CURRICULUM VITA Raymond W. Francis, Ed.D. Professor, Teacher

CURRICULUM VITA

Raymond W. Francis, Ed.D.

Professor, Teacher Education and Professional Development

447 EHS Building

Central Michigan University

Mt Pleasant MI 48859

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://rayfrancis.wikispaces.com

Telephone: Office: 989-774-7701 / Mobile: 989-330-9135

EDUCATION

Doctor of Education earned in Curriculum and Instruction. (1992)

Major Area: Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Clinical Supervision.

Minor Area: Education Administration. West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.

Master of Arts in Science Education, and earned additional teaching endorsement in Chemistry, West

Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. (1983)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education with certificate endorsements in Biological Sciences

and General Science, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. (1981)

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Professor, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI. Employed June 1998 and promoted to

Professor in August 2008. Appointed interim Associate Dean in May 2009 – June 2012. Appointed

Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development, September 2014 –

May 2017.

Director of the Center for Excellence in Education (CEIE) in the College of Education and Human Services

from 7/1/12 through 6/16/13. Responsibilities include oversight of faculty and staff for projects and

contracts obtained as a part of the center’s scope of work. Also responsible for facilitating grants and

contracts related to K-16 professional development, enhancing K-16 student performance, and research

in the area of K-16 education.

Served over 3 years as the interim Associate Dean of the College of Education and Human Services.

Responsibilities included oversight of faculty and staff for the departments of Teacher Education and

Professional Development (TEPD), Counseling and Special Education (CSE), Recreation, Parks and Leisure

Administration (RPL), Educational Leadership (EDL), and Human Environmental Studies (HEV). Also

responsible for leadership of curricular and assessment initiatives, facilitation of accreditation and

assessment activities in teacher education, supervision of staff in the college, and collaboration with

Development Office. Duties also include budget planning and implementation, as well as oversight of art

gallery, child development learning laboratory, reading clinics, computer labs, and the Kromer

Instructional Materials Center.

Tenured faculty member in the Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development in the

College of Education and Human Services. Served as the TEAC accreditation coordinator, as well as the

NCATE Accreditation Coordinator for the Professional Education Unit. Served as a member of the

Prior Learning Assessment Team. Past assignment has included serving as the Student Teaching

Coordinator for greater Lansing and the Mt Pleasant areas. Responsible for the placement and

supervision of student teachers, and the coordination of inter-institutional student teaching placements.

Served three years as Assistant Chair for Teacher Education and Professional Development as well as the

Director of Student Teaching in the Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development.

Other duties and activities include teaching undergraduate and graduate level classes, advising and

mentoring students, and serving on academic committees.

Classroom Teacher at Dupont Area Alternative School. Charleston, WV. (9/96 to 6/98)

Served as an administrator and teacher in the Alternative School Program with responsibility for

instruction and supervision of students in the areas of Science (Chemistry, Biology, Sports Medicine,

Organic Chemistry, and Technology).

Classroom Teacher at Dupont Senior High School, Charleston. WV. (9/96 to 6/98)

Classroom teacher responsible for teaching courses including: Organic Chemistry, Coordinated and

Thematic Science 10, Anatomy and Physiology, and Biology II. In addition to regular teaching duties;

served as a member of the school discipline committee, member of the local school improvement

council, teacher with the Saturday School Program, Head Wrestling Coach, and Assistant Baseball

Coach.

Adjunct Faculty in Mathematics at West Virginia State College (College of Mathematics, & Community

and Technical College), Institute, WV. (8/97 to 6/98)

Teaching responsibilities included teaching sections of developmental level mathematics, Algebra I, and

Algebra II to undergraduates enrolled at West Virginia State College. In addition, served as admissions

and advising faculty for non-traditional students, reviewed candidate submissions through WV Board of

Regents college credit portfolio program for the award of college equivalency, and collaborated with

other faculty in the design of rubrics for portfolio review.

Graduate Faculty Associate, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. (9/96 to 7/97)

Worked with the Graduate Immersion Program for non-traditional students in the school of Continuing

Studies. Taught courses in integrating the curriculum in mathematics and science, advanced teaching

and learning strategies, classroom management strategies, and using the national standards and

benchmarks to enhance the teaching curriculum. Additional duties included the review of candidate

portfolios submitted for admission and the development of recommendations for college level

equivalency.

Science and Technology Specialist, Eisenhower Regional Consortium for Mathematics and Science

Education at the Appalachia Educational Laboratory, Charleston, WV. (8/93 to 3/96)

Provided technical assistance and professional development opportunities to teachers and

administrators for a multi-state consortium focused on systemic reform in mathematics and science

education. Coordinated the Regional Informal Science Initiative promoting collaboration between public

schools and informal science organizations. Coordinated a technology demonstration site, sponsored by

the Eisenhower Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education, promoting the use of

instructional technology, multi-media, and the Internet in the classroom. Coordinated the identification

of best practices for National Network of Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Consortia. Co-edited a

regional newsletter (WV, KY, VA, and TN) to promote systemic restructuring and identify outstanding

educational practices on the regional level. Developed, published, and disseminated professional

development materials related to the national standards in Mathematics and Science.

FIRST West Virginia Science, Mathematics, and Technology Center, Fairmont, WV. (5/91 to 7/93

Director and classroom teacher at the East Dale Elementary School (Fairmont, WV), and instructor in the

graduate school of the Department of Human Resources and Education at West Virginia University

(Morgantown, WV).

Graduate Teaching Assistant at West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. (8/89 to 5/91)

Taught introductory education and foundations classes to undergraduates. Supervised student teachers

and coordinated work in Professional Development Schools (PDS).

Classroom teacher, Hundred High School, Hundred, WV. (8/83 to 6/89)

Taught classes including: Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology, and Problem Solving Strategies.

In addition to regular teaching duties; served as a member of the school discipline committee, teacher

with the Saturday School Program, Head Football Coach, and Head Baseball Coach.

PUBLICATIONS (2017 – Present)

Deschaine, M. E., Francis, R. W, & Whale, D. E. (Eds.). Effective educational social media. Houston, TX:

NCPEA/IPEL Press.

Deschaine, M. E., Francis, R. W., & Sharma, S. A. (Accepted, and in process). Ensuring due

process for data-driven errors: Establishing policies to address errors in responsible analytics

and data mining in education. In Corbiel, R., Corbiel, M, & Kahn, B. (Eds.), Responsible analytics

and data mining in education: Global perspectives on quality, support, and decision-making.

New York, NY: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.

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

Positions: Supporting Order during Tumultuous Transitions". A chapter in Research on

the Superintendency: The Contemporary Superintendent: (R)evolutionary Leadership in an Era of

Reform. Edited by L.E. Wallace and M. Mountford. Information Age Publications. Charlotte,

North Carolina.

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

school partnerships. Annual Meetings of the Michigan Academy, Saginaw Valley State

University, March 4, 2016. Michigan Academician, 44(2), 120-

121. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.7245/0026-2005-44.2.85

PRESENTATIONS (2017 – Present)

Francis, R.W., & Deschaine, M.E. (2018, February). Comparing Apples and Oranges: scaling for

meaningful assessment and evaluation. Presented at the American Association of Colleges of

Teacher Education (AACTE) 70

Annual Meeting. Baltimore, Maryland.

Francis, R.W., Deschaine, M.E., & Rouech, K.E. (2018, February). Using Student generated concept maps

for evidence of student performance, faculty effectiveness, and accreditation. Presented at the

Annual National Conference of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). Las Vegas,

Nevada.

Francis, R.W., & Deschaine, M.E. (2018, February) Comparing Apples to Oranges: using academic scaling

for meaningful assessment and evaluation. Presented at the 98

Annual National Conference of

the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). Las Vegas, Nevada.

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

mapping. Presentation at the 38

National Future of Technology Education Conference.

Orlando, Florida.

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

demonstrate effective teaching in higher education. Presentation at the 2018 Annual Internal

Conference of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE). Baltimore, Maryland.

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

through asynchronous and synchronous strategies. Presentation at the Magna Teaching with

Technology Conference 2017, Baltimore, MD.

Deschaine, M. E., & Francis, R. W. (2017, October). Knowledge Management to Increase Effective

Differentiation in Instruction and Assessment. Two sessions presented at the 2017 Michigan

Associations of State and Federal Program Specialists (MAS/FPS) 2017 Fall Institute, Traverse

City, MI.

Francis, R. W. & Deschaine, M. E. (2017 August). Effective succession planning for educational

administrative staff. Presentation at the 2017 National Council of Professors of Educational

Administration (NCPEA) Annual Conference, San Juan, PR.

Francis, R. W. & Deschaine, M. E. (2017 July). Promoting graduate learning through the asynchronous &

synchronous communication cycle. Presentation at the Second Canadian International

Conference on Advances in Education, Teaching & Technology 2017. Toronto, ON. Canada

Francis, R. W. & Deschaine, M. E. (2017 June). Planning for Instructional Flipping into Practice

(IFLIP) Utilizing Process Improvement Guidelines (PIG). Presentation at the Society for Teaching

and Learning in Higher Education Annual Conferences. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Deschaine, M. E. & Francis, R. W. (2017 April). Instructional flipping into practice

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

Louisiana.

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

Teacher Education Faculty Accreditation Practices and Responses. A presentation in the special

poster session titled "Examinations of Faculty Motivation and Engagement Within Current

Socio- Political Contexts for Teacher Education Reform" at the AERA 2017 Annual Meeting.

Austin, Texas.

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

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

Missouri.

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

presentation at the 2017 Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Innovate Conference. New Orleans,

Louisiana.

Francis, R.W., & Goward, S.R. (2017, March). NGSS Three-Dimensional Learning: Using Student

Developed Games to Explore Ecosystem Relationships. Presented at the 2017 Annual National

Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Conference. Los Angeles, California.

Francis, R.W. & Goward, S.R. (2017, March). NGSS Three-Dimensional Learning: Using an

Interactive Planning Matrix to Plan for Enhanced Learning. Presented at the 2017 Annual

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Conference. Los Angeles, California.

Honors and Awards (2017-Present)

Recognition of Research. History’s most successful theory of teaching is reborn for flipped instruction,

2017 Recognition for a presentation made by Deschaine, M. E., & Francis, R. W. (2017

April). Instructional flipping into practice (IFLIP). Presented at the Online Learning

Consortium’s OLC Innovate 2017. New Orleans, LA.

SERVICE (2017 – Present)

Member, AACTE National Meeting and Professional Development Committee. November 2016 –

May 2020.

Member, Michigan Education Technology Standards for Students (METS-S), Michigan Department of

Education. May 2017 – May 2018.

Member, Formative Auditor Committee, Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). May

2016 – May 2019.

Member, Planning Team for Putting the Pieces Together: Know Your Data – Use Your Data. A

conference sponsored by Hope College, DARTEP, MACTE, and the Michigan Department of

Education. Holland, Michigan. April 5-6, 2017.

Member, Peer Review Corps. Higher Learning Commission. July 2015 – August 2020.

Member, Central Michigan University Academic Senate August 2017 – August 2020.

Chair, Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education Committee for Mayumi Sawano at Central Michigan

University. Examination of Early Childhood Teacher's Attitude to Literacy Education for Infants

and Toddlers in Japanese Hoikunen. Defense date: March 13, 2017.

Member, TEPD Coordinating Council, August 2015 – May 2015.

Chair, TEPD Graduate Studies Committee. August 2015 – May 2018.

Chair, TEPD Global Field Experiences Committee. August 2014 – May 2017

Member, TEPD Personnel Committee. August 2014 – May 2017

Chair, TEPD Logistics Committee. January 2015 – May 2017.

Chair, TEPD E-portfolio Committee. August 2015 – Present.

Chair, TEPD Graduate Curriculum Committee. August 2015 – May 2017.

Undergraduate Coordinator, Prior Learning Assessment Team. August 2014 – August 2017.

Chair, Global Campus Academic Council (GCAC formerly the UEDPC) August 2015 – June 2017.

PUBLICATIONS (2008 – 2016)

Refereed National and International

Francis, R. W. & Deschaine, M. E. (2016, Spring). Improving pre-service mentoring through the

implementation of process improvement guidelines (PIGs). The Field Experience Journal, 8-25.

Francis, R. W., & Deschaine, M. E. (2016, Summer). Making a priority of the partnership. PDS

Partnerships, 12(1) 2016.

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

Me Metacognitively. Blyth, B., Sweet, C., & Carpenter, R. (2016). It Works for Me,

Metacognitively. New Forums Press. Stillwater, Oklahoma (May, 2016)

Francis, R.W. (2015). Demonstrating Pre-Service Teacher Learning through Engagement in Global

Field Experiences. Universal Journal of Educational Research. Horizon Research

Publishing, New York, New York. Fall 2015. Vol 3(11), pp 787-792.

Francis, R.W. (2015). Demonstrating Student Learning through Global Field Experiences. Asian Journal of

Education and E-learning. Tokyo, Japan. Vol. 3(3) 2015.

Francis, R.W. (2015). Using Instructional Technology in Teacher Preparation: A comparison of

global teacher preparation. International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education.

ARC Publishers. Hyderabad, India, 2(4) (p 186-192).

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

of Blended Learning Instructional Strategies (BLIS). A chapter in Practical Applications in

Blended Learning Environments. IGI Global Publishers, Hershey, PA. (p 213-224).

Dirkin, K.H., & Francis, R.W. (Spring 2013). Supervising outside the textbox. The Field Experience

Journal. Slippery Rock State University. Slippery Rock, PA. Vol. 11(1).

Francis, R.W., Corbett, L.C., & Magarrey, M.L. (December, 2012). The American Professoriate: a status

check of factors and perceptions. World Journal of Education. Toronto, CA. Vol 2(6).

Francis, R.W. (Summer, 2012). Enhancing teaching and learning through the integration of

Blended Learning Instructional Strategies (BLIS) in the classroom. Journal of Applied Learning

Technology. Learning Technology Institute. Warrenton, Virginia. Vol. 2(9).

Francis, R.W. (2012). Engaged: making large classes feel small through blended learning

Instructional strategies (BLIS) that promote increased student performance. Journal of College

Teaching and Learning. Clute Institute for Academic Research. Littleton, Colorado. Vol. 9 (9).

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

performance. The Field Experience Journal. Slippery Rock State University. Slippery Rock, PA.

Vol. 9(1).

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

Experiences. The Field Experience Journal. Vol. 4(3).

Francis, R.W. & Knepper, E.A. (Winter, 2008). Using Concept Maps to Promote Student

Teachers’ Growth and Success. The Field Experience Journal. Slippery Rock State University.

Slippery Rock, PA. Vol. 1(1), p1-8.

Francis, R.W. (Winter, 2008). Using Marzano's Nine Strategies to Guide the Supervision

Process: A Personal Essay. The Field Experience Journal. Slippery Rock State University, PA. Vol.

1(1), p80-84.

PRESENTATIONS (2008 to 2016)

Refereed National or International

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

learners. Presented at the Council on Adult and Experiential Learning, Chicago, IL.

Francis, R.W. & Garner, G.M. (2016, October). Concept Maps, Promotion, and Tenure: Demonstrating

Effective Faculty Teaching Performance Thorough Authentic Student Assessments. Presentation at

the 2016 National Assessment Institute. Indianapolis, Indiana. (October 16, 2016).

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

program design through articulated evaluation. Presentation at the American Evaluation

Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

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

blended and online learning settings. Presented at the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher

Education Conference, London, ON. Canada.

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

urban school program design and development. Presented at the Annual Conference of the

National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA), Detroit, MI.

Francis, R. & Deschaine, M. E. (2016, June). Enhanced graduate learning through the asynchronous &

synchronous communication cycle. Presented at the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher

Education Conference, London, ON. Canada.

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

Guidelines and reflective practice to improve student learning and engagement. Presented at

the 2016 National Conference on School Discipline. Atlanta, Georgia. June 19, 2016.

Francis, R.W. (2016). Using Process Improvement Guidelines to Engage Adult Learners in the Prior

Learning Process and Improve Candidate Portfolio Performance. Presented at the 2016

National Institute on the Assessment of Adult Learning. Philadelphia PA. June 9-10, 2016.

Francis, R.W., & Goward, S.R. (2016). Marble Maniacs. Presented at the 2016 annual national

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

2016.

Francis, R.W., Corbett, L.C., Corbett, K.L., & Deschaine, M.E. (2016). Building a sustainable school

partnership. Presented at the National Association of Professional Development Schools

Conference. Washington, DC. March 5, 2016.

Francis, R. W. (2016). The use of technology in the global preparation of teachers. Presented at

the Association for Teacher Educators (ATE) Annual National Conference. Chicago, Illinois.

February 14 – 16, 2016.

Francis, R. W., & Deschaine, M.E. (2016). Using curriculum mapping to impact program evaluation and

promote academic change. Presented at the 68

annual national meeting of the American

Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). Las Vegas, Nevada. February 23-25,

2016.

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

school planning and impact learning. Presented at the 96

Annual Conference of the Association

of Teacher Educators (ATE) Conference, Chicago, IL.

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

Presented at the he 2015 Annual Conference for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.

Baltimore, Maryland. November 19-23, 2015.

Francis, R.W. & Babcock, R. (2015). Using Adult Learning Principles to Evaluate the Prior Learning

Process and Improve Candidate Portfolio Performance. A paper presented at the 2015 National

Institute on Assessment of Adult Learning. Philadelphia, PA. June 2-4, 2015.

Francis, R.W. (2015). Demonstrating Student Learning Through Short-Term Global Field Experiences.

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

2015.

Francis, R.W. (2014). Concept Maps, Promotion, and Tenure: Demonstrating Effective Faculty Teaching

Performance Through Authentic Student Assessments. Presented at the 34

Annual Lilly

Conference on College Teaching. Oxford, OH. Nov. 20-23, 2014.

Corbett, L.C., & Francis, R.W. (2014). Effective Teaching in the College Classroom: A Study of Tenure

and Non-Tenure Faculty Performance. Presented at the 34

Annual Lilly

Conference on College Teaching. Oxford, OH. Nov. 20-23, 2014.

Francis, R.W. (2014). Authentic Assessment Results in Compressed Blended Learning Environments

Using Learner Generated Concept Maps. Presented at the 2014 Council for Adult And

Experiential Learning (CAEL) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. Nov. 13, 2014.

Francis, R.W. (2014). Demonstrating Student Learning Through Global Field Experiences. Presented

At the London International Conference on Education (LICE_2014). London, England.

Nov. 9 -12, 2014.

Dirkin, K.H., & Francis, R.W. (Spring 2013). Supervising outside the textbox. The Field

Experience Journal. Slippery Rock State University. Slippery Rock, PA. Vol. 11(1).

Mackey, M.M., & Francis, R.W. (2013). Concept maps and prior learning portfolios: development

equals a perfect match. Presented at the 2013 Council for Adult and Experiential Learning

(CAEL) annual conference. San Diego, CA. November 6-8, 2013.

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

Teaching Academic Survival and Success conference. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. March

17-20, 2013

Francis, R.W., & Davis, M.J. (2013). Using digital collaboration to enhance learning and promote student

success. Presented at the New Learning Technologies Conference. March 8, 2013.

Francis, R.W., & Davis, M.J. (2013). Digital collaboration to promote learning

in Social Studies. Presented at the 2013 International Society for the Social Studies

Conference. Orlando, FL. February 28 – March 1, 2013.

Francis, R.W., & Davis, M.J. (2013). Digital collaboration for student success. Presented at

the National Alternative Education Association Conference. Atlanta, GA. February 7, 2013.

Francis, R.W. (2012). Using Blended Learning Instructional Strategies to Support Problem Based

Learning. Presented at the 9

Annual Sloan Consortium Blended Learning Conference.

Milwaukee. WI. April 23-24, 2012.

Francis, R.W. (2012). Using student developed concept maps to promote

democratic education. Presented at the 20

annual International Democratic Education

Conference. March 24 -31, 2012. Caguas, Puerto Rico.

Francis, R.W., & Davis, M.J. (2012). Engaging students in large classes through the use of Blended

Learning Instructional Strategies (BLIS). Presented at the 23

International Conference

of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. March 5 – 9, 2012. Austin,

TX.

Francis, R.W. & Reuter, M.A. (2012). Effective authentic student assessment in the blended learning

environment. Presented at the 2012 Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning

conference. Grand Rapids, MI. March 7-9, 2012.

Francis, R.W. (2012). Engaged: making large classes feel small through blended learning instructional

strategies (BLIS) that promote increased student performance. Presented at the 2012

Orlando International Academic Conference in Orlando, FL. January 2-4, 2012.

Corbett, L.J., Francis, R.W., & Magarrey, M.M. (2011). Revisiting the role of the American

Professorate. Presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Association of University

Professors. November 11 – 13, 2011. Washington, DC.

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

learning in teacher education. Published in the conference proceeding from a presentation at

The 2nd East Asian International Conference on Teacher Education Research. Hong Kong, China.

December 15 – 17, 2010.

Francis, R.W., Corbett, L.J., & Magarrey, M.L. (2010). The American Professoriate: Boyer

revisited. Published in the conference proceeding from a presentation at The

2nd East Asian International Conference on Teacher Education Research. Hong Kong, China.

December 15 – 17, 2010.

Francis, R.W., & Corbett, L.J. (2010). Planning effective international field experiences: A

dozen tips for successful program development. Presented at the National

Student Teaching Supervision Conference. Slippery Rock, PA. (May 2010)

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

Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research

Association. New York. (Session 33.0.40)

Francis, R.W. (May, 2008). Effective Strategies for Conferences during the Student Teaching

Experience. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Student Teaching

Conference. Slippery Rock State University.

Presentations (Refereed Regional, State, or Local)

Francis R. & Deschaine, M. E. (2016, May). Process improvement guidelines: Promoting student learning

by coordinating blended learning and problem-based learning (PBL) strategies. Presented at the

Annual Great Lakes Conference on Teaching & Learning, Mount Pleasant, MI.

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

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

University Center, MI.

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

Association Regional Conference. Columbus, Ohio.

Francis, R.W., & Deschaine, M.E. (2016). A model for implementing a sustainable Professional

Development School. A paper presented at the Michigan Academy of Science Arts & Letters

Annual Conference. Saginaw MI. March 4, 2016

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

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

Detroit, MI. March 20-22, 2013.

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

Annual Lilly

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

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

Internet access. Presented at the 8

Annual Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching.

Traverse City, MI. (Session 19e).

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

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

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

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

assessment through a matrix planning approach. Presented at the 34

annual conference of

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

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

undergraduate education. Presentedat the 34

annual conference of the Eastern Education

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

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

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

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

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

annual national meeting of the 7

Annual Lilly Conference – Traverse

City. (Session 10:F).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Francis, R. & Deschaine, M. E. (2016, June). Process improvement guidelines: An intentional strategy for

developing credible and trustworthy assessment practices. Presented at the Directors and

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

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

Association. Midland, MI. March 9, 2013.

PUBLICATIONS PRIOR TO 2008

Refereed National or International Publications

Francis, R.W. (December, 2007). Demonstrating scholarship and effectiveness of teaching through the

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

Francis, R.W. (July, 2007). Getting started with SoTL in your classroom. International

Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Vol. 2(2).

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

Quarterly. Vol 9(3).

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

Success. Academic Exchange Quarterly. Vol 9 (3), p245.

Francis, R.W., & Knepper-Muller, E. (Fall 2005). Fourteen Internet sites to bring Social

Studies alive in your classroom. Michigan Social Studies Journal, 16(2).

Francis, R.W. (2002). Enhancing Science Teaching and Learning Through Instructional

Technology (p. 133– 153). In S. Cain (Ed), Sciencing: 4th Edition (Merrill Prentice Hall).

Francis, R. W. (1999). Connecting the Curriculum through National Science and

Mathematics Standards: a matrix approach. Proceedings of the Association of Educators of

Teachers of Science (Session F 3.10). Retrieved August 21, 2002 from

http://www.ed.psu.edu/CI/Journals/1999AETS/Francis.rtf.

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

Middle School Level. The Michigan Reading Journal 32(1).

Refereed National or International Presentations Prior to 2008

Francis, R.W., & Corbett, L.J. (November 1, 2007). Demonstrating the scholarship of

teaching and learning through the effective use of concept maps. Presented at the 3rd Annual

National Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Commons conference. Statesboro, GA.

Francis, R.W. (November 2007). Concept mapping as effective tools for teaching, learning, and

assessment in accelerated teacher preparation programs. Presented at the Council for Adult and

Experiential Learning 2007 Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA.

Francis, R.W. (November 2007). Concept Maps: effective tools for effective classroom

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

Atlanta, GA.

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

teaching and learning. Presented at the 7th Annual Lilly Teaching and Learning Conference in

Traverse City. Traverse City, MI.

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

teachers' growth and success. Presented at the 2007 National Student Teacher Supervision

Conference. Slippery Rock State University, PA.

Francis, R.W. (June 2007). Using Marzano's nine strategies to guide the supervision process. Paper

presented at the 2007 National Student Teacher Supervision Conference. Slippery Rock State

University, PA.

Francis, R.W. (June 8, 2007). Understanding changes in student teachers’ perceptions of

effective teaching through concept map analysis. Presented at the19th Annual

Ethnographic and Qualitative Research in Education Conference. Cedarville Ohio.

Francis, R.W., & Magarrey, M.L. (2007). Academic Service Learning as a Strategy

Promoting Student Success. Presentation at the annual conference of the American Education

Research Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 8, 2007

Francis, R.W. (March 2007). Presentation to the membership of the Future Teachers Club

of Lansing Community College. Presentation on the topic of constructing electronic and paper

portfolios for program evaluation and employment searches. March 30, 2007.

Magarrey, M.L. & Francis, R.W. (2007). Student Academic Success through Academic

Service Learning. Presented at the 11th Annual Institute: Service Learning and

Civic Engagement. Livonia, MI. February 8 & 9, 2007.

Francis, R.W. (November 16 - 19, 2006). Graphic Organizers as Assessment Tools for Content and

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

OH.

Francis, R.W. (2000, Spring). Integrating the Curriculum through Mathematics and Science. A workshop

series presented through the Gratiot -Isabella RESD and the CMU Science, Mathematics, and

Technology Center, Shepherd, MI.

Francis, R.W. (1999, March). Let's talk teacher: learning to teach through dialogue and

Reflection. A roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational

Research Association (AERA). Montreal, Canada.

Francis, R. W. (1999). Improving Thinking Skills Through the Use of Instructional

Technology. A presentation at the Rural and Small Schools Conference, Manhattan, KS.

Francis, R.W. (1999, March). Marble Mania. A presentation at the annual meeting of the

Michigan Science Teachers Association. Ann Arbor, MI.

Francis, R.W. (2000, Spring). Establishing high quality professional development

experiences. A workshop presented to the Teacher-Partners of the Appalachian Rural Systemic

Initiative, Lexington, KY.

Francis, R.W. (1999, March). Marble Mania. A presentation at the annual meeting of the

Michigan Science Teachers Association. Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Francis, R.W. (1999, March). Connecting the curriculum through the national science and

mathematics standards. A presentation at the annual meeting of the Michigan Science Teachers

Association. Ann Arbor, MI.

Francis, R.W. (1999, January). Connecting the Curriculum: Integrating the National

Mathematics and Science Standards. A presentation at the annual meeting of the

Association of Educators of Teachers of Science. Austin, TX.

Francis, R.W., (1998, November). Planning for successful professional development.

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

Lexington, KY.

Francis, R.W. (1998, October). Non-traditional doesn’t mean non-functional: addressing the unique

needs and perspectives of the non-traditional student in teacher preparation institutions.

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

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

instructional technology. Presented at the 20th Annual National Rural and Small Schools

Conference, Manhattan, KS.

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

science

standards. Presented to the annual meeting of the Michigan Council of Teachers of

Mathematics, Lansing, MI.

AWARDS

Francis, R.W. (2014). The use of instructional technology in the global preparation of teachers

Edwin J. Towle Distinguished Professor Award. College of Education and Human Services.

Francis, R.W. (2010). Educational Experiences for Secondary Teacher Education Students in

Costa Rica. Edwin J. Towle Distinguished Professor Award. College of Education and

Human Services.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES (through 2016)

Reviewer, American Education Research Association. July 2014 – Present.

Member, Undergraduate Extended Degree Program Committee (UEDPC) August 2014 – June 2015.

Member, Educator Preparation Institution Referent Group. Michigan Department of Education,

Summer

2014.

Member, Michigan Department of Education Committee of Scholars for Olivet College, March 2013 –

December 2014.

Chair, TEPD Teacher Academy Review Committee August 2003 – May 2014

Member, TEPD Teacher Academy Review Committee August 2009 – May 2014

Member, Central Michigan University Academic Senate August 2012 – August 2016.

Member, Central Michigan University Academic Planning Council, January 2014 – August 2015.

Member, Central Michigan University UEDPC Committee. August 2014 – May 2016.

Chair, Directors and Representatives of Teacher Education Programs (DARTEP), July 2012 – June 2014.

Member, Mt Pleasant Discovery Museum, Board of Directors, May 2010 – June 2013.

Chair, TEPD Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, August 2012 – May 2015.

Member, TEPD Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, August 2012 – May 2015.

Vice-chair, Mt Pleasant Discovery Museum, Board of Directors, September 2011 – June 2013.

Lead Auditor, Teacher Education Accreditation Council, August 2012 – May 2016

Consultant Auditor, Teacher Education Accreditation Council, May 2007 - May 2016.

Member, ORSP faculty committee for IRB review, January 2010 - August 2014.

Reviewer, The Field Experience Journal, August 2009 – September 2013, January 2014 – May 2017.

Member, Assessment Council, Central Michigan University, August 2009 – December 2011.

Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Central Michigan University, January 2009 – Present.

Chair, Professional Education Executive Committee, Central Michigan University, August 2010 – June

2012.

Vice-Chair, PK-12 Partnerships Committee, Central Michigan University, August 2008 – June 2013.

Secretary, Academic Senate, Central Michigan University, January 2011-December 2011

Chair. Academic Senate, Central Michigan University, July 2008 – June 2009.

Service Activities at Central Michigan University Prior to Promotion to Professor

Senator, Academic Senate, Central Michigan University. August 2006 – December 2011, and August

2013 - Present.

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

from fall 2007 - spring 2008.

Committee Member, Professional Education Assessment Committee. A committee of the Central

Michigan University Academic Senate. August 2007 – Present.

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

Michigan

University. Fall 2003 through Fall 2013.

Member, PK-16 Partnership Committee. Served as vice-chair from fall 2005 through 2007.

Member, Professional Education Executive Board, Committee of the Professional Education Unit and

the Academic Senate of Central Michigan University. Fall 2003 through Spring 2008.

Chair, Professional Education Curriculum Committee, Committee of the Academic Senate of Central

Michigan University. Fall 2002 through Spring 2003.

Chair, Professional Education Council, College of Education and Human Services, Central Michigan

University. Fall 2001 through Spring 2002.

Committee Member, Professional Education Council, College of Education and Human,

Central Michigan University. Fall 1998 through Spring 2002.

Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, a standing committee of the

Academic Senate of Central Michigan University. Fall 1998 through Spring 2002.

Chair, Personnel Committee, Department of Teacher Education and Professional

Development, Central Michigan University, Fall 2001 through Spring 2002, and Fall 2004

through Spring 2005.

Member, Personnel Committee, Department of Teacher Education and

Professional Development, Central Michigan University, Fall 2005 through Spring

2007.

Committee Chair/Editor, Office of Clinical and Field Experiences Newsletter Committee,

Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development, Central Michigan

University.

Fall 1998 through Spring 2001.

Committee Member, Outcome Assessment Committee, Department of Teacher Education

and Professional Development, Central Michigan University. Fall 1998 through

Spring 1999.

Committee Member, Doctoral Dissertation Committee, West Virginia University Graduate Studies

College. Fall 1998 through Present.

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

Education.1995 through 1999.

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

through Fall 2001.

Co-Sponsor, CMU Student Michigan Education Association, 1998 through 2000.

Advisor, Majors Night at the Towers, October 1998 through Present.

Presenter, CMU Teacher Career Day. Fall 2001 through Fall 2006.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA),

Michigan Education Association (MEA),

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Michigan Council for Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM),

Michigan Schools in the Middle (MSM),

Michigan Association of Teacher Educators (MATE),

Member, Michigan Education Association (MEA),

American Educational Research Association (AERA), including the Rural Education and

Instructional Supervision Special Interest Groups,

Association for the Education of Teachers of Science (AETS),

National Education Association (NEA),

Phi Delta Kappa (PDK),

National Federation of Interscholastic Coaches (NFIC),

Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA),

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), and

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

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

Gaston, M.A., Francis, R.W., Phillips, P.A., and Crescenzi, J.C., (1997). Establishing a

Teacher Driven Process for Professional Development in Math, Science, and Technology. In P.

Phillips (Ed) The Professional Development School Handbook.

Buckley, P.K., Francis, R.W., Suiter, K.A., and Bowman, D.L. (1996, Spring). Scope It

Out: a guide for using the microscope in the middle school classroom. Appalachia Educational

Laboratory and the Eisenhower Regional Mathematics and Science Consortium.

Francis, R.W. (1996, April). Connecting the curriculum through the national mathematics and science

standards. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 7(l),p. 1-6.

Francis, R.W., and Underhill, R.W., (1996, April). Integrating Mathematics and Sciences: an effective

model for success. Journal of School Science and Mathematics.

Francis, R.W., and Hord, S.L., (1995, Spring). Designing scoring tools for alternative and

authentic assessments. ERIC Publications.

Foster, J.L., Francis, R.W., and Wohl, D.L., (1995, August). Teaching strategies that reflect the national

standards in mathematics and science education. Appalachia Educational Laboratory.

Francis, Raymond W., (1995, Spring). Connecting Through Technology. A videotape

produced for the Appalachia Educational Laboratory.

Francis, Raymond W., (1994, Fall). Ready for Reform: Teachers Speaking Out. Journal of Research in

Rural Education. Aurora, CO.

Francis, Raymond W., (1994, August). Making the Connection: Integrating Mathematics, Science, and

Assessment. Appalachia Educational Laboratory.

Francis, Raymond W., (1992, October). Science, Mathematics, and Technology Alive and Well in West

Virginia. Focus on Instruction (The Link), 11(4).

Francis, Raymond W., (1992, May). Using three Identified Stages to Document and Explore Student

Teacher Reflection. Dissertation Information Service.

Field, T.T., Rosenbluth, G., Francis, R.W., & Hoffman, N.E., (1992). Collaboration to foster best

practice in professional development schools. A paper presented at the American Association of

Colleges of Teacher Education in San Antonio, TX, February 26, 1992.

Francis, Raymond W., (1991, Fall). The Rural Research Agenda Meets the Real World:

An Opportunity Presents Itself, The Rural Education Newsletter, AEL, Charleston, WV

Francis, Raymond W., (1991). Teachers’ Strike in a Rural State: Ready for Reform. ERIC Publications.

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

Francis, R.W., (1997, July), Teaching through the National Standards in Mathematics,

Science, and Language Arts. Presentation at the Summer Teachers Academy of the Chicago

Public Schools, Chicago, IL.

Francis, R. W., (1997, April), Marble Madness: Activities to Integrate Mathematics and

Science Education, Presentation at the annual meeting of the National

Science Teacher's Association, New Orleans, LA.

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

Classroom: A practitioner's view, Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for

Educators of Teachers of Science, Cincinnati, OH.

Foster, J.L., Francis, R.W., and Wohl, D.L., (Summer, 1996). Changing Mathematics and Science

Education: implementing the National Standards in Mathematics and Science. A series of

training events in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Francis, R. W., (January, 1996). Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Assessment:

succeeding at all levels. A presentation at the annual meeting of The Association for the

Education of Teachers In Science. Portland, OR.

Francis, Raymond W., (1995, November). Connecting the Curriculum: a common sense

method for success. Presentations at the Kentucky Science Teachers Association

(Lexington, KY), the Tennessee Science Teachers Association Conference (Nashville, TN), and the

West Virginia Science Teachers association (Snowshoe, WV).

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

meaningful in the classroom. Presentations at the Kentucky Science Teachers Association

(Lexington, KY), the Tennessee Science Teachers Association Conference (Nashville, TN), and the

West Virginia Science Teachers Association (Snowshoe, WV).

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

Curriculum through the National Mathematics and Science Standards. Presentations at the

annual meetings of the Kentucky Science Teachers Association (Lexington, KY), the Tennessee

Science Teachers Association (Nashville, TN), and the Virginia Association of Science Teachers

(Richmond, VA).

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

the Cumberland Science Museum (Nashville, TN), The Creative Discovery Museum

(Chattanooga, TN), the Louisville Science Center (Louisville, KY), and Bluefield College (Bluefield,

VA).

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

the National Standards in Mathematics and Science Education. A series of training events in

Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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

model. Presentation at the University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN.

Francis, R.W., (1995, January). Making Collaboration in Higher Education Work. Presentation to the

Regional Higher Education Initiative in Nashville, TN.

Francis, R.W., (1994, Summer). Making Connections: integrating mathematics, science, and

assessment in the classroom. Series of seven workshops for the Virginia Quality Education in

the Sciences and Technology (V-QUEST) initiative.

Francis, R.W., (1994, August). Integrating Science and Language Arts. A series of

workshops promoting systemic reform and funded through the National Science Foundation.

Francis, R.W., (1994, March). Integrating Math, Science, and Technology: A Teacher

Driven Model. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association in

Anaheim, CA.

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

Integrated Math and Science Activities. Presented at the annual meeting of the National

Science Teachers Association in Anaheim, CA.

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

Pieces Together. Presented at the 49th Annual Conference for the Association for Supervision

and Curriculum Development, Chicago, IL.

Francis, R. W., (1994, March), Using Authentic Assessment Strategies to Assess

Integrated Mathematics and Science Activities. Presented at the 49th Annual Conference for

the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Chicago, IL.

Francis, R. W., (1994, Spring), Equity Minigrants: Four States Confront Diversity in Mathematics and

Science Education. American Association Teacher Education, Virginia Beach, VA.

Francis, R. W., (1994, January), Using Alternative Strategies to Assess Integrated

Mathematics and Science Activities. Presented at the 1994 annual Virginia Quality Education in

the Sciences and Technology (V-QUEST) conference, Richmond, VA.

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

Mathematics and Science Activities, Presented at the annual conference for the National Center

for Science Teaching and Learning, Columbus, OH.

Francis, R. W., (1993, November), Restructuring Math/Science Education in Appalachia,

Presented at the annual regional meeting of the National Science Supervisors

Association, Louisville, KY.

Francis, R. W., (1993, October), Moving Ahead in Science Reform. Presented at the15th

Annual National Rural and Small Schools Conference, Manhattan, KS.

Francis, R. W. (1993, October), Changing Science Education: The Math/Science

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

Charleston, WV.

Francis, R. W., (1993, October), Assessing Integrated Math and Science Activities. A

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

Francis, R. W., (1993, July), Integrating Writing and Science, Presentation to the Kentucky

Writing Institute in Mathematics and Science, Lexington, KY.

Francis, R. W., (1993, April), Collaboratively Developing and Implementing a Conceptual Framework

for Science, Mathematics. and Technology. A presentation to the annual meeting of the

National Science Teachers Association Meeting, Atlanta, GA.

Francis, R. W., (1992, October), Issues in Establishing Rural Professional Development

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

Manhattan, KS.

Francis, R. W. (1992, October). The Team Approach to Curriculum Design. Faculty development

workshop for Preston County Schools, Kingwood, WV.

Francis, R. W.. (1992, July).., Interdisciplinary Teaming, Faculty development workshop for Preston

County Schools, Kingwood, WV.

Francis, R. W. (1992, May). Planning for Change, Faculty development workshop for

Wetzel County Schools, Hundred, WV.

Francis, R. W., (1992, April), Integrating the Curriculum, Faculty development workshop for Wetzel

County Schools, Hundred, WV.

Francis, R. W., (1992, April), Grant Writing, Faculty development workshop for Wetzel County Schools,

Hundred, WV.

Francis, R. W., (1991, July), Teacher's Strike in a Rural State: Ready for Reform. A paper presented at

the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Francis, R. W., (1991, April), Teacher's Strike in a Rural State: Learning the Hard Way, A paper

presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston, MA.

Francis, R. W., (1991, April), School Reform's Obligation to Teachers: Lessons from a Rural State, A

paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association,

Boston, MA.

SERVICE PRIOR TO JOINING CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Committee Member, Belle Elementary School, Local School Improvement Council, 1996-98,

Committee Member, Dupont Senior High School, Local School Improvement Council, 1996-98,

Committee Member, Marmet Elementary School, Technology Task Force, 1997-98,

Committee Member, Sub-committee on Publications and Assessment for the National

Science Teachers Association, 1995-1998,

Committee Member, Doctoral Examination Committee, The George Washington University, 1993-

1996,

Committee Member, Doctoral Examination Committee, West Virginia University, 1993-

1996,

Committee Member, Steering Committee for the Eisenhower Regional Math/Science

Consortium at AEL, 1993-94,

Committee Member, East Dale Elementary School Steering Committee, 1992-95,

Committee Member, Pedagogy Team of the Benedum Project at West Virginia University, 1989-

94,

Committee Member, Teaching Disciplines Team of the Benedum Project at West Virginia University,

1989-94,

Committee Member, Mathematics Education Faculty Search Committee at West Virginia

University, 1990-91,

Committee Member, Science Education Faculty Search Committee at West Virginia

University, 1990-91,

President, Graduate Student Association, College of Human Resources and Education, West Virginia

University, 1990-92,

Team Member, Project Target of the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities

Commission, 1985-1989,

Team Member, West Virginia School Accreditation Program, Berkeley County Review,

1986,

Team Member, Wetzel County Curriculum Evaluation Team, 1985-86.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND ENDORSEMENTS

West Virginia Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate (on file: Kanawha County Schools, WV):

Chemistry, Grades 7-12, Biological Sciences, Grades 7-12, General Science, Grades 7-12,

Alternative Education, Grades K-12, Administration, Grades 7-12

SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND SKILLS

Teaching Advanced Algebra through Technology (Summer, 1997),

Data Analysis with the TI-83 Calculator (Summer, 1997),

Honors Chemistry (Summer, 1997),

Project 2061 and Benchmarks for Science Literacy (AAAS) trainer,

National Science Education Standards (NRC) trainer,

Alternative and Appropriate Assessment (KERA, KY),

Project CATS (Coordinated and Thematic Science)

Using the Internet in the Classroom (Mosaic, Netscape, Chameleon),

Effective Presentation Skills,

Concerns-Based Adoption Model Trainer (C-BAM), Stages of Concern (SoC), Innovation Configuration

(IC), Levels of Use (LoU),

Toolkit for Professional Developers,

Developing and facilitating Focus Groups (AEL),

Time and Project Management (Franklin Quest),

Virtual Schools and Classrooms (Vanderbilt University),

Strategic Teaching Resource System and the Strategic Teaching Framework (NCREL),

Eisenhower Clearinghouse Electronic Network,

PSI-net (electronic networking),

In-tech: technology training for elementary schools (Miami Museum of Science),

LabQuest: labs for learning through technology,

Science Education Program Assessment Model (SEPAM),

Tools for Schools: Instructional Management Seminars, and

CU-See Me (electronic video conferencing system).

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS PRIOR TO JOINING CMU

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Michigan Schools in the Middle (MSM)

Michigan Association of Teacher Educators (MATE)

Member, Michigan Education Association (MEA)

American Educational Research Association (AERA), including the Rural Education and

Instructional Supervision Special Interest Groups,

Association for the Education of Teachers of Science (AETS),

National Education Association (NEA),

Phi Delta Kappa (PDK),

National Federation of Interscholastic Coaches (NFIC),

Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA),

Graduate Student Association (HR & E, WVU),

Kentucky Science Teachers Association (KSTA),

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA),

Tennessee Science Teachers Association (TSTA),

Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST),

West Virginia Coaches Association (WVCA),

West Virginia Science Teachers Association (WVSTA)