Seton Hall University
College of Education and Human Services
Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy
South Orange, New Jersey

Assistant Professor of Education     January 2005 – Present

Faculty Associate of Education     August 1998 – December 2004

Duties and Responsibilities: One of eleven principal faculty members mentoring and teaching over 800 graduate students (in any given academic year) pursuing the degrees of Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in K-12 Education Leadership, Management and Policy, the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in K-12 Education Leadership, Management and Policy or Higher Education, and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education. The K-12 graduate students typically seek New Jersey State certification and positions in one (or more) of four areas: general supervision, school business administration, principal/supervisor, and chief school administrator. Our Higher Education graduate students acquire leadership positions and/or teaching in colleges and universities. Additionally, mentoring and teaching in the New Jersey State Police Graduate Studies Program  (NJSPGP) in the fields of graduate microcomputers, statistics and research. Law enforcement officers from across the tri-state area pursue the M.A. and Ed.S. degrees and some continue on with the Ed.D. and Ph.D. programs. Proven performance and competencies:

• Served as a consummate team player and collaborated with colleagues in developing mission statements, visions and supporting goals with strategic planning.
• Modeled the highest ethical and professional values.
• Taught and facilitated the learning for over 600 graduate students in these subjects: basic and intermediate statistical methods, computers and microcomputers, consulting skills, cybernetic research,  directed research, leadership, organization and administration, and qualitative research.
• Supported completion of 110 doctoral dissertations: mentor for 31, committee member for 57, and directly advised methodology/acknowledged in the dissertation for an additional 22.
• Worked with another 29 students on their doctoral dissertations: mentor for 9 and committee member for 20; 10-12 anticipated completions in 2006-2007 school year (mentor for 6, committee member for 4-6).
• Developed, administered and assessed doctoral and master level comprehensive and qualifying examinations in the fields of research, technology and statistics.
• Conducted and assisted with several program reviews, budgets, and accreditation committees.
• Successfully completed electronic research, staff development, and training of multiple computer environments including: MIS, instructional media and training (e.g. home pages and LISTSERVs), communications, and production (CD-ROM/video/electronic media formats).
• Technician for educational cybernetics: computers, hand-held devices, microcomputers, mobile telecommunications, and associated software/hardware.
• Assisted with systems management issues such as: client/server, LAN/WANs, networking, hardware configuration, database management, system development and subsequent integration.
• Served on numerous faculty advisory and resource committees.

Consistently commended on instructional excellence, team skills, research, service, and overall collegiality.

Seton Hall University
College of Education and Human Services
Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy
South Orange, New Jersey

Acting Department Chair     July 2005 – Present

Duties and Responsibilities: One of three department chairs in the College of Education and Human Services providing collegial leadership, administration and support for eleven principal faculty members and another 30 adjunct professors. Supporting over 800 graduate students pursuing the degrees of Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in K-12 Education Leadership, Management and Policy, the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in K-12 Education Leadership, Management and Policy or Higher Education, and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education. Proven performance and competencies:

• Model the highest ethical and professional values.

• Participate in recruitment efforts including conferences and meetings.

• Encourage and facilitate faculty research, effective teaching, and university/community service and arranged for faculty advisors for pre-registration, registration, and orientation.

• Support the Institute for Education Leadership Research and Renewal (IELRR).

• Serve as liaison for Teach For America on campus program.

• Recruit and hire short-term and adjunct faculty.

• Recommend faculty for promotion, tenure, and leaves of absence or sabbaticals.

• Assign faculty and create schedules.

• Advise, mentor, and evaluate probationary faculty.

• Initiate, create, and/or support new and continuing programs.

• Advise, teach, and mentor doctoral students on dissertations.

• Prepare content for catalogues and other official publications.

• Develop and submit an annual report to the dean.

• Prepare agenda, chair monthly department meetings and two-day annual retreat in August and forward minutes.

• Evaluate the quality of examinations and the accuracy of grading and maintain a syllabus file for each course.

• Maintain an inventory of department capital equipment.

• Inform the university librarian of department media and purchase needs.

• Oversee departmental spending and budget of $4.2M.

Consistently commended on instructional excellence, team skills, research, service, and overall collegiality.

Seton Hall University

College of Education and Human Services
Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy
South Orange, New Jersey

Program Director for Master of Arts Degree in Human Resources, Training, and Development (HRTD)  August 2001 – December 2003

Duties and Responsibilities: Program director for the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Human Resources, Training and Development (HRTD), leading to potential positions as corporate human resource mangers, trainers and developers.  Served as academic advisor responsible for program phase-out over a three year period.  Specific activities encompassed curriculum monitoring, staff selection, on-campus delivery, assessment and evaluation. Proven performance and competencies:

• Modeled the highest ethical and professional values.
• Directed all aspects of program administration, including the identification and recruitment of faculty to ensure the highest academic standards were met.
• Ensured curricula consistency and relevancy.
• Recruited, negotiated, employed and supervised the five HRTD adjunct faculty members.
• Mentored all HRTD adjunct faculty with regard to teaching, service and scholarship.
• Advised on students on program requirements, registration and successful degree progression
• Evaluated and approved the inclusion of new instructional materials and/or technologies.
• Represented the program to all internal departments or groups.
• Directed the preparation of contracts and requests for academic disbursements.

Consistently commended on instructional excellence, team skills, research, service, and overall collegiality.

SetonWorldWide
Seton Hall University
Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy
South Orange, New Jersey

Associate Academic Director for SetonWorldWide   August 1998 – July 2001

Duties and Responsibilities: One of two associate academic directors that assisted with the establishment of an on-line Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in K-12 Educational Administration & Supervision, leading to potential certification and positions as principal or supervisor.  Assisted the Academic Director with Internet-based curriculum development, delivery, assessment and evaluation. Proven performance and competencies:

• Modeled the highest ethical and professional values.
• Assisted with budget formulation covering $2.2 million, across multiple cohorts, years, and scores of line-items.
• Directed all aspects of content provision, including the identification and recruitment of authors and content providers to ensure the highest academic standards were met.
• Ensured curricula consistency and relevancy.
• Supervised the efficiency of the link between Instructional Team members and the technology partner to facilitate course formatting, mounting, and modifications.
• Evaluated and approved the inclusion of new instructional materials and/or technologies.
• Recruited, negotiated, employed and supervised the Instructional Team that included a mix of SHU full-time faculty, academics from other schools, and experts in the field.
• Engaged in planning for the use of assessment instruments, schedules and personnel.
• Represented the program to all internal departments or groups.
• Contributed to the development and implementation of marketing plans.
• Acquired institutional-wide recognition from the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) for U.S. Armed Forces participation in all SetonWorldWide on-line programs.
• Directed the preparation of contracts and requests for academic disbursements.
• Participated in recruitment efforts including conferences and meetings.

Consistently commended on instructional excellence, team skills, research, service, and overall collegiality.

US Army Training and Doctrine Command
Ft. Lee, Virginia

Systems Development and Training Officer    June 1996 – January 1998
US Army Officer, Lieutenant Colonel

Duties and Responsibilities: One of two primary executive-level educational administrators that provided leadership and support to nearly 2 million secondary and adult students. Proven performance and competencies:

• Served as a consummate team player and collaborated with colleagues in developing mission statements, visions and supporting goals with strategic planning.
• Modeled the highest ethical and professional values by leveraging ethnical diversity.
• Supervised a matrix-based staff of 25 personnel with expertise in the fields of administration, facilities management, finance, logistics, personnel, and law.
• Led, mentored and/or taught over 2,000 students (secondary and adult grade levels 8-20+).
• Observed and professionally developed over 110 instructors/teachers.
• Formulated policy, procedures and plans for computer systems and physical assets valued over $2.3 billion.
• Assisted with maintaining 100% accountability for an annual operating budget of $610 million by utilizing GAAP.
• Extensively worked in business partnerships and resource management, with corporations and their executives.
• Prepared and conducted National level briefings and correspondence.
• Successfully dealt with Y2K issues, client/server, LAN/WANs, networking, hardware configuration, telecommunications, IT plans, database management, system development and subsequent integration into the field.
• Job required staff development, work evaluation, and training of multiple computer environments for distance education, including: Management Information Systems, instructional media and training (storyboards/homepages), communications, and production (CD-ROM/interactive).
• Adhered to rigid internal control program standards and appropriate local, state, federal and international laws.

Awarded the prestigious Presidential Certificate of Appreciation and Legion of Merit.

US Army 21^st Theater Army Area Command
Kaiserslautern, Unified Germany

Assistant Chief of Staff, Program Analysis and Evaluation     June 1994 – June 1996
US Army Officer, Lieutenant Colonel

Duties and Responsibilities: A primary executive-level administrator that provided leadership and support to over 65,000 personnel. Proven performance and competencies:

• Served as a consummate team player and collaborated with colleagues in developing mission statements, visions and supporting goals with strategic planning.
• Modeled the highest ethical and professional values by leveraging ethnical diversity.
• Supervised a matrix-based staff of 15 personnel with expertise in the fields of administration, facilities management, finance, logistics, personnel, and law.
• Led, mentored and/or taught over 9,000 personnel (secondary and adult grade levels 8-18).
• Observed and professionally developed 15 instructors/teachers.
• Conducted seven major operational research and system analyses that identified areas for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Formulated policy, procedures and plans for assets valued over  $1.8 billion (included 15 buildings).
• Assisted with maintaining 100% accountability for an annual operating budget of $500 million by utilizing GAAP.
• Extensively worked in business partnerships and resource management, with corporations and their executives.
• Prepared and conducted state level briefings and correspondence.
• Successfully dealt with Y2K issues, client/server, LAN/WANs, networking, hardware configuration, telecommunications, IT plans, database management, system development and subsequent integration into the field.
• Job required staff development, work evaluation, and training of multiple computer environments for distance education, including: MIS and communications.
• Adhered to rigid internal control program standards and appropriate local, state, federal and international laws.

Supported operations in Rwanda, Bosnia, and Macedonia; twice awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.

US Army
West Germany
South Korea
Pacific Theater
Continental United States
Unified Germany
Turkey and Iraq

Command and Staff Officer    June 1975 – June 1994
US Army Officer, 2^nd Lieutenant to Major
US Army Non-Commissioned Officer, Private to Sergeant

Duties and Responsibilities: For 19 years, successfully progressed through numerous positions of responsibility, from the rank of private to major. Acquired numerous academic and military credentials through executive and non-traditional adult education programs. Developed high proficiency in these areas:

• Engaged multiple team-building strategies.
• Modeled the highest ethical and professional values by leveraging ethnical diversity.
• Led, mentored and/or taught ca. 14,000 personnel (secondary and adult grade levels 8-16).
• Conducted staff supervision, development and work evaluation.
• Observed and professionally developed 150 instructors/teachers.
• Developed and executed numerous multi-million dollar budgets using GAAP.
• Maintained 100% accountability for ca. $5.6 billion of resources.
• Performed plant and facilities management for 78 buildings.
• Provided logistical support to a multitude of operations with experience in contracting, food service, general supplies, labor negotiations, maintenance, medical services, research and development, and transportation.
• Worked with various businesses, communities and schools.
• Formulated policy and implemented leadership decisions.
• Assisted with computer networking, hardware configuration, and telecommunications.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills (writing, graphics and oral).
• Applied the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and appropriate local, state and federal laws.

Supported operations in Korea, Grenada, Lebanon, Panama, Desert Storm, and Russia. Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal twice; Joint Service Commendation Medal; five awards of the Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal and many others. Often cited for outstanding volunteer service to various communities and schools, culminating with the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal in 1992-1994.

Seton Hall University (1998 - Present)

• Developed and taught graduate courses in administration, consulting, educational leadership, financial management and policy, performance analysis, qualitative research, statistics, and technology. (Cognitive grade levels 17 through 20+)

• Guest speaker for undergraduate and graduate courses in executive-level logistics including systems management and integration. (Cognitive grade levels 14 through 17)

• Developed and taught undergraduate courses in administration, adult literacy, leadership, management, personnel administration, political science and strategic planning. (Cognitive grade levels 10 through 16)

• Developed and taught middle school, high school, undergraduate and graduate level courses covering: administration, discipline, equipment maintenance, first aid, general adult literacy, health, leadership, logistics, management, military history, military science, personnel administration, physical fitness, planning, and survival skills. (Cognitive grade levels 8 through 19)

Educational Technology, Staff Development, and Research, 1998-Present, Provided educational technology, in-service staff development, advice, research and guidance for the following New Jersey public schools:

• Cranford Public Schools
• Edison Township Public Schools
• Elizabeth Public Schools
• Hoboken Public Schools
• Hopatcong Borough Schools
• Newark Public Schools
• Paterson Public Schools
• Upper-Freehold Public Schools
• Watchung Hills Regional High School

Collins, J. (2006). Social Responsibility for Higher Education:  Exploratory Research into the Acceptance of ACE Credit Recommendations for America’s Veterans. Seton Hall University Research Council (URC). Under review. ($3,000)

Skeele, R. & Collins, J. (2006). Internet Crimes Against Children Training and Technical Assistance Program. United States Department of Justice/OJJDP. Under review. ($2.5M; $500K for five years)

Collins, J. (2005). The One-Room Schoolhouse (Internet Portal) for K-12 Schools. Seton Hall University Research Council (URC). Not approved. ($3,000)

Camden Middle School Technology Grant, 1998-2000, Provided educational technology mentorship for grades 6-8 administrators and teachers.

Principal Leadership Institute, 1998-1999, Provided educational technology mentorship for K-8 administrators

Team Member, Multiple Unapproved Proposals with the US Department of Education, NJ State Department of Education, and National Science Foundation, 1998 - Present, Provided grant writing support, research, and faculty outreach with other Universities in the areas of educational technology, directly connected to address gender and social inequity. Proposals covered higher education settings and potential K-12 partnerships.

Faculty Senator (Alternate 2004-2005), Principal 2005-Present, Serves as faculty senator, one of four principal faculty members representing the faculty of the College of Education and Human Services on issues of self-governance. Provides advice, guidance and leadership within areas of expertise: technology, assessment, and resource management.

Peer-Reviewer: Current Issues in Education, 2004-Present, Reviews education technology, educational leadership, business education and assessment themed articles for Current Issues in Education (CIE), a scholarly refereed publication that addresses a wide range of education topics. The journal is housed in the College of Education, Arizona State University.

Peer-Reviewer: Interactive Multimedia Electronic Journal of Computer-Enhanced Learning, 2004-Present, Reviews educational technology themed articles for the Interactive Multimedia Electronic Journal of Computer-Enhanced Learning (IMEJ), a scholarly refereed online journal. IMEJ draws from multiple disciplines and colleges within Wake Forest University. The goals of the journal are: to provide a peer-reviewed forum for innovations in computer-enhanced learning; to serve as a model and test bed for an electronic journal with a high level of multimedia and interactivity, and to advance the acceptance of electronic publication as a legitimate and valuable form of academic discourse.

Proposal reviewer,  Division C of American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2004, Evaluated and recommended various technology-based research proposals for the annual meeting in San Diego, California.

Proposal reviewer,  Seton Hall University Faculty Innovation Grants, 2003-Present, Evaluated and recommended various technology-based grant proposals for the Seton Hall University Faculty Innovation Grant (FIG) program with technology peers.

Peer-Reviewer: The Journal of Negro Education, 2003-Present, Reviews educational technology themed articles for the Journal of Negro Education (JNE), a scholarly refereed publication that has been published continuously since its founding by the late Dean Charles H. Thompson in 1932. The JNE appears quarterly and is published under the auspices of the Howard University School of Education with the assistance of a national editorial/advisory board. The JNE is a major resource on issues and concerns related to the education of African-American people in the United States and in developing countries.

University Sesquicentennial Strategic Planning Committee, 2002-2004, Planned, developed and presented initiatives in preparation for Seton Hall University's sesquicentennial activities for 2006.  Specific subcommittee work included the resources, economic system and partnerships for maximizing revenues and operating frameworks. Tasks encompassed completion of SWOT analysis, assessed economic opportunities and made strategic fiscal recommendations for the next three to five years.

Middle States Accreditation Renewal, 2002-2004, Assisted in the renewal of the University's accreditation, within Standard 7 - Institutional Assessment. The activities for academic year 2002-2003 were the self-study, culminating with a community review of the self-study document in Fall 2003, the accreditation site visit in Spring 2004, and final approval (ten-year renewal) in June 2004. 

Commencement Processional Marshal, 2002-Present, Serves with the University's commencement committee.  Assisted the Provost in the planning, coordinating and directing the procession of graduates, faculty, guests,  alumni and families throughout the graduation ceremonies. 

University Budget Committee, 2000-2001, 2002-2004, Served as one of the faculty members (faculty-at-large category) on the university budget committee, responsible for budget formulation and policy recommendations for Seton Hall University.

Co-Chair, Information Technology (IT2) Long-Range Planning Task Team, 2001-2004, Served as co-chair on the University's Information Technology (IT2) Long-Range Planning task, responsible for planning institutional-wide IT initiatives for the next five years.  Strategies were designed to build upon IT strengths and National recognition. 

Faculty Senate, Instructional Technology Committee, 2001-Present, Serves on the Faculty Senate's instructional technology committee, responsible for assisting other faculty members with strategies, resolutions and solutions. Committee presents recommendations to the Faculty Senate in accordance with academic governance procedures and ultimately results with Senate-level decisions.

Military Programs Evaluator, American Council on Education (ACE) 2000-Present, Serves as a member (on-call voluntary basis) of the premiere National education organization that evaluates various military education programs across the country. Evaluation results are published in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, the standard reference tool used by colleges and universities throughout the United States to award academic credit for military educational experiences. Last site visit was October 25-27, 2004 at Ft. Benning in Columbus, GA.

Mentor and Advisor for the U.S. Army Alumni and Troops-To-Teacher's Programs, 1998-Present, Provides mentorship and advice to current and former members of the Armed Services regarding career transitioning, including the Troops-To-Teachers initiatives. Serves as the Dean's advisor for college-wide activities that assist this special student population. Requires use of electronic communications including email and bulletin boards. Assisted service members from across the Nation and overseas.

College and Department Technology Advisor and Technician, 1998-Present, Provides technology advice, service and support for the faculty and staff of the College of Education and Human Services, Seton Hall University and the Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy.

Faculty Association of the College of Education (FACE), 1998- Present, Provides educational technology advice and guidance in the acquisition of education resources for the College. Serves on serveral College-wide committees: EPC and ERC.

Proposal reviewer,  Division J of American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2001, Evaluated and recommended various technology-based research proposals for the annual meeting in Seattle, Washington.

University Teaching, Learning and Technology Roundtable, 2000-2001, Served on the University's Information Technology (IT) Long-Range Planning Committee, responsible for developing enduring and institutional-wide IT recommendations for Seton Hall University.

Commencement Academic Marshal, 1999-2001, Served with the University's commencement committee, directing graduates through ceremonies and associated activities. 

Military Outstanding Volunteer, 1991- 1994, Volunteered to improve various community service programs such as the parents' and teachers' association (K-12), school advisory committees (K-12), youth programs (K-8), community clubs and three family support groups. Awarded the military outstanding volunteer service medal for this civic work in 1995.

Collaborations.

As a research associate, supported the study of high-performing, high-poverty, urban elementary schools. The final report was published in June 2002.

Walker, E. & Gutmore, D. (2002). A study of high-performing, high poverty, urban elementary schools. Citizens for Better Schools. South Orange, NJ: Center for Urban Leadership, Research and Renewal.

Book Chapters/Contributor.

Completed the following chapters, leveraging expertise in the use of the Internet. 

Collins, J. (2005). The One-Room Schoolhouse (Internet portal) for K-12 schools.  In Lloyd, L (Ed.),  Best Technology Practices in Higher Education.  (Chapter 18, pp. 201-212) Medford, NJ: Information Today, Inc.

Collins, J. (2005). Organizations, Associations, and Governmental Agencies.  In Walker, E.,  School Adequacy and the Courts.  (Chapter 7, pp. 189-198) Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

Collins, J. (2005). Selected Print and Nonprint Resources.  In Walker, E.,  School Adequacy and the Courts.  (Chapter 8, pp. 199-207) Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

Peer-reviewer, Books.

As a peer-reviewer (pro bono), recommended several major changes to this textbook.  Highlighted the need for additional Internet links, specific coverage of data analysis software,  and general uses of educational technology to enhance an already well-regarded and established book.

Bogdan, Robert & Biklen, Sari. (2006/2007). Qualitative research for education: An introduction to theory and methods (5th ed.). Boston: EMC Allyn and Bacon (AB Longman).

As a peer-reviewer (pro bono), recommended several major changes to this textbook.  Highlighted needed text revisions for clarity, structural changes to the contents for subject focus, and educational technology recommendations (Internet links, CD-ROM, etc.) to enhance an already well-regarded and established book.

Witte, Robert & Witte, John. (2007). Statistics (8th ed.). New York: Wiley, Inc. (Mentioned in acknowledgement section of preface by authors/editor)

Uncommitted Manuscript. 

(None remaining in this category, as of the date listed below)

Committed Manuscript (ACCEPTED). 

(None remaining in this category, as of the date listed below)

In Progress.

Collins, J., Easterling, J., Foley, P., Fountain, E., Jakubek, K., Mirliss, D., Stewart, H. & Carr, V. (2006/2007).  Information Technology as a Catalyst for Assessment: Sharing Our Experiences from Seton Hall University. Manuscript is under revision/peer-review by the Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, of the UK with an anticipated Spring 2007 publication. 

Frances, C. & Collins, J. (2006, June). The Impact of Distance Education on the Future Demand for College Faculty.  Faculty of Education Review, a bi-annual International Journal on Education housed at the Assumption University of Thailand (collaboration between Dr. Elaine Walker and Dr. K.Pushpanadham).

Published.

Skeele, R. W., Collins, J., Carr, Vivienne. (2006, March). What Do School Administrators Say About the Use of Electronic Portfolios for Hiring Teachers? In Willis, J.  et al. (Eds.), Technology and Teacher Education Annual 2006. Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education and Allyn and Bacon.

Collins, J. (2004-2005, Dec-Jan).  Research into Practice. Learning and Leading with Technology (32,4) 58-59,64.

Collins, J., Easterling, J., Fountain, E. & Stewart, H. (2004, Fall).  The Impact of Mobile Computing on General Satisfaction, Learning Outcomes, and Technology Use at Seton Hall University. Journal of Computing in Higher Education (16,1) 128-149.

Collins, J. (2003).  The One-Room Schoolhouse (Internet Portal) for K-12 Schools. Campus-Wide Information Systems (CWIS). (20,5) 176-181.

Collins, J., Easterling, J., Fountain, E. & Stewart, H. (2002).  Evaluation of Student Perceptions of the Impact of Mobile Computing on General Satisfaction, Learning Outcomes and Technology Use (Spring 1998 - Fall 2000). Report  for Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ.

Collins, J. (2001, Summer). Using the Internet as a Distance Learning Tool in Selected Secondary School Areas. Journal of Research on Computing in Education (33,4) 431-455.

Collins, J. (1999). Perceptions of Senior Army Instructors Toward the Use of the Internet as a Distance Learning Tool in Meeting the Desired Learning Outcomes of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program. Dissertation Abstracts International, 60 (03), 695. (University Microfilms No. AAT 99-23828)

Collins, J. & Koons, J.S. (1997, May-June ). Deploying for Operation Joint Endeavor. Army Logistician, 38-40.

Collins, J. (1992, May-June ). Logistics Support for Operation Provide Comfort II. Army Logistician, 22-24.

Collins, J. (1991). Proud to Serve. Freedoms Foundation. Valley Forge, PA.

Collins, J. (1989, November). United States Army Central Ammunition Management Office (Pacific). Ordnance Bulletin,  28-30.

Skeele, R., Collins, J. & Carr, V. (2006, April). Electronic Portfolios in the Teacher Employment Process. Peer-reviewed paper presented at the American Education Research Association Annual Conference in San Francisco, CA.

Walker, E., Collins, J. & Ramaswami, S. (2006, April). The Impact of the 1998 Abbott vs. Burke Decision on Growth Trajectories in New Jersey High Poverty Districts. Peer-reviewed paper presented at the American Education Research Association Annual Conference in San Francisco, CA.

Frances, C. & Collins, J. (2005, November).  The Impact of Distance Education on the Future Demand for College Faculty.  Peer-reviewed paper presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Conference held in Philadelphia, PA. 

Collins, J., Easterling, J., Mirless, D., Molitoris, J. & Jakubek, K. (2005, October).  Establishing a Central Office for Assessment:  Sharing Our Experiences from Seton Hall University. Workshop held at the 2005 National Assessment Institute, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI).

Collins, J., Easterling, J., Foley, P., Fountain, E. & Jakubek, K. (2004, November).  Information Technology as a Catalyst for Strategic Planning, Budget and Assessment: Sharing Our Experiences from Seton Hall University. Workshop held at the 2004 National Assessment Institute, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI).

Gutmore, D., Mitchel, C., Gutmore, R.F., Mitchel, L.Z., Walker, E., Collins, J., & DePierro, J. (2004, January). Schools that Work. Peer-reviewed paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education in Honolulu, HI. 

Stelzer, L., Yin, J., & Collins, J. (2003, August). Can IT Make You Smart? Peer-reviewed paper presented at the Academy of Management Annual Conference in Seattle, WA. 

Fountain, E. & Collins, J., (2003, June).  The Impact of Mobile Computing on the Learning Environment at Seton Hall University. Presented at the 2003 IBM Thinktank held on the campus of Bryant College in Providence, RI.

Walker, E., Collins, J. & Ramaswami, S. (2003, April). A Study on the Impact of Small Learning Communities on Reducing Academic Disparities Between White and Non-white Students in Affluent School Districts.  Peer-reviewed paper presented at the American Education Research Association Annual Conference in Chicago, IL.

Fountain, E., Collins, J., Stewart, H. & Easterling, J. (2003, April).  Evaluation of General Satisfaction, Technology Use, and Student Perceptions on the Impact of Mobile Computing on the Learning Environment at Seton Hall University. Peer-reviewed paper presented at the American Education Research Association Annual Conference in Chicago, IL.

Stelzer, L., Yin, J., & Collins, J. (2002, August). Networking and Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Management Education. Peer-reviewed paper presented at the Professional Development Workshops (PDWs), Academy of Management, Denver, CO.

Collins, J. (2002, April). CyberQuesting for Teachers and Administrators. Presented at the PT³ Conference on Technology, Seton Hall University, NJ.

Collins, J. (2001, October). CyberQuesting for Educational Leaders. Presented at the meeting of the New Jersey Association for Educational Technology, Georgian Court College, NJ.

Collins, J. (2001, April). Using Educational Technology as A Survival Tool. Presented at the meeting of the New Jersey Association for Pupil Services Administrators, Absecon, NJ.

Collins, J. (2000, October). Internet Resources for Educational Leaders. Presented at the meeting of the New Jersey Association for Educational Technology, Georgian Court College, NJ.

Collins, J. (2000, April). Educational Technology for Empowering Special Education Administrators. Presented at the meeting of the New Jersey Association for Pupil Services Administrators, Absecon, NJ.

Completed 

         Chair/Mentor (Educational Technology Titles are Highlighted/Designated by: **)

         2006

            Beth Bournias, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

            A Study of Perceived Job Satisfaction Among Middle School and High School Principals in Specific DFG Groupings in Hunterdon And Somerset Counties in New Jersey

            Brian Purzak, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

A Study of Demographic Variables and Their Influence on Teachers’ Perception of Bullying Behavior in a Suburban New Jersey High School

            Michael Ramos, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

            The Relationship Between Spirituality and Effective Leadership of Principals of Inner City High Schools in the Archdiocese of New York

         2005        

            Scott McCartney, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

The Effects of Inclusive School Environments on the Academic Achievement of Elementary General Education Students as Measured by Standardized Tests Over a Single and Multi-Year Period

Margaret Mingin, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

An Historical Description of Collective Bargaining In New Jersey Public Schools and An Analysis of Current Negotiation Agreements in Essex County School Districts with Heavy Local Tax Burdens

John Rizzo, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

New Jersey State Takeover: An Investigation of a Local School District as Perceived by District Administrators

Doreen Ryan, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

The Impact Of Reading Instructional Processes
On Literacy Acquisition

         2004

**Timothy Frederiks, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Teacher's Sense of Self-Efficacy When Managed Courseware Programs are Implemented in Their Classrooms

Martha H. Gabriel, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Implications of School Achievement at A Junior High School that Serves Children of Military Parents

Edward F. Izbicki, Sr., Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Adequate Funding of a Thorough Efficient Education in New Jersey Abbott Districts

Richard J. O'Malley, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

A Study Of Perceived Job Satisfaction Factors Among Superintendents In Two New Jersey Counties

Marie Roberts, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Emotional Intelligence and Leadership: A Study of New Jersey Elementary School Principals and School Reform Initiatives

**Kimberly Schneider, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

The Effects of Integrated Technology Programs on Twelfth Grade Girls in Comprehensive Technology-Rich Secondary School Environments, in Terms of Girls’ Attitudes Toward Computer Usage

Gene Solomon, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

A Study Of Perceived Job Satisfaction Among Superintendents In Affluent (DFG I&J) Public School Districts In New Jersey

2003

Adunni Slackman-Anderson, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

A Descriptive Study of the Criteria Used for School Choice Selection and Preference Among African American Parents/Caregivers in an Integrated Magnet School District of Choice

Denise M. Brown-Allen, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

A Quantitative Descriptive Study of the Academic Achievement of Black Students in Nonpublic Secondary Schools

Drucilla W. Clark, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Perceptions of Selected New Jersey Superintendents on the Role of Administrative Experience in the Hiring and Selection of Elementary Principals

Hermione Cox-McNeil, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

A Comparative Study of Teacher Satisfaction Levels in Charter and Traditional Public Schools

Debra Mercora, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

A Qualitative Study Examining the Motives and Determinants of a Voluntary Career Change into Education

2002

David H.Dilks, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

A Study of the Impact of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards on the Instructional Practices of Teachers in Grades 1-4

Jo Ann H. Holmes, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Teacher Perception of Change in the Delivery of Instruction in the Classroom with the Implementation of the Whole School Reform Model Community for Learning (ALEM)

**Nancy Viscuso Hudanich, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Identifying Educational Technology Leadership Competencies for New Jersey's School Superintendents

**Robert Jack, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Perceptions of Northern New Jersey School-to Work Graduates toward the Use of the Internet in Achieving the New Jersey State Workplace Readiness Skills

**Ronald H.Kopec, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Virtual, On-line, Frog Dissection vs. Conventional Laboratory Dissection: A Comparison of Student Achievement and Teacher Perceptions among Honors, General Ability, and Foundations Level High School Biology Classes

2001

Gayle M.Carrick, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Curriculum Monitoring Practices of Public K-6 Elementary Principals in New Jersey

Frances E. Clemente, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

An Analysis of Protective Factors and the Development of Resiliency in Ninth and Twelfth Grade Male and Female Students of a Heterogeneous Suburban High School

Vincent J. Occhino, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Perceptions of Public School Superintendents in New Jersey Regarding Charter Schools

Robert Stuart Ranta, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Implementation Levels of, Supports and Barriers to, and Influence of the Essential Characteristics of Effective Middle Schools in New Jersey Blue Ribbon Middle Schools

**Roger Theodore Sauer, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

The Association Between the Scores of Students in High Performance Schools and Instruction in Computer-Based Word Processing

William G.Weiss, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Special Education Teacher Retention: An Examination of Teacher's Perceptions of Administrative Support and Intent to Stay in Teaching

2000

Rodney Logan, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Perceptions Held by Host Secondary School Principals toward the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Program

Completed 

        Committee Member

2006

            Carolyn Ash, Ed.D.                                      

Anthony Scarillo, Ed.D.                                           

Richard Cosgrove, Ed.D.                                        

Scott Davis, Ed.D.                           

Karen Lake, Ed.D.                                       

Jeff Wallis, Ed.D.     

2005

Josephine McDowell, Ed.D.

Christopher Kaiser, Ed.D.

Lombardo, Bob, Ed.D.

Shirley Brewton, Ed.D.

Edward Forsthoffer, Ed.D.

**Thomas O’Conner, Ph.D.

**Frank Romano, Ed.D.

Steven Rush, Ed.D.

**Mario Santos, Ed.D.

2004

Michael Krantz, Ph.D.

Daniel Posluszny, Ed.D.

Jill L. Sack, Ed.D.

Debra Sheard, Ed.D.

2003

Edward Duncanson, Ed.D.

Susan E.Jackson, Ed.D.

Heidi Keller, Ph.D.

Linda M. King, Ed.D.

Anthony V.Lanzo, Ed.D.

Susan Mazzella, Ed.D.

Kathleen Mary Henderson-Prystash, Ed.D.

Jill Sack, Ed.D.

Sandra Eileen Sutton, Ed.D.

Darby Ullyatt, Ed.D.

Robin Young, Ed.D.

2002

Anne Rose Accolla, Ed.D.

Monica M. Brown, Ed.D.

Karen P. Fascenella, Ed.D.

Philip J. Guenther, Ed.D.

Marcia C. Grayson, Ed.D.

Kathleen M. Joyce, Ed.D.

Bettina Mason, Ph.D.

Heather Stewart, Ph.D.

Wayne Turner, Ed.D.

Elnardo Webster, Ed.D.

Karen M. Wetherall, Ed.D.

Brian A. Zychowski, Ed.D.

2001

Gerard D.Babo, Ed.D.

Vivienne Baldini-Carr, Ph.D.

Richard W.Fair, Ed.D.

John Falco, Ed.D.

Angela E. Lopez, Ph.D.

Edward J. Lynskey, Ed.D.

Mary J. Meehan, Ph.D.

Mark R. Mongon, Ed.D.

Adrienne Tator, Ed.D.

2000

William O.George, III, Ed.D.

Barbara M.I. Goldberg, Ph.D.

Kenneth W.Heinrich III, Ed.D.

Laura B.Weitzman, Ed.D.

1999

Richard J. Malanowski, Ed.D.

Cathy Hofmann Patla, Ed.D.

Completed 

          Acknowledged Methodology Advisor

2003

Johanna Silane Ruberto, Ed.D.

2002

David M. Browne, Ed.D.

Michael Tebbano, Ed.D.

Nancy Brunner Whelan, Ed.D.

2001

Herbert F. Pendleton, Ed.D.

2000

Gloria Gibba Kieley, Ed.D.

Mary Beth Russell, Ph.D.

Paul Russell Semendinger, Ed.D.

Louis A. Valori, Ed.D.

Active/Commitment

Chair/Mentor

Kathy Brisco, ABD-Ed.D.

Barry Breen, ABD-Ed.D.

Frank Cappelle, ABD-Ed.D.

Ray Cooper, ABD-Ed.D.

Curtis Griffin, ABD-Ed.D.

Marge Mingin, ABD-Ed.D.

Diane Paszkowski, ABD-Ed.D.

Joseph Picardo, ABD-Ed.D.

Michael Ramos, ABD-Ed.D.

John Rizzo, ABD-Ed.D. 

Mary Ellen Roberts, ABD-Ed.D.

Michael Ryan, ABD-Ed.D.

Belkys Tejedor, ABD-Ed.D.

Georgiana Murray-Walsh, ABD-Ed.D.

Selected for inclusion in the Marquis Who's Who in America (61st ed.), and Marquis Who's Who in the World (24th ed.), November/December (respectively) 2006.

Inducted into the United States Army's Officer Candidate School (OCS) Hall of Fame, March 2006. The induction was covered by  Seton Hall University's Public Affairs as the Feature Story for March 2-9, 2006.

Selected for inclusion in the Marquis Who's Who in America (60th ed.), and Marquis Who's Who in the World (23rd ed.), November/December (respectively) 2005.

Presented a Letter of Appreciation from the American Council on Education, October 2004.

Selected for inclusion in the Marquis Who's Who in America (59th ed.), and Marquis Who's Who in the World (22nd ed.), November/December (respectively) 2004.

Selected for inclusion in the Marquis Who's Who in America (58th ed.), and Marquis Who's Who in the World (21st ed.), November/December (respectively) 2003.

New Jersey State Meritorious Service Medal, by the Governor of New Jersey, 2003.

Presented the 2002 - Linda Ward Gupta Award for Excellence in Teaching,  College of Education and Human Services, Seton Hall University, November 2002.

Selected for inclusion in the Marquis Who's Who in America (57th ed.), November 2002.

Featured as an exemplary nontraditional learner and educator by the American Council on Education in their online CenterPoint  publication, October 2002.

Presented a Letter of Appreciation from the American Council on Education, April 2002.

Highly decorated United States disabled veteran. Over 40 awards and decorations: Legion of Merit, three Meritorious Service Medals, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, five Army Commendation Medals, the Army Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Army Superior Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (with BSS), Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (with BSS), Armed Forces Service Medal (with BSS), Humanitarian Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon with Numeral 2, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral 6, Army Reserve Components Training Ribbon, NATO Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, New York State Conspicuous Service Cross (Registration #0870) with two gold and one silver devices (12 awards), New York State Conspicuous Service Star with two silver devices (3 awards), New Jersey State Meritorious Service Medal, the Department of Defense Cold War Certificate, the Parachutist Badge, and the Air Assault Badge.

Department of Defense Cold War Certificate, by the Secretary of Defense, 2001

New York State Conspicuous Service Star (with devices for 3 awards), by the Governor of New York, 2000.

New York State Conspicuous Service Cross # 870 (with devices for 12 awards), by the Governor of New York, 1999.

Inducted into Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, 4.0 GPA in Ed.D. Program, 1998.

Certificate of Appreciation, awarded by the President of the United States, 1998.

Legion of Merit, awarded by the President of the United States, 1997.

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (civic work with schools), 1992-1994.

Freedoms Foundation's George Washington Honor Medal (national civic award), 1991.

Certificate of Merit, National Outstanding Adult Learner Award, 1990.

• Secondary education teacher (9-12) in military science (SC 00248641)
• School Business Administrator (CE 00294484)
• School Principal/Supervisor (CE 00294483)
• Chief School Administrator (CE 00288915)

National Certification

• Certificate in Executive Logistics Management (Society of Logistics Engineers - SOLE and the United States Army Logistics Management College - ALMC),  January 23, 2004

American Educational Research Association (AERA Member 132758)

American Legion (AL)

Army and Air Force Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA)

Association of the United States Army - (AUSA Life Member  444832)

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - (ASCD 1170570)

Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America (CWV)

Columbia College Alumni Association (CCAA)

Disabled American Veterans - Lifetime Member (DAV - NJ Post 43 and Member 29043L08309)
Federally Recognized Disabled Veteran (VA Service-Connected Disability of 50 Percent)

Excelsior College (formerly Regents College) Alumni Association (ECAA)

Fraternal Order of Police - Associate Member (FOP)

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE Member 201607)

Seton Hall University Alumni Association (SHUAA)

University of Oklahoma Alumni Association (OUAA)

Valley Forge Freedoms Foundation (VFFF)

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

EDAS/ELMP 6005 - Statistical Methods

EDAS/ELMP 7768 - Microcomputers for Administrators

EDAS/ELMP 7769 - Computers for School Business and Financial Administrators

EDAS/ELMP 7770 - Cybernetic Research  for Educational Administrators  (developed this new course in 2000)

EDAS/ELMP 8616 - Intermediate Statistical Methods

EDAS/ELMP 8768/7100 - Education Leadership, Management and Policy for Technology (developed this new course in 2003)

EDAS/ELMP 8891 - Directed Research in Educational Administration

EDAS/ELMP 8986 - Qualitative Research Seminar in Administration

EDST 6307 - Integrating Technology in Education

HRTD 6504 - Performance Analysis

HRTD 6506 - Consulting Skills

Last Update: June 25, 2006