CURRICULUM VITA

Kingsley Banya

TITLE:

Interim Dean

OFFICE ADDRESS:

FIU, University Park Campus
College of Education, ZEB 320
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
Tel. No.: 305-348-3202
Email: banyak@fiu.edu


AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:

  1. Curriculum Theory, Instruction and Evaluation                                              
  2. Teacher Education                                     
  3. Comparative Education
  4. Multicultural Education 

I. EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

University
Ph.D. (1986): University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Major Area: Curriculum Theory
First Minor: Teacher Education
Second Minor: Adult Education
Dissertation: "An Evaluation of the Implementation Process and Impact of a Teacher Education Project"

M.A. (1982): University of London, Institute of Education, London, England
Major Area: Comparative and International Education "U.P.E. and Teacher Education"

M.Ed. (1981): Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Major Area: Curriculum
Minor: Teacher Education/Social Studies
Thesis:  "Relating and Adjusting Theory and Practice in Teacher Education"

Diploma (1973): University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College, Freetown Education

B.A. (1972): University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College, Freetown
Major Area: History/Social Studies
Minor: International Relations

Honors and Awards:

  • Summer 2005: Research Faculty, University of Florida, Center for African Studies.
  • 1984 – 1985: Personal Research Grant, International Development Research Center, (IDRC) Ottawa, Canada
  • 1983 – 1984: Ontario Scholar
  • 1981 – 1983: Fellowship, World Council of Churches
  • 1969 – 1973: Scholarship, Sierra Leone Government

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II. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Postdoctoral Positions:

August 2007- Present

Professor and Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction
Florida International University

2001 – August 2007 

Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
Florida International University

1996 – 2001

Professor & Chairperson, Educational Leadership and Policy and Coordinator NCATE Process, Florida International University. Chairperson of the only graduate department in the college. My responsibilities were in three major areas: a) provide sound administration toward the efficient function of the College and University; b) develop programs within the College; and c) positive leadership toward the overall advancement of the College and University.  A brief outline of each function follows: Administration: Managed administrative routines such as budgeting (in excess of 1.5 million each year); scheduling (faculty assignment, annual evaluations, chair department meetings, etc.); developed and utilized College policies (evaluation of support staff, student grievances, etc.); supported and enabled high-quality research and teaching (faculty conferences and seminars, publications, etc.); and recruited culturally diverse and talented faculty, staff and students (increased minority doctoral students, faculty and staff).  There were 21 faculty members of whom 9 were tenured full professors, 5 associate professors and 5 tenure earning. 
Program Development: Integrated program elements and programs within the College and University toward common goals (collaborated with other Colleges); fostered and modeled collaboration (within and outside the College); strengthened coalitions with external and internal stakeholders (worked closely with Miami-Dade County Public Schools on their leadership programs); provided leadership necessary for implementing progressive, sound curriculum and program reforms; and valued and utilized faculty perspectives in setting programs and school priorities.  Leadership: Worked with other administrators across the College and University toward common goals (as coordinator of the NCATE process worked with other units within the University to get the College accredited); provided leadership in client-centered operations accessed through extension, distance learning, international education and grants and contracts (for example, Taiwan Project Initiative) and contributed to the development and maintenance of a healthy learning and working environment for colleagues, staff and students.

1991 – 1996

Associate Professor & Chairperson - Taught various advanced doctoral classes in Curriculum including, EDG 7222; Curriculum: Theory and Research,  EDG 7362; Instruction: Theory and Research,  and EDG 7665; Seminar in Curriculum, core requirements for all Curriculum and Instruction doctoral students in every field,  also taught Multicultural education at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

1990 – 1991

Education Staff Specialist, Georgia Department of Education. Responsible for accreditation of Georgia's 33 public and private colleges. Visited many of the colleges during their preparation for accreditation as the state representative to NCATE.  Responsible also for writing final accreditation reports. Among other services provided, I: Conducted policy research, surveys and special studies.
Maintained a state-wide clearing house of information about department of education and NCATE policies, proposals, legislation, statistics and research findings. Organized forums/meetings so that constituents could exchange views, explore new ideas and build relationships.
Provided policy advice and technical assistance to individual colleges and teacher education leaders.
Fostered statewide leadership and cooperation in accreditation/certification issues by providing information to policy makers, by representing colleges/universities interests in national forums, stimulating inter-collegiate co-ordination of standards and by helping college deans exercise leadership beyond their individual college’s roles.
Responsible for changing all teacher education rules and regulations to the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) format, a task that was complex and complicated as no one was initially, sure as to what was required.  Before I left everyone became familiar with the new rules.
Wrote grants for the teacher education unit which was funded up to $25,000, which resulted in a major conference of all education Deans in Atlanta.

1986 – 1989

Assistant Professor, University of Utah Department of Educational Studies.  Responsible for program initiation, development, administration and teaching of curriculum implementation. Taught curriculum development, multicultural education and social studies at both graduate and undergraduate levels.  Responsible for student advising, and chairing thesis and dissertations for masters and doctoral students. Supervised student teachers at the Professional Development Schools (PDS). Was the university representative on the Utah State Social Studies Committee for three years. Interacted consistently with state officials on educational issues including accreditation.

1986

Visiting Professor, Memorial University - St. John's, New Foundland, Canada. Taught courses in Curriculum design, development and evaluation at the master's level to experienced school personnel.  Responsible for thesis supervision and directing a regional conference on curriculum planning. Evaluated the final outcome.

1983 – 1986

Research Assistant, The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto, Canada. Responsibilities included seminars, teaching classes and doing empirical research with two professors. One of the research projects examined the racial bias in history textbooks in Ontario. Another performed a needs assessment for the faculty of the department of Curriculum and Instruction at OISE. Also co-authored manuscripts and papers with professors.

Predoctoral Positions
Teaching


1980 – 1981

University level:  Graduate teaching assistant in measurement and evaluation, Queen's University. Responsible for developing, administrating and teaching of undergraduate course in measurement and evaluation. This was a required course for all B.Ed Students at the college of education.

1975 – 1980

College level: Head of Teacher Education Department, Bo Teachers' College, Bo, Sierra Leone.  Responsible for assigning, coordinating and evaluating more than 15 professors in education whose courses range from philosophy of education to students teaching practice/intern. I annually wrote a report on each professor, which affected salary increases and promotion prospects.

1973 – 1980

Lecturer, Teacher Education, Bo, Sierra Leone.  Taught history of education and comparative education to more than 200 students ranging from first year to final year. In this position I helped grade final examinations for the teaching diploma.

1973 – 1975

School level:  Part-time high school teacher of history, economics and literature.

Research


1984 – 1985

Evaluator, UNDP/UNESCO/Sierra Leone government-sponsored "The Bunumbu Project: teacher education program. Responsible for the evaluating an international project on Integrated Teacher Education Program in Sierra Leone. Wrote final internal report for the college. More than $7 million was spent on the project.

1983 – 1985

Research Assistant, at OISE: Various projects, including racism in textbooks.

1981 – 1982

Compared and analyzed the teacher training programs for UPE in Tanzania and Sierra Leone.

1980 – 1981

Research Assistant relating theory to practice in teacher education, critically examined the experience of pre-service teachers in the schools and their teacher education programs at the Faculty of Education, Queen's University.          

Other


1974 – 1980

Examiner, West African Examination Council. Responsible for grading G.C.E. "O" and "A" Levels for students in English speaking West Africa in the areas of history and economics.

1975 – 1980

Examiner, Teacher Education, Institute of Education, University of Sierra Leone.

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III. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Affiliations

2006 – 2008

President, UREAG - CIES

1995 – 2000

President, UREAG – CIES

1994 – 2000

Treasurer/Secretary, AERA, RFECA, SIG

1993 – present

Member, American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC)

1993 – present

Member, Florida Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development

1990 – present

Member, Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE)

1986 – present

Member, National Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)

1986 – present

Member, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

1980 – present

Member, American Educational Research Association (AERA)

1980 – present

Member, Comparative and International Education Society   (CIES)

1986 – 1989

Executive Member, Utah Council of Social Studies (UCSS)

1986 – 1989

Member, Utah Association of Teacher Educators (UATE)

1983 – present

Member, Canadian Curriculum Studies Association (CCSA)

1983 – present

Member, Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS)

1983 – present

Member, Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE)

Leadership Positions


2007- Present

Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Florida International University

1992 – 2001

Chairperson, Educational Leadership, College of Education, Florida International University

2006 – 2007

Member, Search Committee for Dean, College of Education, Florida International University

1994 – present

Coordinator, African  Studies Forum, Florida International University

1994 – 2000

Co-Coordinator, NCATE Task Force, College of Education

1986

Member, Search Committee for Director, Ontario Institute for Studies

1984- 1986

President, Graduate Students Association The Ontario Institute for Studies Education

1983 – 1986

Treasurer, Canadian Union of Educational Workers, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

1983 – 1984

Treasurer, International Students Association Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

1981 – 1982            

Secretary, Students' Union, University of London Institute of Education

1971 – 1973

Treasurer, National Union of Sierra Leone Students

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IV. SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Book:

Banya, K. (2007).  Implementing Educational Innovation in  the Third World:  A West African Experience New York:  Mellen Research University Press. (revised)

Book Chapters:

Banya, K. (2008) Globalization, Knowledge Economy and the Emergence of Private Universities in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Yeakey C., Hopson, R., & Boakari, F. (Eds.), Power, Voice and the Public Good: Schooling and Education in Global Societies. Publisher: Emerald

Banya, K. (2006) The World Bank, NGOs and the State of Development in Sub-Saharan Africa; Implications for Alleviating Poverty and advancing Societal Reform, Chapter 18. In Yeakey, C. (Ed), Suffer the Little Children: National and International Dimensions of child poverty and policy, pp.437-478. Oxford: Elsevier, Inc.

Banya, K & Elu, J (2006) The Dilemma of Child Soldiering in Sub-Saharan Africa, Chapter 8.  In Yeakey, C. (Ed.), Suffer the Little Children: National and International Dimensions of child poverty and policy,179-207.Oxford: Elsevier, Inc.

Banya, K. (2005). Globalization and Higher Education Policy Changes, Chapter 10. In Zajda, J. (Ed.), International Handbook of Globalization, Education and Policy Research. Australia: Kluwer Academic Publisher.

Elu, J. & Banya, K. (1999). NGOs as Partners in Africa: A Cultural Analysis of North-South NGO Relations, Chapter 13, Part One. In Buchert, L. & King, K. (Eds.), Changing International Aid to Education, UNESCO/NORRAG, 182-206.

Maria Hsueh-yu Cheng & Banya, K. (1997). Bridging the Gap Between Teaching Styles and Learning Styles, Chapter 9. In Reid, J. (Ed.), Understanding Learning Styles in the Second Language Classroom.  Prentice Hall.

Banya, K. & Elu, J. (1997).  Implementing Basic Education in Sierra Leone, Chapter 6. In Massemann, V. & Welch, A. (Eds.) Tradition, Modernity and Post-Modernity in Comparative Education.  Hamburg: UNESCO Institute for Education.

Banya, K. (1996). Cannon Debate Continues: Multicultural Education in Higher Education, Chapter 10. In Ryan, C; Woods, L.; McLachlan, K.; and Kaplan, E.J. (Eds.), Urban Multicultural Issues.

Banya, K. (1995). The Dynamics of Extending Integrated Rural Teacher Education Program, Chapter 7. In Ginsburg, M. & Lindsay, B. (Eds.), The Political Dimension in Teacher Education.  Falmer Press.

Banya, K (1995). Equality of Education:  A Cultural Prospective. In Sunal, C. (Ed.) Primary and Secondary Education in Africa, 1-12.

Banya, K (1994). Education Policy in Sierra Leone: The continuing Search for Relevance, Chapter 8. In Luke, D. (Ed.), Economic Decline and The prospect for Adjustment in Africa: The Case of Sierra Leone. Westview Press.

Journal Articles (Refereed):

Banya, K. (2007).  Globalization, Social Justice and Education in Africa: Neoliberalism and Knowledge Capitalism in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Education in Society,7, 5-24.

Banya, K. (2006). Can Continuous Assessment Replace External Examinations? World Studies in Education, 6(2), 5-27.

Banya, K. (2005) Globalization and the Emergence of Private Universities in Sub-Saharan Africa. World Studies in Education, 5, 47-67.

Banya, K. (2004). Research at Sub-Saharan Universities. Society for Research into Higher Education, 6-10.

Banya, K. (2002). Higher Education and the Impact of Globalisation on University Education in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Society for Research into Higher Education, 48, 6-9.

Banya, K. (2002).  Sub-Saharan Africa: The State of Public Higher Education and the Emergence of Private Universities. World Education news and Reviews, 14(6), 1-5.

Banya, K (2001). The World Bank and Financing Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Higher Education, 42(1), 1-34.

Banya, K (2001). Are Private Universities the Solution to the Higher Education Crisis in Africa? Higher Education Policy, 14, 161-174.

Banya, K. (2001).  The Challenges of Financing Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa. World Studies in Education, 2, 53-80.

Banya, K. (2001).  The Dilemma of Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 21st Century. Education in Society, 4, 50-69.

Banya, K. & Elu, J. (1998).  NGOs as Partners in Africa: A Critical Analysis of North-South NGO Relations. Norrag News Northern Policy Research Review and Advisory Network on Education and Training (NORRAG), Special Theme: International Development Cooperation, (edited) by Kenneth King, 22, 16-18.

Banya, K. & Elu, J. (1997).  The Crisis of Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Continuing Search for Relevance. Journal of Higher Education Policy & Management, 19(2), 151-166.

Banya, K. (1995). Quality in an Integrated Rural Development Program: The Sierra Leone Experiment. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 20(2), 213-224.

Banya, K. (1994). The Role of Teacher Education in Education Reforms: A Case Study. Teacher Education in the Caribbean and Africa: Points of Contact, 2(2), 1-8.

Banya, K. (1993). Illiteracy, Colonial Legacy and Education:  The Case of Modern Sierra Leone. Comparative Education, 29(2), 156-166.

Banya, K. (1993). Multicultural Education in comparative perspective: United Kingdom and United States. Research Bulletin, 24(3), 23-33.

Banya, K. (1991).  Economic Decline and Education System: The case of Sierra Leone.  Compare, 21(2), 127-143.

Banya, K. (1989). Education for Rural Development: Myth or Reality?  International Journal of Educational Development, 9(2), 111-126.

Banya, K. (1988).  The Role of International Organizations in Aid.  International Review of Education, 34(4), 477-493.

Banya, K. (1987).  Schools Around the World: Sierra Leone. Orbit, Dec. 20-21.

Banya, K. (1986). Education for Rural Development: The Case of Sierra Leone. Compare, 16(2), 175-188.

Journal Articles (Non-refereed):

Banya, K. (2004). Diversity and the Canon Debate: Some Reflection. Florida International University Diversity Exchange, Fall 2004, 26-27.

Banya, K. & Cheng, Maria H. (1998).  Beliefs About Foreign Language Learning-A Study of Beliefs of Teacher’s and Students’ Cross Cultural Settings. ERIC ED 411:469.

Banya, K (1994). The Crisis in Sierra Leone. West Africa.

Banya, K. (1993). Guest Editor FASCD Policy Review on Multicultural Education, Vol. 1, 4.

Banya, K. (1993). Multicultural Education: An International Perspective. ERIC S0 022:705.

Banya, K. (1991).  Teachers and the Politics of Curriculum Development. ERIC ED 334:160

Book Reviews:

Banya, K. (1998). Educational Reform and the Transformation of Southern Africa by Dickson, A., Mungazi, L., & Walker, K. Reviewed for Comparative Education Review, 42(4), 538-540.

Banya, K. (1995). Childhood Learning and Adult Life: The Functions of Indigenous Islamic and Western Education in an African Context by Daun, H. Reviewed for Comparative Education Review, 39(3), 394-395.

Board Membership:

  • Editorial Board, The Journal of Negro Education, 1996-2002
  • Board of Directors, Liberal Arts College of Jamaica, 2000-2004.

Under Review
Banya, K. (2007).  What Knowledge is of Most Worth?  A Critical Examination of Curricula Theories. Prospects Paris: UNESCO.

Technical Reports, Monographs, and Other Articles (Non-refereed)
(1973). Diploma Thesis: An Analysis of the Education Problems of Sierra Leone.

Funded Research Grant

  • Banya, K. (2007).  Academy for the Art of Teaching Travel Mini-Grant.  Connecting Student Learning Outcomes to Teaching, Assessment, and Curriculum.  June 18 – 20, Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Banya, K. (2005).  African Studies Grant.  July 2005, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. 
  • Banya, K. (2004). Academy for the Art of Teaching Travel Mini-Grant.  Summer Workshop for College Teachers. July 21-27, Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia. $5000
  • Banya, K. and Fain, S. (1992):  Awarded $233,025 for Doctor of Education (Ed. D course work) Program in Curriculum and Instruction: Instructional Leadership for Taiwanese educators, contracted with the Overseas Graduate Research Corporation.
  • Banya, K. and Norton, C. (1991):  Awarded $25,000 for seminar on Teacher Education by Organization of Chief State Officials (CSSO), Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Banya, K. (1987) Faculty Development Grant: Awarded $3,000 for Grant to develop a course on Implementation.          
  • McDiamond, Garnet and Banya, K. (1984):  Awarded $20,000 for Analysis and reporting of the results of data on racism in textbooks.  The Ontario government sponsored the research.
  • David Pratt and Banya,K. (1981) examined and recommended the future direction of the Faculty of Education, Queen's University, 1981.

Grant Applications:

  • College of Education, Use of Technology, PT3 Grant.
  • National Security Education Program (2004). “Study Abroad, Sierra Leone: People, Culture and History.”  The amount requested: $450,000.
  • National Security Education Program (2003).  “The Role of North-South NGOs in Sustainable Development: A Case Study of West Africa.”  The amount requested: $75,000.
  • John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (2000). “North-South NGO Collaboration: Myth or Reality?” The amount requested: $100 000.00.
  • W. K. Kellogg Foundation Leadership Fellowship (1992/93).
  • Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (1992).
  • Banya, K. and M. Farouk (1992).  "University, School and Community Collaboration" submitted to The Danforth Foundation.

Conference Papers and Presentations:

Banya, K. (2008). A Critical Analysis of Black Doctoral Students' Experiences at Dissertation Writing. Presented at the AERA Annual Conference, April 24 – 28, New York City.

Banya, K. (2008). The State, NGOs and the Rehabilitation of Education in Post-War Context. Presented at the CIES Annual Conference, March 17 – 21, New York City.

Banya, K. (2008). Vocational Policy Formulations and Their Impact in Developing Countries: The Case of Post-War Sierra Leone. Presented at the CIES Annual Conference, March 17 – 21, New York City.

Banya, K. (2008). Post-War Higher Education Reform in Sierra Leone: Some Reflections. Presented at the CIES Annual Conference, March 17 – 21, New York City.

Banya, K. (2008). Textbooks, Cultural Capital and Minority Doctoral Experiences: A Case Study in a Predominantly White Institution. Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, January 5 – 8, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Banya, K. (2008). The Hidden Curriculum and Black Doctoral Students’ Experiences at a Predominantly White Institution. Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, January 5 – 8, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Banya, K. (2007). The New Managerial Class in Higher Education: A Case Study of an American College of Education. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Higher Education (ASHE), November 7 – 10, Louisville, Kentucky.

Banya, K. (2007).  A Case Study of the Hidden Curriculum and Black Doctoral Students’ Experiences at Dissertation Writing.  Presented at the AERA Annual Conference, April 9 – 13, Chicago, Illinois.

Banya, K. (2007).  Evolving Public Policies in Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Private Universities.  Presented at the AERA Annual Conference, April 9 – 13, Chicago, Illinois.

Banya, K. (2007).  The State, NGOs, and Civil Society in Post-War Development: The Case of Sierra Leone.  Presented at the Presented at the CIES Annual Conference, February 25 – March 1, Baltimore, Maryland. 

Banya, K. (2007).  Privatization and Marketization of Higher Education and Social Inequality in sub-Saharan Africa. Presented at the Presented at the CIES Annual Conference, February 25 – March 1, Baltimore, Maryland.

Banya, K. (2007).  Higher Education, Neoliberalism Governmentality and Knowledge Capitalism: A View from the South.  Presented at the Presented at the CIES Annual Conference, February 25 – March 1, Baltimore, Maryland.

Banya, K. (2007).  Universalizing Higher Education Curriculum: Promises and Perils.  Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, January 6 – 9, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Banya, K. (2007).  The Marketization of Higher Education: A View from the South.  Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, January 6 – 9, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Banya, K. (2006). Who Benefits from Development Assistance? The Case of Africa. Presented at the CIES Annual Conference, March 14-18, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Banya, K. (2006). Globalization, Social Justice, and Education in Africa: Neoliberalism, Knowledge Capitalism in Sub-Saharan Africa. Presented at the CIES Annual Conference, March 14-18, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Banya, K. (2006). The Pros and Cons of Post-Conflict Models in Sierra Leone. Presented at the CIES Annual Conference, March 14-18, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Banya, K. (2005). Educational System Reforms: Change or Continuity? Presented at the CIES Annual Conference, March 22-26, Stanford University, CA.

Banya, K. (2005). Neoliberalism, Knowledge-Capitalism and the Rise of Private Universities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Presented at the CIES Annual Conference, March 22-26, Stanford University, CA

Banya, K. (2005). Neoliberalism and De-professionalization of Higher Education: A US Case Study. Presented at the CIES Annual Conference, March 22-26, Stanford University, CA.

Banya, K. (2005). Poverty and Mobility Rate as Variables on Student Achievement. Presented at AERA Annual Conference, April 11-15, Montreal, Canada.

Banya, K. (2005). Globalization and its Impact on Education Policy Formation in Africa. Presented at AERA Annual Conference, April 11-15, Montreal, Canada

Banya, K. (2004). Private Universities and Knowledge Production. Presented at SRHE Conference, December 14-16, Bristol, UK

Banya, K. (2004). Impact of War on Biodiversity in Africa: The Case of Modern Sierra Leone. Presented at AERA Conference, April 12-16, San Diego, California

Banya, K. (2004). Politics Policies in Higher Education: The Case of Private Universities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Presented at AERA Conference, April 12-16, San Diego, California

Banya, K. (2004). The Role of the African University in Development. Presented at CIES Conference, March 9-12, Salt Lake City, Utah

Banya, K. (2003). The Allocation of Limited Resources of Particular Development: Challenges faced by Civil Society Groups (NGOS). Presented at CIES Conference, March 12-16, New Orleans, Louisiana

Banya, K. (2003). Wiltered External Examinations in Sub-Saharan Africa? Presented at CIES Conference, March 12-16, New Orleans, Louisiana

Banya, K. (2003). The MacDonaldization of Higher Education: The Case of Polytechinics in West Africa. Presented at CIES Conference, March 12-16, New Orleans, Louisiana

Banya, K. (2002). The Crisis in Public Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Issue of Students. Presented at Society for Research into Higher Education Annual Conference, December 10-12, University of Glasgow, Scotland.

Banya, K. (2002). Child Soldiers in Africa: Some Theoretical Explanations. Presented at the African Studies Forum at Florida International University, September 20, 2002.

Banya, K. (2002). Language Policy in Elementary Schools: A Jamaica Case Study. Presented at the 2nd Annual Conference on Education and Society, July 19, 2002, Mandeville, Jamaica.

Banya, K. (2002). The Dilemma of Accreditation in a Massified Higher Educational System: The Case of Liberal Arts College of Jamaica. Presented at the 2nd Annual Conference on Education and Society, July 18, 2002, Mandeville, Jamaica.

Banya, K. (2002). Education as a Means of Reducing Poverty: Challenges and Promises. Presented at the 2nd Annual Conference on Education and Society, July 15, 2002, Mandeville, Jamaica.

Banya, K. (2002). Chair and Discussant, Economic, Social, and Political Benefits of Poverty in Society, at the 2nd Annual Conference on Education and Society, July 15, 2002, Mandeville, Jamaica.

Banya, K. (2002). The Massification of Higher Education: The Case of West Africa. Presented at the Fourth International Conference on Teacher Education, June 23-27, Israel.

Banya, K. (2002). Globalization and Higher Education Reform in Sub-Saharan Africa. Presented at the Globalization and African Education Conference, May 30-31, at UCLA, Los Angeles, California.

Banya, K. (2002). Chair and discussant, Higher Education in the Caribbean, at the AERA Conference, April 3-6, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Banya, K. (2002). Taming the Tiger Within: Regulating Non-Governmental Organizations in Developing Countries: A Case Study from Sub-Saharan Africa. Presented at CIES Conference, March 6-9, Orlando, Florida.

Banya, K. (2002). The Triumphs and Dilemmas of Establishing a Private University in a Third World Country: The Case of Jamaica. Presented at CIES Conference, March 6-9, Orlando, Florida.

Banya, K. (2002). Marginalisation and Civil War in Africa: Sierra Leone 1990-2000. Presented at CIES Conference, March 6-9, Orlando, Florida.

Banya, K. (2002). Chair, Multilateral Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations: The Development of Policies, Priorities and Regulations at CIES Conference, March 6-9, Orlando, Florida.

Banya, K. (2002). The Use of Child Soldiers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Some Theoretical Explanations. Presented at Critical Issues in Contemporary African Society Conference, February 15-16, at Florida International University, Miami.

Banya, K. (2001). Higher Education and the Impact of Globalization on University Education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Presented at the Society for Research in Higher Education, December 12-14, Cambridge University, UK.

Banya, K. (2001). Are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Catalysts for Development or Angels of Imperialism? Presented at the International Business & Economics Research Conference, October 7-11, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Banya, K. (2001). The Growth of Private Universities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Presented at 11th World Congress of Comparative Education (WCCE), July 2-6, Choongbuk, South Korea.

Banya, K. (2001). Religious Organizations and NGOs: The Institutional Isomorphism between NGOs and Religious Organizations: A West African Case Study. Presented at 11th World Congress of Comparative Education (WCCE), July 2-6, Choongbuk, South Korea.

Banya, K. (2001). NGOs and Strengthening Civil Society in Transitional Society: A West Africa Experience. Presented at AERA Conference, April 10-14 Seattle, Washington.

Banya, K (2001) The Missing Link: The Lack of Private Universities in West Africa. Presented at St. Thomas, Jamaica, April 5.

Banya, K (2001). Comparative Higher Education Policies and Financing. Presented at a seminar on High Education, April 2, Browns Town, Jamaica.

Banya, K (2001) The Massification of Higher Education. Presented at Savannah-la-mar, Jamaica, March 28.

Banya, K (2001) Financing Tertiary Education in Developing Countries. Presented at May Pen, Jamaica. March 27.

Banya, K. (2001). The Politics of Educational Policy Formulation in Developing Countries: A West Africa Case Study. Presented at Liberal Art College of Jamaica, March 26, Mandeville, Jamaica.

Banya, K. (2001). Is Accreditation the Answer to the Issue of Quality Teacher Education? Presented at Liberal Art College of Jamaica, March 24, Kingston, Jamaica.

Banya, K. (2001). NGOs and The Role of Missionary Organizations in Development. Presented at CIES Conference, March 14-17, Washington, D.C.

Banya, K. (2001). Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Issue of Relevance. Presented at CIES Conference, March 14-17, Washington, D.C.

Banya, K (2001). The Politics of Restructuring Universities. Presented at the Future of University Education in Sub-Saharan Africa, January 17-28, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Banya, K (2001). The University Curricula, Promises and Shortfalls. Presented at The Future of University Education in Sub-Saharan Africa, January 17 – 28, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Banya, K. (2000). Analyzing an NGO Scene: A West African Example. Presented at CIES Conference, October 26–28, Orlando, Florida.

Banya, K. (2000). Improving Universities and Government Relations: A West African Case Study. Presented at CIES Conference, October 26-28, Orlando, Florida.

Banya, K. (2000). Discussant on Technology and Educational Exchange at CIES Conference, October 26-28, Orlando, Florida.

Banya, K. (2000). NGOs: The State and Civil Societies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Presented at AERA Conference, April 24- 28, New Orleans.

Banya, K. (2000). Chair and Discoursant, Issues and Trends of Education in the Caribbean and Africa: A Potporri of Research Findings. Presented at AERA Conference, April 24- 28, New Orleans.

Banya, K. (2000). The Effects of Electronic Communication on Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Presented at CIES Conference, March 8-12, San Antonio.

Banya, K. (2000). NGOs and Civil Society: A Case Study of West Africa. Presented at the CIES Conference, March 8-12, San Antonio.

Banya, K. (1999). A Typology of North- South NGOs Relationship. Presented at Oxford International Conference on Education and Development, September 9-13, UK.

Banya, K. (1999). War and Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa: The case of modern Sierra Leone. Presented at Oxford International Conference on Education and Development, September 9-13, UK.

Banya, K. (1999). A Case Study of the Complexities of the Evolving Role of Teachers Work in Developing Countries. Presented at the CIES Conference April 14-18, Toronto, Canada.

Banya, K. (1999). The Dilemma of Higher Education: Sub-Saharan Africa in the 21st Century. Presented at the CIES Conference April 14-18, Toronto,Canada.

Banya, K. (1999). Financing Higher Education: Current and Future Perspectives in West Africa. Presented at CIES Conference April 14-18, Toronto, Canada.

Banya, K. (1999). The Sierra Leone Crisis: Peace Prospects and International Implication. Presented at CIES Conference April 14-18, Toronto, Canada.

Banya, K. (1999). Are NGOs the Colonial Masters in African Educational Development? Presented at the AERA Conference April 19-23, Montreal, Canada.

Banya, K. (1998). Higher Education and Human Resource Crisis in Africa. Presented at the 10th World Congress of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES) July 12-17, Cape Town, South Africa.

Banya, K. (1998). A Case Study of Refugee Education: The Sierra Leone Refugees Experiences in Guinea. Presented at the 10th World Congress of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES) July 12-17, Cape Town, South Africa.

Elu, J. & Banya, K. (1998). NGOs in Africa: A Cultural Perspective. Presented at the 10th World Congress of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES) July 12-17, Cape Town, South Africa.

Banya, K. (1998). Higher Education in Africa: The Search for Relevance. Presented at the 21st Century Paradigms in Africana Studies, May 1-2, FIU- North Miami.

Banya, K. (1998). The Demise of Higher Education in West Africa: A Cultural Analysis. Presented at CIES, March 18-22 at SUNY, Buffalo, New York.

Banya, K. (1998). The Role of Education in the Decomposition and Recomposition of the Nation State. Presented at CIES March 18-22, at SUNY, Buffalo, New York.

Banya, K. (1998). Discussant on Women and Development at AERA, April 13-17, San Diego, CA.

Banya, K. & Elu, J. (1997). NGO’s in Africa: A Cultural Analysis of North-South NGO Relations. Presented at The Oxford International Conference on Education and Development, September 11, Oxford, UK.

Banya, K. (1997). The Curriculum Dilemma in Developing Countries: A West African Experience. Presented at CIES, March 19-23, Mexico City.

Banya, K. (1997). Post Modernism and Education Reforms in Africa. Presented at CIES, March 19-23, Mexico City.

Banya, K. (1997). The Role of Universities in the South/After Jomtien Conference. Presented at AERA, March 23-28, Chicago.

Banya, K., (1997) Teachers Beliefs about Foreign Language Acquisition. Presented at 31st TESOL Annual Conference and Exposition, March 11-25, Orlando.

Banya, K. (1996). The Crisis of High Education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Presented at the 9th World Congress of Comparative Education, July 1-6, Sydney, Australia.

Banya, K. and Hsueh-Yu Cheng (1996). Foreign Language Acquisition in Taiwan: A Case Study. Presented at the 9th World Congress of Comparative Education, July 1-6, Sydney, Australia.

Banya, K. (1996). Implementing Basic Education: An African Experience. Presented at the 9th World Congress of Comparative Education, July 1-6, Sydney, Australia.

Banya, K. (1996) Cannon Debate Continues: Multicultural Education in Higher Education. Presented at the Second Annual Conference on Urban Issues, April 19-20, at Florida International University, Miami.

Banya, K. and Hsueh-Yu Cheng (1996). Language Literacy and Development: Case Study of Taiwanese Military Cadets. Presented at CIES, March 6-10, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Banya, K. (1996). Who are the NGO’s? A Critical Analysis of North-South NGO Relations. Presented at Comparative and International Education Conference, March 6-10, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Banya, K. & Elu, J. (1995). Who Benefits from Aid? Lessons From a Teacher Education Program. Presented at the Oxford International Conference on Globalization & Learning, September 19-25, Oxford University, U.K.

Banya, K. (1995). Implementing Basic Education: Some Problems from the Field. Presented at AERA, April 18-22, San Francisco, California.

Banya, K. (1995). Dilemmas in Multicultural Education: A Higher Education Case Study. Presented at AERA, April 18-22, San Francisco, California.

Banya, K. (1995). Higher Education: The Continuing Search for Relevance in Third World Countries. Presented at CIES Conference, March 29- April 2, Boston, Massachusetts.

Banya, K. (1995). Equality of Education: A Cultural Perspective. Presented at CIES, March 29- April 2, Boston, Massachusetts.

Banya, K. (1995). Discussant, Education in Africa. CIES, March 29- April 2, Boston, Massachusetts.

Banya, K. (1995). Chair, An Informal Roundtable Discussion on the Future Directions of CIES: The Role of Under Represented Groups. CIES, March 29-April 2, Boston, Massachusetts.

Banya, K. and Fain S. (1994). The Importance of Immigration on Policy Making in Miami, Florida: An Analysis of the Politics of the Language and Ethnicity. Presented at the School of Education, Hebrew University, June 29-30, Jerusalem.

Banya, K. (1994). Accreditation: Myth or Reality? Presented at AERA Annual Conference, April 4-8, New Orleans.

Banya, K. (1994). The Dynamics of Extending an Integrated Rural Teacher Education Program in Sierra Leone. Presented at AERA Annual Conference, April 4-8, New Orleans.

Banya, K. (1994). A Case Study of the Realities of School-Community Dialogue. Presented at CIES Conference, March 21-24, San Diego, California.

Banya, K. (1994). Preservice Teachers Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Multicultural Education: A Case Study. Presented at NAME Conference, Detroit, Michigan.

Banya, K. (1993). Restructuring schools: The curriculum implications: The case of Sierra Leone. Presented at Commonwealth Conference on Education in Sub-Saharan Africa. London, United Kingdom.

Banya, K. (1993). Implementing State Mandated Core Curriculum. Presented at AREA annual Conference, April 12-16, Atlanta, Georgia.

Banya, K. (1993). The Dynamics of Integrated Rural Teacher Education Program: A Subsaharan Experience. Presented at CIES Conference, March 16-19, Kingston, Jamaica.

Banya, K. (1993). Dilemmas in Multicultural Education: A United States Case Study. Presented at CIES Conference, March 16-19, Kingston, Jamaica.

Banya, K. (1993). UNESCO/UNDP/ADB Integrated Teacher Education Programs. Presented at CIES, March 16-19, Kingston, Jamaica.

Banya, K. (1992). The Impact of post-cold war policies on Education: A West African Perspective. Presented at ATWS Conference, October 1-3, Gainesville, Florida.

Banya, K. (1992). Foreign Aid in the Age of Post Cold war Politics: The African Experience. Presented at ATWS Conference, October 1-3, Gainesville, Florida.

Banya, K. (1992). Curriculum Dilemma in Foreign Counties: A West Africa Experience. Presented at AERA, April 20-24.

Banya, K. (1992). The Elusive Dream: Recruiting Minority Teachers. Presented at the BREIVOGEL Conference, April 3, Miami.

Banya, K. (July 1992). Internationalizing the Curriculum: Dade County Educational Leadership Conference. Miami.

Banya, K. (1992). The Issue of Quality in an Integrated Rural Development Program: The Sierra Leone Experience. Presented at CIES Conference, March 12-15, Annapolis, Virginia.

Banya, K. (1992). Topologies in Multicultural Education. Presented at NAME Conference, February 19-23, Orlando, Florida.

Banya, K. (1991). Teacher Receptivity to System-wide Change in the Implementation State: The Case of Utah Core Curriculum. Presented at AERA Annual Conference, April 3-7, Chicago, Illinois.

Banya, K. (1991). Infusing Multicultural Education into Teacher Education Programs: The Case of Georgia. Presented at AERA Annual Conference, April 3-7, Chicago, Illinois.

Banya, K. (1991). Economic Decline and the Education System - A West African Experience. Presented at AERA Annual Conference, April 3-7, Chicago, Illinois.

Banya, K. (1991). A Case Study of Infusing Multicultural Education into Teacher Education Programs in Georgia. Presented at CIES Conference, March 14-17, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Banya, K. (1991). Multicultural Education in Comparative Perspective: United Kingdom and the United States. Presented at ASCD Conference, March 16-19, San Francisco, California.

Banya, K. (1990). Adjusting the Education System to Meet Economic Needs: The Case of Sierra Leone. Presented at SACIE Conference, November 16-18, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Banya, K. (1990). The Elusive Dream: Multicultural Education Integral Part of Teacher Education Preparation. Presented at SRATE, GATE and GACTE Conference, October 31-November 3, Savannah, Georgia.

Banya, K. (1990). Chair, Education for Development. CIES Conference, march 22-25, Los Angeles.

Banya, K. (1990). A Critical Analysis of Educational and Agricultural Reforms: A West African Experience. Presented at CIES Conference, March 22-25, Los Angeles.

Banya, K. (1989). The Politics of Water Aid: The Case of the French in Sierra Leone. Presented at CAAS Conference, May 10-13, Ottawa.

Banya, K. (1989). Debt Burden and Its Effect on the Educational Systems of Developing Countries. Presented CIES Conference, March 30-April 2, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Banya, K. (1988). International Domination: The Case of Sierra Leone. Presented at Canadian Association of African Studies, Kingston, Canada.

Banya, K. (1988). The Teacher and the Politics of Curriculum Development. Presented at American Educational Research Association (AERA), New Orleans.

Banya, K. (1988). Analysis of Educational Policies of Sierra Leone and Malaw. Presented at Comparative and International Education Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

Banya, K. (1987). Request by World Bank to permanently place copy of my Ph.D. dissertation in its library in Washington, D.C.

Banya, K. (1987). The Role of International Organizations in Aid: A Case Study of a Teacher Education Program in Sierra Leone. Presented at Canadian Association of African Studies, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Banya, K. (1987). Education for Rural Development: Myth or Reality? Presented at the Comparative and International Education Society, Washington, D.C.

Banya, K. (1986). Multicultural Curriculum Policies in Selected Countries. Presented at Utah State Board of Education on Multicultural Infusion Project.

Banya, K. (1985). [1] The Problems of Implementing Programs in the Third World: Lessons from Primary School Curricula Development in Sierra Leone, [2] Problems in Evaluating Programs in West Africa. Presented at joint meeting of CALACs and CAAS, South/South African, Latin American and Caribbean Connection. Montreal, Canada.

Banya, K. (1984). Curriculum and Program Evaluation, Panelist, Canadian Association of African Studies. Antigonish, Canada.

Banya, K. (1983). Learned Societies Conference, Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE). Vancouver, Canada.

Banya, K. (1982). Application of Western Methodologies in Comparative Education to an African Setting. Workshop on Comparative and International Studies, Comparative Society of Europe. Sevre, France.

Banya, K. (1981). Faculty of Education Conference on the Future Direction of the Faculty. Kingston, Canada.

Banya, K. (1976). Panelist, The Future of Teacher Education in Third World Countries. Bo, Sierra Leone.

Banya, K. (1971). Students and the Democratization of Education. Presented at International Students Union Conference, Sofia, Bulgaria.

Scholarly Work in Process:

• NGOs in National Development (book)
• The Dynamics of Converting Three-Year Teacher Training Institutions Into Universities: The Case of West Africa
• A Case Study of Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Perceptions of Multicultural Education

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V. TEACHING

Courses Taught

  • Graduate
    • EDG 7962 The Politics of Curriculum
    • EDG 7222 Curriculum:  Theory & Research
    • EDG 7362 Instruction:  Theory and Research
    • EDG 7665 Seminar in Curriculum                                                                
    • EDG 7391 Seminar in Instructional Leadership
    • EDG 6250 Curriculum Development
    • EDG 6285 Curriculum Evaluation
    • EDF 6945 Supervised Field Experience
    • EDF 6658 Selected Topics: International Development Education, Current Policy Issues and Problems
    • EDF 5851 Socio/cultural Conflict in Educational Change
    • EDF 5821 African Education Systems: A Comparative Approach
    • EDF 5812 National Education Systems: A Comparative Analysis
    • EDH 7065 History and Philosophy of Higher Education
    • *541 Teaching Minority Children - Preservice Teacher Education
    • *600 Curriculum and Instruction
    • *609 Perspectives on Comparative Education
    • **613 Third World Educational Issues
    • *639 Social Studies in the Elementary School
    • *651 Multicultural Education
    • *652 Curriculum and Multicultural Education
    • *EDG XXXX Curriculum Implementation
  • Undergraduate
  • EDG 3322 Human Relations Seminar
  • EDG 3321 General Teaching Lab
  • EDF 3515 History of Education
  • **309 Foundations of Education
  • *450 Social Studies in the Elementary School
  • *478 Elementary Cohort Seminar I (Preservice Teacher Education)
  • *479 Elementary Cohort Seminar II (Preservice Teacher Education)
  • *480 Teaching Practice Supervision

 Program Development

New Doctoral Curriculum Course developed.
EDG 7692 The Politics of Curriculum
**Course developed at Memorial University, St. John's, New Foundland.
*Courses developed at the University of Utah.

Dissertation/Thesis Supervision—Completed

Chair/Member

Student

Degree

Program Dissertation/ Thesis

Chair

Foran, Robert Jeffrey

Ed.D.

May 2008.  Education Policy and National Income Distribution: New Evidence from Recent Cross-Country Data.

Chair

Askew, Consuella

Ed.D.

April 2008.  An Examination of Lotka's Law in the Field of Library and Information Studies.

Chair

Gilbert, Shelby

Ed.D.

April 2008. The Relationship of Immigrant Status to Perceptions of Reading and Reading Literacy Among Young Black Students: A Test of the Cultural-Ecological Theory of School Performance.

Member

Noronha-Nimmo, Alda

Ed.D.

April 2008. Effectiveness of Skills- Versus Metacognitive Strategy-Based Approaches on Reading Comprehension of College Developmental Students.

Member

Shannon, Debra A.

Ed.D

December 2007. The Socialization of Adjunct faculty into the Academic Culture of a Public Community College Campus.

Member

Eraso, Mario

Ph.D.

December 2007. Connecting Visual and Analytic Reasoning to Improve Students’ Spatial Visualization Abilities: A Constructivist Approach.

Member

Yates, Lenora

Ed.D.

March 2007.  The Relationship of Aptitude, Course Grades, and Program Length to Performance on a Standards-Based Test (NCLEX-RN).

Member

Manrara, Maggie

Ed.D.

March 2007.  Explaining the Effects of Class Size on Faculty and Students.

Member

Chebbi, Tarek

Ed.D.

July 2005. Technology Professional Development for Principals: Impact on the Integration of Technology in Elementary Schools.

Member

Thompson-Hawkins, Barbara

Ed.D.

May 2005.  A Case Study of the Assignment of Withdrawal Codes for Reporting Dropouts in Two Disciplinary Alternative Schools.

Chair

Daquin, Gertrude Nick

Ed.D.

July 2004. The Effects of Health Education on Student Health-Related Behaviors.

Member

Abdullahi, Sadiq A.

Ed.D.

July 2004. Teachers Knowledge, Awareness and pedagogy of Global Education in Secondary Schools.

Member

Shore, Mary Jo Aleida

Ed.D.

July 2004.  The Impact of Looping of Fourth Grade Students on Their Reading Achievement.

Chair

Watkins, Nancy

Ed.D.

May 2004. The Relationship of Student and Teacher Variables on Academic Achievement in Florida Schools.

Chair

Behrman, Robin

Ed.D.

May 2004. Making the Grade: The Perceived Impact of Florida’s A+ Plan on the Learning Environment of One Elementary School.

Member

Johnson, Dorothy

Ed.D.

May 2003. Constructing Literacy: Disadvantaged Irish Mothers’ Attempts At Developing Literacy with their Preschool Children Doing Storybook Reading and Jigsaw Puzzle Building

Chair

Elizuk, William

Ed.D.

January 2003.  The Effect of Basketball Sport Aerobics on Basketball Skill Development for 5th-Grade Students.

Chair

Lopez, Lylliam

Ed.D.

June 2002.  Teacher Talk: A Community of Colleagues that Values Practical Teaching Knowledge Through Sharing Experiences.

Chair

Jones, Carol

Ed.D.

April 2002. Special Education Teachers’ Perspectives on Teaching Middle School Students with Severe Emotional Disturbance.

Chair

Miller, Douglas

Ed.D.

December 2001. The Teacher Portfolio as A Vehicle for Reflective Practice.

Chair

Sikah, Victor P.

Ed.D.

December 2000.  The Ghana National Service Scheme: Perceptions of former educational personnel, students and guardians.

Member

Kirk, Gerald

Ed.D.

August 2000. The Relationship of Attitudes Toward Science, Cognitive Style, and Self-Concept to Achievement in Chemistry at The Secondary Level

Chair

Small, Nelson

Ed.D.

July 2000. Academic Achievement Orientation of West Indian American Parents and Adolescents.

Chair

Nitti, Joanne

Ed.D.

April 2000. A Qualitative Case Study of Teacher Perceptions and Concerns During the Implementation of Literacy Folders in a Select Elementary School in Broward County, Florida.

Chair

Kenney, Linda

Ed.D.

April 2000. Cross-age Tutoring Routines: Change Agents of Perception of Self as Reader.

Chair

Macia, Jose

Ed.D.

August 1999. Transcultural Experiences: A
Literature Bridge to English for ESOL Students from Cuba.

Chair

Manner, Jane Carol

Ed.D.

May 1999. A Comparison of the Academic Achievement of Montessori and Non-Montessori Students in a Public School Setting.

Member

Byrd, Marie

Ed.D.

April 1999.  A Study of the Difference Between African American, Hispanic, and Anglo Women on the Perceived Barriers and Strategies to Career Advancement in Public School Administration.

Chair

Kalan, Suzanne

Ed.D.

April 1998.  Implementing Aspects of Blueprint 2000: Investigating Readiness Expectations in Selected Elementary Schools in Broward County, Florida.

Chair

Lee, Jeffrey

Ed.D.

March 1998.  Perceptions of Family Environment, Body Image and Self-Esteem of Eating Disordered and Non-Eating Disordered Women.

Member

Johnson, Channey

Ed.D.

January 1998. A Comparative Study of High-Achieving and Low-Achieving African-American Students in an Urban Setting.

Member

Knapp, Ronald S.

Ed.D.

January 1998. Historical Analysis of Two Contemporary Issues at The International Community School of Abidjan, Cote D’ivoire: Local-Hired and Overseas-Hired Teacher Relationships Community Perceptions of The U.S. Embassy at ICSA.

Chair

Underhill, Margaret

Ed.D.

December 1997.  The Eye of the Beholder: The Impact of a District Plan of State Mandates as Perceived by School Personnel.

Chair

Cordova, Denise

Ed.D.

November 1997.  The Effects of the Advance Placement for Credit Policy by the Florida State Universities on the Acceleration of a Student’s Post-Secondary Education.

Chair

Koch, Rebecca

Ed.D.

November 1997. Effect of an Inservice on the Teacher’s Knowledge of General School Law Section 504 and the Meta Consent Decree. 

Chair

Kirkwood, Toni

Ed.D.

November 1995. Teaching from a Global Perspective:  A Case Study of Three High School Social Studies Teachers.

Chair

Ogazon, Thomas

Ed.D.

November 1995. Structural and Procedural Barriers to Transfer Student Success to Upper Division in Selected Program at a State University.

Member

LaVilla, Silvia

Ed.D.

October 1995. The Effects of Parents Observation on the Development of Their Children's Abilities and Success in Kindergarten.

Member

Rubin, Major

Ed.D.

April 1993. Assessment of perceived in-service needs of Educators of the Bahamas Conference of Seventh Days Adventists.

Member

Edward, Marcia

Ed.D.

November 1992. Assessing the Leadership profile of appointed second-line administrators on the American Community College:  A Case Study.

Chair

Kalui, Benjamiin

Ph.D.

June 1989. Cross-cultural Comparison of Burn-out between Administrators in Kenya and the United States.

Chair

Poulin, Amy

M.A.

November 1989. Nursing Education in a developing country:  Case of Cameroon.

Chair

Anderson, P.

M.Ed.

August 1989. Region 3 Idaho Limited English Proficiency Program Development.

Chair

Dody, D.

M.Ed.

June 1989. Curriculum for Developing Health Lifestyles for Hospitalized Adolescents.

Chair

Johnson, D.

M.Ed.

July 1989. Japanese Education:  Egalitarian Tendencies and Implications for the United States.

Chair

Dicker, J.

M.Ed.

Spring 1988. Integrating the Social Studies within the Content Area.

Chair

Anderson, L.

M.Ed.

February 1988. The Development of a Health Education Curriculum for Multicultural Employees.

Chair

Barnes, J.

M.Ed.

Spring 1987. Elements of self-concept enhancement.

Chair

Audrianne, D.L.

M.Ed.

Spring 1987. A peer tutoring design for elementary mathematics.
    • Chair, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (7)
    • Member, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (10)
    • Chair, Master’s Thesis (20)
    • External Examiner Doctoral Dissertation (March 1996) State University of New York, Buffalo.
    • External Examiner Doctoral Dissertation (July 1996) University of Toronto, (OISE).
    • External Examiner Masters (1997-2003) University of the West Indies-St. Augustine, Trinidad, W.I. 
    • External Examiner Doctoral Dissertation (2002-2003) University of McGill, Quebec, Canada
    • Evaluator, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Grant, Canada (1999-2002).
    • Evaluator, Liberal Arts College of Mandeville, Jamaica (2001-2002).
    • External Reviewer, Tenure and Promotions Applications, University of Toronto OISE (2003-2004).
    • External Reviewer, Tenure and Promotion Applications, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada   (2004).
    • External Reviewer, Tenure and Promotions Applications, University of Minnesota-Duluth (2004).
    • External Reviewer, Tenure and Promotions Applications, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX (2004).

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    VI. SERVICE

    University

    • Guest Speaker, Academy for the Art of Teaching, 2006.
    • Guest Speaker, Academy for the Art of Teaching, 2004.
    • Member, Financial Infrastructure Cross-Functional Action Planning Team, 2002.
    • Member, Advisory Committee, Center for Urban Education and Innovation, 2001-2002.
    • Member, Minority Faculty Development Award Committee, FIU, 1994.
    • Member, FIU Strategic Planning Advisory Committee, 1993 to present.
    • Member, Advisory Committee on Curriculum Development at Clark/Atlanta University, 1990.
    • Member, Board of Examinees Observers to Augusta State College, April, 1990 (NCATE).
    • Member, Planning Committee for the Development of a Center for African Studies, 1986-1990.
    • Member, Apportionment Board, 1987-1989.
    • Gave eight lectures on the Human Prospect in Africa South of the Sahara, organized by the  Geography Department, 1988 an 1989.

    College

    • Reader, Urban Center Research Grant, 2002.
    • Co-coordinator, Taiwan Project, 1992 to 1995.
    • Member, Doctoral Policy Committee, 1993 to present.
    • Member, College Scholarship Committee, 1991 to 1995.
    • Member, Adjunct Committee, 1992 to 1995.
    • Member, Faculty Search Committee (FIU), 1991-1992.
    • Chair, Curriculum Committee, 1988-1989.
    • Member, Curriculum Committee, 1987-1988.
    • Member, Faculty Search Committee, 1988/89 (University of Utah).

    Department

    • Member, Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral Program Committee , 2002.
    • Member, Admissions Committee, 2000-present.
    • Member, Faculty Search Committee 1991-1996.
    • Member, Graduate Certification Committee, 1987-1989

    International, National & State Services:

    • External Reader- Social Science Research Council of Canada, 2006 – 2007.
    • External Reader- Social Science Research Council of Canada, 2003.
    • Program Chair - AERA SIG: Research Focus on Education in the Caribbean and Africa, (1999-2003).
    • Member - Editorial/Advisory Board Journal of Negro Education , 1996-2002.
    • External Examiner- University of the West Indies at Trinidad and Tobago, 2001-2003.
    • Consultant - SACS accreditation, St. Brendan and St. Timothy, 1992.
    • Visiting Evaluator - SACS accredited, Palmetto Senior High School
    • Visited a number of schools to talk about multicultural education and African history, 1992, 1993.
    • University Representative on Utah Council for Social Studies, 1986-1989.
    • Reader - Papers for the Intermountain Social Studies Conference, Salt Lake City, 1988.
    • Special invitation to be a Panelist on Special Topics in the Social Studies, meeting of Social Science Education Consortium, Logan, Utah, 1988.
    • Member, Editorial Board FASCD Policy Review, 1992 to 1998.
    • Chair, African Security - Association of Third World Studies, Gainesville, NC, Oct. 1992.
    • Discussant, Education and Equity - CIES, Kingston, Jamaica, March 16-19, 1993.
    • Reviewer, Division B, Curriculum, AERA, 1992 to present.
    • Reviewer, Division G, Social Context of Education, AERA, 1993.
    • Reviewer, RFECA SIG (Research Focus on Education in the Caribbean & Africa).
    • Reviewer, International Education SIG, AERA.
    • Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Negro Education 1994-1995, 1995-1996, 1996-1998, 2000-present.
    • Manuscript Reviewer, Urban Education 1996-2002.
    • Manuscript Reviewer, International Journal of Educational Development 1996, 1997.

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