VORNBERG, James A

JAMES A. VORNBERG Professor Emeritus of Educational Administration Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, Texas 75429 Spring 2015 Professional Experience Jan-May 2013 Texas A&M University-Commerce, Interim Dept Head, Educational Leadership July 2011- Texas A&M University-Commerce, Professor Emeritus July, 2006- Texas A&M University-Commerce, Interim Dean of College of Dec 07 Education and Human Services 2001-2006 Texas A&M University-Commerce, Department Head of Educational Administration 1981-2011 Texas A&M University-Commerce, Professor of Educational Administration 1991-92 Interim Department Head, Educational Administration, East East Texas State University 1986-2003 Director, Meadows Principal Improvement Program. A Meadows Foundation funded project at Texas A&M University-Commerce 1985-86 Co-Director, Meadows Principal Improvement Program 1978-1981 East Texas State University, Associate Professor of Educational Administration 1984, 1985 (Summers) Adjunct Professor for University of Southern Mississippi, Institute of Anglo American Studies. Based at University of London, England. 1974-1978 East Texas State University, Assistant Professor of Educational Administration 1973-1974 University of Arizona, Assistant Professor of Educational Administration 1971-1973 American School of São Paulo, Brazil, Coordinator of Educational and Special Services/Assistant to the Superintendent (Associação Escola Graduada de São Paulo) 1970-1971 University of Arizona, Graduate Assistant in Teaching and Research 1966-1970 US Air Force Officer on Active Duty 1965-1966 Pattonville School District, Maryland Heights, Missouri, Social Studies and English Teacher

Education

Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1973, Educational Administration M.Ed., University of Arizona, 1969, Educational Administration Graduate Work, Southern Illinois University, SIU-E, 1966 B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 1965, Political Science Central Methodist College, 1961-63 Ritenour High School, 1961, National Honor Society

Certification/Licensure Texas: Superintendent, Mid-Management, Supervisor, Teacher Missouri: Superintendent, Principal, Teacher Arizona: Superintendent, Principal, Teacher Service Record Service on Major Professional Committees

 Higher education representative on the Region Ten Education Service Center Advisory Committee 1992 to 2011 (Represent higher education institutions to Regional Service Center)  Member, Texas State Southern Association Committee, Secondary & Middle Schools 2000-2006 (Policy & accreditation body for SACS in the state of Texas for K-12 schools)  Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council for Accreditation and School Improvement; Regional Commission Member 2000-2006 (governing council for SACS; serves 11 state area in Southeastern US)  Governor Ann Richards’ Committee that arranged the 1992 Governor’s Quality Conference held at Brown Convention Center, Houston- A national conference hosted by a different governor each year (this committee of 35 worked for a year organizing and promoting this conference attended by more that 1200 people from all US and international business, government and education communities)

National Service

 Service as Reserve Officer, US Air Force, 1967-1994 (see details on last page)  Staff service at National Jamboree, Boy Scouts of America, Virginia, 2001 (35,000 scouts- 2 weeks); Also in 2010, same location, (45,000 participants).

International Service  Service on two medical/education missions to Russia in 1994 and 1996 fitting hearing aids in the Rybinsk School for the Deaf and consulting with Rybinsk Public Schools (fitted hearing aids for 100+ children and some adults in this Russian community 200 miles north of Moscow; also presented to public school faculties)  Presented to Humanitarian University graduate class in Rybinsk (125 at lecture) on higher education in the US

 Provided Staff Development sessions for English Language teachers in Rybinsk, Russia schools  Directed the staff development conference for the Association of American Schools in Brazil, 1972 and 1973: six schools held each year in São Paulo.  International Seminar sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa to USSR in 1976 On return presented numerous programs on their educational system to student and education groups

 International Seminar sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa to East and West Berlin in 1980.  Organized and directed four-week overseas experience for twelve ETSU graduate students to England in 1979, in conjunction with University of Sussex. (this first international program for ETSU was developed in partnership with UK professor)  Initial Faculty of the ETSU programs in International Education to the United Kingdom in 1984 and 1985 in conjunction with University of Southern Mississippi (arranged for UK contacts for the comparative education program that involved 15 graduate students from ETSU and USM)  Service on staff, International Camp Boy Scouts and Guides, Ardingly, England, 1984 (3000 scouts, 29 countries).  Phi Delta Kappa, International. Twice served as president of chapter and served as elected Area Coordinator guiding 5 chapters in Texas for two years and representing PDK International to those chapters. Service at many functions of PDK, wrote local history of chapter, and originally initiated the chapter’s web site. Also served as the newsletter editor and vice-president for special programs. Presided over the year long program “Impact of World Shortages on Education” that brought numerous speakers to campus including H. Ross Perot speaking to a standing room only auditorium on “Leadership” in 1976. Civic and Community Involvement  Community representative, Site based Committee, O’Banion Middle School, 2010-11.  Teachers with Above & Beyond Commitments to Education. Albuquerque, N.M. (A private sector foundation organization). Served on Committee to select outstanding teachers in Albuquerque Public Schools, 2004-05.  Commerce Public School, Crime and Drug Education Committee, 1979-80.  First Methodist Church, Commerce (1974-80) Administrative Board, Board of Trustees, Choir, Youth Fellowship Sponsor, Youth Program Coordinator.  Boy Scouts of America: Cubmaster (6 years Commerce & Dallas); Assistant Scoutmaster; District Commissioners staff; Council Executive Board; Sea Scout Ship associate advisor; Veteran Scouter—59 years.  Sierra Club (Dallas Group): Outings Leader; Inner City Outings Program leader (provides outings for inner city youth); conservation and membership committee work.  American Red Cross Volunteer, Water safety instructor teaching swimming and water safety, 12 years; taught at Zeppa Recreation Center on campus.  Habitat for Humanity, Dallas, building team member (7 years 1999-2006)

 Commerce Rotary Club, 1974-76.

University Committee Service  Hearing Committee, TAMU-Commerce, 2010-11.  University Honorary Degree Committee chair, 2002-2011; member 2001- 2011.  University Steering Committee for SACS accreditation (1983 and 1993)  Internal Campaign Committee--Bridgebuilders, University Development Effort, 2003-07.  Interim Department Head (two periods 1990-91; 2001)  Doctoral Chair (Adviser) to 85 doctoral students who completed degree  Master and Certificate Advising—hundreds of students during tenure; this became a very major role when I had office in Metroplex Center due to my proximity to students  Master and Principal Certificate Committee chair 4 years  Doctoral Studies Committee Chair, Department 6 years  Department Doctoral Admissions Committee  University International Studies Committee 1983-85  Departmental Curriculum Committee chair, 1978; 1997-99  Department NCATE Accreditation Committee, 1979  Faculty Senate: Senator; Alternate Senator Chair of Academic Scheduling committee Member of Senate Executive Committee

 Deans’ Council, July 2006- Dec 2007

 Planning Implementation Team (for University Strategic Plan Implementation) 2007.

 Sam Rayburn Public Affairs Symposium Committee, College of Education and Forum Committee: 3 years

 University Steering Committee for Southern Association Accreditation, 1983, & 1993 This committee managed the entire SACS self study from an implementation/policy standpoint and prepared for the visiting team. This was a year long effort for both self-studies

 President’s Advisory committee- Print Programs at the University- studied the print program and made recommendation to the President

College of Education Service  College of Education Development Committee, 2010.  College of Education Tenure & Promotion Committee Member, 1998, 1999, 2008-11, Chair 2001

 COEHS Executive Council, 8 ½ years

 Selection Committee for New Dean College of Education, 1979; 1992  Council on Teacher Education (various years)  NCATE Study College Committee 1980 Service of Meadows Program to School Districts The Meadows Principal Improvement Program, now housed in the Principals’ Center, was developed by Jim Vornberg and Loren Betz and submitted to the Meadows Foundation, which funded this project 3 times totaling $2 million. Jim Vornberg served as the director of this program from 1986-present time. It has offered over 110 staff development opportunities for principals and other administrators, as well as administrative interns. This was one of the most revered programs when it was started as there was little being done to assist principals in making the change to become “instructional leaders” in their buildings. In addition an intensive 15-month program designed to make them instructional leaders prepared165 graduate students as “Meadows Fellows” during completion of their masters/administrative certification. Between 10 and 19 “Meadows Fellows” were selected through a nomination and competitive process. Many of these are now policy level administrators including service as associate commissioners at TEA, regional service centers staff, and superintendents of school districts. In addition the third grant also had a “distinguished professor” component. Seven outside educators were appointed as Meadows distinguished visiting professors at ETSU who came to this campus and spent between several weeks to several semesters being involved with the programs of the College of Education including Linus Wright- former Deputy Secretary of Education, Judy Nine-Court, Robert T. Grant, James Boyer, Martha McCarthy, Jim Monasmith and Michael Moses. Three Meadows Foundation grants, which totaled two million dollars, supported this program. Dr. Vornberg’s organization of this program’s support keeps it continuing now for 27 years, a fact that the Meadows Foundation of Texas is proud. The program won the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Leadership Preparation, 1990, from the American Association of School Administrators. This program prepared many principals and aspiring principals to meet the challenges of education in the 21 Century. It has been estimated that the graduates of this program have impacted more than three million K-12 students in the graduates’ education careers. Professional and Academic Association Memberships  Member, Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration President, 1986-87; Vice-President, 1985-86; Secretary-Treasurer, 1983-85, Publication Chair, 1987-present. (Developed and edits major publication for this organization that provides professors a writing venue and support for the organization. See the publications section for more details.)  Member, National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Chair of Morphet Committee 3 years (selects best dissertation awards) & Chair of Site Selection Committee, 1 year (recommends sites for future national conferences)  Phi Delta Kappa (member since 1968) Chapter President, 1976-77, 2001-02; Area Coordinator (5 Chapters in NE Texas), 1976-78;

Chapter Research Representative 1983-84; Newsletter editor, 2000- 01, Vice-President 1975-76, Historian 2006-10; Advisor 2010-11.  Member, National Association of Secondary School Principals (since 1974)  Member, Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development  Member, Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (member since 1974)  Member, National Association of Elementary School Principals (since 1986)  Member, American Association of School Administrators  Member, Texas Association of School Administrators o Higher Education Relations Committee – 2 terms  Member, Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association  Member, International Network of Principal Centers

 Member, American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and its Texas affiliate, Texas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Professional Activities Editorial Consultant and Reviewer for the  International Journal of Educational Reform and  International Journal of Leadership in Education.

Textbook proposal reviewer: Prentice Hall of Simon and Schuster

Director, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Quality Assurance (Evaluation) Team (this involves directing team of peer educators in verifying educational quality and program direction for K-12 public schools; report writing and assessment of data gathered for commendations and recommendations) for the accreditation of the following schools: Great Lakes Academy, Plano, TX, 2014 (team chair) Wylie High School, Wylie ISD, 2012 (team chair) Trinity School, (K-12), Longview, TX 2012 (team member) Wylie East High School, Wylie ISD, 2011 (team chair) Goddard School of Austin, TX 2011 (team member) Brook Hill School, Bullard, TX 2011 (team member) Spring Creek Academy for Gifted & Talented, 2010, (team member) McKinney North High School, McKinney ISD, 2009 (team member) Hillcrest High School, Dallas ISD, 2008 (team chair) Ann and Nate Levine Academy, 2008. Mesquite ISD schools: West Mesquite HS, Horn H.S., Poteet HS, 2007 Skyline High School, Dallas ISD, 2007 Dallas Academy, 2007 Middle College High School, Dallas ISD, 2006 Rockwall High School, Rockwall ISD, 2006 Wylie High School, Wylie ISD, 2006. Townview Center High Schools, Dallas ISD, 2005 Denison High School, Denison ISD, 2005 Terrell High School, Terrell ISD, 2005 Woodrow Wilson High School, Dallas, 2004 Bridgeway School at Green Oaks, December 2003 Bryan Adams High School, Dallas ISD, 2003 John Horn High School, Mesquite ISD, 2003 6

Poteet High School, Mesquite ISD, 2003 North Mesquite High School, 2003 Mesquite High School, 2003 West Mesquite High School, 2002 Kimball High School, Dallas, 2002 Shelton School, 2002 New Boston ISD, High school, Middle school & Elementary school, 2001. Townview Magnet High School, Law Magnet Program Dallas, 1997. Booker T. Washington Performing and Visual Arts High School, 1995; W.W. Samuell High School, Dallas, 1993 R. L. Turner High, 1992 Walden Preparatory School, Dallas, Texas, 1981 Poteet High School & West Mesquite H.S. ,Mesquite ISD: 1983, 1988; Lancaster High School, Lancaster ISD, 1983, 1989; Richardson ISD, 1984, 1985; Bishop Lynch High School, 1988; Keystone Academy 1989, Garland High School, Garland ISD, 1986; Green Oaks School, 1987; Dean School, 1988; Lifecenter, 1988, New Day of Ft. Worth, 1989; Healthcare Rehabilitation Center (Austin) 1989 Also service on numerous other committees as team member at other schools

 Facilitator of Renewal Study for SACS Accreditation for (involves preparing school for their accreditation self-study and visit) Seagoville High School, 1996-2001 Hillcrest High School, 1996-2001 Samuell H. S. 1997-2002 McKinney I.S.D.: McKinney High School & 12 middle and elementary schools. ACT Academy ( K-12 Unit school), 2000-02 Adamson High School, 1999-2001 Carter High School, 1999-2001 Thomas Jefferson H.S. (1997) and Woodrow Wilson High School (1998), Dallas Public Schools Walden Preparatory Academy, 2003

Southern Association of Schools and Colleges--Approved consultant for Texas Elementary and Secondary Committees & International Schools Consultant Program Development staff--Arizona Center for Educational Research and Development North Central Association Evaluation Team Member, Alhambra H.S. Phoenix, Arizona (1971) Student Reader, Small Grant Proposals, Department of Health, Education and Welfare (1970) Bureau of School Services Project Member (1971) Clifton, Arizona--Building and Facilities Survey Nogales, Arizona--Board Policies and Regulations Project Personnel Interviewer (Consultant), American School of Campinas, Brazil Southern Association Evaluation Team Member—Cooper H.S., Garland, Mesquite, Lancaster, Dallas ISD, Richardson ISD (in 1970s) Commerce Public Schools, Crime and Drug Education Committee

Professional Development Training Programs Presented Dallas ISD Management Academy, Time Management, 1980-81 South Bend (Indiana) School Corp., Discipline in the Desegregated Classroom Richardson ISD, School Law for the Classroom Teacher Dallas ISD, Facilities Study, 1986 Bishop Lynch High School, Facilities Survey, 1985 Melissa ISD, Consolidation Study, 1984 Walden Preparatory School, Reality Therapy in the Classroom Commerce ISD, Pupil Personnel Management Region VIII Education Service Center, Workshop in Personnel: Formalizing Job Descriptions Palmer ISD, Evaluating Student Activity Programs Plano ISD, Seminar for department head/team leaders Dallas ISD, Administrative Evaluation Program; Teambuilding Workshop Longview ISD, Time Management

Publications, Research and Creative Activity Books: Texas Public School Organization and Administration: 2014. Fourteenth Edition, James A. Vornberg and Wes Hickey (eds.) Kendall/Hunt Publishers. (This edition included electronic edition and associated webpages which supplemented the book.) Texas Public School Organization and Administration: 2012. Thirteenth Edition, James A. Vornberg, Wes Hickey, and Art Borgemenke (eds.) Kendall/Hunt Publishers. (This edition included electronic edition and associated webpages which supplemented the book.) Texas Public School Organization and Administration: 2010. Twelfth Edition, James A. Vornberg (ed.) Kendall/Hunt Publishers. Also 1st edition 1989. Second edition 1991. Third edition 1994. Fourth edition 1995, Fifth edition 1996. Sixth edition, 1998, Seventh edition, 2000. Eighth edition, 2002.Ninth edition, 2004. Tenth, 2006. Eleventh, 2008. (This activity that Jim Vornberg originated and continues to lead has offered 80 different Texas colleagues the opportunity to participate in authoring a significant textbook, used by 30 educational leadership programs throughout the state. This book enables these professionals to make a meaningful contribution to the learning of thousands of students in Texas administration, to increase their confidence in writing professionally, and to promote their professorial career—usually in the early stages. The New School Leader for the 21st Century: the Principal co-author with Edward Seifert. Boston: Scarecrow Press of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group (2002) 598 pp. Third printing 2007. Now is printed on demand. (This textbook develops the principal’s leadership functions using the Educational Leadership Constituent Council standards that were established

nationally to guide the preparation of school administrators in all states. This textbook is used nationally in preparing school principals.) Instructors Manual for The New School Leader for the 21st Century: the Principal. co-author with Edward Seifert. Boston: Scarecrow Press of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group (2002) 73 pp. National and Major State Journals “Instructional Leaders Bridge the Communication Gap” Instructional Leader, July 2010, 23 (4) pp.6-9. (first author with Shelley Garrett). “From Walking the Walk to Talking the Talk: A School Superintendent Turns Assistant Professor” AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, Fall 2005, 2 (3) American Association of School Administrators. (co-author with Casey G. Brown). “Implementing Distance Education: Policies and Procedures” Catalyst for Change, National School Development Council Journal, Fall 2003. (co- authored with Cindy Maris). “Accountability and High Stakes Testing: Vantage Point of Texas High School Principals and Teachers” Educational Leadership Review, Vol 1. Winter 2001. (co-authored with Robert Hart).

“Establishing Charter Schools: A Policy Study of Texas’s First Year Charter Schools,” Planning and Changing, published 1999, Vol. 30, No. 2 (Senior author with Beverly Rider).

“ESL Programs: Making Them Work,” TEPSA Journal, Summer 1999, No. 59 (co-author with Caroline Alexander).

“Trimester Scheduling: A Policy Study of a Restructuring Response,” submitted to The Clearing House. (co-author with Susan Fegraeus).

“How to Administer Student Activities Program,” Tips for Principals, National Association of Secondary School Principals, October 1998.

Boyter, G., Gates, G., Schroth, G., Vornberg, J., & Thompson, D. (1999). Partnerships for an educational administration department: Questions on which to build. International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning [Online], 3 (7), 12 pages. Available: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~iejll/volume3/boyter.html [1999, February 8].

“State Response to Cultural Diversity: Multi-Cultural Policy and Programs,” Planning and Changing, published 1995, Vol. 25, No. 1 and 2 (co-author with Alane Malone).

“School Reform Movement: Directions in Principal Preparation,” International Journal of Educational Reform (1996). (co-author Whitaker, et al.)

"Evaluating Principals: New Requirements, Direction for the 90s," NASSP Bulletin, December 1991 (co-author with Cornell Thomas) "Mentor-Assisted Growth for Principals," Instructional Leader, 1989 (co- author with Gayle Owen). "Who's at Risk? There Are Differences in Urban and Suburban School Dropouts," Texas Study of Secondary Education Research Journal, Fall 1989 (co-author). "Evaluating the Evaluation Process," NASSP Bulletin, May, 1988. "Meadows Principal Improvement Program," part of a series entitled, "The Internship Revisited" in PSSAS Notes, Vol. 3, No. 2, May, l987, Professors of Secondary School Administration, NASSP.

"The Texas Term Contract Non-Renewal Act: The Impact of the First Year's Implementation," Texas Study of Secondary Education Research Journal, 1984-85 (co-author with Clint Ogilvie). "Secondary Public School Teachers' Satisfaction with Collective Bargaining," Journal of Collective Negotiations in the Public Sector, Vol. 13, No. 2, June, 1984. (Co-author with Michael Paschall). "An Evaluation of the Texas Accreditation-Planning Process," Texas Study of Secondary Education Research Journal, Fall 1983-84. (Co-authored with Martha Turbeville Blake.) "Taking Inventory of Your Interviewing Techniques," NASSP Bulletin, January, 1983 (co-author Kelsey Lyles). Also reprinted in Best articles book by NASSP. "A Model for Organizing Your School's Activity Program," NASSP Bulletin, October, 1983 (senior author with V. Gipson, et al.) "A Regional Survey of Student Activity Programs," Texas Study of Secondary Education Research Journal, Spring, 1982.

"Student Activities--What Are the Problems Now," The Clearing House, February, 1983 (senior author with Vance Gipson, et al). Personality Leadership Style and Superintendents' Attitudes Toward Women," Phi Delta Kappan, September, 1983 (co-author with Judy Huffty).

"Auditing the Student Activity Program," NASSP Bulletin, April, 1980. "Principal's Behavior as the Instructional Leader," Texas Study of Secondary Education Research Journal, Spring, 1980. (co-author with Claudia Brooks) "Inservice Training for Student Activity Sponsors," Catalyst for Change, National School Development Council, Spring, 1979.

"A Moderate Approach to Energy Management," American School and University, August, 1979. "A Place to Call Their Own," CEFPI Journal, Council of Educational Facility Planners, International, 1978. "Adolescent Cultural Acquaintance Experiences and Ethnic Groups Attitudes," Adolescence, Winter, 1976, pp. 601-608 (co-author with Robert Grant). "Side by Side with Other Nationalities," Inter-Ed, Association for Advancement of International Education, Vol. 2, No. 7, October, 1975, p. 7. "Tips for Overseas Staff Adjustment," Inter-Ed, Association for Advancement of International Education, Vol. 2, No. 6, April, 1975, p. 17.

Chapters: “Systems Theory” (2013) Handbook of Educational Theories. Brown, G. Irby, B., and Lara-Alecio, R. (eds). Information Age Publishing, Charlotte. “Systemic Approach to Educational Accountability: Balancing National and State Standards, Programs, and Procedures” Texas Public School Organization and Administration: 2010. Twelfth Edition. “Planning, Constructing and Maintaining School Facilities” Texas Public School Organization and Administration: 2010. (coauthor with Gary Keep, AIA). “Systemic Approach to Educational Accountability: Standards, Programs, and Procedures in Texas” Texas Public School Organization and Administration: 2008. Eleventh Edition. “Planning, Developing, Constructing and Maintaining School Facilities” Texas Public School Organization and Administration: 2008. (coauthor with Gary Keep, AIA). “Educational Accountability in Texas,” Texas Public School Organization and Administration: 1989. First-sixth editions, (revised). “Educational Accountability and Systems in Texas,” Texas Public School Organization and Administration: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006 Seventh-tenth editions.

“Planning & Management of Educational Facilities,” Texas Public School Organization and Administration: 2006. Second-Tenth editions. Co- authored with Mark Vornberg (7-10) and Loren Betz (2-6). Student Activities in Secondary Schools, 1979, edited; revised, 1982, 1986, 1991, 2000. "Orientation and Evaluation," Guide for Planning Educational Facilities, Council of Educational Facility Planners International, 1976. Contributor to chapter.

Other Publications: Book Review of Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation. (2010 Nov 30) In Education Review (a multi-lingual journal of book reviews). Gene V. Glass, Editor. (http://edrev.info/reviews/rev1002.pdf). "Extra Curricular Activities," an article for the Encyclopedia of Educational Administration, edited by Richard Gorton, Oryx Press, 1988. Instructional Leadership Practices in Reading. Monograph with Michael Sampson. Commerce, Texas: Phi Delta Kappa, East Texas State University Chapter, 1985. (Also in Research in Education, ERIC.)

Model for Student Activities. Commerce, Texas: Phi Delta Kappa, East Texas State University Chapter, 1981 (senior author). (a monograph, Also in Research in Education, ERIC.) Attitudes of Selected Texas Public School Officials Toward Collective Negotiations. Monograph. Commerce, Texas: East Texas School Study Council, East Texas State University, 1977. Coauthor with Alvin Marson. "Computer Uses in School Facility Management." Resources in Education, ERIC November, 1976.

Educational Media/Technology Presentations: "Educational Directions: Where Do We Go From Here?" 27 minute 16 mm color film. Involved from start to completion of this project as Educational Consultant and resource coordinator. Named one of twenty outstanding educational films by Instructor magazine, 1978. This was a Phi Delta Kappa project by the ETSU Chapter. (national distribution; won national award) “Educational Program and Cultural Diversity” A 30 minute video for use with graduate students. Produced as part of the Meadows Project. Featured Dr. James Boyer, one of the Distinguished Meadows Visiting Professors. Done in cooperation with ETSU Broadcast Journalism program. Served as executive producer. (distributed in state of Texas to administrator programs) “Leadership in the Schools” A 30 minute video for use with graduate students. Produced as part of the Meadows Project. Featured Dr. Linus Wright, one of the Distinguished Meadows Visiting Professors (former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education). Done in cooperation with Richardson ISD technology center. Served as executive producer. (distributed in state of Texas to administrator programs) “Marketing Your School” A 30 minute video for use with graduate students. Produced as part of the Meadows Project. Featured Dr. Linus Wright, one of the Distinguished Meadows Visiting Professors(former U.S. 12

Deputy Secretary of Education). Done in cooperation with Richardson ISD technology center. Served as executive producer. (distributed in state of Texas to administrator programs) “Politics in Public Education” A 30 minute video for use with graduate students. Produced as part of the Meadows Project. Featured Dr. Linus Wright, one of the Distinguished Meadows Visiting Professors(former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education). Done in cooperation with Richardson ISD technology center. Served as executive producer. (distributed in state of Texas to administrator programs) “Superintendent Selection” A 30 minute video for use with graduate students. Produced as part of the Meadows Project. Featured Dr. Robert Grant, one of the Distinguished Meadows Visiting Professors. Done in cooperation with Richardson ISD technology center. Served as executive producer. (local distribution)

Papers Presented

“ The Proportionate Costs of Title I Supplemental Educational Services: Effect of time in treatment on Student Achievement” co-presented with Rebeca Cooper at the 68th Annual Conference of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, California State University: Channel Islands., August, 2014.

“ Leveling Hispanic Family-School Barriers”co-presented with Catherine Johnson Kirkland at the 66th Annual Conference of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Kansas City MO., August, 2012.

“Student Learning as impacted by Teacher Certification—Traditional and Alternative” at the 65th Annual Conference of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Portland, OR., August, 2011.

“Mentoring and Academic Achievement: Connecting Students to the Instructional Program” Co-presented with Bruce Gearing at the 64th Annual Conference of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Washington, DC., August, 2010.

“Teachers Role in School-home Communications?” Co-presented with Leah M. Garrett at the 63rd Annual Conference of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, San Antonio, August, 2009.

“Administrative Internships—Programs in Development” Co-presented with Casey Brown, Sam Roberson, and Anita Johnston at the 63rd Annual Conference of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, San Antonio, August, 2009.

“Parent and Teacher Communications- Are they Congruent?” Co-presented with Leah M. Garrett at the 32nd Annual Meeting of Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, February, 2009.

“School Culture and Student Engagement in a Test-Focused Age of Accountability.” Co-presented with Katrina Horn-Hasley at 62nd. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference, San Diego, July 2008.

“Internships, Portfolios, and Curriculum Changes: The Remodel of an Ed Admin Program.” Co-presented with Casey Brown, Timothy Jones, and Sam Roberson at 62nd National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference, San Diego, July 2008.

“Effectiveness of the Use of Student Evaluation Data in Principal Evaluation.” Co- presented with Randy Reid at 61st National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference, Chicago, August 2007.

“Latino Enrollment in AP Courses: A Study of Motivation”. Co-presented with Mida Milligan at 60th National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference, August 2006.

“Meeting the Professional Development Needs of Practicing and Promising School Leaders.” Co-presented with Casey Brown at 60th National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference, August 2006.

“A Comparative Analysis of Student Performance and Attitudes in Traditional Advanced Placement Courses and Advanced Placement Courses with Dual Credit Overlay”. Co–presented with Brent Donham and Julie Combs at Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, 2006.

“Transition From a Single to a Multiple High School District”. Co-presented with Gene Burton at National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Washington, DC, July 2005.

“Becoming a Visionary Organization: Preserving our Core Ideology and Stimulating Progress.” Co-presented with 6 other department members at National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Washington, DC, July 2005.

“School Board Governance Issues, Community Types, and School Board Superintendent Relationships in Texas” Co-presented with Mark Littleton and Sandra Daniel at National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, August 2004.

“Texas Principals Program Network Lighthouse Initiative: Impact On One Department’s Efforts” Co-presented with 6 other department members at National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, August 2004.

“Integration of Technology in the Curriculum of Texas Schools.” Co-presented with Sandy Cable at National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, August 2003.

“Effects of Staff Development on Instruction for Limited English Proficient Students in a Texas School District.” Co-presented with Linda Ulrich at National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Vermont, August 2002.

“School Counselors and Administrators: Creating a New Paradigm.” Co-presented with Phyllis Erdman, Perry Francis, and Richard Lampe at Texas Counseling Association, November, Vermont. 2002.

“Elementary Teacher Induction Programs: A Policy Study of Texas Schools.” Co- presented with Pamela Neese at National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Houston, August 2001.

An Analysis of District Per Pupil Expenditures On Selected Indicators of the Academic AEIS in Texas Schools.. Co-presented with Rose Cameron and Don Beech at National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Houston, August 2001.

“Policies and Procedures: Implementing Distance Education in Public Schools” National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, August, 2000, Ipsalanti, MI.Co-authored with Cindy Maris. “Impact of High Stakes Accountability on High School Curriculum,” National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, August, 2000, Ipsalanti, MI. Co-authored with Robert Hart.

“Trimester Scheduling: A Policy Study of Restructuring Response,” National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, August, 2000, Co-authored with Susie Fegraeus. “Don’t Know Where You’re Going? Any Road Will Get You There” Texas Regional School Board Workshop, May 1999, (presentation on Strategic Planning). “Establishing Texas Charter Schools: A Policy Study.” The National Conference on Education. American Association of School Administrators, March 1999, Co- presented with Beverly Rider.

“State Support of Educational Facility Construction: A Policy Study. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, 1998. Co-authored with Kim Andrews-Pool. “Regional Field-Based Leadership Development Model” National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, 1998. ‘Team Personality and School Climate” National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, 1998. Co-authored with MaryAnn Gaines “Course Materials via Computer,” National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Juneau, AK, 1997. “Meadows Principal Improvement Program: A Preservice Field-based Model for Preparation of Principals,” National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Juneau, AK, 1997 “A Regional Field-Based leadership Development Model,” Co-presenter, Conference on University Partnerships, TAMU System, 1997. “American Higher Education” Humanitarian University, Rybinsk, Russia, September 1995. “Leadership Competencies and Perceived Training Effects: Meadows Principal Improvement Program” American Educational Research Association, 1992. San Francisco, (with Rick Bankston) “Group Challenges in Problem Solving: An Experiential Learning Activity for School Administrators” Danforth Foundation & National Policy Board for Educational Administration, San Francisco, 1992. (with M. Harris).

“Teachers Induction Programs” Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisor Association, 1991. “Meadows Principal Improvement Program as a model for administrator preparation.” American Association of School Administrators, National Convention, 1990. “Meadows Principal Improvement Program as a model for administrator preparation” National Association of Elementary School Principals, 1990. “Meadows Principal Improvement Program Model for Preparation of Principals” National Conference of Professors of Educational Administration, Flagstaff, AZ, 1986.

Texas Professors of Educational Administration, November, 1988. Preservice professional programs. "Effect of First Year's Implementation of Texas Term Contract Non-Renewal Act” Urban Education Conference, 1984. Implementing Teacher Evaluation Structure” Teacher Evaluation Conference, 1983. Irving, Texas. (invited presentation) Texas Association of School Board Regional Workshop, 1976, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982. Panel reactor.

“Model for Student Activities” National Association of Student Activity Advisors, National Conference, Tucson, AZ, 1981. “Middle School Curriculum Development” Texas Association Secondary School Principals, Annual convention, 1980. “Evaluation of School Facilities” Council of Educational Facility Planners, International Conference, 1975. “Implementing Reality Therapy” Orton Society Conference (Dyslexia). 1980, Dallas, TX. Addresses Commencement Speaker, Graduate School Graduation, (Summer1994) East Texas State University. Phi Delta Kappa District III Leadership Conference, 1977, 1978. Speaker. Phi Delta Kappa, Red River Chapter, 1977. Speaker. Phi Delta Kappa, Texarkana Chapter, 1976, 1977. Speaker. Phi Delta Kappa, Deep East Texas Chapter, 1976. Speaker. Commencement Speaker, Como-Pickton High School (1987). Research Teacher Evaluation, 1983, 1990. Student Activities Programs, 1980, 1990. Special Studies:  Facilities Study--Dallas ISD, (co-author with Nelson & Betz) 1986.  Consolidation Study--Melissa ISD, (co-author with Lutz) 1984.  Facilities Study--Bishop Lynch High School, 1985.  Curriculum Study--Florence ISD, 1989.

External Grants, Proposals Meadows Foundation Grant (total of $2 million grants) Principal Improvement Program, funded 1985 for $354,000. (in-service and pre-service program for improving principal's instructional leadership, funded for 1985-88.) Refunded by Meadows Foundation in 1987 for 1988-91 for $637,700. Refunded by Meadows Foundation in 1990 for 1991-95 for $1,000,000 Phi Delta Kappa Grants: Leadership in Reading Instruction, funded, 1983 (research project co-author). Texas-UK Educator Exchange, funded, 1979 (a study abroad project with

18 participants from Texas and the UK.) Model for Student Activities, funded, 1978 (research project). Mini-grant, "Student Activities--The Present and Future," funded by Graduate Studies and Research, East Texas State University, 1989. Regent’s Initiative Grant “Reinventing Schools Project” 2005 funded Michael Copeland, primary investigator. $82,300

Teaching

Faculty and Administrative Load

Classes taught

EdAd 554 Principalship (Leading Learning Communities) EdAd 656 Site Based Personal Management EdAd 651 Planning and Management of Educational Facilities EdAd 615 Public School Organization and Administration EdAd 626 Public School Law EdAd 620 Human Resource Management EdAd 553 Organization & Administration of Student Activities EdAd 610/614 Principal and Mid-Management Internship EdAd 695 Research Methodology EdAd 699 Doctoral Residency Seminar EdAd 718 Doctoral Dissertation EdAd 618 Educational Issues Colloquium EdAd 611 Superintendent Internship EdAd 612 Current Problems in Educational Administration

Jim Vornberg has taught more than 1700 students in his principalship course during his career. Most of these completed their administrative certificates and went on to serve as principals in Texas schools, having a major impact on the education of students in Texas as well as out-of-state. He has served as doctoral advisor to 88 graduates of the doctoral program that have completed at this time. His teaching techniques have included many innovations including problem based-learning, simulations, compressed video sessions, teaching online, hybrid courses (combination of online and face-to-face) and the use of the ROPES course as a learning technique to prepare administrators.

Jim Vornberg has published and/or presented with numerous of his students over the years assisting them to begin their professional writing and presentation experiences. Doctoral Graduates Advised by James Vornberg as major professor

Date Graduate Positions Current Position Professor of Educational May-77 Alvin Marson Principal, Ass't/Assoc Prof Adm, Georgia Ass't Princ., Ass’t Supt/ Interim May-78 Jack Mattingly Supt, Wilmer-Hutchins ISD Math Dept Head, Dallas ISD

Aug-79 Claudia Brooks High S. Ass't Principal/Principal Ass’t Prof Ed Adm, retired

Aug-79 Judy Huffty Principal/Director TYC Ass't Supt, Instruction Principal, Asst Supt, Ass't Supt, Instruction, Aug-80 Janet Skinner Acting Supt, DISD Irving ISD Ass'tSupt, Business, Dec-80 David Allred Principal; Inst.Officer Mesquite ISD, ret Middle School Principal, Dec-80 Jim Richardson Ass't Principal DeSoto, retired Nat’l Acad of Sch Exec, AASA; Ass'tSupt for Business, Dec-80 Pat Smith Adm Services, Reg. Svc Ctr Birdville ISD retired; Prof President, Odessa College, May-81 Vance Gipson Vice President, Comm College retired Middle School Principal, Dec-81 Michael Paschall Ass't Principal, Dallas ISD Dallas PS

Aug-82 Priscilla Kimery Curriculum Director, Plano ISD Skill Quest, Inc. Prof of Educ. Adm, U of Aug-82 *Martha Turbeville Principal & Supt Houston CL Principal, High School Aug-83 Clint B. Ogilvie Principal, Supt, Professor Beaumont Chancellor, Dallas Bible Dec-83 U. A. Doiron President, Dallas Bible College College, retired

Dec-83 Nancy McNeal Principal, Ass't Supt Superintendent, retired Computer Specialist, Dec-84 Larry Weldon Bell Teacher, Dallas ISD Private Industry Ass't Principal, Voc Educ Dir, Dec-84 William E. Rakestraw Dallas ISD Retired Rowan Community Col. Principal /Director Private Prof- Comp. Science May-85 Scott Nason Christian School Princ., Ass't Supt, Interim Supt Vice President Dec-85 Mary Ann Reynolds for Admin. Ft. Bend ISD, ret. Stewart Title Co. Houston Adm offi for Research, May-86 Gayle B. Owen Principal, Adm Officer instruction Mesqu. ISD, ret

Aug-86 Robert Payne Sewell Principal Principal, Plano ISD *Nancy Jean Dean of Students, Ursaline May-87 Whitfield Ass't Principal Academy Principal, Highland Park Dec-87 Mary Elizabeth Dollar Principal, Garland ISD ISD Retired Supt, Prof. UNT; Dec-87 Ted D. Gillum Prin, Ass't Supt.; Supt Carroll Reg 11 ESC Interim Supt, Dallas ISD TEA, Asst supt. Highland Aug-88 Larry D. Groppel Supt, Lancaster ISD Park ISD Special Education Director; Aug-88 *Mary Davis Hopkins Sp. Ed. Diagnostitian Dir of Personnel,Lewisville

Aug-88 James Wilfred Smith Principal, Supt, Supt., Coolige ISD, retired Janice Harlin Ass't Supt for Per Svc., Dec-88 Ramsey Principal, Adm Officer Inst Mesquite, ret. Dir, Bus. Develop. Grant Aug-89 Claudia J. Parker Dir. Of Bilingual Educ Thornton Acc'ting, FL Early childhood Prof. Dallas Dec-89 Judy Collmer Teacher, Team Leader Comm College-Cedar Vall. Principal, Dallas Public Schools May-90 Cornell Thomas Assc. Prof, Tx Christian Univ Prof of Ed Adm, Okla. State U Cathy Lynnette Dec-90 Rideout Principal, Mesquite ISD Assistant Supt, Curr. Ass't Supt. For Admin. Aug-92 Marvin Dick Roden Ass't Supt for Administration Garland ISD Teacher Organization Dec-92 Michael Brockway Teacher, DISD Representative Ass’t Prof,Tarleton St U Principal GISD, Rockwall & Allen & Supt, Temple ISD, Princ May-93 Pamela Harrison Waco ISD; Supt Sunnyvale ISD Waco, retired

May-93 Alane Malone Principal, Mesquite ISD Principal, Mesquite ISD Superintendent, Anna ISD; Aug-93 James Bankston Principal Int. Supt James Hardeman Exec Dir, Principals Assoc, Dec-93 Masters Superintendent, Melissa ISD, ret. Dallas Private Consultant, Industry May-94 Deborah Estes Reg Service Ctr Consultant & Schools Ass't Principal, Principal Ass’t Supt Advance May-94 Sharon Meng Weatherford ISD; HS FtWorth Learning, Ft. Worth ISD Adm officer for Instruction, Aug-94 Denise Kutch Principal, Mesquite ISD Development Director Asst Supt; Assoc. Comm. TX Dallas ISD, Chief of Staff, May-95 Carol V. Francois Educ Agency retired., Consultant Director of Computer Aug-95 Leon L. Sloan Ass't Principal, Garland Instruction, GISD Principal, Dir of Curriculum Ass’t Supt of Personnel, May-97 James Davis Supt McKinney ISD Prof of Ed Ad, TAMU- Dec-97 MaryAnn Gaines Principal, Dallas Pub. Schools Kingsville/ Comm, retired

Kimbroly Andrews- Ass't Princiapl Carroll ISD May-98 Pool Principal, Carroll ISD Asst Supt, Hays ISD Lab Sch Dir & Prof, May-98 *Margie Fenton-Dunn Ass't Supt, Venus ISD Dallas Baptist Univ

Aug-98 Debra Crosby Ass't Supt, Quinlan ISD Interim Supt, Quinlan ISD

Dec-98 Beverly Rider Dirtor Sp. Svcs, Lake Worth ISD Lake Worth ISD Dire of Personnel,Asst Supt May-99 Derek Citty Carroll ISD Supt, Aledo ISD Supervisor, Ellis County Aug-99 Sunshine Capps Principal, Ferris ISD Coop H.S. School Principal, Aug-99 Susan Fegreaus Ass't H.S. Princip, Garland ISD Garland ISD, retired Student Teacher Aug-99 Sue Hamm Principal, Winnsboro ISD Supervisor, TAMU-Comm Director Spec Svcs, Aug-99 Cindy Maris Assistant Principal, Forney ISD Forney ISD; retired Prin, ,Asst. Supt Eustace Dec-99 Rob Hart Supt, West ISD Supt, Liberty Hill ISD Adjunct Professor, TX A&M- Principal & Asst to Supt, Texarkana & TAMU- Dec-99 Jackie Jones Texarkana ISD, retired Commerce; SACS Consult.

Dec-00 Albert Hambrick Sherman High School Principal Supt Sherman ISD

Dec-00 Kathryn Metzinger Elem. Principal, Garland ISD GISD Northlake Elem Princ

Dec-00 Rose Cameron Ass’t Prof. Ed Ad Tarleton State Supt Joshua ISD

May-05 Pamela L. Neese Teacher, Mesquite ISD Testing coord., MISD

Dec-01 David Perkins Principal, Mabank ISD Principal

May-02 Linda S. Ulrich Principal, Garland ISD GISD H.S. Principal, Mesquite ISD Aug-02 Charles D. Nix HS Principal, Rockwall Asst Principal, Plano Technology specialist May-03 Sandra E. Cable Author 26 Books Adjunct Prof., researcher

Aug-03 Sandra Daniel Ass’t Elem. Principal H.S. Principal

Dec-03 Brandt Myers Principal Supt, Sonora ISD

Dec-03 Kerry Pettijohn Asst Principal, Post ISD Law School *Washington Computer Science Professor Ass’t Dean, Collin Co. May-04 James** Collin County Comm. College Comm. College Ass’t Supt, Dallas ISD Aug 05 Liliana Valadez Curriculum Executive, Dallas ISD Adjunct Prof, TAMU-C

Aug-05 Gene Burton Superintendent, Rockwall ISD Retired; Consultant

Executive Dean, Engineering & Engineering Dept Head Dec 05 Brent Donham Technology, Richland College TAMU-Commerce

Dec O5 Mida Milligan Asst Principal, Garland ISD Principal, Garland ISD

Dec 05 Phil Gordon Asst Principal, Mesquite ISD Principal, McKinney ISD Director, Tech-Prep Programs President, Dec O5 Kevin Eaton Weatherford College Weatherford College Superintendent Dec O5 Bryan Neal Como-Pickton ISD Teacher, Freer ISD Asst Principal, May 06 Jennifer Peirson Lakeview Cent HS, Garland ISD

Social Studies Consultant Dec 06 Debora Brown Region 11, Ed Svc. Center Heliodore Torres Principal, Waco ISD Interim Supt, Odessa ISD Dec O6 (H.T.) Sanchez Director, Tyler ISD Supt, Tucson, AZ

Dec 06 Randy Reid Supt, Celina ISD, Tyler ISD Supt, Keller ISD

Dec 06 Becky Snow Ass.t Principal, Manor ISD Asst Supt, Jarrell ISD

May 07 Katrina Horn-Hasley Principal, Mesquite ISD Principal, Rockwall ISD Family Communications, Ass’t Principal Rockwall ISD Dec 08 Leah Michelle Garrett , Rockwall ISD Adjunct Prof, TAMU-C Ass’t Supt, Mt. Pleasant ISD, Supt, Dripping Springs ISD Dec 08 Bruce Gearing Supt Marshall ISD Elementary Principal, Rockwall Supt, Marshall ISD Aug 09 Amy Anderson ISD Ass’t Supt, Mt. Pleasant ISD Supt, Floresville ISD, TX Asst Supt- Grand Paririe Supt, Marshall ISD May 10 Jerry Hunkapiller Supt, Millsap ISD, Millsap, TX ISD Ass’t Supt, Mt. Pleasant ISD Floyd Elementary Principal, Supt, Millsap ISD, Millsap, Dec 10 Kim Broadway Mesquite ISD MISD Princ of Year TX ESL Bilingual Director Elementary Principal, Dec 11 Catherine Kirkland Asst. Principal, Athens ISD Adjunct Professor Mesquite ISD

Dec 11 Valerie Walters Teacher, Allen ISD

Testing and Accountability Research & Evaluation Elementary Principal, Dec ‘12 Stephanie Barnes Mansfield ISD Univ of Texas-Arlington Mesquite ISD

May ‘13 Kelly Moeller Principal, Dallas Dioceses

Aug ‘13 Carol Rosales Teacher, Garland ISD Accountability Coordinator, May ‘14 Rebeca Cooper Longview ISD Asst Supt< Longview ISD *deceased **awarded posthumously

Honors and Awards

 Scholarship named in his honor by the School Leadership Alliance, Spring 2012  Honorary Life Member, Texas Association of School Administrators, 2012.  Professor Emeritus title, Awarded by Texas A&M University System, July 2011.  Emeritus Membership Status in Phi Delta Kappa International. June 2011.  Excellence Teaching Award at TAMU-Commerce, Named by Faculty Senate for James (Jim) Vornberg, (first awarded Fall 2010)  Doctoral Advisee Dr. Brent Donham, awarded the Morphet Outstanding Dissertation Award for 2006, at the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration 60th National Conference  Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration Living Legend, 2005 for professional and service contributions to the organization (this award has been named for his long service to this professional group)  SACS/CASI Service Award, Texas Council for Accreditation and School Improvement, 2005  George Reavis Associate, Phi Delta Kappa International, 2003.  Hall of Fame, Ritenour High School, Overland (St. Louis) Missouri, Fall, 1998 for professional and civic contributions.  Award for Outstanding Achievement in Leadership Preparation, 1990, American Association of School Administrators to Meadows Program at ETSU.  TAMU-Commerce: 25 year Faculty member 1999; 30 year Faculty member 2004, 35 year Faculty member. 2009.  Distinguished Service Award, Doctoral Students Association, TAMU-Commerce, 2000.  Admiral in the Texas Navy, 1989, Commissioned by Governor W. P. Clements  Boy Scouts of America, Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to Youth, 1988; District Award of Merit, 1986.  Phi Delta Kappa Service Key, 1979, by International Board of Directors

 Nominee for Doctoral Students Association, Graduate Teaching Award, 1979.  Phi Delta Kappa, Distinguished Leadership Award, 1978 by ETSU Chapter.  Gerald Howard Read International Seminar Scholarship, 1980.  Instructor Magazine, Best Educational Film Award (group), 1978.  Outstanding Young Man of America, 1976, US Jaycees Program.

 National Academy of School Executives Scholarship, American Assoc. of School Administrators, 1976.  US Air Force, Defense Meritorious Service Medal 1993; Meritorious Service Medal, 1994.