Timothy J Cook, Phd Professor College of Arts and Sciences / Education Department Creighton University Omaha, NE 68178 402.280.2561 Timothycook@Creighton.Edu

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Timothy J Cook, PhD Professor College of Arts and Sciences / Education Department Creighton University Omaha, NE 68178 402.280.2561 [email protected]

EDUCATION

Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Ph.D., Curriculum, Instruction, and Administration, 1990 Passed doctoral comprehensive exams “with distinction” M.Ed., Catholic School Leadership, 1987 John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio B.A., magna cum laude, Political Science / Secondary Education, 1980

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFCATIONS

Massachusetts permanent certificate for secondary social studies teacher and school principal Pennsylvania permanent teaching certificate in social studies and Administrative I certificate for secondary principal

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professor, Creighton University, 2011-present Associate Professor, Creighton University, 2004–2011 Assistant Professor, Creighton University, 1996-2004 Associate Chair, Education Department, Creighton University, 2006-2009 Adjunct Professor, University of Notre Dame Australia, Summer Session, 2014, 2016 Adjunct Professor, University of San Francisco, Summer Session, 2005, 2007 Director of Secondary Education, Creighton University, 1996-2007 Junior-Senior High School Principal, The Prout School, Wakefield, Rhode Island, 1990-1996 International Baccalaureate Administrator, Mercyhurst Prep, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1985-1986 Social Studies Department Chairperson, Mercyhurst Prep, 1983-1985 Social Studies Teacher, Mercyhurst Prep, 1980-1986

FELLOWSHIPS / HONORS / AWARDS

Inductee, The Prout School Hall of Fame, Wakefield, Rhode Island, 2006 Nominee, Creighton University Robert F. Kennedy Teaching Award, 2000 Recipient, Creighton University William F. Kelly Achievement Award for “Outstanding Mission Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 2

Contribution,” with T. Dickel, D. Hauser, & J. O’Keefe for the Catholic School Religion Teacher Preparation Program, 1999 Recipient, Creighton University William F. Kelly Achievement Award for “Outstanding Mission Contribution,” with other advisory board members of the Catholic Imagination Project, 1998 Boston College Fellowship for Dissertation Study, 1989-1990 Roothbert Fellowship, 1988-1989, 1989-1990 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Fellowship, 1984 Inductee, Alpha Sigma Nu (National Jesuit Honor Society), 1979

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND HONOR SOCIETIES

Alpha Sigma Nu (National Jesuit Honor Society) American Educational Research Association (AERA) Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Catholic Higher Education Supporting Catholic Schools (CHESCS) Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

FIELDS OF INTEREST

Research: Catholic School Identity & Culture & Charisms, Spirituality of Leadership, Leadership Succession Teaching: History and Philosophy of Catholic Education, School Culture, School Law

SCHOLARSHIP Books

1. Cook, T. J. (2015). Charism and culture: Cultivating Catholic identity in Catholic schools. Arlington, VA: National Catholic Educational Association. Peer Reviewed

2. Cook, T. J. (2001). Architects of Catholic culture: Designing & building Catholic culture in Catholic schools. Washington, DC: National Catholic Educational Association.

Book Chapters

3. Cook, T. J., & Davies, M. F. (2009). Small “c,” big “C”: Religious diversity and Catholic identity. In E.F. Litton & S.P. Martin (Eds.), Justice, care and diversity: Addressing the needs of all students in Catholic secondary schools (pp. 41-56). Washington, DC: National Catholic Educational Association.

1. Cook, T. J. (2008). Responding to leadership challenges in American Catholic schools. In A. Benjamin & D. Riley (Eds.), Catholic schools: Hope in uncertain times (pp. 99-112). Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 3

Mulgrave, Australia: John Garratt.

1. Cook, T. J. (2002). Teachers. In T.C. Hunt, R.J. Nuzzi, & E.A. Joseph (Eds.), Catholic schools still make a difference: Ten years of research 1991-2000 (pp. 57-72). Washington, DC: National Catholic Educational Association.

Peer Reviewed or Editorially Reviewed Articles in Journals and Collections

19. Simonds, T. A., Brock, B. L., Cook, T. J., & Engel, M. T. (2017). Seminarian perspectives on Catholic schools and the New Evangelization. Journal of Catholic Education, 20(2), 98- 108. Peer Reviewed

18. Cook, T. J., & Simonds, T. A. (2011). The charism of 21st- century Catholic schools: Building a culture of relationships. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 14(3), 319-333. Peer Reviewed Note: This article was published in German in Ordens Nachrichten, 50(3), 18-31

17. Cook, T. J. (2008). A reflection about strengthening and applying scholarship on religious character and academic excellence. In J. Staud (Ed.), The Carnegie conversation on Catholic education (pp. 57-58). Notre Dame, IN: Alliance for Catholic Education Press. Invited

16. Cook, T. J., & Ostrowski, D. A. (2008). Measuring religious mission effectiveness in U.S. Catholic schools: Meeting the challenges. Journal of Catholic School Studies, 80(2), 19- 30. Peer Reviewed

15. Cook, T. J. (2008). Responding to leadership challenges in Catholic schools in the United States: The lived reality. Updated keynote address presented at the Third International Conference on Issues & Challenges Facing Catholic Educational Leaders (Australian Catholic University, Sydney, Australia, August, 2004). (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED502235)

14. Cook, T. J. (2008). Catholic identity today: A position paper. Paper presented at the Archdiocese of Hartford Educational Symposium (Hartford, CT, March, 2007) and at the Mid-Atlantic Catholic Schools Consortium (Baltimore, MD, September, 2007). (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED500462)

13. Cook, T. J., & Durow, W. P. (2008). The upper room: A university – archdiocesan partnership to develop leaders for Catholic schools. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 11(3), 355-369. Peer Reviewed

12. Cook, T. J., & Engel, M. T. (2006). Predicting retention of Catholic high school religion teachers in the United States. Journal of Empirical Theology, 19(2), 163-181. Peer Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 4

Reviewed

11. Cook, T. J., & Hudson, W. J. (2006). Toward the professionalization of Catholic high school religion teachers: An assessment of religion teaching as a profession. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 9(4), 399-424. Peer Reviewed

10. Cook, T. J. (2004, October). Responding to leadership challenges in Catholic education in the United States: The lived reality. Catholic School Studies: A Journal of Catholic Education, 77(2), 31-39. Peer Reviewed

9. Cook, T. J. (2004). Charism: A Catholic school’s mark of distinction. Momentum: The Official Journal of the National Catholic Educational Association, 35(1), 18-21. Invited

8. Cook, T. J. (2003). Professional qualifications of religion teachers in Catholic high schools in the United States. International Journal of Education & Religion, 4(2), 128-144. Peer Reviewed

7. Cook, T. J. (2003). Preparing future school leaders: Conversation and recommendations. Momentum: The Official Journal of the National Catholic Educational Association, 34(1), 49-51.

6. Cook, T. J. (2002). Cast a wide net: Tips for recruiting future religion teachers. Momentum: The Official Journal of the National Catholic Educational Association, 33(2), 16-19.

5. Cook, T. J. (2001). Recruitment, preparation, and retention of Catholic high school religion teachers. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 4(4), 530-564. Invited and Peer Reviewed

4. Cook, T. J. (2000). The next generation: A study of Catholic high school religion teachers. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 4(1), 115-121. Invited and Peer Reviewed

3. Cook, T. J., & Fraynd, D. J. (1999). Where will we find our next religious education teachers? Momentum: The Official Journal of the National Catholic Educational Association, 30(2), 14-16.

2. Cook, T. J. (1999). Soul searching: What are your school’s core values? Momentum: The Official Journal of the National Catholic Educational Association, 30(3), 22-25.

1. Cook, T. J. (1998). Building the kingdom: School leaders as architects of Catholic culture. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 2(2), 133-150. Peer Reviewed Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 5

Book Reviews

2. Cook, T.J. (2001). [Review of the book Pioneer mentoring in teacher preparation: From the voices of women religious]. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 5(2), 258-260. Invited

1. Cook, T. J. (1998). [Review of the book Educating for life: A spiritual vision for every teacher and parent]. Momentum: The Official Journal of the National Catholic Educational Association, 29(3), 22-25. Invited

National Professional Newsletter Articles

1. Cook, T. J. (2010, March). Discovering your school’s charism. NCEA [National Catholic Educational Association] Notes, 43(4), 15. Invited [Circulation = 16,000]

Invited Keynote and Major Addresses

10. Cook, T. J. (2016, April). Sustaining charism. Keynote address to school leaders of the Holy Cross school network presented at the annual Holy Cross Institute Convocation, St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX

9. Cook, T. J. (2014, November). Cultivating school charism. Keynote address presented at the annual meeting of The Catholic School Administrators Association of New York State (CSAANYS), Albany, NY

8. Cook, T. J. (2014, September). Spirit alive! Cultivating Catholic school charism and culture in the 21st century. Keynote address presented to 1,000 teachers at the Annual Teachers’ Conference, Diocese of Toledo, Toledo, OH

7. Cook, T. J. (2013, November). The charisms of Catholic schools: Gifts to the nation; gifts to the church. Keynote address at the Celebrating Catholic School Virtues Gala, Diocese of Columbus, Columbus, OH

6. Cook, T. J. (2007, April). Exploring Catholic identity & religious mission today. Keynote address presented at the annual meeting of School Heads and Board Chairs, Network of Sacred Heart Schools, St. Louis, MO

5. Cook, T. J. (2007, March). Catholic identity today. Major address presented at the Educational Symposium 2007, Archdiocese of Hartford, Hartford, CT

4. Cook, T. J. (2006, August). Caring for God’s children (Keynote Address 1). Together in Mission (Keynote Address 2). Keynote addresses presented at the Northern Zone Catholic Educators’ Conference, Diocese of Ballarat, Australia. Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 6

3. Cook, T. J. (2005, August). Catholic schools: Building a culture of relationships. Keynote address presented to over 2,300 Catholic school teachers at six venues, Diocese of Cleveland, OH.

2. Cook, T. J. (2005, July). The Catholic school’s mission for the 21st century: Building a culture of relationships. Keynote address presented at the 16th Annual Institute on Catholic Education, University of Rochester, NY.

1. Cook, T. J. (2004, August). Responding to leadership challenges in Catholic schools in the United States: The lived reality. Keynote address presented at the Third International Conference on Issues & Challenges Facing Catholic Educational Leaders, Australian Catholic University, Sydney, Australia.

Competitively Selected Conference Presentations

33. Cook, T. J. (2015, October). Cultivating charism and school culture. Presentation at the 2015 NCEA Catholic Leadership Summit, Atlanta, GA.

32. Cook, T. J. (2010, August). Discovering charism: What is it and where can my school get one? Presentation at the Fifth International Conference on Catholic Educational Leadership, Australian Catholic University, Sydney, Australia.

31. Cook, T. J., Bueter, R., & Hanbury, K. M. (2008, October). United we stand: Forging innovative university-diocesan partnerships. Presentation at the annual national meeting of Catholic school superintendents sponsored by the Chief Administrators of Catholic Education (CACE), Oklahoma City, OK.

30. Cook, T. J. (2007, September). Catholic identity today. Presentation at the First Summit on the Future of Catholic Education, Mid-Atlantic Catholic Schools Consortium, Baltimore. Invited

29. Cook, T. J. (2007, July). Measuring religious mission effectiveness in the United States: Are Catholic schools making a difference? Presentation at the Fourth International Conference on Catholic Educational Leadership, Australian Catholic University, Sydney, Australia.

28. Cook, T. J., & Ostrowski, D. A. (2007, April). Measuring mission effectiveness: What proof do you have? Presentation at the annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Baltimore. Invited

27. Cook, T. J. (2006, November). A framework for institutionalizing charism and Catholic character. Presentation at the annual meeting of Region Nine (i.e., Nebraska, Iowa, Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 7

Missouri, Kansas) of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Secondary Schools Department, Omaha, NE. Invited

26. Cook, T. J., Burgoon, B., & Deegan, J. (2006, April). Cultivating Catholic character, charism, and culture. Presentation at the annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Atlanta, GA.

25. Cook, T. J. (2005, May). The charism of Catholic schools in the 21st century: Building a culture of relationships. Presentation at the Eighth Biennial Conference (“Spirit Alive! Schools Alive!”) of the Association of Catholic School Principals of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory, Wollongong, Australia. Invited

24. Cook, T. J. (2005, May). Leading for mission in the contemporary Catholic school. Presentation at the Eighth Biennial Conference (“Spirit Alive! Schools Alive!”) of the Association of Catholic School Principals of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory, Wollongong, Australia. Invited

23. Cook, T. J. (2005, April). Charisms: A new way to conceptualize core values for Catholic schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Montreal, Canada.

22. Cook, T. J. (2005, March). Enhancing symbols and traditions in secondary schools. Presentation at the annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Philadelphia, PA.

21. Cook, T. J. (2005, February). Culture, charism, and community. Presentation at the national colloquium for school leaders on issues impacting today’s Catholic high school sponsored by the Secondary Schools Department of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), San Antonio, TX. Invited

20. Cook, T. J. (2004, April). Got charism? No diocesan high school left behind. Presentation at the annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Boston, MA.

19. Cook, T. J. (2003, June). Catholic school identity and mission: Building a culture of relationships. Presentation at “Relationships: A Focus of Catholic Education for the New Century,” a conference sponsored by the Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership (ICEL) at the University of San Francisco, CA. Invited

18. Cook, T. J., & Hudson, W. J. (2003, April). Professionalization of Catholic high school religion teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago.

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17. Cook, T. J. (2003, April). What’s a charism and where can my school get one? Presentation at the annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), St. Louis, MO.

16. Cook, T. J. (2003, January). Qualifications of religion teachers in Catholic high schools in the United States. Paper presented at “Teachers Matter: The Role of Teachers in Religiously Affiliated Schools,” the third conference of the Education and Ethos Network, Nijmegen, Netherlands.

15. Cook, T. J. (2002, October). Leaders as architects of Catholic culture. Presentation at the annual meeting of Catholic school superintendents sponsored by the Chief Administrators of Catholic Education (CACE), Denver, CO.

14. Cook, T. J. (2002, June). Strengthening the foundation: Enhancing religion teaching as a profession. Presentation at the National Religion Teacher Conference (“Brick by Brick: Building the Kingdom of God”) sponsored by the Secondary Schools Department of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), University of Dayton, OH. Invited

13. Cook, T. J. (2002, April). What’s a charism and where can my school get one? Presentation at the annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Atlantic City, NJ.

12. Cook, T. J. (2002, April). Religion teacher shortage: Various perspectives and responses. Presentation at the annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Atlantic City, NJ.

11. Cook, T. J. (2001, October). Secondary religion teacher shortage: A regional perspective. Presentation at the annual meeting of Region Nine (i.e., Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas) of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Secondary Schools Department, St. Louis, MO. Invited

10. Cook, T. J. (2001, April). Secondary religion teacher shortage: Research and recommendations. Presentation at the annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Milwaukee, WI.

9. Cook, T. J. (2000, October). The next generation: A study of Catholic high school religion teachers. Presentation at the annual meeting of Catholic school superintendents sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association’s (NCEA) Department of Chief Administrators of Catholic Education (CACE), San Antonio, TX.

8. Cook, T. J., O’Keefe, J., & Traviss, M. P. (1999, November). The imminent crisis of prepared teachers for Catholic schools. Presentation at the annual meeting of Catholic Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 9

school superintendents sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association’s (NCEA) Department of Chief Administrators of Catholic Education (CACE), San Diego, CA.

7. Cook, T. J. (1998, December). The recruitment and preparation of religion teachers. Presentation at the annual meeting of Region Nine (i.e., Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas) of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Secondary Schools Department, hosted by Creighton University, Omaha, NE.

6. Cook, T. J. (1998, September). Beyond Ally McBeal: What Catholic educators should know about school law. Presentation at the annual Archdiocesan Teachers’ Conference, Omaha, NE.

5. Cook, T. J. (1998, June). Catholic high school religion teachers: The next generation. Presentation at the National Religion Teacher Conference (“Myth and Message”) sponsored by the Secondary Schools Department of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), University of Dayton, Ohio.

4. Cook, T. J. (1998, April). School leaders: Architects of Catholic culture. Presentation at the annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Los Angeles.

3. Cook, T. J. (1997, December). How we foster Catholic identity in our schools. Presentation at the annual meeting of Region Nine (i.e., Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas) of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Secondary Schools Department, St. Louis, MO.

2. Cook, T. J. (1996, April). Ten ways school leaders can build Catholic culture. Presentation at the annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1. Cook, T. J. (1995, March). If your school burned down, would it be rebuilt? Presentation for Boston College Catholic School Leadership (CSLP) Series, Boston.

Invited Professional Presentations

39. Carmel Catholic High School Faculty/Staff In-service (2018, October), Mundelein, IL, Animating Our Faith: Engaging Core Values to Cultivate Catholic School Identity, day long workshop, co-presented with Dr. Ronald Fussell 38. Meeting of the Principals of the USA Midwest Province Jesuit Schools (2018, March), Jesuit Academy, Omaha, Nebraska, Kindling the Flame: Faith Leadership and the Role of the Principal, ½-day workshop for principals, co-presented with Dr. Ronald Fussell 37. Diocese of Youngstown Annual School Leader Retreat, (2017, November), Lodge at Geneva on the Lake, Ohio, Cultivating Charism and School Culture, 1 ½ -day workshop Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 10

for Catholic school presidents and principals 36. Archdiocese of Omaha Professional Development Seminar, (2017, March), Omaha, Nebraska, Charism and Culture Part II: Formation and Assessment, ½-day workshop for presidents, principals, and development/marketing/recruitment professionals 35. Archdiocese of Omaha Professional Development Seminar, (2016, November), Omaha, Nebraska, Charism and Culture: Cultivating Catholic Identity in Catholic Schools, ½-day workshop for presidents, principals, and development/marketing/recruitment professionals 34. Diocese of Tucson Catholic Schools Leadership Institute, (2016, September), Tucson, Arizona, Cultivating Charism and School Culture, 2/3-day workshop 33. Iowa Catholic School Administrators Conference, Des Moines, Iowa, Enhance Your Catholic Identity and Culture, (2016, June), 1-hour presentation repeated to 3 different groups throughout the day 32. Montana Catholic School Principals Meeting, Bozeman, Montana, Cultivating Mission and Charism in the 21st Century, (2014, June), ½-day workshop 31. Webinar for Principals and School Board Members, Diocese of Sioux City, IA, Enhancing Catholic Identity and Culture in the 21st Century, (March, 2014), 1 ½-hour webinar 30. Meeting of the Directors of Religious Order School Networks, Baltimore, Maryland, Sustaining Charism and Catholic Identity in the 21st Century, (2013, December), ½-day workshop 29. Toledo Diocesan Principals Conference, Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, Cultivating School Charism, (2013, October), ½-day workshop for school leaders 28. Fall Workshop and Leadership Summit, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, The Importance of Charism for the Success of Catholic Schools, (2011, October), ½-day workshop for school leaders and school boards 27. Catholic Educators Collaborative, Stonehill College, Massachusetts, The Importance of Charism for the Success of Catholic Schools, (2009, December), 1 ½-hour presentation 26. Jesuit Seminar on Mission & Leadership Development, Saint Louis University, Missouri, Articulating and advancing Catholic identity and Jesuit mission, (2008, September), 2 ½- hour presentation 25. Urban Northeast Omaha Deanery Catholic Elementary Schools, Nebraska, Catholic schools: Building a culture of relationships, (2007, February), ½-day teacher workshop 24. West Point / Clarkson / Dodge / Howells Catholic Schools, Nebraska, Catholic schools: Building a culture of relationships, (2006, November), ½-day teacher workshop 23. Archdiocesan Teachers’ Conference, Omaha, Nebraska, Enhancing Catholic identity, (2006, October), 1 ½-hour presentation with Molly Davies 22. Brothers of the Sacred Heart Schools in the U.S. and England, Savannah, Georgia, Sustaining charism and Catholic culture, (2006, February), ½-day principal workshop 21. 16th Annual Institute on Catholic Education, University of Rochester, New York, Enhancing Catholic culture in your schools, (2005, July), 1 ½-hour presentation 20. Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Indiana, Enhancing Catholic culture in your schools, (2005, March), 1-day principal workshop Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 11

19. Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio, Enhancing Catholic culture in your schools, (2004, November), 1-day principal workshop 18. Edmund Rice Institute, New York City, Institutionalizing charism and Catholic culture, (2004, October), 1-day principal workshop 17. Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, Teaching and leading for mission, (2004, September), 1-day principal workshop 16. Archdiocese of San Francisco, California, Teaching and leading for mission, (2004, September), 1-day principal workshop 15. Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida, Teaching and leading for mission, (2004, February), 1- day principal workshop 14. Diocese of Salina, Kansas, Catholic school Identity and mission: Building a culture of relationships, (2004, February), 1-day teacher workshop 13. Omaha Metropolitan Catholic High Schools, Nebraska, Catholic school identity and mission: Building a culture of relationships, (2004, February), ½-day teacher workshop 12. Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, School leaders as architects of Catholic culture, (2004, January), ½-day principal workshop 11. Urban Northwest Omaha Deanery Catholic Elementary Schools, Nebraska, Catholic school identity and mission: Building a culture of relationships, (2004, January), ½-day teacher workshop 10. Diocese of Albany, New York, Catholic school culture: A symbolic and relational way of life, (2003, November), 1-day principal workshop 9. Columbus Catholic Schools, Nebraska, Catholic school teachers: Making a world of difference, (2003, November), ½-day teacher workshop 8. Deans and Chairs of Education, Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities (AJCU), New York City, Institutionalizing Catholic identity and culture in teacher education, (2003, October), 1-day workshop 7. St. Mary’s School System, O’Neill, Nebraska, The teacher’s role in the religious Mission of Catholic schools, (2003, August), ½-day teacher workshop 6. St. Robert Bellarmine Elementary School, Omaha, Nebraska, Catholic school teachers: Making a world of difference, (2003, August), ½-day teacher workshop 5. Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, School leaders as architects of Catholic culture, (2003, February), 2-day principal workshop 4. Urban Southwest Omaha Deanery Catholic Elementary Schools, Nebraska, Catholic school teachers: Making a world of difference, (2003, February), ½-day teacher workshop 3. Dioceses of Cincinnati & Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana, School leaders as architects of Catholic culture, (2002, December), 3-day principal workshop 2. Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, (2002, November), School leaders as architects of Catholic culture, 2-day principal workshop 1. Saint Albert Catholic School System, Iowa, Enhancing the unique culture of Saint Albert Schools, (2002, August), Annual Convocation Address Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 12

Other Scholarly Activities and Recognition

Consultant, National Catholic Educational Association Secondary Schools Department, Catholic High School 2000 “School as Community” Survey Probe, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California, 2002 Consultant, Consortium for Catholic School Identity, Arlington, Virginia, 1999 Invited Participant, National Symposium on Adolescent Catechesis, Co-sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, National Catholic Educational Association, and National Conference for Catechetical Leadership, 2008 Invited Participant, Centennial Symposium on the Future of Catholic Education, Sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association, 2004 Invited Participant, symposium entitled “Catholic Educational Leaders Prepare for Their Successors,” Co-sponsored by the University of Dayton, University of San Francisco’s Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and National Catholic Educational Association, 2001, 2002

Grants Funded

8. Cook, T. J., Dickel, C. T., Ishii-Jordan, S., & De Mott, J. (2003). Adding a distance education component to the Magis Program. Our Sunday Visitor Institute, $35,000.

7. Cook, T. J. (2002). Aligning goals and assessment for the Secondary Education Program. Office of Institutional Research & Assessment Summer Assessment, Creighton University, $11,200.

6. Cook, T. J. (2000). Reconvening of focus group for the national survey research project, The Next Generation: A Study of Catholic High School Religion Teachers. Chief Administrators of Catholic Education (CACE) Research Board, $7,500.

5. Cook, T. J. (1999). Phases II and III of the national survey research project, The Next Generation: A Study of Catholic High School Religion Teachers. National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) / Knights of Columbus Father Michael J. McGivney Memorial Award Fund, $8,640.

4. Cook, T. J. (1998). Phase I of the national survey research project, The Next Generation: A Study of Catholic High School Religion Teachers. National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) / Knights of Columbus Father Michael J. McGivney Memorial Award Fund, $9,750.

3. Cook, T. J. (1997). Convening of focus group for the national survey research project, The Next Generation: A Study of Catholic High School Religion Teachers. Lilly Endowment Religion Division, $7,500. Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 13

2. Cook, T. J. (1997). Professional development grant for design of senior perspective course entitled The Personal and Spiritual Dimensions of Leadership. The Roothbert Foundation, $1,820.

1. Cook, T. J. (1996). Research grant for book project entitled Architects of Catholic Culture: Designing & Building Catholic Culture in Catholic Schools. Lilly Endowment Religion Division, $7,000.

TEACHING Courses Taught

UG = Undergraduate; G = Graduate; UG/G = Mix of Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Fall 2017 EDL 640 Internship I in Secondary School Administration – Section WA (G) Course Releases – Department Chair

Summer 2017 EDL 605 Foundations of Catholic Education – Section WA (G)

Spring 2017 EDL 619 School Culture – Section WA1 (G) Course Releases – Department Chair; Accreditation

Fall 2016 Course Releases – New Department Chair; Educational Leadership Program Director

Summer 2016 EDL 605 Foundations of Catholic Education – Section WA (G)

Spring 2016 EDU 628 Elementary Administration Internship (G) EDU 630 Secondary Administration Internship (G) Course Release – Educational Leadership Program Director

Fall 2015 EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education – Section WA (G) EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education – Section WB (G) EDU 620 School Law

Summer 2015 EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education – Section W1 (G) EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education – Section W2 (G) Transitioned this course to 8 weeks online.

Spring 2015 EDU 609 School Leadership – Section WA (G) Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 14

EDU 609 School Leadership – Section WB (G) EDU 628/630 School Leadership Internship

Fall 2014 EDU 606 Strategic / Political Leadership in Catholic Schools (G) EDU 620 School Law Taught this course for the first time in 10 years. Transitioned the course to 8 weeks online. Course Release – Program Director

Summer 2014 EDU 503 Foundations of Education (G)

Spring 2014 EDU 103 American Education - Section B (UG) EDU 609 School Leadership (G) EDU 628/630 School Leadership Internship First time teaching this online course

Fall 2013 EDU 103 American Education - Section B (UG) EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education (G) Course Release – Program Director

Summer 2013 EDU 503 Foundations of Education (G)

Spring 2013 EDU 103 American Education - Section A (UG) EDU 103 American Education - Section B (UG) EDU 609 School Leadership (G)

Fall 2012 EDU 103 American Education - Section B (UG) EDU 551 Methods of Instruction (G) EDU 606 Strategic / Political Leadership in Catholic Schools (G)

Summer 2012 EDU 503 Foundations of Education (G)

Spring 2012 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education (G) EDU 609 School Leadership (G)

Fall 2011 Sabbatical

Summer 2011 EDU 503 Foundations of Education (G) Spring 2011 EDU 103 American Education (UG) Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 15

EDU 606 Strategic / Political Leadership in Catholic Schools (G), I designed this new online course. EDU 609 School Leadership (G)

Fall 2010 EDU 103 American Education - Section A (UG) EDU 103 American Education - Section B (UG) EDU 551 Methods of Instruction (G) Summer 2010 EDU 503 Foundations of Education (G) Spring 2010 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 341 General Methods (UG) EDU 609 School Leadership (G), Newly Online Fall 2009 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education (G) EDU 551 Methods of Instruction (G) Summer 2009 EDU 503 Foundations of Education (G) Spring 2009 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 341 General Methods (UG) EDU 609 School Leadership (G) Fall 2008 EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education (G), Newly Online EDU 551 Methods of Instruction (G) Course Release Awarded – Associate Chair Summer 2008 EDU 503 Foundations of Education (G) Spring 2008 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 591 Student Teacher Supervision (UG/G) EDU 609 School Leadership (G) Fall 2007 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 551 Methods of Instruction (G) Course Release Awarded – Associate Chair Summer 2007 EDU 503 Foundations of Education (UG/G) Spring 2007 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 609 School Leadership (G) Course Release Awarded – Secondary Education Director Fall 2006 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 551 Methods of Instruction (UG/G) Course Release Awarded – Associate Chair Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 16

Summer 2006 EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education (UG/G) Spring 2006 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 609 School Leadership (G) Course Release Awarded – Secondary Education Director Fall 2005 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 551 Methods of Instruction (G) Course Release Awarded – Associate Chair Summer 2005 EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education (UG/G) Spring 2005 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 609 School Leadership (G) Course Release Awarded – Secondary Education Director Fall 2004 Sabbatical Summer 2004 EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education (UG/G) Spring 2004 EDU 591 Student Teacher Supervision (G) EDU 593 Student Teaching Seminar (UG/G) (1 credit) EDU 609 School Leadership (G) Course Release Awarded – Secondary Education Director Fall 2003 EDU 551 Methods of Instruction (G) EDU 591 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) EDU 593 Student Teaching Seminar (UG/G) (1 credit) EDU 620 School Law (G) Summer 2003 EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education (G) Spring 2003 EDU 591 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) EDU 593 Student Teaching Seminar (UG/G) (1 credit) EDU 609 School Leadership (G) Course Release Awarded – Secondary Education Director Fall 2002 EDU 551 Methods of Instruction (UG/G) EDU 591 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) EDU 593 Student Teaching Seminar (UG) (1 credit) EDU 620 School Law (G) Summer 2002 EDU 620 School Law Spring 2002 EDU 461 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) EDU 464 Student Teaching Seminar (UG) (1 credit) EDU 609 School Leadership (G) Course Release Awarded – Secondary Education Director Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 17

Fall 2001 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 341 General Methods (UG) EDU 461 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) Summer 2001 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education (G) Spring 2001 EDU 341 General Methods (UG) EDU 461 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) EDU 464 Student Teaching Seminar (UG) (1 credit) Course Release Awarded – Secondary Education Director Fall 2000 EDU 461 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) EDU 464 Student Teaching Seminar (UG) (1 credit) EDU 620 School Law (G) Course Release Awarded – Research Summer 2000 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 620 School Law (G) Spring 2000 EDU 341 General Methods (UG) EDU 461 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) EDU 464 Student Teaching Seminar (UG) (1 credit) Course Release Awarded – Secondary Education Director Fall 1999 EDU 341 General Methods (UG) EDU 461 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) EDU 464 Student Teaching Seminar (UG) (1 credit) EDU 620 School Law (G) Summer 1999 EDU 103 American Education (UG) Spring 1999 EDU 461 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) EDU 464 Student Teaching Seminar (UG) (1 credit) I designed this course. SRP 488 The Personal and Spiritual Dimensions of Leadership I was the lead designer of this team taught course. Fall 1998 EDU 341 General Methods (UG) EDU 461 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) EDU 520 Foundations of Catholic Education (G) I designed this course. Course Release Awarded – Secondary Education Director Summer 1998 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 620 School Law (G) Spring 1998 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 341 General Methods (UG) EDU 461 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 18

EDU 620 School Law (G) Fall 1997 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 341 General Methods (UG) EDU 461 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) EDU 625 School Finance (G) Summer 1997 EDU 603/4/5 Leadership in Catholic Schools (G) I designed this course. EDU 625 School Finance (G) Spring 1997 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 341 General Methods (UG) EDU 461 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) EDU 620 School Law (G) Fall 1996 EDU 103 American Education (UG) EDU 341 General Methods (UG) EDU 461 Student Teacher Supervision (UG) EDU 625 School Finance (G)

Professional Learning Activities

BlueLine Workshops: 1. Introduction to BlueLine Gradebook; 2. Introduction to BlueCafe; 3. BlueQ – Creating a Basic Survey; 4. New Discussion Board Features, Division of Information Technology, 2009 BlueLine Workshops: 1. Using BlueLine for Online Assessments; 2. Content Creation in BlueLine (beyond the basics), Division of Information Technology, 2008 Peer Review of Teaching Workshop, Office of Academic Excellence and Assessment, 2007 Heartland / Delta Faculty Conversations, Loyola University Chicago, 2007 Online Teaching Workgroup, Office of Academic Excellence and Assessment, 2007 Faculty Seminar, “Jesuit Higher Education in the 21st Century,” 2004, 2005 Effective Grading Workgroup, Office of Academic Excellence and Assessment, 2002 Service-Learning Grant Project, College of Arts and Sciences, 1999-2002 Carnegie Teaching Circle, Office of Academic Excellence and Assessment, 2000 Diversity Reading Group, “The Catholic Imagination,” 1997

SERVICE

Profession and Discipline

Editorial Board, E-journal of Catholic Education in Australasia, 2014-present Governing Board, Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 2002-2014 Reviewer, Journal of Catholic Higher Education, 2009-present Reviewer, Journal of Research on Christian Education, 2004-present Reviewer, Journal of Religion & Society, 2003-present Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 19

Regional Associate, National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), 1996-2013 Editorial Board, Journal of Catholic School Studies, 2008-2012 Chair, Catholic Education Special Interest Group (SIG), American Educational Research Association (AERA), 2010-2011 I was elected by my peers as the inaugural chair of this new SIG. President, Association of Catholic Leadership Programs (ACLP), 2003-2006 North Central (NCA) Accreditation Visiting Committee, Gross Catholic High School, 2006 North Central (NCA) Accreditation Visiting Committee, Gross Catholic High School, 2004 North Central (NCA) Accreditation Visiting Committee, Mary Our Queen Catholic School, 1998

University

Invited Member, Presidential Task Force for Formation of Leadership Institute, 2018 Steering Committee, Partners in Mission Presidential Committee, 2007-present University Academic Resource Team, 2017-present Leadership Fellows Program Task Force, 2017-present Pilot Group, Ignatian Orientation for New Employees, 2016-2017 Provost Academic Planning Work Group, 2016 Presidential Search Committee for Vice President for Mission and Ministry, 2013 Graduate Board, 2006-2010 Graduate Education Task Force, 2007 Academic Vice President’s Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, 2005-2006 Co-Director, Faculty Seminar, “Jesuit Higher Education in the 21st Century,” 2005-2006 Elected Member, Faculty Council, 2002-2004 Elected Member, University Committee on Student Life Policy, 2002-2004 Cardoner at Creighton Retreat Committee, 2002-2004 Catholic Imagination Project Advisory Board, 1996-2003 Facilitator, All University Planning Day, 1999

College of Arts and Sciences

Faculty Senate, 2016-present Council of Chairs, 2016-present Selected Member, International Relations Task Force, 2015-2016 Initiator and Project Leader, Center for Catholic School Initiatives (CCSI), 2007-present Elected Member, Rank and Tenure Committee, 2005-2011 Fulbright Campus Committee, 2006 Oversight Committee for Education Loan for Catholic Elementary Teachers (ELECT), 2003-2006 Member, Teacher Education Advisory Committee, 2003-2009 Elected Member, Faculty Senate, 2002-2005 Faculty Development Committee, 2002-2004 Search Committee for Associate Dean, 2000 Curriculum Committee, 1997-1999 Timothy J Cook, PhD Page 20

Education Department

Chair, Education Department, 2016-present Director, Educational Leadership Program, 2013-2017 Coordinator, Catholic School Leadership Certificate Program, 2007-present Chair, Educational Leadership Assistant Professor Search, 2014 Educational Leadership Program Committee, 1996-present Chair, Retreat Committee, 1998-2004; 2010-2014 Chair, Magis Program Director Search Committee, 2013 Chair, Our Sunday Visitor Distance Learning Grant Committee, 2002-present Liaison, Reinert Alumni Memorial Library Yankee Approval Plan, 1999-present Secondary Education Program Committee, 1996-2013 Magis Catholic Teacher Corps Advisory Board, 2002-2013 Associate Chair, Education Department, 2005-2009 Selection and Retention Committee, 1996-2009 Director, Secondary Education Program, 1996-2007 Chair, Magis Program Director Search Committee, 2006 Chair, Magis Program Director Search Committee, 2004 Chair, Magis Program Director Search Committee, 2001 School Administration/Secondary Education Professor Search Committee, 2001

Community

Archdiocese of Omaha Vision for Catholic Schools Task Force, 2010 Chair, Leadership Framework Joint Task Force, Creighton University and Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic School Office, 2006-2007 Archdiocese of Omaha Inner City Schools Task Force, 2003-2004 Archdiocese of Omaha Education Committee, 2003-2005 Board of Directors, Mercy High School, 1998-2001 Hotline Operator, Nebraska AIDS Project, 2000-2003 Judge, Omaha World-Herald Metro Academic Team, 2000