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Sandra Wegner

NAME:                       Sandra K. Wegner

                                   email:  SangraWegner@missouristate.edu

EDUCATION:  

  • Ed.D. University of Missouri, 1985

  • Ed.S. Missouri State University, 1980

  • M.S., Drury University, 1976

  • B.S., Missouri State University, 1968

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 

  • 1985-present:  Professor and Associate Professor of Educational Administration, Missouri State University.

  • 1996-2000:     Associate Dean:  College of Education.

  • 1996-2001:     Director of Accreditation for Educational Programs:  Missouri State University

  • 1986-1991:     Department Chair: College of Education and Director of Greenwood Laboratory School.

  • 1972-1986:     Principal, Assistant Principal, Summer School Director, and Chemistry Teacher:  Springfield   Public Schools.

  • 1969-1972:     Science teacher:  Ash Grove Public Schools.

  • 1968-1969:     Science teacher:  Marion C. Early Schools.

 

SELECTED SCHOLARLY WORK: 

  • "Best Practices for the Utilization of Part-Time Practitioner Faculty In School Leader Preparation Programs". Invited Author:  AASA Professor. Spring, 2004

  • "Faculty on the Fringe:  Missouri's Response to the Unraveling Professoriate".   Invited Author:  AASA Professor.   Spring, 2003.

  • Grant Evaluator:  Virtual Technology and the Web: 2001-2003: Institute of     Museum and Library Services

  • Grant Evaluator:  21st Century Community Learning Centers/After School Learning Centers: 2001-2004:     Department of Education: U.S. Government

  • "The Relationship of Entrance Level Technical Skills to Achievement and Communication Behaviors in a    Distance Learning Environment" (with Scott Wegner and Ken Holloway) Work in Progress

  • "The Effects of a Computer-Based Instructional Management System on Student Communication in a Distance Learning Environment" Educational Technology and Society.  October, 1999 Vol. 2 Issue 4.  ISSN 1436-4522 http://ifets.ieee.org/periodical/vol_4_99/v_4_99.html (with Scott Wegner and Ken Holloway)

  • "Realizing the Potential of Web-Based Instruction:  Lessons Learned" Resources in Education, ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology Education.  Syracuse, New York, 1999 (with Scott Wegner and Ken Holloway)

  • ASCD in Review:  Review Council Report, ASCD, 2000

  • ASCD in Review:  Review Council Report, ASCD, 1999

  • ASCD in Review:  Review Council Report, ASCD, 1998

  • Curriculum Supervision:  International Status, ASCD, 1997

  • Educational Research, 7th Ed., Borg and Gall, Longman Publishing (Textbook Reviewer), November, 1996

  • ASCD Curriculum Handbook:  Co-Contributor to the Science Section, 1995

  • A Manual for Writers, 1993 (Co-written with Dr. Scott B. Wegner)

  • Educational Research, 6th Ed., Borg and Gall, Longman Publishing (Textbook Reviewer), October, 1993

  • Teachers and the Law, 4th Ed., Schimmel and Kelly, Longman Publishing (Textbook Reviewer), July, 1993

  • CASE Studies on Educational Administration, Kowalski, Longman Publishing (Textbook Reviewer), March, 1993 (new course)

  • Missouri Study of High School Administrators, (Dissertation), 1985

 

 SELECTED PRESENTATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE MEETINGS:

  • Presenter:  Germany ASCD--Bitberg, Germany--"Technology Can Enhance Instruction in Your Program", May, 2004  ( Invited Presenter).

  • Presenter: NCPEA National Conference-Sedona, Arizona--"Using Technology to Enhance Instructional Leadership Programs", August, 2003.

  • Presenter:  NCPEA National Conference-Sedona, Arizona--"Mentoring:  A Position Paper by MPEA Project", August, 2003.

  • Presenter:  Phi Delta Kappa-Southwest Missouri Chapter--"New Zealand Education", February, 2003.

  • Presenter:  2003 Hawaii International Conference on Education--Honolulu, Hawaii--"Adjunct Professors in Teacher and Administrator Programs", January, 2003.

  • Presenter: NCPEA National Conference-Burlington, Vermont--"Designing Leadership Programs for Multiple Sets of National Standards", August, 2002

  • Presenter:  NCPEA National Conference--Burlington, Vermont--"Using Technology to Enhance Leadership Programs, August, 2002

  • Presenter:  NCPEA National Conference--Burlington, Vermont--"Bridging the Gap:  Integrating ISLLC Standards in Administrator Preparation Programs", August 2002

  • Presenter:  ASCD International Conference--San Antonio-"Executive Council", March, 2002

  • Presider: ASCD International Conference--Sand Antonio-"Distinguished Author Presentation", March 2002.

  • Presenter:  New Zealand Educational System

  • Invited Presenter:  ASCD Central Region Conference – Cleveland, Ohio – "Best Practice for Regional Affiliates," November, 2000

  • Presenter:  ASCD Annual International Conference – New Orleans, Louisiana – "Modeling Tomorrow's Classroom for Instructional Leaders," March, 2000

  • Presenter:  ASCD Annual International Conference – New Orleans, Louisiana – "Preparing for a Successful NCATE Accreditation Visit," March, 2000

  • Presenter:  AACTE Annual Conference – Chicago, Illinois – "Effective Strategies for Successful NCATE Accreditation," February, 2000

  • Presenter:  AACTE Annual Conference – Chicago, Illinois – "Preparing your Exhibit Room for a Successful Self Study," February, 2000

  • Invited Presenter:  8th Annual International Conference on Thinking – Edmonton, Alberta Canada – "Realizing the Potential of Internet-Based Instruction." July, 1999

  • Presenter:  ASCD Annual International Conference – San Francisco, California – "Realizing the Potential of Internet-Based Instruction:  Lessons Learned," March, 1999

  • Invited Presenter:  Incorporating Technology with Problem Based Learning: International Thinking Skills Conference; International Thinking Skills Conference, July, 1999, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

  • Presenter, Ticketed Sessions:  "Realizing the Potential of Internet-Based Instruction: Lessons Learned," ASCD International Conference, March, 1999

  • Presenter:  "Utilizing a Problems-Based Learning Approach with Internet Instruction," Midwest Educational Research Association, October, 1998

  • Presenter:  "Making Room for Performance Based Curriculum in a Traditional Curriculum Framework," January 1998, Missouri ASCD, St. Louis, MO

  • Presenter:  International Report on Review Council Activities, March 1998, ASCD International Conference, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Presenter:  "Utilizing a Problem-Based Approach on the World Wide Web," February 1998, AACTE Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Presenter:  "Re-Designing Curriculum to Meet International Standards," November 1997, St. Maartin ASCD, St. Maartin, Netherlands, Antilles

  • Presenter:  International Report on Status of Curriculum Supervision in the Schools, March 1997, ASCD International Conference, Baltimore, MD

  • Presenter:  "Making Room for Performance-Based Education in a Traditional Framework," February 1997, Midwest Affiliates ASCD Conference, Kansas City, MO

  • Presenter:  "Developing Curriculum to Meet A+ Program Requirement," November 1996, DESE Leadership Conference, Osage Beach, MO

  • Presenter:  "Preparing Curriculum to Meet MSIP Requirements," January 1996, West Plains, MO

  • Invited Speaker:  "Performance-Based Assessment," MSTA Regional Conferences, October 1995 (Throughout the State of Missouri)

  • Presenter:  "Performance Based Assessment," Midwest Regional ASCD, 1995, Omaha, Nebraska

  • Presenter:  "Curriculum Realignment in A+ Schools," October 1995, Joplin, MO

  • Invited Speaker:  "Preparing for your Future: Who is Responsible?"  May 1995, Niangua, MO

  • Presenter:  "Making your Curriculum More Performance-Based," April 1995, Jefferson City, MO

  • Invited Speaker:  "Multi-Culturalism: A Strand in Your Curriculum," February 1995, Camdenton, MO

  • Presenter:  "Curriculum Development for MSIP," January 1995, Missouri Leadership Academy, Collins, MO

  • Invited Speaker:  "Curriculum Design and Performance-Based Assessment," Archdiocese State Principal Leadership Conference, June 1994, St. Louis, MO

  • Invited Speaker:  "Planning for Outcome-Based Education in Missouri Schools," October 1993, NEA State Convention

  • Invited Speaker:  "Running Regional Conferences," May 1992, National Leadership Conference, Washington, DC

  • Invited Speaker:  "New Strategic Plan for ASCD," April 1992, ASCD National Convention, Washington, DC

 

SELECTED INTERNATIONAL, STATE & LOCAL INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITES: 

 

International

  • International Educational Consultation:  Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand, 2002

  • International Educational Consultation:  Trinidad and Tobago, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2000

  • International Educational Consultation:  Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Israel, 1999

 

State

  • MOSTEP Trained Consultant:  DESE, September, 2003.
  • Board Member – MASCD, 1990-2003.

  • Curriculum Consultant in Missouri K-12 School districts, 1992-present (consulted with over 80 schools over the past seven years.

  • North Central Evaluation: Central High School; Clinton High School; Glendale High School; Greenwood Laboratory School, 1990-1999

  • MOSIP Evaluation Team: Willard; Lebanon; Ozark; St. James, 1990-1999

  • Lincoln University and Avilla College DESE Evaluation, 1991-1993

  • Lead Facilitator with NASSP Springfield Leadership Plan (A national mentorship plan for aspiring administrators; including mentoring aspiring principals in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield), 1987-1990

 

Local

  • Founding member of the Regional Consortium of Educational Technology in Southwest Missouri (RCET), 1989-2002.

  • Strategic Planning Consultant: Strafford Schools, 1998-2001

  • Member of Springfield R-12 Multicultural Committee 1996-2000

  • Table Chair for Victim Center, Family Violence Center, Springfield, MO, 1998-99

  • Participant in "The Great Game of Business" Seminar Series by Jack Stack, 1996

  • Relearning Faculty Member with Coalition of Essential Schools, 1989-1994

  • Primary Hands On Science, November 1993, Stoutland, MO

  • Intermediate Hands On Science, November 1993, Stoutland, MO

  • Authentic Assessment, November 1993, Camdenton, MO

  • Coordination and administration of the first Springfield Public School Summer School Session for K-Adult students in 1984

 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY INVOLVEMENT:

 

International

  • National Council for Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) Membership Committee, 2003-2005.
  • International ASCD Executive Council Member, 1998-2003

  • International ASCD Review Council Member, 1994-1999

  • International ASCD Board Member, 1991-1994

  • ASCD International Strategic Planning Commission, 1992-1993

 

State

  • MPEA, Member, 2001-present

  • MASCD, Board Member, 1993-present

  • MASCD President, 1989-90, 1992

 

University

  • Faculty Senate Subcommittee:  Faculty Salary Committee:  2003-2004

  • Missouri State Faculty Senate, 2000-2002

  • Academic Relations Subcommittee of Faculty Senate, 2000-2002

  • Faculty Salary Committee:  Subcommittee of Faculty Senate, 2000-2002

  • Professional Education Committee Bylaws Subcommittee, 2000-2002

  • NCAA Self Study Leadership Team Member, 2000-present

  • Chair:  Academic Integrity Subcommittee of Intercollegiate Athletics, 1999-2003

  • Chairperson:  NCATE Review of Missouri State Professional Education Programs, 1996-2002

  • Intercollegiate Athletics Committee-Missouri State, 1996-2002

  • Missouri State PEU Conceptual Framework Committee:  1995-2000

  • Missouri State Technology Subcommittee, 1997-1999

  • Member:  Search Committee, Social Studies Assistant Professor, 2000-2001
  • Missouri State PEU, PEC, and all PEC Subcommittees

  • Primary Writer:  AACTE Reports, 1996-2000

  • AAPEU Advisory Committee, 1999-2000

  • Chair and Leader of Missouri State Student Professional Education Portfolio, 1998-2000

  • Professional Education Unit Website Developer, 1997-2000

  • Missouri State IDS 110 Teacher, Fall 1999, Fall 2000

  • Missouri State StartUp Grant Committee:  Alcohol and Tobacco Grant, 1999-2000

  • Missouri State StartUp Grant Committee:  R-12 Schools, CASL and others, 2000

  • Recruitment and Marketing Committee, 1996-1999

  • Member:  Search Committee for Assistant Director of Athletics, 1999

  • Missouri State Transfer and Articulation Committee, 1997-2000

  • Ex-Officio Member on all PEC Committees, 1996-2000

  • Chair and Leader of Portfolio Process at Missouri State, 1997-2000

  • NCATE Folio Coordinator:  Missouri State, 1995-2000

  • Chairperson:  DESE Self Study Review:  Missouri State, 1995-2000

  • Chairperson:  NCATE Self Study and Visit:  Missouri State, 1995-2000

  • Missouri State Assessment Committee, 1997-2000

  • Missouri State Technology Committee, 1996-2000

  • Missouri State Admissions Committee, 1996-1999

  • Search Committee Chair:  Director of Sponsored Research, 1997

  • Missouri State NCA Leadership Team, 1995-1997

  • Missouri State North Central Evaluation Leadership Team, 1995-1996

  • Missouri State North Central Education Standard Writer, 1995-1996

  • Missouri State NCA Editing Committee, 1995-1996

  • Missouri State Graduate Council Member, 1990-1995

  • Missouri State Graduate Faculty Subcommittee, 1990-1995

College

  • College of Education College Council, 2000-2002

  • Technology Coordinator for College of Education:  Search Committee Member, 1999-2000

  • College of Education Technology Committee, 1996-2000

  • College of Education Administrative Council, 1196-2000

  • COE Mentoring Project Director, 1996-2000

  • College of Education Strategic Planning Committee Chair and Leader, 1996-1999

  • Chairperson:  Model Classroom Committee, 1996-1998

  • COE Technology Search Committee, 1998, 1999, 2000

 

Department

  • China Program Proposal Committee Chair, 2003-present

  • EAD Admissions Committee Chair, 2000-present

  • Chair-EAD Department Head Search Committee, 2000-2--2

 

Other

  • Vice President, RCET (Regional Consortium of Education Technology), 2000-2002

  • RCET Board of Directors, 1989-present

  • Member of Missouri State/Springfield Public School Grant Writers Group, 2000

  • Springfield K-12 Multicultural Committee, 1997-2001

 

 SELECTED MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

  • Phi Delta Kappa

  • Midwest Educational Research Association

  • Missouri Professors of Educational Administration

  • National Professors of Educational Administration

  • Missouri Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

  • Missouri Association of College Teacher Educators

  • Southwest Missouri Secondary Principals Association

  • Southwest Missouri District Administrators

  • Springfield Phi Delta Kappa

SELECTED UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS/REPORTS/PRODUCTS:

  • NCAA Self Study Report, Co-Writer, 2002-2003.

  • NCATE Folio: ELCC (Educational Leadership Constituent Council), Co-Writer, 2001

  • EAD Writers Manual, Co-Writer, 1992-present

  • DESE 3rd Year Self Study, Primary Writer, 2000

  • NCATE Folio:  NCTE (National Council for Teachers of English), Co-Developer, 2000

  • NCATE Folio:  NCSS (National Council for Social Studies), Co-Developer, 2000

  • NCATE Folio:  ALA (American Library Association), Co-Developer, 2000

  • NCATE Continuing Accreditation Update, Primary Writer, 1998-2000

  • AACTE Reports, Primary Writer, 1996-2000

  • PEU Website, Primary Designer and Developer, 1996-2000

  • Professional Education Exhibit Room-Hill Hall 423, Primary Designer and Manager, 1996-2000

  • DESE Self Study Draft, Primary Leadership, 1999-2000

  • PEU Brochures, Bookmarks, and Posters, Primary Developer, 1999-2000

  • PEU Program Folios, Developer and Leader of Process, 1996-2000

  • NCATE Curriculum Folios:  Science, Mathematics, Special Education, Middle School, Early Childhood, Elementary, Educational Leadership, Reading, Technology, Social Studies, Industrial Technology, and English, Primary Leader and Organizer, 1996-2000

  • PEU Conceptual Framework, Co-Developer, 1997, 2000

  • DESE 2nd Year Self Study, Primary Writer, 1999

  • OTC Articulation with Missouri State in Professional Education, Primary Writer, 1999

  • COE Strategic Plan, Primary Leadership, 1996-1999

  • DESE 1st Year Self Study, Primary Writer, 1998

  • NCATE Continuing Report, Primary Writer, 1997-1998

  • Missouri State NCATE Self Study Report, Primary Writer, 1997

  • Missouri State North Central Association Self-Study, Contributor, 1997

  • DESE Self-Study Report Volume I, II, III, Primary Writer, 1992