Chair, Global Campus Academic Council (GCAC formerly the UEDPC) August 2015 – June 2017.

PUBLICATIONS (2008 – 2016) Refereed National and International Francis, R. W. & Deschaine, M. E. (2016, Spring). Improving pre-service mentoring through the

implementation of process improvement guidelines (PIGs). The Field Experience Journal, 8-25. Francis, R. W., & Deschaine, M. E. (2016, Summer). Making a priority of the partnership. PDS

Partnerships, 12(1) 2016. Francis, R. W. (2016). Promoting learning through the IER Model of Reflection in It Works for

Me Metacognitively. Blyth, B., Sweet, C., & Carpenter, R. (2016). It Works for Me, Metacognitively. New Forums Press. Stillwater, Oklahoma (May, 2016)

Francis, R.W. (2015). Demonstrating Pre-Service Teacher Learning through Engagement in Global Field Experiences. Universal Journal of Educational Research. Horizon Research

Publishing, New York, New York. Fall 2015. Vol 3(11), pp 787-792. Francis, R.W. (2015). Demonstrating Student Learning through Global Field Experiences. Asian Journal of

Education and E-learning. Tokyo, Japan. Vol. 3(3) 2015. Francis, R.W. (2015). Using Instructional Technology in Teacher Preparation: A comparison of

global teacher preparation. International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education. ARC Publishers. Hyderabad, India, 2(4) (p 186-192).

Francis, R.W., Davis, MJ, & Hummiston, J. (2014). Engaging students in large classes through the use

of Blended Learning Instructional Strategies (BLIS). A chapter in Practical Applications in Blended Learning Environments. IGI Global Publishers, Hershey, PA. (p 213-224).

Dirkin, K.H., & Francis, R.W. (Spring 2013). Supervising outside the textbox. The Field Experience Journal. Slippery Rock State University. Slippery Rock, PA. Vol. 11(1). Francis, R.W., Corbett, L.C., & Magarrey, M.L. (December, 2012). The American Professoriate: a status check of factors and perceptions. World Journal of Education. Toronto, CA. Vol 2(6). Francis, R.W. (Summer, 2012). Enhancing teaching and learning through the integration of

Blended Learning Instructional Strategies (BLIS) in the classroom. Journal of Applied Learning Technology. Learning Technology Institute. Warrenton, Virginia. Vol. 2(9). Francis, R.W. (2012). Engaged: making large classes feel small through blended learning

Instructional strategies (BLIS) that promote increased student performance. Journal of College Teaching and Learning. Clute Institute for Academic Research. Littleton, Colorado. Vol. 9 (9).

Francis, R.W. (2012). Using four blended learning strategies (BLIS) to enhance student teacher

performance. The Field Experience Journal. Slippery Rock State University. Slippery Rock, PA. Vol. 9(1).

Corbett, L.J., & Francis, R.W. (Fall, 2009). A dozen Do’s for Planning International Field

Experiences. The Field Experience Journal. Vol. 4(3). Francis, R.W. & Knepper, E.A. (Winter, 2008). Using Concept Maps to Promote Student

Teachers’ Growth and Success. The Field Experience Journal. Slippery Rock State University. Slippery Rock, PA. Vol. 1(1), p1-8.

Francis, R.W. (Winter, 2008). Using Marzano's Nine Strategies to Guide the Supervision Process: A Personal Essay. The Field Experience Journal. Slippery Rock State University, PA. Vol. 1(1), p80-84.

PRESENTATIONS (2008 to 2016)

Refereed National or International Francis, R. & Deschaine, M. E. (2016, November). Using process improvement guidelines to engage adult

learners. Presented at the Council on Adult and Experiential Learning, Chicago, IL. Francis, R.W. & Garner, G.M. (2016, October). Concept Maps, Promotion, and Tenure: Demonstrating

Effective Faculty Teaching Performance Thorough Authentic Student Assessments. Presentation at the 2016 National Assessment Institute. Indianapolis, Indiana. (October 16, 2016).

Francis, R. & Deschaine, M. E. (2016, November). Using process improvement guidelines to improve

program design through articulated evaluation. Presentation at the American Evaluation Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Francis, R. & Deschaine, M. E. (2016, June). Let’s chat: Improving learning through communication in

blended and online learning settings. Presented at the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Conference, London, ON. Canada.

Deschaine, M. E. & Francis, R. (2016, July-August). Using process improvement guidelines to improve

urban school program design and development. Presented at the Annual Conference of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA), Detroit, MI.

Francis, R. & Deschaine, M. E. (2016, June). Enhanced graduate learning through the asynchronous & synchronous communication cycle. Presented at the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Conference, London, ON. Canada.

Francis, R.W., & Deschaine, M.E. (2016, June). School Discipline: using Process Improvement

Guidelines and reflective practice to improve student learning and engagement. Presented at the 2016 National Conference on School Discipline. Atlanta, Georgia. June 19, 2016.

Francis, R.W. (2016). Using Process Improvement Guidelines to Engage Adult Learners in the Prior Learning Process and Improve Candidate Portfolio Performance. Presented at the 2016 National Institute on the Assessment of Adult Learning. Philadelphia PA. June 9-10, 2016. Francis, R.W., & Goward, S.R. (2016). Marble Maniacs. Presented at the 2016 annual national

conference of the National Science Teachers' Association. Nashville TN. March 31 – April 3, 2016.

Francis, R.W., Corbett, L.C., Corbett, K.L., & Deschaine, M.E. (2016). Building a sustainable school partnership. Presented at the National Association of Professional Development Schools Conference. Washington, DC. March 5, 2016. Francis, R. W. (2016). The use of technology in the global preparation of teachers. Presented at the Association for Teacher Educators (ATE) Annual National Conference. Chicago, Illinois. February 14 – 16, 2016. Francis, R. W., & Deschaine, M.E. (2016). Using curriculum mapping to impact program evaluation and

promote academic change. Presented at the 68th annual national meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). Las Vegas, Nevada. February 23-25, 2016.

Francis, R. W. & Deschaine, M. E. (2016 February). Using process improvement guidelines to improve

school planning and impact learning. Presented at the 96th Annual Conference of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Conference, Chicago, IL.

Francis, R.W., & Babcock, R. (2015). Using a systematic approach to supporting adult learners in PLA.

Presented at the he 2015 Annual Conference for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning. Baltimore, Maryland. November 19-23, 2015.

Francis, R.W. & Babcock, R. (2015). Using Adult Learning Principles to Evaluate the Prior Learning Process and Improve Candidate Portfolio Performance. A paper presented at the 2015 National Institute on Assessment of Adult Learning. Philadelphia, PA. June 2-4, 2015. Francis, R.W. (2015). Demonstrating Student Learning Through Short-Term Global Field Experiences.

Presented at the 2015 Asia-Pacific Teaching Professor Conference. Osaka, Japan. March 22-24, 2015.

Francis, R.W. (2014). Concept Maps, Promotion, and Tenure: Demonstrating Effective Faculty Teaching Performance Through Authentic Student Assessments. Presented at the 34th Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching. Oxford, OH. Nov. 20-23, 2014.

Corbett, L.C., & Francis, R.W. (2014). Effective Teaching in the College Classroom: A Study of Tenure and Non-Tenure Faculty Performance. Presented at the 34th Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching. Oxford, OH. Nov. 20-23, 2014. Francis, R.W. (2014). Authentic Assessment Results in Compressed Blended Learning Environments Using Learner Generated Concept Maps. Presented at the 2014 Council for Adult And

Experiential Learning (CAEL) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. Nov. 13, 2014. Francis, R.W. (2014). Demonstrating Student Learning Through Global Field Experiences. Presented

At the London International Conference on Education (LICE_2014). London, England. Nov. 9 -12, 2014. Dirkin, K.H., & Francis, R.W. (Spring 2013). Supervising outside the textbox. The Field Experience Journal. Slippery Rock State University. Slippery Rock, PA. Vol. 11(1). Mackey, M.M., & Francis, R.W. (2013). Concept maps and prior learning portfolios: development

equals a perfect match. Presented at the 2013 Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) annual conference. San Diego, CA. November 6-8, 2013.

Francis, R.W. (2013). Achieving academic success through concept mapping strategies. Presented at the

Teaching Academic Survival and Success conference. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. March 17-20, 2013 Francis, R.W., & Davis, M.J. (2013). Using digital collaboration to enhance learning and promote student

success. Presented at the New Learning Technologies Conference. March 8, 2013. Francis, R.W., & Davis, M.J. (2013). Digital collaboration to promote learning

in Social Studies. Presented at the 2013 International Society for the Social Studies Conference. Orlando, FL. February 28 – March 1, 2013.

Francis, R.W., & Davis, M.J. (2013). Digital collaboration for student success. Presented at the National Alternative Education Association Conference. Atlanta, GA. February 7, 2013. Francis, R.W. (2012). Using Blended Learning Instructional Strategies to Support Problem Based Learning. Presented at the 9th Annual Sloan Consortium Blended Learning Conference. Milwaukee. WI. April 23-24, 2012. Francis, R.W. (2012). Using student developed concept maps to promote

democratic education. Presented at the 20th annual International Democratic Education Conference. March 24 -31, 2012. Caguas, Puerto Rico.

Francis, R.W., & Davis, M.J. (2012). Engaging students in large classes through the use of Blended Learning Instructional Strategies (BLIS). Presented at the 23rd International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. March 5 – 9, 2012. Austin, TX. Francis, R.W. & Reuter, M.A. (2012). Effective authentic student assessment in the blended learning

environment. Presented at the 2012 Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning conference. Grand Rapids, MI. March 7-9, 2012. Francis, R.W. (2012). Engaged: making large classes feel small through blended learning instructional strategies (BLIS) that promote increased student performance. Presented at the 2012 Orlando International Academic Conference in Orlando, FL. January 2-4, 2012. Corbett, L.J., Francis, R.W., & Magarrey, M.M. (2011). Revisiting the role of the American

Professorate. Presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Association of University Professors. November 11 – 13, 2011. Washington, DC.

Francis, R.W. (2010). Concept maps as meaningful tools to promote effective teaching and

learning in teacher education. Published in the conference proceeding from a presentation at The 2nd East Asian International Conference on Teacher Education Research. Hong Kong, China.

December 15 – 17, 2010. Francis, R.W., Corbett, L.J., & Magarrey, M.L. (2010). The American Professoriate: Boyer revisited. Published in the conference proceeding from a presentation at The 2nd East Asian International Conference on Teacher Education Research. Hong Kong, China. December 15 – 17, 2010. Francis, R.W., & Corbett, L.J. (2010). Planning effective international field experiences: A

dozen tips for successful program development. Presented at the National Student Teaching Supervision Conference. Slippery Rock, PA. (May 2010)

Francis, R.W. and Field, T.T. (March 2008). Promoting learning through concept map analysis.

Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. New York. (Session 33.0.40) Francis, R.W. (May, 2008). Effective Strategies for Conferences during the Student Teaching Experience. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Student Teaching Conference. Slippery Rock State University. Presentations (Refereed Regional, State, or Local) Francis R. & Deschaine, M. E. (2016, May). Process improvement guidelines: Promoting student learning

by coordinating blended learning and problem-based learning (PBL) strategies. Presented at the 9th Annual Great Lakes Conference on Teaching & Learning, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Deschaine, M. E. & Francis, R. W. (2016, March). Building a sustainable professional development school

partnership. Presented at the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters Conference, University Center, MI.

Francis, R. & Goward, S. (2016, December). Marble Maniacs. Presented at the National Science Teachers

Association Regional Conference. Columbus, Ohio. Francis, R.W., & Deschaine, M.E. (2016). A model for implementing a sustainable Professional Development School. A paper presented at the Michigan Academy of Science Arts & Letters

Annual Conference. Saginaw MI. March 4, 2016

Francis, R.W., & Davis, M.J. (2013). Enhancing learning and teaching through digital collaboration.

Presented at the 2013 Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning Conference.

Detroit, MI. March 20-22, 2013.

Francis, R.W. (2011). Making large classes seem small. Presented at the 8th Annual Lilly

Conference on College and University Teaching. Traverse City, MI. (Session 11h).

Davis, M.J., & Francis, R.W. (2011). Effective teaching strategies in the age of easy

Internet access. Presented at the 8th Annual Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching.

Traverse City, MI. (Session 19e).

Davis, M.J. & Francis, R.W. (2011). A top ten list of effective teaching strategies in the age of

easy Internet access. Presented at the 4th Annual Great Lakes Conference on Teaching &

Learning. Mt Pleasant. MI. May 11 – 13, 2011.

Francis, R.W. (2011). Connecting formative and summative assessment to meaningful program

assessment through a matrix planning approach. Presented at the 34th annual conference of

the Eastern Education Research Association. Sarasota, FL. February 23 – 26, 2011.

Francis, R.W. (2011). Concept maps as meaningful tools to promote effective teaching and learning in

undergraduate education. Presentedat the 34th annual conference of the Eastern Education

Research Association. Sarasota, FL. February 23 – 26, 2011.

Francis, R.W. (2011). Demonstrating the scholarship of teaching and learning through student

generated concept maps. Presented at the 4th Annual Great Lakes Conference on Teaching &

Learning. Mt Pleasant. MI. May 11 – 13, 2011

Francis, R.W. (2010). Concept Maps: Effective Evidence-Based Classroom Tools. Presented at the

annual national meeting of the 7th Annual Lilly Conference – Traverse

City. (Session 10:F).

Francis, R.W. (2010). Using concept maps for effective individual and group assignments. Presented

At the Great Lakes Conference on Teaching and Learning. Mt Pleasant, MI (Session 14:A)

Corbett, L.J., Magarrey, M.L., & Francis, R.W. (May 2009). Priorities of the Professoriate: a

reconsideration of the research of Charles Boyer. Presented at the 2009

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Academy. Ypsilanti, MI. May 19 & 19, 2009.

Presentations (Non-refereed Regional, State, and Local)

Francis, R. & Deschaine, M. E. (2016, June). Process improvement guidelines: An intentional strategy for developing credible and trustworthy assessment practices. Presented at the Directors and

Representatives of Teacher Education Programs Annual Conference, Holland, MI.

Francis, R.W. (2013). Reaching all students. Presented at the 2013 Midland City Education

Association. Midland, MI. March 9, 2013. PUBLICATIONS PRIOR TO 2008 Refereed National or International Publications Francis, R.W. (December, 2007). Demonstrating scholarship and effectiveness of teaching through the

application of data collected from concept maps. Wollongong, NSW, Australia. Vol. 4(2),

Francis, R.W. (July, 2007). Getting started with SoTL in your classroom. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Vol. 2(2).

Francis, R.W. (July 2006). Using concept maps as assessment tools: defining understanding. College

Quarterly. Vol 9(3). Francis, R.W., & Magarrey, M.L. (Fall 2005). Student Learning and Student Academic

Success. Academic Exchange Quarterly. Vol 9 (3), p245. Francis, R.W., & Knepper-Muller, E. (Fall 2005). Fourteen Internet sites to bring Social

Studies alive in your classroom. Michigan Social Studies Journal, 16(2). Francis, R.W. (2002). Enhancing Science Teaching and Learning Through Instructional

Technology (p. 133– 153). In S. Cain (Ed), Sciencing: 4th Edition (Merrill Prentice Hall). Francis, R. W. (1999). Connecting the Curriculum through National Science and

Mathematics Standards: a matrix approach. Proceedings of the Association of Educators of Teachers of Science (Session F 3.10). Retrieved August 21, 2002 from http://www.ed.psu.edu/CI/Journals/1999AETS/Francis.rtf.

Francis, R.W. (1999). Connecting the Curriculum in Science and Language Arts at the

Middle School Level. The Michigan Reading Journal 32(1). Refereed National or International Presentations Prior to 2008 Francis, R.W., & Corbett, L.J. (November 1, 2007). Demonstrating the scholarship of

teaching and learning through the effective use of concept maps. Presented at the 3rd Annual National Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Commons conference. Statesboro, GA.

Francis, R.W. (November 2007). Concept mapping as effective tools for teaching, learning, and assessment in accelerated teacher preparation programs. Presented at the Council for Adult and

Experiential Learning 2007 Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA. Francis, R.W. (November 2007). Concept Maps: effective tools for effective classroom

teachers. Presented at the National Association of Biology Teachers 2007 National Meeting. Atlanta, GA.

Knepper-Muller, E. & Francis, R.W. (October 2007). Thinking maps as tools to enhance

teaching and learning. Presented at the 7th Annual Lilly Teaching and Learning Conference in Traverse City. Traverse City, MI.

Francis, R.W. & Knepper, E.A. (June 2007). Using concept maps to promote student

teachers' growth and success. Presented at the 2007 National Student Teacher Supervision Conference. Slippery Rock State University, PA.

Francis, R.W. (June 2007). Using Marzano's nine strategies to guide the supervision process. Paper presented at the 2007 National Student Teacher Supervision Conference. Slippery Rock State University, PA.

Francis, R.W. (June 8, 2007). Understanding changes in student teachers’ perceptions of effective teaching through concept map analysis. Presented at the19th Annual Ethnographic and Qualitative Research in Education Conference. Cedarville Ohio. Francis, R.W., & Magarrey, M.L. (2007). Academic Service Learning as a Strategy Promoting Student Success. Presentation at the annual conference of the American Education Research Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 8, 2007 Francis, R.W. (March 2007). Presentation to the membership of the Future Teachers Club

of Lansing Community College. Presentation on the topic of constructing electronic and paper portfolios for program evaluation and employment searches. March 30, 2007.

Magarrey, M.L. & Francis, R.W. (2007). Student Academic Success through Academic Service Learning. Presented at the 11th Annual Institute: Service Learning and Civic Engagement. Livonia, MI. February 8 & 9, 2007. Francis, R.W. (November 16 - 19, 2006). Graphic Organizers as Assessment Tools for Content and

Pedagogy. Presented at the 26th Annual National Lilly Conference for College Teaching. Oxford, OH.

Francis, R.W. (2000, Spring). Integrating the Curriculum through Mathematics and Science. A workshop series presented through the Gratiot -Isabella RESD and the CMU Science, Mathematics, and Technology Center, Shepherd, MI. Francis, R.W. (1999, March). Let's talk teacher: learning to teach through dialogue and Reflection. A roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational

Research Association (AERA). Montreal, Canada. Francis, R. W. (1999). Improving Thinking Skills Through the Use of Instructional Technology. A presentation at the Rural and Small Schools Conference, Manhattan, KS. Francis, R.W. (1999, March). Marble Mania. A presentation at the annual meeting of the Michigan Science Teachers Association. Ann Arbor, MI. Francis, R.W. (2000, Spring). Establishing high quality professional development

experiences. A workshop presented to the Teacher-Partners of the Appalachian Rural Systemic Initiative, Lexington, KY.

Francis, R.W. (1999, March). Marble Mania. A presentation at the annual meeting of the Michigan Science Teachers Association. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Francis, R.W. (1999, March). Connecting the curriculum through the national science and

mathematics standards. A presentation at the annual meeting of the Michigan Science Teachers Association. Ann Arbor, MI.

Francis, R.W. (1999, January). Connecting the Curriculum: Integrating the National Mathematics and Science Standards. A presentation at the annual meeting of the Association of Educators of Teachers of Science. Austin, TX. Francis, R.W., (1998, November). Planning for successful professional development.

Presented to the Appalachian Rural Systemic Initiative (ARSI) Train-the -Trainers conference, Lexington, KY.

Francis, R.W. (1998, October). Non-traditional doesn’t mean non-functional: addressing the unique needs and perspectives of the non-traditional student in teacher preparation institutions. Presented at the 20th Annual National Rural and Small Schools Conference, Manhattan, KS.

Francis, R.W. (1998, October). Enhancing problem solving skills through the use of

instructional technology. Presented at the 20th Annual National Rural and Small Schools Conference, Manhattan, KS.

Francis, R.W. (1998, October). Integrating the curriculum through the national mathematics and science

standards. Presented to the annual meeting of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Lansing, MI.

AWARDS

Francis, R.W. (2014). The use of instructional technology in the global preparation of teachers Edwin J. Towle Distinguished Professor Award. College of Education and Human Services. Francis, R.W. (2010). Educational Experiences for Secondary Teacher Education Students in Costa Rica. Edwin J. Towle Distinguished Professor Award. College of Education and Human Services.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES (through 2016)

Reviewer, American Education Research Association. July 2014 – Present. Member, Undergraduate Extended Degree Program Committee (UEDPC) August 2014 – June 2015. Member, Educator Preparation Institution Referent Group. Michigan Department of Education, Summer 2014.

Member, Michigan Department of Education Committee of Scholars for Olivet College, March 2013 – December 2014. Chair, TEPD Teacher Academy Review Committee August 2003 – May 2014 Member, TEPD Teacher Academy Review Committee August 2009 – May 2014 Member, Central Michigan University Academic Senate August 2012 – August 2016. Member, Central Michigan University Academic Planning Council, January 2014 – August 2015. Member, Central Michigan University UEDPC Committee. August 2014 – May 2016. Chair, Directors and Representatives of Teacher Education Programs (DARTEP), July 2012 – June 2014. Member, Mt Pleasant Discovery Museum, Board of Directors, May 2010 – June 2013. Chair, TEPD Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, August 2012 – May 2015. Member, TEPD Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, August 2012 – May 2015. Vice-chair, Mt Pleasant Discovery Museum, Board of Directors, September 2011 – June 2013. Lead Auditor, Teacher Education Accreditation Council, August 2012 – May 2016 Consultant Auditor, Teacher Education Accreditation Council, May 2007 - May 2016. Member, ORSP faculty committee for IRB review, January 2010 - August 2014. Reviewer, The Field Experience Journal, August 2009 – September 2013, January 2014 – May 2017. Member, Assessment Council, Central Michigan University, August 2009 – December 2011. Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Central Michigan University, January 2009 – Present. Chair, Professional Education Executive Committee, Central Michigan University, August 2010 – June 2012. Vice-Chair, PK-12 Partnerships Committee, Central Michigan University, August 2008 – June 2013. Secretary, Academic Senate, Central Michigan University, January 2011-December 2011 Chair. Academic Senate, Central Michigan University, July 2008 – June 2009. Service Activities at Central Michigan University Prior to Promotion to Professor Senator, Academic Senate, Central Michigan University. August 2006 – December 2011, and August 2013 - Present.

Member, Prior Learning Assessment Team. Off-campus Programs. Served as undergraduate coordinator

from fall 2007 - spring 2008. Committee Member, Professional Education Assessment Committee. A committee of the Central

Michigan University Academic Senate. August 2007 – Present.

Chair PK-16 Partnership Committee, Committee of the Professional Education Unit of Central Michigan

University. Fall 2003 through Fall 2013. Member, PK-16 Partnership Committee. Served as vice-chair from fall 2005 through 2007. Member, Professional Education Executive Board, Committee of the Professional Education Unit and

the Academic Senate of Central Michigan University. Fall 2003 through Spring 2008. Chair, Professional Education Curriculum Committee, Committee of the Academic Senate of Central Michigan University. Fall 2002 through Spring 2003. Chair, Professional Education Council, College of Education and Human Services, Central Michigan University. Fall 2001 through Spring 2002. Committee Member, Professional Education Council, College of Education and Human,

Central Michigan University. Fall 1998 through Spring 2002. Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, a standing committee of the

Academic Senate of Central Michigan University. Fall 1998 through Spring 2002. Chair, Personnel Committee, Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development, Central Michigan University, Fall 2001 through Spring 2002, and Fall 2004 through Spring 2005. Member, Personnel Committee, Department of Teacher Education and

Professional Development, Central Michigan University, Fall 2005 through Spring 2007.

Committee Chair/Editor, Office of Clinical and Field Experiences Newsletter Committee, Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development, Central Michigan University. Fall 1998 through Spring 2001. Committee Member, Outcome Assessment Committee, Department of Teacher Education

and Professional Development, Central Michigan University. Fall 1998 through Spring 1999.

Committee Member, Doctoral Dissertation Committee, West Virginia University Graduate Studies College. Fall 1998 through Present.

Committee Member, Editorial review committee for the Journal of Science Teacher

Education.1995 through 1999. Committee Member, CMU Teacher Career Day Committee, Central Michigan University. Fall 1999

through Fall 2001. Co-Sponsor, CMU Student Michigan Education Association, 1998 through 2000. Advisor, Majors Night at the Towers, October 1998 through Present. Presenter, CMU Teacher Career Day. Fall 2001 through Fall 2006.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA), Michigan Education Association (MEA), American Educational Research Association (AERA) Michigan Council for Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM), Michigan Schools in the Middle (MSM), Michigan Association of Teacher Educators (MATE), Member, Michigan Education Association (MEA), American Educational Research Association (AERA), including the Rural Education and

Instructional Supervision Special Interest Groups, Association for the Education of Teachers of Science (AETS), National Education Association (NEA), Phi Delta Kappa (PDK), National Federation of Interscholastic Coaches (NFIC), Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA), National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

PUBLICATIONS PRIOR TO JOINING CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (Pre-1998)

Gaston, M.A., Francis, R.W., Phillips, P.A., and Crescenzi, J.C., (1997). Establishing a Teacher Driven Process for Professional Development in Math, Science, and Technology. In P.

Phillips (Ed) The Professional Development School Handbook. Buckley, P.K., Francis, R.W., Suiter, K.A., and Bowman, D.L. (1996, Spring). Scope It Out: a guide for using the microscope in the middle school classroom. Appalachia Educational

Laboratory and the Eisenhower Regional Mathematics and Science Consortium. Francis, R.W. (1996, April). Connecting the curriculum through the national mathematics and science standards. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 7(l),p. 1-6.

Francis, R.W., and Underhill, R.W., (1996, April). Integrating Mathematics and Sciences: an effective model for success. Journal of School Science and Mathematics. Francis, R.W., and Hord, S.L., (1995, Spring). Designing scoring tools for alternative and

authentic assessments. ERIC Publications. Foster, J.L., Francis, R.W., and Wohl, D.L., (1995, August). Teaching strategies that reflect the national standards in mathematics and science education. Appalachia Educational Laboratory. Francis, Raymond W., (1995, Spring). Connecting Through Technology. A videotape produced for the Appalachia Educational Laboratory. Francis, Raymond W., (1994, Fall). Ready for Reform: Teachers Speaking Out. Journal of Research in Rural Education. Aurora, CO. Francis, Raymond W., (1994, August). Making the Connection: Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Assessment. Appalachia Educational Laboratory. Francis, Raymond W., (1992, October). Science, Mathematics, and Technology Alive and Well in West Virginia. Focus on Instruction (The Link), 11(4). Francis, Raymond W., (1992, May). Using three Identified Stages to Document and Explore Student Teacher Reflection. Dissertation Information Service. Field, T.T., Rosenbluth, G., Francis, R.W., & Hoffman, N.E., (1992). Collaboration to foster best practice in professional development schools. A paper presented at the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education in San Antonio, TX, February 26, 1992. Francis, Raymond W., (1991, Fall). The Rural Research Agenda Meets the Real World: An Opportunity Presents Itself, The Rural Education Newsletter, AEL, Charleston, WV Francis, Raymond W., (1991). Teachers’ Strike in a Rural State: Ready for Reform. ERIC Publications.

PRESENTATIONS PRIOR TO JOINING CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (Pre-1998) Francis, R.W., (1997, July), Teaching through the National Standards in Mathematics, Science, and Language Arts. Presentation at the Summer Teachers Academy of the Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL. Francis, R. W., (1997, April), Marble Madness: Activities to Integrate Mathematics and

Science Education, Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Science Teacher's Association, New Orleans, LA.

Francis, R. W., (1997, January), Integrating Mathematics and Science Education in the

Classroom: A practitioner's view, Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for Educators of Teachers of Science, Cincinnati, OH.

Foster, J.L., Francis, R.W., and Wohl, D.L., (Summer, 1996). Changing Mathematics and Science Education: implementing the National Standards in Mathematics and Science. A series of training events in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Francis, R. W., (January, 1996). Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Assessment:

succeeding at all levels. A presentation at the annual meeting of The Association for the Education of Teachers In Science. Portland, OR.

Francis, Raymond W., (1995, November). Connecting the Curriculum: a common sense method for success. Presentations at the Kentucky Science Teachers Association

(Lexington, KY), the Tennessee Science Teachers Association Conference (Nashville, TN), and the West Virginia Science Teachers association (Snowshoe, WV).

Francis, R. W., (1995, November). Making the National Science Education Standards

meaningful in the classroom. Presentations at the Kentucky Science Teachers Association (Lexington, KY), the Tennessee Science Teachers Association Conference (Nashville, TN), and the West Virginia Science Teachers Association (Snowshoe, WV).

Francis, R.W., Foster, J.L., and Buckley, P.K., (1995, November). Connecting the

Curriculum through the National Mathematics and Science Standards. Presentations at the annual meetings of the Kentucky Science Teachers Association (Lexington, KY), the Tennessee Science Teachers Association (Nashville, TN), and the Virginia Association of Science Teachers (Richmond, VA).

Francis, R.W., (Fall, 1995). From a New Perspective. Workshop presented at a variety of sites including

the Cumberland Science Museum (Nashville, TN), The Creative Discovery Museum (Chattanooga, TN), the Louisville Science Center (Louisville, KY), and Bluefield College (Bluefield, VA).

Foster, J.L., Francis, R.W., and Wohl D.L., (Summer and Fall, 1995). Teaching Strategies that Reflect

the National Standards in Mathematics and Science Education. A series of training events in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Francis, R.W., (1995, August). Integrating the Curriculum through Instructional Technology: a K-8

model. Presentation at the University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN. Francis, R.W., (1995, January). Making Collaboration in Higher Education Work. Presentation to the Regional Higher Education Initiative in Nashville, TN. Francis, R.W., (1994, Summer). Making Connections: integrating mathematics, science, and

assessment in the classroom. Series of seven workshops for the Virginia Quality Education in the Sciences and Technology (V-QUEST) initiative.

Francis, R.W., (1994, August). Integrating Science and Language Arts. A series of workshops promoting systemic reform and funded through the National Science Foundation. Francis, R.W., (1994, March). Integrating Math, Science, and Technology: A Teacher Driven Model. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association in

Anaheim, CA. Francis, R.W., Buckley, P.K., and Foster J.L., (1994, March). Putting the Pieces Together: Assessing

Integrated Math and Science Activities. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association in Anaheim, CA.

Francis, R.W., (1994, March). Improving Science Education in Appalachia--Putting the

Pieces Together. Presented at the 49th Annual Conference for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Chicago, IL.

Francis, R. W., (1994, March), Using Authentic Assessment Strategies to Assess Integrated Mathematics and Science Activities. Presented at the 49th Annual Conference for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Chicago, IL. Francis, R. W., (1994, Spring), Equity Minigrants: Four States Confront Diversity in Mathematics and Science Education. American Association Teacher Education, Virginia Beach, VA. Francis, R. W., (1994, January), Using Alternative Strategies to Assess Integrated

Mathematics and Science Activities. Presented at the 1994 annual Virginia Quality Education in the Sciences and Technology (V-QUEST) conference, Richmond, VA.

Francis, R. W., (1993, November), Using Alternative Strategies to Assess Integrated

Mathematics and Science Activities, Presented at the annual conference for the National Center for Science Teaching and Learning, Columbus, OH.

Francis, R. W., (1993, November), Restructuring Math/Science Education in Appalachia, Presented at the annual regional meeting of the National Science Supervisors Association, Louisville, KY. Francis, R. W., (1993, October), Moving Ahead in Science Reform. Presented at the15th Annual National Rural and Small Schools Conference, Manhattan, KS. Francis, R. W. (1993, October), Changing Science Education: The Math/Science

Consortium. A paper presented at the West Virginia Science Teachers Association meeting, Charleston, WV.

Francis, R. W., (1993, October), Assessing Integrated Math and Science Activities. A paper presented at the West Virginia Science Teachers Association meeting, Charleston, WV. Francis, R. W., (1993, July), Integrating Writing and Science, Presentation to the Kentucky Writing Institute in Mathematics and Science, Lexington, KY. Francis, R. W., (1993, April), Collaboratively Developing and Implementing a Conceptual Framework for Science, Mathematics. and Technology. A presentation to the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Francis, R. W., (1992, October), Issues in Establishing Rural Professional Development

Schools. Presented at the 14th Annual National Rural and Small Schools Conference, Manhattan, KS.

Francis, R. W. (1992, October). The Team Approach to Curriculum Design. Faculty development workshop for Preston County Schools, Kingwood, WV. Francis, R. W.. (1992, July).., Interdisciplinary Teaming, Faculty development workshop for Preston County Schools, Kingwood, WV. Francis, R. W. (1992, May). Planning for Change, Faculty development workshop for Wetzel County Schools, Hundred, WV. Francis, R. W., (1992, April), Integrating the Curriculum, Faculty development workshop for Wetzel County Schools, Hundred, WV. Francis, R. W., (1992, April), Grant Writing, Faculty development workshop for Wetzel County Schools,

Hundred, WV. Francis, R. W., (1991, July), Teacher's Strike in a Rural State: Ready for Reform. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. Francis, R. W., (1991, April), Teacher's Strike in a Rural State: Learning the Hard Way, A paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston, MA. Francis, R. W., (1991, April), School Reform's Obligation to Teachers: Lessons from a Rural State, A paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston, MA.

SERVICE PRIOR TO JOINING CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Committee Member, Belle Elementary School, Local School Improvement Council, 1996-98, Committee Member, Dupont Senior High School, Local School Improvement Council, 1996-98, Committee Member, Marmet Elementary School, Technology Task Force, 1997-98, Committee Member, Sub-committee on Publications and Assessment for the National Science Teachers Association, 1995-1998, Committee Member, Doctoral Examination Committee, The George Washington University, 1993-1996, Committee Member, Doctoral Examination Committee, West Virginia University, 1993- 1996, Committee Member, Steering Committee for the Eisenhower Regional Math/Science Consortium at AEL, 1993-94, Committee Member, East Dale Elementary School Steering Committee, 1992-95, Committee Member, Pedagogy Team of the Benedum Project at West Virginia University, 1989-94, Committee Member, Teaching Disciplines Team of the Benedum Project at West Virginia University, 1989-94, Committee Member, Mathematics Education Faculty Search Committee at West Virginia

University, 1990-91, Committee Member, Science Education Faculty Search Committee at West Virginia University, 1990-91, President, Graduate Student Association, College of Human Resources and Education, West Virginia University, 1990-92, Team Member, Project Target of the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission, 1985-1989, Team Member, West Virginia School Accreditation Program, Berkeley County Review, 1986, Team Member, Wetzel County Curriculum Evaluation Team, 1985-86. TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND ENDORSEMENTS West Virginia Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate (on file: Kanawha County Schools, WV): Chemistry, Grades 7-12, Biological Sciences, Grades 7-12, General Science, Grades 7-12, Alternative Education, Grades K-12, Administration, Grades 7-12 SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND SKILLS Teaching Advanced Algebra through Technology (Summer, 1997), Data Analysis with the TI-83 Calculator (Summer, 1997), Honors Chemistry (Summer, 1997), Project 2061 and Benchmarks for Science Literacy (AAAS) trainer, National Science Education Standards (NRC) trainer, Alternative and Appropriate Assessment (KERA, KY), Project CATS (Coordinated and Thematic Science) Using the Internet in the Classroom (Mosaic, Netscape, Chameleon), Effective Presentation Skills, Concerns-Based Adoption Model Trainer (C-BAM), Stages of Concern (SoC), Innovation Configuration (IC), Levels of Use (LoU), Toolkit for Professional Developers, Developing and facilitating Focus Groups (AEL), Time and Project Management (Franklin Quest), Virtual Schools and Classrooms (Vanderbilt University), Strategic Teaching Resource System and the Strategic Teaching Framework (NCREL), Eisenhower Clearinghouse Electronic Network, PSI-net (electronic networking), In-tech: technology training for elementary schools (Miami Museum of Science), LabQuest: labs for learning through technology, Science Education Program Assessment Model (SEPAM), Tools for Schools: Instructional Management Seminars, and CU-See Me (electronic video conferencing system). PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS PRIOR TO JOINING CMU Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) American Educational Research Association (AERA) Michigan Schools in the Middle (MSM) Michigan Association of Teacher Educators (MATE) Member, Michigan Education Association (MEA)

American Educational Research Association (AERA), including the Rural Education and Instructional Supervision Special Interest Groups, Association for the Education of Teachers of Science (AETS), National Education Association (NEA), Phi Delta Kappa (PDK), National Federation of Interscholastic Coaches (NFIC), Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA), Graduate Student Association (HR & E, WVU), Kentucky Science Teachers Association (KSTA), National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), Tennessee Science Teachers Association (TSTA), Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST), West Virginia Coaches Association (WVCA), West Virginia Science Teachers Association (WVSTA)