Mark Baron
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Mark Baron
Professor
Educational Administration: Educational Administration, School of Education
Phone: 605-677-5269
Email: Mark.Baron@usd.edu
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Bio:
Taught high school science in Baltimore City and American Overseas schools, and was high school principal in American Overseas schools. Also, have spent 21 years in higher education.
Teaching Interests:
Research design and methodology
Educational leadership
School improvement
Research Interests:
Educational measurement
School improvement
Educational leadership
Education:
- Ph D, Educational Administration, University of Alabama, 1991
- MA, Educational Administration, University of Alabama, 1990
- Masters of Education, Secondary Education, Towson University, 1989
- BA, Biology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1972
Grants:
- SD Secondary School Health Profiles, SD DOE, (2012 - 2013)
- SD Secondary Health Profiles, SD DOE, (2011 - 2012)
Publications:
- Fayer, L., Zalud, G., Baron, M., Anderson, C., Duggin, T., (2011), Student perceptions of the use of inquiry practices in a biology survey laboratory course, Journal of College Science Teaching, vol. 41, iss. 2, pp. 20-26.
- Lloyd-Smith, L., Baron, M., (2010), Beyond conferences: Attitudes of high school administrators toward parental involvement in one small Midwestern state., The School Community Journal, vol. 20, iss. 2, pp. 23-44.
- Baron, M., Boschee, F., Jacobson, M., (2008), Performance-based education: Developing programs through strategic planning, Rowman and Littlefield Publishing, p. 156.
- Chen, H., Baron, M., (2007), Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Leadership Practices Inventory, International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, vol. 4, iss. 1, pp. 1-16.
- Chen, H., Baron, M., (2006), Nursing directors’ leadership styles and Taiwanese faculty job satisfaction, Journal of Nursing Education, vol. 45, iss. 10, pp. 404-411.
Awards and Honors:
- Quality Assurance Review Chair training, AdvancED, 2012
- Editor of Educational Planning Journal , International Society for Educational Planning, 2011
- Resolution of Appreciation, USD University Senate, 2007
- Certificate of Recognition - Regional Board Member, North Central Association, 2007
- AdvancED Quality Assurance Review Chair Training, AdvancED, 2007
- Certificate of Merit, Developing the 21st Century Principal , National Association of Secondary School Principals, 2003
- Certificate of Recognition, South Dakota LEAD Project , South Dakota LEAD Project, 1996