ROBERT E. HARPER JR.
3236 GLENGYLE AVE. • CINCINNATI, OHIO 45208
(513) 476-1821
[email protected]
EDUCATION
2008 Doctor of Education, Urban Educational Leadership, University of
Cincinnati.
2005 Master of Education, Educational Administration, University of Cincinnati.
2004 Administrator Development Academy, University of Cincinnati.
1992 Bachelor of Music, University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of
Music.
EXPERIENCE
2012-present Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator - University of
Cincinnati - Cincinnati, Ohio. Responsibilities includes academic and administrative
components including teaching, advising, research, service, and program coordination of
online initiatives of the Educational Leadership Program.
2012
Assistant Academic Director, Program Coordinator - University of
Cincinnati - Cincinnati, Ohio. Responsibilities include providing leadership for the
administration, development and sustainability of the Master of Educational
Leadership Distance Learning Program and the online Principal Course Sequence
initiative.
2008-2012
Assistant Academic Director - University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati,
Ohio. Responsibilities include supporting the Program Coordinator in the
development and implementation of initiatives specific to the administration, support
and sustainability of the Master of Educational Leadership Distance Learning
Program.
2012
Adjunct Professor, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio.
Responsibilities included designing, teaching and assessing the learning experiences of
online educational leadership candidates in the course 18_EDLD_893 Special
Program Administration – Instructional Leadership during winter quarter 2012
2011
Adjunct Instructor, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio.
Responsibilities included designing, teaching and assessing the learning experiences of
online educational leadership candidates in the course 18_EDLD_774 Principles of
Curriculum Organization and Development during winter quarter 2011.
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2008-2010
Adjunct Professor, Antioch University McGregor – Yellow Springs,
Ohio. Responsibilities included designing, teaching and assessing the learning
experiences of early childhood education candidates in the ECE-544 Learning and
Teaching: Early Childhood and Arts Integration Course.
2006-2008
Online Facilitator, University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, Ohio.
Responsibilities included facilitating the learning experiences of one cohort of
principal candidates throughout all course work in the Master of Educational
Leadership Distance Learning Program.
2004-2008
Graduate Assistant, University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, Ohio.
Responsibilities included assisting the Program Coordinator with the admissions
process and related projects for the Master of Educational Leadership Distance
Learning Program.
2005-2008
Instructor – Computer Camp 101, The Arts and Technology, Internet
for Teachers: An Introduction to the World Wide Web!; Co-Instructor – Internet for
Teachers: An Introduction to the World Wide Web! - Antioch University McGregor
– Yellow Springs, Ohio. Responsibilities included developing and teaching
curriculum for a professional development series for local teachers and district
leaders.
2004-2006
Cincinnati Music Hall Manager on Duty, Cincinnati Arts
Association - Cincinnati, Ohio. Responsibilities included supervising and
coordinating staff and volunteers for performances and special events at Cincinnati
Music Hall.
1994-2004
Director of Instrumental Music Education and Performance,
Cincinnati Country Day School - Cincinnati, Ohio. Responsibilities included teaching
3rd and 4th Grade Instrumental Music/Recorder classes, 5th Grade Band, 6th Grade
Band, 7th/8th Grade Band, Middle School Mechanics of Music Elective, Middle
School Mixed Ensemble Elective, Middle School Bang On a Can Elective,
coordinating music for the 8th Grade Musical, the Upper School Musical, Upper
School Band, Upper School Independent Studies, and Pep Band.
1992-1994
Director of Bands, Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Schools - Ripley,
Ohio. Responsibilities included teaching 4th Grade recorder classes, 5th - 8th grade
Band, High School Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Marching Band, and Music
Appreciation.
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REFEREED PRESENTATIONS
Koschoreck, J. W., Allen, J.G., & Harper, R. E. (2012, November). Social justice,
dispositions, and leadership preparation: Can we effect a positive change? Paper
presentation at the University Council for Educational Administration
(UCEA) 2012 Annual Convention, Denver, CO.
Allen, A., Zigler, T., Harper, R. E., Allen, J.G., & Jorissen, K. (2012, November).
Context matters: Comparing the contexts of leadership preparation programs. Paper
presentation at the University Council for Educational Administration
(UCEA) 2012 Annual Convention, Denver, CO.
Koschoreck, J. and Harper, R. E. (August 2011). Nurturing a disposition for social justice
in an online environment. E-Poster Session at the Annual Conference on
Distance Teaching and Learning 2011, Madison, Wisconsin.
Harper, R. E., and Millacci, A. (August 2011). Developing a model for online professional
development. Roundtable Discussion at the Annual Conference on Distance
Teaching and Learning 2011, Madison, Wisconsin.
Harper, R. E. (August 2010). Developing a model for online professional development.
Roundtable Discussion at the Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and
Learning 2010, Madison, Wisconsin.
Harper, R.E., and Evers, N. (November 2009). A partnership for the design and delivery of
high quality online professional development. Paper presentation at the University
Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) 2009 Annual Convention,
Anaheim, California.
Harper, R. E., and Evers, N. (August 2009). High quality online professional development
for urban school leaders. Information Session at the Annual Conference on
Distance Teaching and Learning 2009, Madison, Wisconsin.
Allen, J., Harper, R. E., and Koschoreck AERA (April 2009). What are the effects of a
social justice curriculum on the development of attitudes and dispositions in a leadership
preparation program. Paper presentation at the American Educational Research
Association (AERA) 2009 Annual Convention San Diego, California.
Harper, R. E. (November 2008). An investigation into the professional development needs of
urban principals and online professional development. Paper presentation at the
University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) 2008 Annual
Convention Orlando, Florida.
Tooms, A., Boske, C., Koschoreck, J.W., Denton, M.J., Brunner, C.C., Allen, J.G.,
Harper, R. E., Sharp, M., Capper, C.A., Schulte, K., Hernandez, F., Reck, B.,
Lugg, C.A., Rorrer, A. (October 2008). Sexuality matters: Paradigms and policies for
educational leaders. Symposium accepted to the University Council for
Educational Administration (UCEA) 2008 Annual Convention, Orlando, FL.
Harper, R. E. (April 2008). The professional development needs of Ohio urban principals and
their perceptions of online professional development. Spring Research Conference,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Allen, J., and Harper R. E. (April 2008). Enhancing education through technology: Essential
elements for improving student achievement in reading and mathematics. Paper
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Presentation at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2008
Annual Convention, New York, New York.
Harper, R. E. (November 2007). Online professional development: Voices from urban school
administrators. Interactive Roundtable at the University Council for Educational
Administration (UCEA) 2007 Annual Convention, Alexandria, Virginia.
Ogletree, A., and Harper, R. E. (August 2007). The distance learning facilitator: Function,
connection, and culture. Information Session at the Annual Conference on
Distance Teaching and Learning 2007, Madison, Wisconsin.
Ogletree, A., Harper, R. E., Krzywkowski-Mohn, S., and Amat-Outlaw, T. (October
2006). Professional development in a learning community. Symposium Session at the
Mid-Western Educational Research Association (MWERA) 2006 Annual
Meeting, Columbus, Ohio.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Harper, R. E. (May 2010). A comprehensive urban university-school district partnership model.
Presentation at the Ohio Urban Principal Task Force 2010, Columbus, Ohio.
Harper, R. E. (April 2010). Lessons from a model urban university-school district partnership.
Break-out Session at the State Action for Educational Leadership Project
Summit 2010, Columbus, Ohio.
RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS
Koschoreck, J. W., & Allen, J. G., with Harper, R. E. (2012). Developing the
dispositions of future educational leaders: A focus on social justice. Education
Leadership Review, 13(2), 53-59.
Allen, J., Harper, R. E., & Koschoreck, J. (2009). Fostering positive dispositions
about LGBTIQ issues: The effects of a social justice curriculum on future
educational leaders. In J.W. Koschoreck & A. Tooms (Eds.), Sexuality matters:
Paradigms and policies for educational leaders. Lanham, MD: Rowan & Littlefield.
Harper, R. E. (2009). Online professional development: A partnership model. International
Society for Technology in Education Newsletter. SIGadmin article.
Harper, R. E. (2008) An investigation into the professional development needs of urban
principals and their perceptions of the potential of online professional development.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati.
GRANT WORK
Co-PI, Ohio Department of Education, University of Cincinnati, “Race to the Top”
Grant: Principal Development Academy, in partnership with Cincinnati Public
Schools, Dayton Public Schools, Mount Healthy City Schools, and Springfield
City Schools. Awarded three-year grant for approximately $330,000.
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Coordination and instruction for the Principal Development Academy
initiative. (2011-present).
Team Member, Ohio Department of Education, University of Cincinnati and
Cincinnati Public Schools SAELP Grant Implementation Team for the State
Action for Educational Leadership Preparation – Wallace Foundation.
Awarded two-year grant for approximately $150,000. Coordinated the
Southern Regional Educational Board module development and online
delivery to administrators in Cincinnati Public Schools. (2008-2010).
SERVICE
Educational Leadership Program, Search Committee Member. (September, 2012 –
February, 2013).
Educational Leadership Program, Doctoral Program Redesign Committee.
(September – November, 2012).
Quality Matters Program, online training for Applying the QM Rubric. (December,
2011).
College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services at the University of
Cincinnati - Online Orientation Work Group. (August 2009 – present),
Cincinnati, Ohio
Educational Leadership Program Recruitment Committee Member. (September 2009
– present), Cincinnati, Ohio.
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Public Schools and Mayerson Academy Principal
Professional Development Partnership Leadership Team. (October 2008 –
April 2011), Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ohio Department of Education Urban Leadership Task Force. (November 2009 –
2010), Columbus, Ohio.
Educational Leadership Program Staff Representative for two faculty searches in the
Educational Leadership Program. (November 2009 – April 2010), Cincinnati,
Ohio.
Ohio Department of Education Partnership: Urban Educational Leadership
Endorsement Development Team Member. (October 2008 - May, 2009),
Columbus, Ohio.
Graduate Student Representative for the Division Head in Educational Studies and
Leadership Search Committee. University of Cincinnati. (November 2007 February 2008), Cincinnati, Ohio.
CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE
University Council Educational Administration National Conference (November
2012), Denver, Colorado.
Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning (August 2011), Madison,
Wisconsin.
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Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning (August 2010), Madison,
Wisconsin.
Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning – Distance Learning Panel
Discussion (April 2010), Cincinnati, Ohio.
Southern Regional Education Board Train the Trainer Module Session (March 2010),
Atlanta, Georgia.
University Council Educational Administration National Conference (November
2009), Anaheim, California.
Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning (August 2009), Madison,
Wisconsin.
Southern Regional Education Board Train the Trainer Module Session (April 2009),
Atlanta, Georgia.
University Council Educational Administration National Conference (November
2008), Orlando, Florida.
American Educational Research Association (April 2008), New York, New York.
Spring Research Conference (April 2008), Cincinnati, Ohio.
Southern Regional Education Board Train the Trainer Module Session (April 2008),
Atlanta, Georgia.
University Council Educational Administration National Conference (November
2007), Alexandria, Virginia.
Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning (August 2007), Madison,
Wisconsin.
Podcasting Basics – Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
(February 2007), Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mid-Western Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (October 2006),
Columbus, Ohio.
University Council Educational Administration National Conference (November
2005), Nashville, Tennessee.
HONORS/AWARDS
Outstanding Faculty/Staff Contribution nomination by a student in the program.
(June 2009); University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio.
Outstanding Urban Educational Leadership Student (May 2008); University of
Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research Seminar in Educational
Administration & Policy Participant (March 2008), New York, New York.
University of Cincinnati Faculty Graduate Student Mentoring Grant Recipient –
Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (January 2008),
Cincinnati, Ohio.
University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music Honors Scholarship (19881992)
University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music Dean’s List
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Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Fraternity
Yamaha Corporation Model Teacher Video Project (1992)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
1988-2004
1988-2004
2004
2002-2003
2000-2001
1998-1999
1998-1999
1998
Music Educator’s National Conference – member
Ohio Music Education Association - member
American Orff-Schulwerk Association – member
Mentor Teacher
Independent School Association Central States Fine Arts Evaluation
Group
Mentor Teacher
Independent Schools Association Central States Gender and Diversity
Evaluation Group
Presenter at Ohio Association of Independent Schools State
Conference
TEACHER LEADERSHIP
Curriculum and Technology – Cincinnati Country Day School
2002-2004 Revised curriculum using Rubicon Atlas online service
2001-2003 Introduced new Middle School Music Electives
1995-2003 Participated in numerous interdisciplinary projects
2003 Negotiated parent purchase of software program
1996 Established MIDI capabilities in the band program
Scheduling –Cincinnati Country Day School
2001 Presented innovative Middle School class schedule to advance music
1998-2001 Coordinated Elementary School, Middle School, and Upper School music
schedules
1996 Reduced scheduling conflicts for private piano lessons
1995 Increased instructional time for 3rd and 4th grade recorder, and 6th grade band
Program Coordination – Cincinnati Country Day School
1995-2004 Planned cross divisional music programs, Pep Band, Concert Band, Early
Childhood School 5th Band project
1996-2003 Arranged guest musicians on campus
1995 Developed recruiting program in the Lower School
Student Achievement – Cincinnati Country Day School
1996-2004 Prepared students for membership in statewide bands, orchestras, and
other music festivals
1999-2004 Developed student leadership program
2002 Congratulated two students for their pursuit of music degrees
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1998-2002 Organized student ensembles for the All-School Art Show
Community – Cincinnati Country Day School
1995-2004 Coordinated music programs for community events
1994-2004 Supported community functions and fundraisers
Grants and Contracts – Cincinnati Country Day School
2001 Advocated and received an informal $20,000.00 parent gift for the Band
Program marked for the purchase of new percussion instruments.
1996 Wrote a Parent’s Association Proposal and received $5,000.00 the purchase of
Orff - Schulwerk instruments.
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