• 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

• Certified Team Chair, AdvancED

• Bush Foundation - Common Metrics, Bush Foundation, (2015 - 2018)
• SD Secondary School Health Profiles, SD DOE, (2012 - 2013)
• SD Secondary Health Profiles, SD DOE, (2011 - 2012)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Gough, Evan, De Jong, David D., Grundmeyer, Trent, and Baron, Mark. K-12 Teacher Perceptions Regarding the Flipped Classroom Model for Teaching and Learning., Editors Thomas T. Liao, pp. 390-423. Vol. Volume 45, Iss. Issue 3 SAGE Publishing: Journal of Educational Technology Systems (ETS), 2017. (DOI: 10.1177/0047239516658444)
• Kindle, Karen, Shudak, Nicholas, Wiebers, Robin, Campoli, Ayana, Baron, Mark, and EastonBrooks, Donald. Teacher Residency in South Dakota, 1-17. Vermillion, SD: University of South Dakota: Center for Educational Research, 2016.
• Liz, Fayer, Zalud, Garreth, Baron, Mark, and Anderson, Cynthia. Revisiting the underrepresentation of women in science.. Vol. May-June Academe: Magazine of the American Association of University Professors, 2014.
• Fayer, Liz, Zalud, Garreth, Baron, Mark, Anderson, C. M., and Duggin, Timothy. Student perceptions of the use of inquiry practices in a biology survey laboratory course, 20-26. Vol. 41, Iss. 2 Journal of College Science Teaching, 2011.
• Lloyd-Smith, Laura, and Baron, Mark. Beyond conferences: Attitudes of high school administrators toward parental involvement in one small Midwestern state., 23-44. Vol. 20, Iss. 2 The School Community Journal, 2010.
• Baron, Mark, Boschee, Floyd, and Jacobson, Marlene. Performance-based education: Developing programs through strategic planning, 156. Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield Publishing, 2008.
• Chen, Hsiu-Chin, and Baron, Mark. Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Leadership Practices Inventory, 1-16. Vol. 4, Iss. 1 International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 2007.
• Chen, Hsiu-Chin, and Baron, Mark. Nursing directors' leadership styles and Taiwanese faculty job satisfaction, 404-411. Vol. 45, Iss. 10 Journal of Nursing Education, 2006.
• Baron, Mark, and Phillips, Ryan. Perceived Leadership Styles and Effectiveness of Aviation Program Leaders: A Four-frame Analysis.

• Excellence in Education Award, AdvancED (North Central Association), 2013
• 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

• Baron, Mark, and , Engaging the Professional Community and Sharing Quality Data. Presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Tampa, FL. (March 03, 2017)
• Baron, Mark, and , Better and Stronger Together: Cross-Institutional Collaboration. Presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Tampa, FL. (March 02, 2017)
• Baron, Mark, and Zalud, Garreth, Revisiting the Effectiveness of Reading Recovery. Presented at the National Indian Education Association, Reno, NV. (October 08, 2016)
• Baron, Mark, and , Common Metrics:Strategies for Teacher Preparation Survey Use in Accreditation and Program Improvement. Presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Las Vegas, NV. (February 25, 2016)
• Baron, Mark, and , Common Metrics Surveys: Use of Data to Improve Educator Preparation Programs. Presented at the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, Washington, DC. (September 30, 2015)
• Baron, Mark, and , Common Metrics: The Use of Data for Program Improvement. Presented at the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, Denver, CO. (April 09, 2015)
• Baron, Mark, and Phillips, Ryan, Perceived Leadership Styles and Effectiveness of Aviation Program Leaders: A Four-frame Analysis.. Presented at the University Aviation Association Fall Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico. (November 07, 2013)
• Baron, Mark, Using Surveys toUsing Survey research to Gather Information forData-drivenDecision Making. Presented at the North Central Association Fall Conference, Chamberlain, SD. (September 30, 2010)