Dr. Michael L. Cunningham
Associate Professor
Program Director
Leadership Studies
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Dr. Michael L. CunninghamAssociate Professor Program Director Leadership Studies
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Academic Degrees |
Doctor of
Education, Aug
1996
West Virginia University—Morgantown, WV
Major: Educational Administration with an emphasis in Middle Childhood
Education.
Dissertation: A study of the relationship between school and district office linkage
and the implementation of middle level practices
Master of Education, May 1977
West Virginia College of Graduate Studies—Institute, WV
Major: Education Administration
Bachelor
of Science
(Cum Laude), May 1972
West Virginia University—Morgantown, WV
Major: Agriculture (Horticulture)
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Professional Experience |
Professor (2006 - Present)
Leadership Studies
Graduate School of Education and Professional Development
Marshall University, South Charleston, WV
Associate Professor (2000 – 2006)
Leadership Studies
Graduate School of Education and Professional Development
Marshall University, South Charleston, WV
Leadership Studies
Graduate School of Education and Professional Development
Marshall University, South Charleston, WV
Program Director (1999 – Present)
Leadership Studies
Graduate School of Education and Professional Development
Marshall University, South Charleston, WV
Adjunct Faculty (1993 – 1996)
Leadership Studies and Elementary and Secondary Education
Graduate School of Education and Professional Development
Marshall University, South Charleston, WV
Principal (1989 – 1996)
Clendenin Middle School
Charleston, WV
Assistant Principal (1977 – 1988)
Clendenin Middle School
Charleston, WV
Science Teacher (1974-1977)
Elkview Junior High School
Charleston, WV
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Professional Publications |
Eagle, T., Cunningham, M., Starcher, S., Data-Based Assessment in an E-Portfolio ProgramSouther Regional Council on Educational Administration 2005 Yearbook, Truman Pierce Institute, Auburn University, October, 2005
Jones,J.,Staats,W.,Bowling,N.,Bickel,R.,Cunningham,M.,Cadle,C. An Evaluation of the Merit Reading Software Program in The Calhoun County (WV) Middle/High School, Journal of Research on Technology in Education, V 37 N2, p. 177-195, Winter 2004-2005
Goodwin, R., Cunningham, M., & Eagle, T. (2005) The Changing Role of The Secondary Principal in The United States: An Historical Perspective, Journal of Educational Administration and History, Vol 37 Issue 1, April, 2005.
Goodwin, R., Cunningham, M., & Childress, R.B. (2003). The Changing Role of the Secondary Principal, NASSP Bulletin, Vol. 67, No. 634, March, 2003.
Jones, J.D., Goodwin, R., & Cunningham, M., (2003). Leadership for Learning: A Study of Successful School Systems, The Journal of School Improvement.
(PR) Eagle, T., & Cunningham, M.,(2001). Preparing Future Principals Using the Internet: The Effective Use of Distance Education in Rural Environs, Southern Regional Council on 2001 Yearbook Improvement (Accepted & Awaiting Publication.)
Cunningham, M., Eagle, T., Farrow, B. ,(2001). The Rhetoric and Reality of Change, Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education - Ed-Media 2001 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications.
Cunningham, M. (2000). Group Work via the Bulletin Board Feature of WebCT, The Gallery of Courses taught with Technology: Journal of Computer Enhanced Learning.
(PR) Cunningham, M., Pauley, R., Eagle, T. (2000). Implementing a Web-Based Delivery Model for a Principalship Preparation Program, Southern Regional Council on Education Administration Journal 1999 Yearbook.
(PR) Pauley, R., Toth, P. & Cunningham, M.,(1999). Doctoral Student Attrition and Retention: a Study of a Non-traditional Ed.d. Program, Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory, & Practice , Volume 1(3) 225-238, 1999.
(PR) McCall, L., Cunningham, M. & Leary, P., (1998). A Recorded Tape Analysis of the Types and Frequencies of Decisions Made by West Virginia School Boards from August 1990 to August 1995, National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal - Electronic, Volume 15E, No. 4, 1998.
(PR) Cunningham, M., Childress, R.B.,& Ranson, J.T. (1997). A Study of the Relationship Between School and District office Linkage and the Implementation of Middle LeveL Practices, National Forum of Applied Educational Research-Electronic, Volume 10-E No.3, 1997-98.
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Conference Presentations |
Southern Regional Conference of Education Administration, Jacksonville Fl, “ Alternatives to Residency and Comprehensive Examinations in Education Leadership Doctoral Programs” (2006).
National Council for Professors of Educational Administration Conference, Lexington KY. – “Using Virtual Schools to Enhance Learning Activities” (2006)
The West Virginia Statewide Technology Conference 2006,August 7 -10, 2006, Charleston, WV, R Pauley, T.Eagle, L Heaton, M Cunningham: Teaching Online: Tips for Success
National Council for Professors of Educational Administration Conference, Washington DC. – “The Doc Student Portfolio: A meaningful Alternative to Residency and Comps.” (2005)
The West Virginia Statewide Technology Conference 2005, August 8 -11, 2005 Morgantown WV, M. Cunningham & T.Eagle: Using Vista to Manage Student Portfolios in a Degree Program
Southern Regional Conference of Education Administration, Raleigh, NC, “ Data Based Assessment in an E-Portfolio Program” (2004).
WebCT Annual User Conference: Impact 2004, Orlando FL, “Graduate Students’ Perceptions of WebCT: A Five Year Quantitative Analysis” and “WebCT Vista: A Roadmap for Implementation” (2004)
National Council for Professors of Educational Administration Conference, Branson MO. – “How Low Can You Go: Principalship Preparation Programs in Limbo” (2004)
Southern Regional Conference of Education Administration, Little Rock, AK “The Rhetoric of Reality of Change: A Model for Supporting Higher Education Faculty Adoption of Web-Based Instruction” (2003).
WVNET Conference, Morgantown, WV, “Instructional Strategies for Facilitating Online Student Participation – Best Practices”, (2003).
Almost Heaven III Conference, “Ask the Experts”. Panel Presentation, (2003).
National Council for Professors of Educational Administration Conference, Burlington, Vermont, “Educational Leadership Programs: Escaping from “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” (2002).
Southern Regional Conference of Education Administration, Kansas City, MO, “The Changing Face of Teacher Education: Technology’s Impact on Teaching and Learning, (2002).
West Virginia Association of School Administrators’ State Conference, Snowshoe, WV, “Five Critical Attributes of Leading Edge Districts” (2002).
The rhetoric and reality of change. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education – Ed-Media 2001 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Tampere, Finland (2001)
Using the bulletin board forum feature to facilitate group work in the WebCT Environment, Almost Heaven II WebCT Conference, Marshall University, South Charleston, WV (2001)
That’s not the way we have always done it. Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration Annual Conference, Nashville, TN
Moving toward a web-based instructional delivery model for graduate education: A case study. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education – WebNet 2000 World Conference, San Antonio, TX (2000)
Faculty mentoring: How to develop a successful WebCT monitoring program. International WebCT Conference, Athens, GA (2000)
Training student WebCT users. International WebCT Conference, Athens, GA. (2000)
Changing attitudes and behaviors: A model for broad-based implementation of WebCT-based delivery of instruction. (2000)
School of hard knocks. WV Association for Middle Level Education Conference, Snowshoe, WV (1999)
Flexible block scheduling. WV Association of Middle Level Education Conference, Snowshoe, WV. (1999)
School leadership development: A cooperative venture. Center for the Study of Small/Rural Schools, Creating the Quality School Conference, Memphis, TN (1999)
The role of the assistant principal in a school leadership team. WV Secondary Assistant Principal’s Conference, Martinsburg, WV (1997)
The importance of North Central accreditation. Joint Principals Conference, Morgantown, WV. (1996)
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Community Service |
Kanawha Valley Track and Field Officials Association,
Member, 1994 Present
Elk Lions Club
President, 1977, 1986
Vice President, 1976, 1985, 1997
Director 1973-1992
Member 1973 - Present
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Professional Related Activities |
2006 – W V Center for Prof. Dev. Principal’s Leadership Academy - Speaker
2006 - WVDE 21st Century Leadership Institute – Planning Committee
2006 - Critical Friend – Kanawha County School Leadership Academy
2004-05 Wood County Schools
2003 Andrew Jackson Middle School, Kanawha County, WV School
2000 Kanawha County, WV Schools
1999 Kanawha County, WV Schools
1998 Kanawha County, WV Schools
1997 Kanawha County, WV Schools
1997 Preston County, WV Schools
1997 Blennerhasset Junior High, Wood County, WV School
1996 Lincoln County, WV Schools
1996 Kanawha County, WV Schools
1996 Montgomery, WV Middle School
1996 McDowell County, WV Schools
1995 Mineral County, WV Schools
1995 Mason County, WV Schools
1994 Crum, WV Middle School
1993 Summers County, WV Schools
1993 Clay County, WV Middle School
1997 WVDE – Committee on Implementation of 1997 Federal IDEA Regulations
1996 Summers County, WV Schools
1996 McDowell County, WV Schools
1994 WV Association for the Developmentally Disabled
1994 Clay County, WV Schools
1993 Wood County, WV Schools
1996 Nicholas County, WV School Board
1996 Pocahontas County, WV School Board
Mentor Principal for two administrators
Education Representative, 1996-Present
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Honors and Awards |
1995 WV Principal of the Year
1995-Present
· WV/Kanawha County School’s Administrator Mentor Program
1995 Mentor Principal for two administrators
· WV Association for Middle Level Education
1998 Outstanding Service to Middle Level Education Award
· Marshall University
1998 Appointed Program Director, Leadership Studies
1998 Finalist for Pickens-Queen Teaching Award
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Professional Organizations |
last updated 11/06