Christine K. Sorensen Irvine
98-885 Iliee Street, Aiea, HI 96701
815-751-3901 (cell)
Email: [email protected]
Academic Degrees
Ph.D.
Iowa State University
December 1994
Professional Studies in Education – Higher Education
Dissertation: Evaluation of two-way interactive television for community college instruction
M.S.
Iowa State University
May 1990
Professional Studies in Education – Higher Education
Thesis: Uniquely Urbandale: Study of an Iowa State University off-campus student population
B.A.
University of Houston
May, 1982
Speech Communication
Thesis: The New Right: Study of a social movement and its rhetoric
Tenure Status
2008
2006
2002
2001
Tenured full professor, Department of Educational Technology,
University of Hawaii-Manoa
Tenured associate professor, Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher
Education,
Northern Illinois University
Tenured associate professor, Department of Teaching and Learning,
Northern Illinois University
Tenured associate professor, Department of Leadership in Educational and Sport
Organizations, Northern Illinois University
Professional Experience in Higher Education
December 2013 –now Collaborating Faculty Mentor, Richard W. Riley College of Education
and Leadership, Walden University. Mentor doctoral students working on
their dissertations.
August 2012- current Professor, Department of Educational Technology, College of
Education, University of Hawaii-Manoa. Teach graduate classes in
research and evaluation and technology theory. Mentor masters and
doctoral students. Co-manage a federal grant. Serve on departmental
committees.
2007 – 2012 Dean and Professor, College of Education, University of Hawaii-Mänoa, a top
tier research university (research very high Carnegie classification). Responsible
for all operations of the College (ranked in the top 50 by U.S. News), which
includes overseeing eight academic departments housing 3 undergraduate, 2 post1
baccalaureate, 9 masters and 2 doctoral programs serving approximately 1,800
students as well as two major research centers that bring in over $30 million
annually in contracts and grants. Also oversee support units including,
Technology and Distance Education, Development, and Student Academic
Support. Manage approximately $15 million in general revenue budget in
addition to other resources (foundation accounts, special fund sources, revolving
funds, etc.). Serve as the unit head for NCATE accreditation. By statute and
position, serve as co-chair of the state level Teacher Education Coordinating
Committee, which includes all preparers of teachers both public and private, and
serve on the Hawai’i Teacher Standards Board.
2001 – 2007 Dean and Associate Professor, College of Education, Northern Illinois
University (research high Carnegie classification). (Appointed acting dean for
2001-2002, then became dean in 2002 after a national search.) Responsible for all
operations of the College (one of the top ten producers of teachers in the nation),
which included overseeing six academic departments housing 5 undergraduate, 15
masters and 6 doctoral programs serving approximately 5,000 students. Oversaw
multiple support units (Technology Services, Development, Alumni Relations,
Student Recruitment and Retention, Learning Center, External
Programs/Outreach, Office of Research, Evaluation and Policy Studies,
International Initiatives, Blackwell Museum) and a $16 million general revenue
budget in addition to other resources (foundation accounts, contract and fee
accounts, etc.). Chair College Senate (leadership team), College Council
(personnel committee), College Development Board (fundraising), and College
Alumni Council. Taught, advised and directed dissertations in multiple areas:
Curriculum and Instruction (Curriculum Leadership), Educational Administration,
and Adult and Higher Education. Served as the university certification officer.
2000-2001
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Education, Northern Illinois
University (Associate professor, tenured). Responsible for all academic aspects of
the college, including overseeing curricular processes, student advising services,
NCATE and program reviews, review of graduate faculty status, dissertation
committee approval, advanced state certification approvals, and course
scheduling. Chaired College Curriculum Committee and College Research
Council. Continued to teach, advise and direct dissertations in Curriculum and
Instruction and Educational Administration.
1999-2000
Assistant Department Chair, Department of Leadership in Educational and
Sport Organizations, Northern, Illinois University. Newly created department
housing masters and doctoral programs in educational administration, curriculum
leadership, school business management and sport management. Responsible for
course scheduling, curriculum development (off-campus degree authority),
accreditation reports and outcomes assessment, admissions, cohort management,
database development, transcript review, technology initiatives and supervising
graduate students. Chaired the curriculum and student services committees.
Taught and directed dissertations in educational administration and higher
education.
1997-1999
Assistant Department Chair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction,
Northern Illinois University. Department included bachelor’s programs in early
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childhood and elementary education; master’s programs in elementary education,
early childhood education, reading, secondary education, outdoor education, and
curriculum and supervision; doctoral programs in elementary education,
secondary education, reading, and curriculum and supervision. Responsible for
scheduling, outcomes assessment, developing proposals for degree authority,
developing tuition-sharing programs, and chairing curriculum and department
development committees. Taught and directed dissertations in areas of higher
education, research and evaluation, and curriculum and supervision.
1996-1997
Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Northern
Illinois University. Taught courses in the areas of higher education, research and
evaluation, and curriculum. Served as dissertation director, program advisor and
committee member for students in curriculum and supervision.
1998-2001
Adjunct Professor, Instructional Technology and Distance Education, Nova
Southeastern University. Taught online courses in research and evaluation.
1995-1997
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Professional Studies in
Education, Iowa State University. Served on graduate committees and taught
classes on qualitative focus group methods and distance education.
1991-1996
Research Associate/Program Coordinator, Research Institute for Studies in
Education (RISE), Iowa State University. Served as principal investigator (PI),
co-PI and lead evaluator for externally funded projects; developed evaluation
plans and budgets; developed surveys; conducted quantitative and qualitative data
analyses; wrote proposals and reports; supervised graduate and undergraduate
research assistants. Managed 22 evaluation projects.
1991-1998
Private Consultant, Research and Evaluation. Assisted graduate students in
survey development, data analysis, data interpretation and editing for theses and
dissertations. Conducted analysis for the University of Nevada at Las Vegas,
served as an external evaluator for Des Moines Area Community College Tech
Prep program, served as a consultant for Educational Training and Technology
Associates, completed projects for Arthur Anderson Consulting, and served on a
team to evaluate Kellogg Foundation projects.
1989-1991
Adult Student Advisor for Off-Campus Students, Iowa State University
(Urbandale and Ankeny sites). Taught classes for adult students, conducted
research studies, provided career counseling, produced newsletters, attended
college recruitment fairs, and organized student activities. Served as a counselor
for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL).
Other Work Experience Outside of Higher Education
1986-1989
Business Owner, Something Special Daycare, Dakota City, Iowa.
1973-1986
Announcer/News Director, various radio and television stations in Mississippi,
Texas, and Iowa. Primary responsibilities included delivery of newscasts,
interviewing, writing and editing, on-air personality, developing public service
programming, and supervising and training new employees. Won a state award
(Iowa) for public service programming on mental health.
Selected Accomplishments as Dean
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At University of Hawaii at Manoa
• Encouraged and supported the successful development of an EdD program and its
involvement in the national CPED project.
• Supported the development of and served as a co-PI for a grant to develop a merged
elementary/special education program.
• Successfully managed multiple controversial personnel issues that involved interacting
with legal, union, and faculty bodies.
• Negotiated an agreement involving three unions and a local school board to successfully
resolve a labor relations issue.
• Managed multiple years of major budget cuts while continuing to encourage development
of innovative programs.
• Guided faculty and staff through the deletion of programs and the reconfiguration of
departments.
• Expanded distance programming using multiple media (online, interactive video, virtual
worlds, etc.) and revamped the College’s presence online including webpage redesign,
Facebook and twitter feeds, and a campus in Second Life.
• Supported the revamping of the student services area (OSAS) and the move to much
more technology use in delivery of services which resulted in both state and national
recognition as a leader in this area.
• Developed the Get FIT (Future in Teaching) program targeted to recruiting community
college and lower division undergraduates into teaching that was so successful it led to
the establishment of an entire residence hall devoted to an education living-learning
community.
• Built multiple partnerships with state level agencies, leading to increased visibility to the
College and expanded contracts for services.
• Supported and expanded initiatives targeted to serving Native Hawaiian and indigenous
populations.
• Key developer of a campus-wide prioritization process and served on the campus level
budget workgroup.
• Invited to mentor other deans and system level leaders.
• Successfully led the faculty through an NCATE focused visit, having taken the position
after the initial visit that led to conditions related to standard 2.
At Northern Illinois University
• Primary leader of collaborative efforts that led to the establishment of a P-20 group on
campus composed of deans from five colleges and administrators from the provost and
president’s offices all focused on the improvement of education from preschool to
graduate school. Efforts led to the development of interdisciplinary initiatives and grant
activity.
• Author and PI on Project REAL, a project involving five colleges focused on improving
K-12 student performance in an urban school district.
• Collaborated with the College of Visual and Performing Arts to establish and operate (in
cooperation with the local school district) a professional development school (K-5)
framed around triarchic instruction and the integration of fine arts and technology.
• Developed non-state revenue sources to establish and build two state-of-the-art assistive
technology laboratories and to incorporate technologies into all College of Education
classrooms.
• Created and staffed a development and alumni relations office for the college, engaged in
increased development activity, and revamped all image and public relations materials of
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the college. These efforts contributed to more than the number of endowments
(minimum $25,000) in the college and tripling the number of Cornerstone Society
members (those who have designated us in their wills). Also initiated a Retiree’s and
Friends group and established an endowment to support faculty research.
Established a Dean’s grant program to support faculty scholarship and instructional
innovation.
Emphasized the importance of partnerships with school districts in our region,
strengthening our School-University partnership office and establishing formal
partnership agreements (based on NCATE professional development school standards)
with ten school districts (urban, suburban, and rural).
Supported development of a technology-based department management tool (SHARK)
and the implementation of electronic portfolios for all programs.
Supported a year-long faculty orientation program for all new faculty that incorporated
training on the integration of technology into instruction as well as addressing resources
for new faculty success.
Initiated mid-career professional development program (CLEO – College Leadership
Education Opportunity) to develop future faculty leaders.
Authored the proposal that was accepted by the Carnegie Foundation to participate in the
Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) along with 20 other institutions
selected nationally.
Research Awards
Sorensen, C., Schlosser, C., Anderson, M., & Simonson, M. (Eds.) (1995).
Encyclopedia of Research in Distance Education (Revised Edition). Ames, IA:
Research Institute for Studies in Education. Draft version received a United
States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) award for Outstanding
Contribution to Research in the Field of Distance Education.
Kemis, M., Schnelker, D., Sorensen, C., & Simonson, M. (1994). Perceptions of
Educational Quality Following a School Closing. Ames. IA: Research Institute
for Studies in Education. Received the Iowa Educational Research and
Evaluation Association (IEREA) 1994 award for Best Report of Findings from an
Educational Research Study.
Sweeney, J., Kemis, M., Lively, M. & Sorensen, C. (1993). Assessment of
Elementary and Secondary Curriculum Needs and Supply and Demand of
Teachers in Mathematics and Science in Iowa. Ames, IA: Research Institute for
Studies in Education. Received the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation
Association (IEREA) 1993 award for Best Report of Findings from an
Educational Evaluation Study.
Other Awards
2006
2003
2002
2000
1989
Virgil Lagomarcino Laureate Award for distinguished achievement in education
Who’s Who in Education, Academic Keys
NIU Dartboard Award. Acknowledges individuals in management positions who
have dealt with difficult problems with courage, conviction, and humanity.
LESO Special Department Recognition. For leadership and lived commitments.
PACE Award for Graduate Study
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1980
Iowa Mental Health Association Service Award
Phi Beta Academic Excellence Award
Speech Department Award, University of Houston
Scholastic Achievement Award, University of Houston
Outstanding Young Woman of America
Honor Societies
Kappa Delta Pi
Golden Key
Phi Delta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Beta (secretary 1980-1982)
SCHOLARSHIP
Activities from 2007 to present all in bold
Books
Ary, D., Jacobs, L., Sorensen, C. & Walker, D. (2013) Introduction to Research in
Education (9th Edition). Belmont, CA: Cengage.
Ary, D., Jacobs, L., & Sorensen, C. (2010). Introduction to Research in Education (8th
Edition). Belmont, CA: Cengage.
Ary, D., Jacobs, L., Razavieh, A. & Sorensen, C. (2006). Introduction to Research in Education
(7th Edition). Belmhont, CA: Wadsworth.
Sorensen, C. (2001). Introduction to Research in Education Using Microcase ExplorIt.
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Sorensen, C. & Casey, R. (1999). Teaching at a Distance (2nd Ed.) DeKalb, IL: Northern
Illinois University Division of Continuing Education.
Hansen, D., Maushak, N., Schlosser, C., Anderson, M., Sorensen, C. & Simonson, M. (1997).
Distance Education: A Review of the Literature (2nd Edition). Washington DC:
Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Sorensen, C., Schlosser, C., Anderson, M. & Simonson, M. (Eds.) (1995). Encyclopedia of
Research in Distance Education (revised edition). Ames, IA: Research Institute for
Studies in Education.
Chapters
Sorensen, C. (1997). Localizing National Standards for Evaluation of Distance Education: An
Example from a Multistate Project. In C. L. Dillon & R. Cintron (Eds.) Building a
Working Policy for Distance Education. New Directions for Community Colleges #99
(53-82).
Sorensen, C. (1997). Attitudes of Community College Students toward Interactive Television
Instruction. In N. Maushak, M. Simonson, and K. Egeland-Wright (Eds.) Encyclopedia
of Distance Education Research In Iowa (2nd Edition), pp. 235-245. Ames, IA:
Technology Research and Evaluation Group.
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Sorensen, C. (1997). Distance Education Operational Issues. In N. Maushak, M. Simonson,
and K. Egeland-Wright (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Distance Education Research In Iowa (2nd
Edition), pp. 167-184. Ames, IA: Technology Research and Evaluation Group.
Book Contributor
Hopkins, D., Lovell, S.E., and Damico,S. B.(Eds) (2007). It’s All About People: Case Studies
in Higher Education Leadership. American Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education (AACTE): Washington D.C. Contributed cases and feedback.
Ary, D., Jacobs, L., Razavieh, A.. (2001). Introduction to Research in Education (6th Edition).
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Contributed to chapters on qualitative research.
National/International Refereed Journal Articles
Walker, D. A., Downey, P. M., Sorensen, C. K. (2008). E-Learning modules for teacher
development: Project REAL. TechTrends, 52(5), 59-62.
Walker, D. A., Sorensen, C. K, Smaldino, S. E., & Downey, P. M. (2008). A model for a
professional development school intervention: REAL findings. School-University
Partnerships, 2(1), 6-26.
Walker, D. A., Sorensen, C. K, Smaldino, S. E., & Downey, P. M. (2008). A model for a
professional development school intervention: REAL findings. School-University
Partnerships, 2(1), 6-26.
Corcoran, J. M. & Sorensen, C. K. (2007). Fiscal Realities and the Illinois Community
College System’s Strategic Plan. Community College Journal of Research and
Practice. 31 (10), 765-779.
Lessen, E. & Sorensen, C. (2006). Integrating Technology in Schools, Colleges, and
Departments of Education: A Primer for Deans. Change, 38(2), 44-49.
Sorensen, C., Smaldino, S., & Walker, D. A. (2005). The perfect study: Demonstrating ‘what
works’ in teacher preparation using ‘gold standard’ research designs in education.
TechTrends, 49 (4), 16-19.
Sorensen, C. & Baylen, D. (2004). Learning Online: Adapting the Seven Principals of Good
Practice to a Web-based Instructional Environment. Distance Learning, 1(1) 7-18.
Sorensen, C. & Baylen, D. (2004). Patterns of Communicative and Interactive Behavior Online:
Case Studies in Higher Education. Quarterly Review of Distance Education 5(2), 117126.
McCoy, D. & Sorensen, C. (2003). Policy Perspectives on Selected Virtual Universities in the
United States. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 4(2), 89-107.
Sorensen, C. (2000). Active Learning Strategies A to Z: Adapting Technology-based Learning
Environments. The Journal on the Art of Teaching, 7(1), 123-138.
Sorensen, C. & Baylen, D. (2000). Perception versus Reality: Views of Interaction in Distance
Education. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 1(1), 47-60.
Sorensen, C. & Sweeney, J. (1995). ICN Technology Demonstration Evaluation. USDLA
Education at a Distance, 9(5), 11 & 21.
Sorensen, C. (October 1995). Evaluation of Interactive Television Instruction: Assessing
Attitudes of Community College Students. DEOSNEWS: The Electronic Journal on
Distance Education, 5(9).
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Sweeney, J., Sorensen, C. & Kemis, M. (1994). Research and Evaluation in the IDEA: A
Collaborative Approach. Educational IRM Quarterly, 3(2), 23-25.
Sorensen, C. & Robinson, D. (1992). Gender and Type: Implications for Serving Nontraditional
Students. Continuing Higher Education Review, 56(1), 35-57.
National/International Invited Journal Articles
Sorensen, C. (2005) From Roots to Fruit: Our Growth in Environmental Education. Applied
Environmental Education and Communication, 4(1), 1-4. (invited)
Refereed Proceedings
Walker, D. A. & Sorensen, C. (2007). Professional Development Schools and UnivesitySchool Partnerships in an Urban Setting. In S.E. Van Kollenburg (Ed.). Volume 2:
Leading for the Common Good: Programs, Strategies, and Structures to Support
Student Success (pp. 99-102). Chicago: The Higher Learning Commission.
Walker, D. A., Sorensen, C., Kitterle, F., & Downy, P. (2005). Selecting control schools in a
matched pairs design: Project REAL’s methodology. In J. H. Kim, C. Vallejo, & J. A.
Middleton (Eds.), Improving Teacher Quality: Proceedings of the 2004 Teacher Quality
Enhancement Project Directors’ Meeting (pp. 225-239). Phoenix: Arizona State
University.
Baylen, D. & Sorensen, C. (2002). Examining Online Interactions in two Graduate Courses. In
M. Simonson & M. Crawford (Eds.), Annual Proceedings of Selected Research and
Development Practice Papers Presented at the National Convention of the Association
for Educational Communications and Technology, 25th, Dallas, TX, Volume 1 (pp. 2936). Indianapolis, IN: AECT.
State/Regional Refereed Journal Articles
Sorensen, C. & Baylen, D. (1998). Interacting, Learning, Teaching at a Distance: A Case Study
of a Graduate Research Class. IAECT Journal, 4, (11-23).
Kemis, M. & Sorensen, C. (1996). Attitudes about Implementing Block Scheduling. Iowa
Educational Leadership, 12(2), 16-21.
Funded Evaluation Reports
Sorensen, C. (1997). Education for Tomorrow: From Ideas to Action Vision 2020 Projects and
Partnerships. Ames, IA: Research Institute for Studies in Education.
Kemis, M. & Sorensen, C. (1997). The Clarion-Goldfield Community School District School
Improvement Project: Spring 1997 Evaluation Report. Ames, IA: Research Institute for
Studies in Education.
Sorensen, C. (1996). Application of “Knowledge Management” Concepts to the
Interdisciplinary Area of Biotechnology: Project Evaluation Final Report. Ames, IA:
Research Institute for Studies in Education.
Sorensen, C. & Kemis, M. (1996). The Clarion-Goldfield Community School District School
Improvement Project: Spring 1996 Evaluation Report. Ames, IA: Research Institute for
Studies in Education.
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Sorensen, C. & Kemis, M. (1996). The Fort Dodge Community School District Implementation
of a Block Schedule: Baseline Evaluation Report. Ames, IA: Research Institute for
Studies in Education.
Sorensen, C. & Kemis, M. (1996). The Clarion-Goldfield Community School District School
Improvement Project: Baseline Evaluation Report. Ames, IA: Research Institute for
Studies in Education.
Kemis, M., Lively, M., Sorensen, C. & Sweeney, J. (1995). Modeling Science and Mathematics
Reform Demonstration Classroom Model: Evaluation Report. Ames, IA: Research
Institute for Studies in Education.
Dugger, J., Sweeney, J. & Sorensen, C. (1995). Evaluation of the Iowa Heartland Technology
Network. Atlanta, GA: School of Public Policy and Economic Development Institute,.
Sorensen, C. & Sweeney, J. (1994). Iowa Distance Education Alliance Final Evaluation
Report. Ames, IA: Research Institute for Studies in Education.
Kemis, M., Schnelker, D., Sorensen, C. & Simonson, M. (1994). Perceptions of Educational
Quality Following a School Closing. Ames, IA: Research Institute for Studies in
Education.
Jones, J., Simonson, M., Kemis, M. & Sorensen, C. (1992). Distance Education: A Cost
Analysis. Des Moines, IA: FINE Foundation.
Sweeney, J., Kemis, M., Lively, M. & Sorensen, C. (1992). An Assessment of Elementary and
Secondary Curriculum Needs and Supply and Demand for Teachers in Mathematics and
Science in Iowa. Ames, IA: Research Institute for Studies in Education.
Other Non-Refereed Publications
Sorensen, C. (August 2, 2009). New School of Thought: It is Not Education as Usual in the
Digital Age. Editorial. Honolulu Advertiser.
Sorensen, C. (March 1, 2009). The Way Students Learn Has Changed. Editorial. Honolulu
Advertiser.
Sorensen, C. (October 6, 2008). Face, Role of Higher Education Changing. Editorial.
Honolulu Advertiser.
Sorensen, C. (November 4, 2007). Developing the Teacher Workforce: Promising Practices.
Editorial. Honolulu Advertiser.
Sorensen, C. (September 2, 2007). New UH Dean Looks at Future Challenges. Editorial.
Honolulu Advertiser.
Sorensen, C. (2005). Keynote Welcome Summary from IATE Fall 2004 Conference. Critical
Issues in Teacher Education, XII, 47-49.
Sweeney, J. & Sorensen, C. (1994). IDEA: One Year in Review. Teacher Education Alliance
(TEA) Times, 2(5), 1 & 4-5
Sorensen, C. (1993). Evaluating Workshops. TEA Times, 1(3), 1-2.
National/ International Invited Conference Presentations
Miller, F. & Sorensen, C.K. (February, 2012). Implementing the Common Core State
Standards in Teacher Education. Major Forum. American Association for Colleges of
Teacher Education (AACTE) conference. Chicago, IL.
Sorensen, C.K. (September, 2010). Partnering Across the Pacific. Buukyo University
International Education Conference. Kyoto, Japan.
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Sorensen, C. (2009, September). Educating Teachers for the Future. Presentation at the
Japan-United States Teacher Education Consortium (JUSTEC) Conference.
Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C.K. (April, 2009). Teaching Digital Learners: Challenging Our Assumptions.
Presentation for Technologies, Colleges and Communities Worldwide conference.
Online Conference with international audience.
Sorensen, C.K., Jackman, D. J., Lovell, S.E., Miller, F., & Welch, O. (July, 2008).
Sustaining Leadership: Mentoring Future Leaders in Colleges of Education.
Presentation at the Women in the Deanship conference, Denver, CO.
Herring, M., Mims, C., Persichitte, K., Smaldino, S. & Sorensen, C. (2007, October). The
Changing Kaleidoscope of Education. Can We Respond? Presidential Session for the
annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology
(AECT). Anaheim, CA.
Walker, D. A., Sorensen, C. & Downey, P. (December, 2006). REAL Findings: Data and
Lessons Learned from an Urban School District-University Partnership. Presentation at
the annual Teacher Quality Enhancement Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Flatley, D., Kafer, H., Sorensen, C., Mueller, P. , Terrassa, J. (2006, June). Partnering with
Higher Education: Profiling What’s Possible. Panel presentation at the Arts Education
Partnership Forum, Chicago, IL
Walker, D., Sorensen, C., Kitterle, F., & Downey, P. (2004, November). Selecting Control
Schools in a Matched Pairs Design: Project REAL’s Methodology. Paper presented at the
annual Teacher Quality Enhancement conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Sorensen, C. & Lessen, E. (2004, May). Integrating Technology in Schools, Colleges, and
Departments of Education: The Dean’s View. Invited speaker at the annual Professors of
Instructional Design and Technology (PIDT) conference, Smith Mountain Lake, VA.
Sorensen, C. (February, 2004). Development for Deans: A “New” Deans Perspective. Invited
speaker at a pre-session panel on deans and development at the annual American
Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) conference, Chicago, IL.
National/ International Refereed Conference Presentations
Sorensen Irvine, C. (April, 2014). Creating Learning Environments for the Google
Generation. Presented at the 7th Annual International Symposium on Emerging
Technologies for Online Learning. Dallas, TX.
Sorensen, C. (October 2013). Preparing Educators to Teach the iBrain Generation.
Accepted for presenation at the Association for Educational Communications and
Technology (AECT) annual conference. Orange County, CA.
Gerlach, J. Sorensen, C., Lovell, S. (March, 2013). Challenges and Opportunities for
Women Leaders in Higher Education. American Association for Colleges of Teacher
Education (AACTE) conference. Orlando, FL.
Sorensen, C.K. (February, 2012). The Changing Learner: Implications for Schools/Colleges
of Education. American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
conference. Chicago, IL.
Sorensen, C.K. (October, 2010). Preparing Educators for the Next Generation. Association
for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) conference. Orange
County, CA.
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Sorensen, C.K. (February, 2010). Moving Forward When the Budget is in Reverse.
American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) conference.
Atlanta, GA.
Sorensen, C.K. & Jackman, D.J. (February, 2009). Sustaining Leadership: Ideas for
Mentoring and Professional Development for Future College Leaders. Presentation at
the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE). Chicago, IL
Sorensen, C. K. (July, 2008). Is it Real or Is it Cyberspace? Preparing Educators for a New
World. Paper presented at the Japan-United States Teacher Education Consortium
(JUSTEC) Conference. Kyoto, Japan.
Walker, D.A., Sorensen, C, Smaldino, S. & Downey, P. (2008, March). Inclusive School
Reform via PDS: An Analysis of Data from a Three-tiered Partnership Model. Paper
presentation at the American Educational Research Association (AERA). New
York, NY.
Walker, D.A., Sorensen, C. & Downey, P. (2008, February). What Does Quality,
Sustainability, and Fidelity Look Like in a Three-Tiered Partnership? Real Results.
Paper presentation at the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education
(AACTE). New Orleans, LA.
Luetkehans, L., Smaldino, S. & Sorensen, C. (2008, February). The Role of Technology in
Sustaining a Quality Professional Development School. Paper presentation at the
American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE). New Orleans,
LA.
Walker, D.A., Sorensen, C., Downey, P. & Smaldino, S. (2008, January). Constructing
Quality, Sustainability, and Fidelity: Research Findings from an Urban SchoolUniversity Partnership. Paper presentation at the Hawaii International Conference
on Education. Honolulu, HI.
Luetkehans, L., Smaldino, S., & Sorensen, C. (2008, January). The “Wright” PDS
Instructional Model: Improving Learning With and About Arts and Technology. Paper
presentation at the Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. & Di, X. (2007, November). Social Change and Higher Education: the Role of
the College of Education. Paper presented at the Beijing Forum, Beijing, China.
Walker, D.A. & Sorensen, C. (2007, July). A School-Community College-University
Professional Development Model: REAL Results. Paper presented at the annual
summer conference of the Association of Teacher Educators. Milwaukee, WI.
Lasswell, L., Beilfus, P., Sorensen, C., Smaldino, S., Kafer, H. (2007, April). On the “Wright”
Track: Expanding School-University Partnerships. Presentation at the National School
Board Association (NSBA). San Francisco, CA.
Walker, D. A. & Sorensen, C. K. (2007, April). Professional Development Schools and
University-School Partnerships in an Urban Setting. Paper presented at the annual
Higher Learning Commission Conference, Chicago, IL
Walker, D. A., Sorensen, C., & Downey, P. M. (2007, April). A professional development
school intervention: Experiment, estimate, evaluate, and replicate. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Walker, D., Downey, P. & Sorensen, C. (2007, January). A Professional Development School
Intervention at a Multi-Site Urban School District. Presentation at the Hawaii
International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. (2006, July). The Four I’s of Development. Presentation to the Women in the
Deanship Special Study Group of AACTE. Portland, OR.
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Walker, D. & Sorensen, C. (2006, April). A Design for Selecting Control Schools for
Professional Development School Research. Research presentation at the American
Educational Research Association (AERA) annual conference, San Franciso, CA.
Grush, J., Kafer, H., Middleton, P., Schwantes, F., Sorensen, C., & Vohra,P. (2006, April). A
Quantitative and Qualitative Approach to Salary Equity. Research presentation at the
Higher Learning Commission conference, Chicago, IL.
Sorensen, C., Downey, P., Smaldino, S., Courtney, K., Greenwold, G. (2006, March).
Gathering the Flock: Dealing with Shifting Roles within the PDS. Paper presentation at
the National Association of Professional Development Schools conference, Orlando, FL.
Sorensen, C., Cox-Henderson, J. Bua, A., Mattson, K., Antonivich, C. & Kuehl, D. (2006,
February). Growing a Model High School Partnership. Roundtable presentation at the
Holmes Partnership annual conference. Chicago, IL.
Kaplan, A., Siever, E., Grush, J., Kafer, H., Richmond, S., Sorensen, C., Vohra, P., (listed
alphabetically). (2006,February). NIU’s P-20 Task Force: A University-wide Foundation
for P-20 Reform. Paper presentation at the Holmes Partnership annual conference.
Chicago, IL.
Sorensen, C. , Kafer, H., Smaldino, S., L’Allier, L., Luetkehans, L., James, S., Perkovich, C.,
Greenwald, G. (2006, February). The Wright Way to Learning. Point of Pride
Presentation at the Holmes Partnership annual conference. Chicago, IL.
Lieberman, J. & Sorensen, C. (2006, February). Project REAL and Comprehensive School
Reform: A Comparison. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American
Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE). San Diego, CA.
Lieberman, J. M., Sorensen, C. K., Walker, D. A., & Downey, P. (2006, January).
Comprehensive School Reform and Project REAL: An Analysis of an urban at-risk
partnership model. Poster presentation at the International Conference on Education,
Honolulu, HI.
Walker, D. A., Sorensen, C.K., Downey, P., Smaldino, S., & Lieberman, J.M. (2006, January).
A Research design for selecting control schools for a school-university partnership in a
high-need urban district. Research presentation at the International Conference on
Education, Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C., Courtney, K., Downey, P., Perkins, P., & Walker, D. A. (2005, November). The
best laid plans, dealing with change, creating a true partnership: Strategies when key
personnel change. Paper presented at the annual conference of Teacher Quality
Enhancement, Washington, D.C.
Sorensen, C. & Lessen, E. (2005, October). Integrating Technology in Schools, Colleges and
Departments of Education. Presenation at the Association for Educational
Communications and Technology (AECT), Orlando, FL.
Kubelka, S., Miller, L., Perkovich, C., Sorensen, C., Smaldino, S., L’Allier, S., & Luetkehans,
L. (2005, March). Wings of Flight: A PDS Journey. Presentation at the annual National
Professional Development Schools conference, Orlando, FL.
Damico, S., Hopkins, D., Sorensen, C., Lovell, S., & Mitchell, J. (2005, February). Surviving
the Deanship: Tips and Strategies. Presentation at the annual American Association for
Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) conference, Washington, DC.
Sorensen, C., Kafer, H. & Kubelka, S. (2005, February). The “Wright” School: A Partnership.
Paper presented at the annual Association of Teacher Educators conference, Chicago, IL.
Sorensen, C., Kitterle, F., Bua, A., & Kuehl, D. (2005, February). Project REAL: Improving
Education through School-University Alliances. Paper presented at the annual
Association of Teacher Educators conference, Chicago, IL.
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Vohra, P., Kitterle, F., Sorensen, C., Richmond, S., & Kafer, H. (2005, February). The
Engineering Community: Sharing the Responsibilities of Student Preparation and
Teacher Training. Paper presented at the 8th Annual UICEE Conference on Engineering
Education, Kingston, Jamaica.
Sorensen, C. & Baylen, D. (2004, October). The Seven Principles of Good Practice in Online
Instruction. Paper presented at the annual Association for Educational Communications
and Technology (AECT) conference, Chicago, IL.
Sorensen, C., Smith, H., Bua, A., Laswell, L., Wilkerson, B. (2004, October). Web-based
Technology as a Tool in School Improvement. Paper presented at the annual Association
for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) conference, Chicago, IL.
Sorensen, C., Kafer, H., Kitterle, F., Richmond, S. & Vohra, P. (2004, August). P-20 On
Campus: Teacher Education as a University-Wide Commitment. Paper presented at the
Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) summer conference, Boston, MA.
Sorensen, C., Kafer, H., & Kubelka, S. (2004, August). The “Wright School”: A Model for
School-University Partnership. Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators
(ATE) summer conference, Boston, MA.
Ashby, D., Lessen, E., Giblin, N., Smith-Skripps, B., Fowler, S., & Sorensen, C. (2003,
January). Gaining Power in the Politics of Teacher Education. Presentation at the
American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) annual conference.
New Orleans, LA.
Sorensen, C. (2002, November). Leaning Online: Adapting the Seven Principles of Good
Practice to a Web-based Environment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) annual
conference, Dallas, TX.
Baylen, D. & Sorensen, C. (2002, November). Examining Online Interactions in Two
Graduate Courses. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for
Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) annual conference, Dallas, TX.
McCoy, D. & Sorensen, C. (2002, November). Policy Development in Virtual Universities.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational
Communications and Technology (AECT) annual conference, Dallas, TX.
Baylen, D. & Sorensen, C. (2002, October). Maximizing Online Interactions: Redefining
Communication Structures and Role Expectations. Paper presented at the Professional
and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education conference, Atlanta, GA.
Baylen, D. & Sorensen, C. (2001, November). Revisiting Discussion Strategies that Enhance
Students’ Online Interaction and Learning. Paper presented at the 2001 Teaching Online
in Higher Education Online Conference. Indiana University/Purdue University, Fort
Wayne, IN.
Baylen, D. & Sorensen, C. (2000, April). Patterns of Online Communication in Computermediated Graduate Courses. Presentation at the American Educational Research
Association (AERA) annual conference, New Orleans, LA.
Sorensen, C., Dorsch, N., Knapp, C., Shaw, C., & Wiseman, D. (2000, February). Reflection
and Connection: Professional Development for Urban Teacher Leaders. Paper presented
at the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) annual
conference, Chicago, IL.
Sorensen, C. & Baylen, D. (1999, April). Interaction in Interactive Television Instruction:
Perception versus Reality. Paper presented at the American Educational Research
Association (AERA) annual meeting, Montreal, Canada.
Wiseman, D., Sorensen, C., Dorsch, N. & Kish, C. (1999, February). The Impact of a Selfforming Group in One College of Education: Discord or Harmony in the Same Verse.
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Paper presented at the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education
(AACTE) annual meeting, Washington, DC.
Sorensen, C., Baylen, D. & Sweeney, J. (1999, February). Distance Education and Emerging
Technologies: Implications for the Future of Postsecondary Education. Roundtable
discussion at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
annual meeting, Houston, TX.
Sorensen, C. & Baylen, D. (1999, February). Evaluation of Satisfaction and Interaction in
Videoconferencing. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications
and Technology (AECT) annual meeting, Houston, TX.
Siebert, R. & Sorensen, C. (1999, February). Community College Faculty Adoption of
Interactive Television. Paper presented at the Association for Educational
Communications and Technology (AECT) annual meeting, Houston, TX.
Bockman, G. & Sorensen, C. (1999, February). Fourth-Grade Students and Hyperstudio:
Comparing Low, Medium, and High Achievers. Roundtable presented at the Association
for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) annual meeting, Houston, TX.
Sorensen, C. & Countryman, G. (1998, April). Implementation of a Block Schedule in a Rural
High School: Results of a Two-Year Evaluation. Paper presented at the American
Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting, San Diego, CA.
Countryman, G. & Sorensen, C. (1998, April). Evaluating the Implementation of Thematic
Instruction in Two Elementary Schools. Paper presented at the American Educational
Research Association (AERA) annual meeting, San Diego, CA.
Sievers, S. & Sorensen, C. (1998, April). Conflicting Views of Shared Decision Making Among
Elementary Principals and Teachers. Paper presented at the American Educational
Research Association (AERA) annual meeting, San Diego, CA.
Baylen, D. & Sorensen, C. (1998, February). Attractions, Interactions, and Distractions of
Learning at a Distance: A Case Study of a Graduate Research Class. Paper presented at
the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), St. Louis,
MO.
Sorensen, C. & Sweeney, J. (1997, November). a-e-I-o-u: An Inclusive Framework for
Evaluation. Paper presented at the American Evaluation Association (AEA) annual
meeting, San Diego, CA.
Sorensen, C. (1997, November). Evaluation of Learning at a Distance. Paper presented at the
American Evaluation Association (AEA) annual meeting, San Diego, CA.
Kemis, M. & Sorensen, C. (1997, March). A School District’s Implementation of Block
Scheduling and Integrated Curriculum: Studying Organizational Change. Paper
presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting,
Chicago, IL.
Sorensen, C. & Sweeney, J. (1996, November). AEIOU: An Approach to Evaluating the
Statewide Integration of Distance Education. Paper presented at the American
Evaluation Association (AEA) annual meeting, Atlanta, GA.
Sorensen, C. (1996, November). Evaluation of Distance Education Instruction: Guidelines and
an Evaluation Case Study. Frontiers in Education conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Sorensen, C. (1996, April). Students Near and Far: Differences in Perceptions of Community
College Students Taking Interactive Television Classes at Originating and Remote Sites.
Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual
meeting, New York, NY.
Sorensen, C. (1995, July). Evaluation of Two-way Interactive Television for Community
College Instruction. Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications
and Technology (AECT) summer conference, Ames, IA.
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Sorensen, C. & Sweeney, J. (1995, July). Evaluation of the Iowa Distance Education Alliance:
Activities, Accomplishments, Analysis, and Advice. Presentation at the Association for
Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) summer conference, Ames, IA.
Dugger, J., Sweeney, J. & Sorensen, C. (1995, January). Evaluation of the Heartland
Technology Network. Presentation at the Economic Development Institute Symposium,
Atlanta, GA.
State/Regional Invited Conference Presentations
Young, D. B. & Sorensen, C. K. (2009, May). Education in Hawaii’s Changing Context.
Presentation for the Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange. Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. K. (2009, January). Higher Education in a New World. Presentation at the
Hawaii Business Education Association. Wahiawa, HI.
Sorensen, C.K. (2008, September). Shared Leadership: “Can Do” Spirit. Keynote address
for the Hawaii Middle Level Principal’s Forum. Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C.K. (2008, September). P-20 Partnerships. Presentation to the Hawaii Board of
Education. Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. (May, 2008). Teacher Leaders for Tomorrow. Presentation for the Hawaiçi
New Teacher Induction program. Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. (May, 2008). The Role of the Teacher in the Future. Presentation to the
Hawaii Retired Teachers’ Association. Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. (2007, March). No Child Left Behind: On the Road to Lake Wobegon.
Presentation to the American Association of University Women. Elgin, IL.
Sorensen, C. & others (2006, October). Member of panel presentation on technology in
education at the meeting of the Council of Academic Deans of Research Education
Institutions (CADREI), Savannah, GA.
Sorensen, C. (2005, May). Finding and Applying for Federal Dollars Invited presentation in
workshop sponsored by J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Sorensen, C. (2004, November). The Teacher Education Context. Invited presentation to the
Illinois Association of Teacher Educators annual conference, Naperville, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2001, June). How to be a Competent Trainer through Interactive Television.
Invited presentation for Chicago area regional training of OSHA personnel, DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2001, May). Active Teaching Online. Presentation at the Illinois Faculty Summer
Institute, Champaign, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1998, February). Faculty Rewards and Incentives in Distance Education.
Roundtable facilitator at annual meeting of the Illinois Higher Education Distance
Learning Conference, Normal, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1993, May). The Iowa Star Schools Project. Presentation at Technology in
Education: Mapping Your Way to the 21st Century conference sponsored by the
Northwest Iowa Area Education Association.
State/Regional Refereed Conference Presentations
Sorensen, C. * Katahira, J. (2014, October). Knowledge, Skills, and Professional Behaviors:
Essential for Effective Data Use in Schools. Data Summit. Honolulu, HI
Walker, D.A. & Sorensen, C. (2007, June). An Illinois Teacher Quality Partnership:
Preliminary Results from a Professional Development School Intervention. Paper
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presented at the Illinois Education Research Council’s Focus on Illinois Education
Research Symposium. Orland Park, IL.
Beilfuss, P., Sorensen, C., Small, A., Lasswell, L., Smaldino, S., & Greenwald, G. (2006,
November). “On the Wright Track”: Expanding School/University Partnerships.
Presentation at the Illinois Association of School Administrators annual conference
Chicago, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2003, November). Challenges Facing the Education Profession. Invited
presentation at the Illinois Association of Teacher Educators (IATE) annual conference,
Naperville, IL.
Ashby, D., Fowler, S. & Sorensen, C. (2003, October). Planning for Student Success: Thinking
P-16. Presentation at the Illinois Association of School Administrators conference,
Chicago, IL.
Pasteris, P. & Sorensen, C. (2000, October). From ABD to Ed.D.: Completing the Dissertation.
Illinois Principal’s Association annual conference, Peoria, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2000, June). The Leadership Initiative: A School-University Partnership.
Presentation at the Illinois Partners Conference, Normal, IL.
Sorensen, C., Wiseman, D., Dorsch, N., & Kish, C. (1998, October). The Symphony of Change:
Harmony or Discord in a College of Education. Paper presented at the Midwest
Educational Research Association (MWERA) annual conference, Chicago, IL.
Sorensen, C. & Baylen, D. (1997, November). Learning at a Distance: A Case Study of a
Graduate Research Class. Paper presented at the Midwest Educational Research
Association (MWERA) annual conference, Chicago, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1996, December). Perceptions of Community College Students Taking
Interactive Television Classes. Paper presented at the Illinois Association for
Educational Communications and Technology (IAECT) annual conference, Lisle, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1996, December). The Impact of the Iowa Communications Network on
Education in Iowa: Findings form the Research and Evaluation Component of Iowa’s
Star Schools Project. Paper presented at the Illinois Association for Educational
Communications and Technology (IAECT) annual conference, Lisle, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1996, October). Contradictory Perceptions in Reaction to Policy Change in a
Public Bureaucracy: A Case Study. Paper presented at the Illinois Sociological
Association (ISA) annual conference, St. Charles, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1996, February). The Impact of the ICN on Education in Iowa. Invited speaker
for the annual meeting of the Iowa Distance Learning Association (IDLA), Iowa City, IA.
Sorensen, C. (1995, December). Evaluation of Interactive Television Instruction in Colleges.
Presentation at the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation (IERA) annual conference,
Cedar Rapids, IA.
Sorensen, C. (1995, December). Where Do We Go from Here? Distance Education and the
ICN. Presentation at the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation (IERA) annual
conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Simonson, M., Sorensen, C. & Schlosser, C. (1994, December). The Star Schools Research
and Evaluation Plan: Results of the Comprehensive Evaluation Efforts and an
Introduction of the Encyclopedia of Distance Education Research. Presentation at the
Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation (IERA) annual conference, Ames, IA.
Sorensen, C., Sweeney, J. & Ruchensky, D. (1994, December). Iowa Distance Education
Alliance 1994 Curriculum Institute Evaluation Report. Presentation at the Iowa
Educational Research and Evaluation (IERA) annual conference, Ames, IA.
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Kemis, M., Schnelker, D., Sorensen, C. & Simonson, M. (1994, December). Perceptions of
Educational Quality Following a School Closing. Presentation at the Iowa Educational
Research and Evaluation (IERA) annual conference, Ames, IA.
Sweeney, J. & Sorensen, C. (1993, December). Overview of Iowa’s Star Schools Project:
Evaluation and Research Activities. Presentation at the Iowa Educational Research and
Evaluation Association (IERA) annual meeting, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Kemis, M., Schnelker, D., Sorensen, C. & Simonson, M. (1993, December). Impact of School
Closings on Perceptions of Educational Quality: A Preliminary Report. Presentation at
the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association (IERA) annual meeting,
Cedar Rapids, IA.
Kemis, M., Sweeney, J., Sorensen, C. & Lively, M. (1992, December). Superintendents’ and
Teachers’ Knowledge of Curriculum Reform Efforts: Does School Size Make a
Difference? Presentation at the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association
(IERA) annual meeting, Ames, IA.
Sorensen, C. (1992, October). Women Returning to College: Moving from Vision to Reality.
Presentation at the Iowa Developmental Educators Association, Amana, IA.
Sorensen, C. (1991, November). Ethics in Education: Taking Off the Rose Colored Glasses.
Presentation at the Iowa Women’s Way Up conference, Des Moines, IA.
Sorensen, C. (1991, October). Ethics in Education. Presentation at the Iowa Student Personnel
Association (ISPA) annual meeting, Des Moines, IA.
Sorensen, C. (1990, March). Programming for Adult Students Off Campus. Presentation at the
Midwest Regional Conference on Adult Students, Ames, IA.
Other Presentations
Sorensen, C. K. (2011). Collective Ownership of Knowledge: Digital Learners Challenging
Our Educational Assumptions. Presentation to University of Hawaii Librarians.
Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. K. (2011). Building on Students’ Developmental Strengths: Digital Learners
Challenging Our Assumptions. Presentation to undergraduate education students at
University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. K. (2011). Building on Students’ Developmental Strengths: Digital Learners
Challenging Our Assumptions. Presentation to masters education students at
University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. K. (2011). Building on Students’ Developmental Strengths: Digital Learners
Challenging Our Assumptions. Presentation to doctoral education students at
University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. K. (2011). Building on Students’ Developmental Strengths. Presentation to
education students at Hawaii Pacific University. Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. K. (2010). Education Systems in the United States. Presentation for
International visitors at University of Hawaii. Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C.K. (2009, December). Teaching Digital Learners: Challenging Educational
Assumptions. Presentation to the Honolulu Sunrise Rotary Club, District 5000.
Honolulu, HI.
Skouge, J. ,Jenkins, A., Sorensen, C., & Sheeey, P.(2009, August). Preparing Teachers to
Serve Students with Special Needs. One hour broadcast, Olelo Television.
Witt, R. & Sorensen, C. (2009, September). Leadership, Technology, and Changing the
Teacher Preparation Landscape. One hour broadcast, Olelo Television.
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Sorensen, C. (2009, September). Teaching Digital Learners: Challenging Our Assumptions.
Presentation at Kahala Nui. Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. (2008, December). Education and the Future: Ensuring Student Success.
Presentation for Phi Kappa Delta. Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. (2008, November). Technology and the Changing Paradigm in Education.
KIPO Radio (89.3 FM). One hour talk show hosted by Burt Lum.
Sorensen, C. (2008, May). Go Forth with Your Torch Lit. Commencement Keynote. Maui
Center Graduation. Kahului, HI.
Sorensen, C. (2007, September). Education and the Future. Presentation for Phi Delta
Kappa, Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. (2007, August). Creative Ways to Face the Future. Presentation to Pi Lambda
Theta. Honolulu, HI.
Sorensen, C. (2004, November). Educating Teachers in Today’s Context. Invited speaker for
the Lee-Ogle county Regional Offices of Education professional development day,
DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2003, October). Guest speaker, History of Higher Education. Northern Illinois
University.
Baylen, D. & Sorensen, C. (2003, December). Instructional Design and Online Teaching:
Strategies for Facilitating Student Engagement and Learning. Faculty development
workshop contracted by the Teaching Resource Center, California State University at San
Bernadino.
Sorensen, C. (2003, November). Partnerships in Education. Invited speaker for the Regional
Offices of Education meeting, Sycamore, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2003, March). Assessing What They Know: The Impact of NCLB on Assessment
Practices. Invited speaker for an education class, DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2003, April). Education for the Future. Invited speaker for the annual Kappa
Delta Pi meeting, DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2003, July). Completing a Doctorate: Steps and Strategies. Invited speaker for
School District 129 staff development, Aurora, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2003, March). Women, Leadership, and Empowerment. Invited speaker for
Women’s History month, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2002, July). No Child Left Behind: An Overview. Invited speaker for the
Kishwaukee Lion’s Club, DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2001, November). Teaching Online: The Seven Principles of Effective
Instruction. Invited speaker for the NIU New Faculty Technology Integration course,
DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. & Baylen, D. (2001, October). Introduction to Online Education. Workshop
conducted for the Preparing Teachers of Tomorrow with Technology (PT3) grant,
DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2001, June). Using Active Learning Strategies in the Classroom. Invited
presentation at the annual NIU Partnership Conference, Hoffman Estates, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2000, October). Integrating Technology in the School. Invited presentation for
Indian Creek Schools staff development, Shabbona, IL.
Sorensen, C. (2000, July). Program Evaluation for School Leaders. Invited speaker for
Rockford Leadership Academy, Rockford, IL.
Sorensen, C., Dorsch, N., Green, K., & Dunk, S. (2000, March). Administrator Preparation in a
Standards-based Program: The Crystal Lake Model. Invited presentation to the annual
NIU Partnership Conference, DeKalb, IL.
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Sorensen, C. (2000, January). Using Active Learning Strategies in the Classroom. Invited
presentation at the annual NIU Teaching Effectiveness Institute, DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1999, October). Integrating Technology Seminar: Distance Education. Invited
speaker for the NIU New Faculty Seminar, DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1999, August). Classroom Assessment in Higher Education. Invited speaker for
the NIU New Faculty Orientation Seminar, DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1999, June). Teaching in Interactive Television Classrooms. Invited speaker to
the West Suburban Postsecondary Consortium (WSPSC), Oakbrook, IL.
Cliffe, E., Piane, G. & Sorensen, C. (1999, March). Integrating Active Learning Strategies into
Your Course. Invited speaker for series sponsored by the NIU Faculty Development and
Instructional Design Center, DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1999, January, June, December). Videoconference Teaching: A Training Session
for Faculty. Invited speaker for NIU Continuing Education, DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1998, May, December). Videoconference Teaching: A Training Session for
Faculty. Invited speaker for NIU Continuing Education, DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1997, October). Teaching in an Interactive Television Classroom. Presentation
for the West Suburban Post-Secondary Consortium (WSPSC) Faculty Conversation
Series: Faculty Success Stories, Glen Ellyn, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1997, October). Success Stories in Distance Education. Facilitator for the West
Suburban Post-Secondary Consortium (WSPSC) Faculty Conversation Series: Faculty
Success Stories, Glen Ellyn, IL.
Vohra, P., Sorensen, C. & Jacobs, L. (1997, April). The Impact of Distance Education on the
University. Invited speaker for the NIU Technology for Academic Productivity Series
(TAPS), DeKalb, IL.
Sorensen, C. (1995, November). The Impact of Distance Education on Curriculum
Development. Invited speaker for a professional development program offered over the
Iowa Communications Network (ICN), Ames, IA.
Sorensen, C. (1995, June). The Impact of Distance Education on Curriculum Development.
Guest speaker for a higher education seminar, University of Arkansas at Little Rock,
Little Rock, AR.
Sorensen, C. (1994, various). Evaluation of Distance Education and the Use of Technology for
Data Collection. Guest speaker for four different graduate courses offered over
compressed vide and interactive fiber-optic television, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Sorensen, C. (1993, March). Using Distance Education in the Classroom. Guest speaker for a
higher education telenet course, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Sorensen, C. (1992, June). Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in Career Counseling. Guest
speaker for graduate counseling class, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Sorensen, C. (1991, October). Testing and Evaluation in the Classroom. Guest speaker for an
undergraduate education course, Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA.
Sorensen, C. (1990, March). Adults Returning to College: Theory and Practice. Guest speaker
for a higher education telenet course, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Funded Contracts and Grants (Co-authored and leadership role)
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2011
Lead Manager. Pacific Region Comprehensive Center ($2 million). Funded by U.S.
Department of Education
Co –Principal Investigator, 3.25T grant ($1.5 million). Funded by U.S. Department
of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
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Author of Connecting Community to Curriculum (C3) Project ($45,000) Funded by
the Learning Coalition
Principal Investigator. Recruitment and Retention Personnel Plan ($2.269 million).
Funded by the Hawaii Department of Education. (renewed 2009, 2010, 2011).
Principal Investigator. Improving Teacher Quality Grants Title II, Part A
($500,000). Funded by a U.S. Department of Education Teacher Quality
Enhancement program. (renewed 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011).
Principal Investigator. Rockford EC2 project - Early Childhood Education Certification
($150,000). Funded by Illinois State Board of Education.
Co-Principal Investigator (with Harold Kafer). Arts for Learning Lessons ($10,000).
Funded by Young Audiences, Inc.
Principal Investigator. National Study of School Evaluation (NSSE) contract ($800,000).
Funded by NSSE. (renewed in 2006)
Principal Investigator. Project REAL ($4.875 million). Funded by a U.S. Department of
Education Teacher Quality Enhancement grant.
Co-Principal Investigator (with Cory Cummings). The ITAAR Project ($1.5 million).
Funded by a U.S. Department of Education Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use
Technology (PT3) grant.
Principal Investigator. National Study of School Evaluation (NSSE) contract ($600,000).
Funded by NSSE (renewed 2003, 2004)
Co-Principal Investigator (with Harold Kafer). Living-Learning Communities: A Survey
($1,500). Funded by the Association of College and University Housing Officers –
International.
Principal Investigator. Web Integration in Television Instruction ($2,500). Funded by
Northern Illinois University Continuing Education.
Principal Investigator. Investigation of Block Scheduling Impact in a School District
($4,000). Funded by Northern Illinois University Graduate College.
Principal Investigator. From Ideas to Action: Vision 2020 Projects and Partnerships
($7,500). Funded by the Research Institute for Studies in Education at Iowa State
University.
Principal Investigator. Fort Dodge Community School District Block Scheduling
Evaluation ($23,897). Funded by Fort Dodge Schools, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Principal Investigator. New Iowa Schools Development Corporation Evaluation Project:
Clarion-Goldfield School District ($21,600). Funded by the New Iowa Schools
Development Corporation.
Principal Investigator. Application of Knowledge Management Concepts to the
Interdisciplinary Area of Biotechnology: Evaluation ($54,000). Funded by the U.S.
Department of Education. Evaluation of a $2.5 million project involving Iowa State
University, Indiana University, University of Minnesota, and University of WisconsinMadison.
Co-Principal Investigator (with Jan Sweeney). Iowa Distance Education Alliance:
Partnership for Learning through Interactive Television: Evaluation ($75,000). Funded
by a U.S. Department of Education Star Schools grant. Evaluation of Iowa’s 1995 $4
million Star Schools project – also co-writer of the full grant.
Co-Principal Investigator (with Jan Sweeney). Evaluation of Department of Education
Demonstration Classrooms ($15,000). Funded by North Central Regional Education
Laboratory (NCREL).
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1995
Co-Principal Investigator (with Mike Simonson). Evaluation of Interactive Disk
Technology for Science Instruction ($3,500). Funded by Iowa Public Television.
Lead Evaluation Specialist
1994
1993
1993
1993
1992
1992
1992
1992
Iowa’s Kellogg Vision 2020 project to refocus food systems education.
Des Moines Area Community College $2.5 million project to develop a virtual reality
model for use in manufacturing training.
Heartland Technology Network involving community colleges and extension staff in
assisting manufacturing companies to integrate new technologies.
National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) needs assessment conducted for
the U.S. Department of Commerce.
National Science Foundation (NSF) project to promote the interest of girls in science and
engineering.
National Science Foundation (NSF) chemistry projects (2) designed to improve college
chemistry instruction.
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) project to improve
college chemistry instruction.
Iowa’s $8 million 1992 Star Schools’ project (also helped write grant).
Outside Evaluator
2005
2002
2000
Stupski Foundation.
The University of Northern Iowa and the Renaissance Group contracted for external
evaluation of a PT3 grant (InTime)..
Western Institute for Research and Evaluation(WIRE). I served as a member of the
cluster evaluation team for the Food Systems Professions Education Initiative in.
TEACHING
Credit-bearing Courses – University of Hawaii at Manoa
All courses taught in hybrid face-to-face settings and technology mediated settings.
ETEC 667: Qualitative Research in Educational Technology (3 credit hours). Introduction to
qualitative research traditions and designs. Emphasis on the use of digital technologies in
data collection and analysis. (taught Spring 2013, Fall 2014)
ETEC 687: Instructional Development Practicum (3 credit hours). This course provides
students with an opportunity to put instructional design theories and skills learned in the
program into practice by completing a capstone project for the Masters degree. Over the
course of two semesters students design, deliver and evaluate an implementation project of
their choice. (taught Fall 2013, Fall 2014)
ETEC 690: ETEC 690 Seminar in Technology Leadership (3 credit hours) Supervised
activity in application of technology to teaching/training experiences. Repeatable three times.
ETEC majors only. (taught Spring 2014)
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ETEC 760: Seminar in Educational Technology Theory (3) Doctoral level seminar for
advanced students examining the theoretical foundations of research in the learning sciences
and technology. (taught Spring 2014)
Credit-bearing Courses – Northern Illinois University
All courses taught in traditional face-to-face settings and in technology mediated settings as
indicated. Last time taught: Fall 2005: CAHE 670
CISC/CICI 502: Survey of Research in Curriculum (3 credit hours). Taught via interactive
television and web-based delivery. Introduction to quantitative and qualitative research,
criteria for evaluating research, human subjects responsibilities, action research.
CISC 550: Seminar in the Community College (3 credit hours). Taught via interactive
television. Development, structure, and operations of community colleges, issues related
to community colleges.
CISC/CICI 604: Research Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction (3 credit hours). Analysis
of research in curriculum and instruction, development of research projects and grant
proposals, research design.
CISC 633: Problems in Curriculum Development: Higher Education Curriculum (3 credit
hours). Taught via interactive television. Procedures in higher education curriculum
design and development, curriculum evaluation, curriculum philosophies, and current
trends.
CISC 634: Practicum in Curriculum Appraisal (3 credit hours). Taught via interactive
television and web-based delivery. Evaluation of curriculum and instruction, use of
various evaluation models, ethics of evaluation.
CISC 657: Seminar in Higher Education (3 credit hours). Taught via web-based delivery.
Goals of American higher education, issues related to students, administration,
curriculum, budgeting, diversity, assessment, and technology. Impact of accreditation,
political perspectives, and global perspectives.
LEEA 670: The Administration of Higher Education. Taught via interactive television and
web-based delivery. Models of administration and leadership, organizational theories,
analysis of processes and structures in higher education.
CAHE 670: Higher Education Administration. Taught in hybrid model, some face-to-face and
some online. Models of administration and leadership, organizational theories, analysis of
processes and structures in higher education.
CISC 590: Workshop on Issues in Urban Education (3 credit hours). Conflict resolution,
technology access, differentiated instruction, and review of literature related to urban
education.
Credit-bearing Courses – Nova Southeastern University
All courses taught online using Embanet and WebCT with some audiobridge. Last time taught
2002.
R&E I: Research and Evaluation I (5 credit hours). Introduction to theories of program
evaluation, quantitative research, and basic statistical concepts as well as introduction to
SPSS.
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R&E II: Research and Evaluation II (5 credit hours). Advanced statistics, experimental
designs, qualitative methods, and product evaluation.
Credit-bearing Courses – Iowa State University
All courses taught face-to-face. Last time taught 1996
HgEd 591: Using Focus Groups for Qualitative Data Collection (2 credit hours). Introduction
to qualitative research methods, designing and conducting focus groups, analysis of focus
group data.
HgEd 615C3: The Impact of Distance Education on Higher Education (1 credit hour).
Attributes of current distance technologies, issues for higher education, factors that
promote or impede distance education expansion, impact on the learning environment.
Non-Credit Courses - Northern Illinois University
Videoconference Teaching: A Training Session for Faculty (non-credit). Six-hour training
session required each semester for NIU faculty teaching in an interactive video
classroom. Sponsored by NIU Continuing Education. Faculty members attending are
from the colleges of Business, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Health
and Human Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. (Developed the curriculum for the
training and taught multiple sections each year from 1998 to 2004.)
Conference on Student Learning and Outcomes (non credit). Two day training session
required for teaching assistants and open to faculty. I was asked to present on multiple
topics and to chair sessions (1999-2001)
Teaching Effectiveness Seminar (non credit). Training sessions for faculty on teaching
effectiveness. I was asked to present on active learning strategies. (2000-2002)
Iowa State University
New Challenges (non-credit). An orientation course for adult students returning to school.
Sponsored by Iowa State University Extension. Consisted of eight 3-hour classes with
both undergraduate and graduate students. (Designed the curriculum for this course).
Dissertations Currently Chairing - University of Hawaii at Manoa
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1. Rianne-Angelica Barreras. The relationship between social connectedness and the use
of personal electronic devices and social media among college students
2. Chanelle Chin. Rating the adequacy of instructional design and content of Youtube
videos on instructional strategies for use with English language learners
3. Tuyet Hayes. An analysis of how teachers evaluate and use educational apps
4. Emily McCarren. The role and nature of caring in secondary school online courses.
5. Eddie Merc. Cohort based programs and their influence on persistence rates among
military students enrolled in distance education
6. Youxin Zhang. Experiences in online teaching among nursing faculty
Dissertations Currently Chairing - Walden University
1. Stanford Clark. Impact of the digital dive on teachers and students in the ESL classroom
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2. Jerry Hubbard. Examining the impact of using tablets to develop critical thinking in
first year college coursework
3. Florence Hullihee. Integrating technology in K-12 lesson plans: Effective ways to
encourage teachers.
4. William Sharp. Examining the role of technology in Common Core implementation.
Completed Dissertations Chaired - Northern Illinois University
5. Jonathan McKenzie. The Role of Student Support Services Programs in Motivating
Students to Persist in Postsecondary Institutions. (February 2008)
6. Rebecca Wojcik. Responsiveness of Public Higher Education Institutions in Illinois to
Major Budgetary Changes: 2001 – 2004. (May 2007)
7. Rachel Reyna. Examination of an Intervention Study Skills Program for At-risk Middle
School Students. (May 2006)
8. Michelle Emmett. A Survey of Perceptions and Attitudes of Chief Student Affairs
Officers in Selected Colleges and Universities: Trends, Practices, and Models of Student
Affairs Professional Development. (December 2005)
9. Jerome Corcoran. An Examination of Stakeholder Perceptions Related to Illinois
Community Colleges. (December 2005)
10. Katherine Brown. Perceptions of Instructional Designers and Subject Matter Experts in
the Development of E-learning Technologies: A Case Study. (December 2005)
11. Larson, Richard. An Analysis of State-approved Curricula in Character Education.
(December 2004)
12. Gatsakos, Mark. Reading Aloud and its Effect on the Comprehension of Second-Grade
Students (May 2004 – co-directed with Donna Wiseman)
13. Metlicka, Donna. Groupthink in Teacher Professional Development Delivered Through
Masters Degree Programs Using the Cohort Delivery Model in Higher Education (May
2004)
14. Schall, Mark. Identifying Social Studies Instructional Practices that Engage High
School At-Risk Students (May 2003)
15. Hawkins, Robert. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Students: A Case Study in
Character Education and School Cultural Transformation (May 2003).
16. Trilling, Paul. Analysis of Teacher Preparation in Physical Education in Illinois and
Connections to Standards (December 2002).
17. McCoy, Douglas. A Policy Analysis of Selected Public Virtual Universities in the United
States (May 2002).
18. Brady, Margaret. An Investigation of the Use of Contemporary Congregational Music
in Undergraduate Sacred Music Programs (May 2002).
19. Diederich, Catherine. The Impact of Governance Revision on Financial Allocations and
Perceptions of Board Members and Chief Financial Officers: A Comparative Analysis of
Illinois State Universities from 1990 to 1999 (May 2002).
20. Sanford, Jarvis. Teaching Ethics in Business in the Community College: A Comparative
Study (May, 2002 – co-directed with Constance Goode).
21. Wang, Shei Chau. A Comparative Study of the Master of Fine Arts Programs in
Independent, Private, and Public Institutions of Higher Education in the United States
(August 2001).
22. Schragge, Gregg. A Survey of Midwestern High Schools on Block Schedules with Regard
to Achievement, School Climate, and Curriculum (August 2001).
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23. LaViolette, Sharon. Parent and Administrator Perceptions of School-Home Conflicts: A
Qualitative Study (May 2001).
24. Barwegan, Laura. Attitudes of University Teacher Education Faculty about
Professional Development School Involvement (August 2000).
25. Clehouse, Richard. Determining Persistence Indicators on Students Enrolled in ForProfit Postsecondary Institutions (August 2000 – co-directed with Richard Orem).
26. Clehouse, Rita. A Self-Report by National Board Certified Teachers of their Perception
of the Impact of the National Board Certification Review Process Upon Them and Their
Students (August 2000 – co-directed with Gene Roth).
27. Swoboda, Joy. Comparison of Teacher Evaluation Plans in Illinois Elementary School
Districts with Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (May 2000).
28. Kiger, Derick. A Case Study Evaluation of a Fortified Class Size Reduction Program
(May 2000).
29. Siebert, Rick. An Analysis of Community College Faculty Attitudes toward Distance
Education (December 1999).
30. Bockman, Gwen. Investigating Differences in Student Engagement, Attitude Towards
Media, Student Performance, and Strategies and Approaches Used by Fourth Grade
Students While Creating Projects Using Hyperstudio Compared to Paper-Based Methods
(August 1999).
31. Wagner, Nancy. Comparing Teacher Self-Efficacy with Preferred Teacher Evaluation
Models for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Illinois Public School Teachers (May
1999).
32. Morency, Viola. Identification and Comparison of Peer Coaching Practices in Illinois
School Districts (December 1998).
33. Pasteris, Peter. Investigating the Differences in Leadership Styles and Effectiveness
Between Male and Female Public High School Principals in Illinois (December 1998).
34. Foderaro, Marni. Job Search Strategies: An Investigation of Methods Used by First
Year K-12 Public School Teachers in Illinois (December 1997).
35. Sievers, Steve. Teacher and Principal Perceptions of Shared Decision-Making in Illinois
Elementary Schools (December 1997).
36. Bloom, Steve. The Professional Development Needs and Career Stages of Principals
(December 1997).
Dissertations Chaired - Nova Southeastern University
1. Portillo, Josephine. Performance-Centered Knowledge Management (May 2003),
2. Donovan, Judy. In-Service Needs of Adjunct Online Instructors (May 2003).
3. Salvo, Jayne. Motivating Faculty to Integrate Multimedia Computer Technologies into
the Community College Classroom (December 2002).
4. Sabbag, Brenda. Using Instructional Technology to Reduce Costs of Mandatory
Training in Health Care (December 2002).
5. Gedeon, John. The Transfer of Training of Problem-Solving Skills Using Relapse
Prevention by Supervisors in a Private Sector Enterprise (December 2002).
Program Development
UHM EdD in Professional Practice. Was instrumental in guiding the development of a new
Ed.D. degree to serve the needs of the state, and collaborated with both private and public
K-12 agencies to desgn the program.
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NIU EC2 (Early Childhood Education Certification) Initiative. Wrote the grant and led the
team that developed a new pathway to prepare bilingual individuals with degrees outside
of education to become early childhood teachers.
NIU LEADR (Leading Educational Administrationn Doctoral Reform). Wrote the proposal
that led to NIU being selected as one of 22 institutions around the U.S. to redesign the
education doctoral as part of the Carnegie Foundations CPED project.
NIU “Grow Your Own” Leadership Initiative. Led the team that developed this program and
the delivery model for an educational specialist degree in administration.
NIU Chicago Urban Master’s Program in Curriculum Leadership. Played a key role in the
development and initiation of the program. Created the delivery model.
ISU New Challenges. Developed the curriculum and taught this course three times before
leaving ISU. Designed to ease the transition of adults returning to college.
SERVICE
Editorial Boards
Quarterly Review of Distance Education
National Association of Student Affairs Professionals Journal
Journal of Information Technology and Application in Education
Offices/Service in Professional Organizations
2012-now
2007-2012
2002-now
2006-2012
2002
2004-2005
2001-2007
2004-2007
Examiner (nominated and appointed). CAEP Board of Examiners (2012 - present)
Examiner (nominated and appointed). NCATE Board of Examiners (2007 - 2012)
Treasurer (elected) AACTE Women in the Deanship Special Study Group (2002 present)
Reviewer (nominated and selected). AECT, Specialized Professional Association
(SPA) review team (2006 – 2012)
Judge (nominated and selected) AECT Crystal Awards for outstanding
instructional media and distance learning projects (K-12 and higher education
divisions). Three national/international judges review the materials and
recommend recipients. For 2002, I was one of the judges in each of the two
divisions (and the only judge serving on both).
Member (nominated and selected) ATE 2005 Planning Committee for the Chicago
National Conference.
Chair (elected) Illinois Association of Deans of Public Colleges of Education
(IADPCE) 2001-2007
Member (elected) IACTE Legislative Committee 2004 - 2007
Membership in Professional Organizations
Faculty Associate, Women’s Studies, Northern Illinois University
University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA)
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
National Association of Professional Development Schools (NAPDS)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Women in the Deanship SSG of AACTE (WID)
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Council of Academic Deans of Research Education Institutions (CADREI)
Women Leaders in Higher Education (WLHE)
State of Hawaii Service on Boards and Advisory Committees
2010-2013 Dyslexia Taskforce member, state of Hawaii legislatively appointed committee
2009-2010 Curriculum, Instruction and Standards-Based Assessment Task Force, Hawaii
Department of Education
2008-2009 Blue Ribbon Panel to select Hawaii schools to be honored (2008-2009)
2008
Reading Advisory Committee
2007-2012 Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB), Honolulu, HI, board member
2007-2012 Hawaii Careers with Young Children (HCYC), board member
2007-2012 Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation and the Henry and Dorothy Castle
Memorial Fund, Honolulu, HI, advisory committee member
2008-2012 Pacific Resources in Education and Learning (PREL), Honolulu, HI, board member
(2008-2012), chair of the executive committee (2010-2012)
2008-2012 Arts First Partnership, Honolulu, HI, board member
2008-2012 Hawaii Arts Alliance, Honolulu, HI, board member
2008-2012 Hawaii Association of Future Teachers (HAFT), board member
2008-2012 Honolulu Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, member
2007-2012 Hawaii P-20 Group, board member
2007-2012 Hawaii Business Roundtable Education Task Force
2007-2012 Teacher Education Coordinating Council (chair alternate years)
2007-2011 Voices of Educators
2007-2011 Hawaii Council on Economic Education
2009-2010 Chair, Workgroup to Examine the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Act passed in
2009 Hawaii legislation.
State of Illinois Service on Boards and Advisory Committees
2005-2007
2001-2007
2001-2007
2000-2007
1999-2001
2000-2002
2006
State of Illinois Associate of Arts in Teaching Executive Committee
Illinois Association of Deans of Public Colleges of Education (IADPCE)
Illinois Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (IACTE)
Illinois Association of Teacher Educators (IATE)
West Suburban Post-Secondary Consortium
Member of Governor’s Task Force on Education – State of Illinois
Provided testimony to the Commission on School Leader Preparation, Illinois
Board of Higher Education
2003-2004 Provided testimony to the Illinois General Assembly on changes in teacher
preparation legislation
2005-2006 AACTE Day on the Hill as representative of the IADPCE
Proposal/Book Reviewer
2014
2003-now
2004-now
Essentials of Using and Integrating Visual and Media Literacy: Visualizing
Learning. Danilo M. Baylen & Adriana D’Alba, Editors
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT): Teacher
Education Division
American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
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2003-2007
2002-2003
2003
2002-2004
1998-2000
University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA)
Midwestern Educational Research Association Division D: Measurement and
Research Methodology.
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
Wadsworth Publishing. Reviewer for research textbooks.
Northern Illinois University Dissertation Completion Grant Review Committee
University of Hawaii Committees Served
2012- now
2012- now
2009-2011
2008-2010
2009-2010
2009-2010
2009-2011
2009-2011
2009-1012
2007-2012
ETEC Doctoral Program
ETEC Assessment Committee
UH-Mänoa Budget Workgroup
UH-Mänoa Prioritization Committee
UH-Mänoa Distance Education Committee
UH-Mänoa Outreach College Committee
UH-Mänoa Data Analysis Committee
UH-Mänoa Personnel Policies Subcommittee
UH-System Teacher Education Coordination Committee
UH-Mänoa Executive Team (MET)
Northern Illinois University Committees Served
2002-2007
2001-2007
2005-2007
2004-2006
2002-2005
2002-2006
2001-2007
2001-2007
2001-2007
2000-2001
2000-2001
1998-2001
1999-2001
2000-2001
1999-2000
1998-2000
1998-2000
1997-2000
1996-1998
1998-2001
NIU P-20 Council
NIU Council of Deans
Northern Illinois University Enrollment Management Committee
Northern Illinois University Academic Policy Committee
Northern Illinois University Salary Equity Committee
Northern Illinois University Resources, Space and Budget Committee
Faculty Associate, Women’s Studies, Northern Illinois University
Chair, College of Education Council
Chair College of Education Senate
Student Learning and Outcomes
NIU Web Courseware Selection Committee
Northern Illinois University Faculty Development Advisory Committee
Northern Illinois University Task Force on Teaching Assistant Training
University New Faculty Forum host
School-University Partnership Group
College of Education Curriculum Committee
College of Education Restructuring Teacher Education Committee
College of Education Research Council
College of Education Urban Schools Task Force
College of Education Higher Education Program Committee
Iowa State University Committees Served
1994-1996
1990-1992
University Student Services Committee
Adult Student Services Committee
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Community Service
2014 - now
2011-now
2008-now
2007-now
2007-2011
2004-2007
1996-2007
2001-2004
2000-2004
1991-1996
1983-1988
1977-1979
Committee member for Martin Luther King, Junior Annual Celebration
Essence of Heaven Gospel Group – service to nursing homes on Oahu
Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Honolulu, HI. Hold three elected offices:
church treasurer since 2009, president of the Voices of Trinity choir 2010-2013,
trustee since 2012, director of children’s choir since 2013.
NAACP - Hawaii
Honolulu Sunrise Rotary Club, District 5000
Wright School Partnership Council, DeKalb, IL
Faith Fellowship - directed music ministry 2004-1007
Regional Initiative for Community Excellence (Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and
Winnebago counties in Illinois)
Building Leadership Team, DeKalb High School, DeKalb, IL
Ames Community Theater Organization (ACTORS), Ames, IA. Elected to the
Board of Directors 1994-1996.
Humboldt County Task Force on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Humboldt, IA
City Council, Elected member, Dakota City, IA
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