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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 2 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 2 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) 4 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 4 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