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Reverend Joseph D. Massucci, Ph.D.

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BUSINESS ADDRESS
University of Dayton
School of Education and Allied Professions
Department of Educational Leadership
324 Chaminade Hall
Dayton, Ohio 45469-0534
Phone: (937) 229-3737
Fax: (937) 229-3392
email: joseph.massucci@notes.udayton.edu

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ORDINATION
May 16, 1970 Roman Catholic Priest Diocese of Steubenville, Ohio

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EDUCATION

Ph.D.  

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership
University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
Dissertation: The Unique Identity of Catholic High Schools: A Comparison of the Church’s Expectations and a School Community’s Experiences and Beliefs
 

Ed.S.  

Educational Specialist
University
of Dayton/Wright State University
 

Post Masters

University of Dayton
Central Michigan University

Ohio
University
 

Master of Arts

Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
 

B.A.

St. John Vianney Seminary
Bloomingdale, Ohio
 

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STATE CERTIFICATE / LICENSURE
Ohio Permanent High School Principal 7-77
Ohio Superintendent 6-30-09

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
1995 - Present
National Staff Development Council
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Dayton Area Superintendents Association
National Association of Elementary School Principals
National Association of Secondary School Principals
National Catholic Educational Association (CACE)
Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators
Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators
University Council for Educational Administration
Ohio Counsel of Professors of Educational Leadership

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Highlights

1970 Administrator of Christ the King Mission, Tappan Lake, Ohio
 
1970 Associate Pastor, St. Paul's Parish, Flushing, Ohio
 
1970-1975 Administrator, Salt Fork Mission, Center, Ohio
 
1970-1975 Instructor of Religion (9-12), General Science, General Business, Speech and Drama,
Guernsey Catholic Central High School, Cambridge, Ohio
 
1970-1972 Associate Pastor, Holy Trinity Parish, Byesville, Ohio
 
1970-1975 Administrator, St. Mary's Parish, Temperance, Ohio
 
1972-1975 Associate Pastor, St. Benedict's Parish, Camridge, Ohio
 

1973-1975

Principal, Guernsey Catholic High School, Cambridge, Ohio
 

1975-1985

Principal, Catholic Central High School, Steubenville Ohio
 

1980-1986

National Catholic Educational Association Executive Committee Member – Secondary Department
 

1985 - Present

Catholic School Consultant, University of Dayton, Department of Educational Leadership, Dayton, Ohio
 

1986 - 2005

Part-time Associate, St. Rita Parish, Dayton, Ohio
 

1987 - 1999

Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Summer School Programs for the Office of the Provost
University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
 

1988 - Present

Graduate School Professor, University of Dayton, Department of Educational Leadership, Dayton, Ohio
 

1994

North Central Association Visiting Resource Team, Archbishop Alter High School, Kettering, Ohio
 

 

NCEA/CACE "Catholic Schools: A Tradition of Excellence - A Future with Hope" Research Symposium Participant, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
 

1994 - 2003

Part-time Weekend Associate, Our Lady of Good Hope Parish, Miamisburg, Ohio
 

1994 - 2003

National Catholic Educational Association Regional Associate - Secondary Department (Michigan & Ohio)
 

1995

Provost's Committee to restructure existing University organizations.
 

1996

North Central Association Visiting Resource Team, Trotwood-Madison High School, Trotwood, Ohio
 

 

Interview Committee for the selection of the University of Dayton’s International Studies Center Director
 

 

NCEA Program Planning Committee Member for 1998 Summer Religion Teachers and Campus Ministers Workshop – Washington, DC
 

1997

NCEA National Symposium Participant: "American Educational Reform and the Catholic High School" - Minneapolis, Minnesota
 

 

NCEA Program Planning Committee Member for 1998 Summer Religion Teachers and Campus Ministers Workshop - Washington, DC
 

1997-2000

Reappointment as NCEA Secondary Department Regional Associate representing Region 6 (Michigan and Ohio)
 

1998

NCEA National Symposium Participant: "Diversity in the Catholic High School: Vision for the Future" - Los Angeles, California
 

 

NCEA Convention Session Chairperson, Los Angeles, California
 

1998-Present

Chairperson of the Department of Educational Leadership, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
 

1998-Present

SOEAP Dean’s Council member
 

 

SOEAP Advisory Council member
 

  SOEAP Convention Exhibit Coordinator (OCEA, OSBA, NCEA)
 
  SOEAP Faculty Merit Program Committee
 

1999

Holy Angles Elementary School External Validation Team, Dayton, Ohio
 

 

Department of Educational Leadership Staff Search Committee Chair
 

 

Chairing the Academic Department Workshop for Division and Department Chairs and Deans sponsored by The American Council on Education (ACE) in San Antonio, Texas – Participant
 

 

SOEAP & Department of Educational Leadership Catholic School Educators Summer Program Committee Chair
 

 

SOEAP Dean’s Grant Awards Committee
 

 

Department of Educational Leadership Faculty Search Committee
 

 

NCEA National Symposium Participant: "Sponsorship, Leadership and Governance: A Continuing Conversation about Religious Communities and the future of the American Catholic High School" New Orleans, Louisiana
 

 

NCEA Convention Session Chairperson, New Orleans, Louisiana
 

 

University of Dayton, School of Education and Allied Professions
Search Committee Chair, Center for Catholic Education Director Position
 

2000

NCEA National Symposium Participant: "Message, Community, Service: A Symposium on Athletics, Activities, and the Mission of the Catholic High School", Baltimore, MD
 

 

NCEA Convention Session Chairperson, Baltimore, MD
 

 

Pathwise Workshop Participant, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
 

 

NCATE 2000: Continuing Accreditation & Beyond Workshop Participant, Washington, DC
 

2000-2003

Reappointment as NCEA Secondary Department Regional Associate representing Region 6 (Michigan and Ohio)
 

2001

NCEA Convention Session Chairperson, Milwaukee, WI
 

2004 Associate Professor, School of Education and Allied Professions
 
  University of Dayton North Central Evaluation Visit Committee
 
  EDA Futures Committee - Chair
 
2004-2005 SOEAP Facilities Committee
 
2005 Associate Professor with Tenure, School of Education and Allied Professions
 
  EDA Clinical Faculty Search Committee
 
  University of Dayton Graduate School Dean Search Committee
 

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
1995- Present

1995

Briar Cliff College Administrative Staff luncheon/discussion - "Possible Avenues for Maintaining the Catholic Identity of Brian Cliff College", Sioux City, Iowa
 

1996

Catholic School Identity Consultant Service

 

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Boylan Catholic High School - Rockford, Illinois

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Kuemper High School - Caroll, Iowa
 

1997

Catholic School Identity Consultant Service

 

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Bishop Heelan Catholic High School - Sioux City, Iowa

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Sacred Heart Elementary School - Sioux City, Iowa

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Holy Family Elementary School - Sioux City, Iowa

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St. Michael Elementary School - Sioux City, Iowa

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Mater Dei Elementary School - Sioux City, Iowa

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Emmetsburg Catholic School - Emmesburg, Iowa

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Blessed Sacrament School - Sioux City, Iowa
 

1998

Catholic School Identity Consultant Service

 

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St. Bernard School, Springfield, Ohio

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St. Christopher School, Vandalia, Ohio

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St. Rita School, Dayton, Ohio

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Incarnation School, Centerville, Ohio

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Catholic Central High School, Stuebenville, Ohio
 

1998

 Miami Valley Catholic Education Council Teacher Recognition Program Study - Project Chairperson
 

1999-2002

 SOEAP Dean’s Grant Awards Committee Member
 

2000

 Center for Catholic Education Cooperative Working Committee Member, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
 

  SOEAP Blessed Fr. Chaminade Memorial Committee
 
  SOEAP Chaminade Hall Renovation Committee
 
  SOEAP Search Committee for NCATE Office Secretary
 
  SOEAP & Provost’s Office Search Committee for Research Professor/University Assessment Position Chair
 
2000-2001 University of Dayton Academic Senate
 
  University of Dayton faculty Affairs Committee
 
  SOEAP Congress Executive Committee
 
2001-Present SOEAP PhD Scholarship (Rogus/Joseph) Committee member
 
  School Public Relations Journal (Scarecrow Education) Editorial Review Board member
 
  SOEAP Awards Planning Committee
 
2001 School of Education and Allied Professions Department of Educational Leadership NCATE Evaluation Committee Chair
 
2001 School of Education and Allied Professions NCATE Standards Committee Member
 
2001 University of Dayton Division of Student Development, Director of Diverse Student Populations Search Committee
 
2001-Present University of Dayton SOEAP & Department of Educational Leadership Catholic School Educators Summer Program Committee Coordinator
 
2001-Present University of Dayton SOEAP Alumni Awards Planning Committee
 
2001-2002 University of Dayton SOEAP Presidential Parade Planning Committee
 
2003 External reviewer of candidate's dossier for tenure with promotion to Associate Professor, Fordham University Graduate School of Education New York
 
2003-Present University of Dayton SOEAP Master's Degree with a Concentration in Catholic School Administration On-line Program Committee
 
  University of Dayton SOEAP Staff Merit Pay Plan Committee
 
  University of Dayton SOEAP Ph.D. Alumni Reunion Liturgy Presider and Homilist.
 
2005 External reviewer of candidate's curriculum vitae for promotion to Full Professor, Villanova University Department of Education and Human Services Pennsylvania
 
2006 Archbishop Alter High School Strategic Planning Convocation Participant, Kettering, Ohio
 
2007 External reviewer of candidate’s curriculum vitae for promotion to Associate Professor, St. Louis University Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education, Missouri.

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DOCTORAL COMMITTEES
(Member / Reader)

1995

 Bowman, L.M., Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky, School of Education, Ed.D.  Catholic School Response to Public School Reform: A National Review – A Kentucky Perspective.
 

1999

 Campagnone, N., University of Dayton, School of Education and Allied Professions, Ph.D.  Lay Catholic Elementary Principals in the State of Kansas:  Self Perceptions of their Spiritual Leadership and Ministerial Roles.

Chamberlin, M., University of Dayton, School of Education and Allied Professions, Ph.D.  An Analysis of the Notion of Trust in the Literature of Educational Leadership:  Implications for Professional Development Programs.
 

1998 Thesis Committee (member/reader)
Meinholz, M., University of Dayton, School of Education and Allied Professions, M.S.  Parental Perception of Catholic Identity at the Elementary Level.

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PRESENTATIONS
1995 - Present

1995

Holy Angels Elementary School - Faculty Peer Supervision Committee - "Providing Peers with Another Set of Eyes"- Presenter - Dayton, Ohio
 

NCEA Convention Speaker, "Catholic School Identity: A Practical Approach to Tuning In" - Cincinnati, Ohio
 

 

Briar Cliff College - "The Catholic School: An Overview of Leadership, Identity and Mission" - Visiting Professor for Catholic School Leadership Program - Sioux City, Iowa
 

Diocese of Sioux City, Iowa - Guest Speaker - Pastors, Principals, Board Members Dinner Meeting - "Catholic School Identity: A Practical Approach to Tuning-In" - Sioux City, Iowa
 

Boylan Catholic High School Faculty/Staff In-Service Presenter – “The Catholic School:  Who Are We Anyway?  A Practical Approach for Tuning-In” – Rockford, Illinois

 

Dayton Area Catholic School Principals Association Speaker – “Catholic School Identity:  A Practical Approach for Tuning-In” – Dayton, Ohio
 

St. Rita Parish and Elementary School Religion Teachers In-Service Presenter - "Effective Teaching in Religious Education: Tips for the Practitioner" - Dayton, Ohio
 

1996

University of Dayton Workshop Presenter - "Critical Issues in Catholic Schools: A Vision for the Future" - Dayton, Ohio
 

 

Leadership Fayetteville Group In-Service Presenter, "Leaders Working with Change and Conflict: A Practical Approach for Tuning-In" - Washington Court House, Ohio
 

1997

Leadership Fayetteville In-Service Presenter - "Leaders Working with Change and Conflict: A Practical Approach for Tuning-In." - Washington Court House, Ohio
 

1998

Dayton Area Catholic School Principals Association Presenter - "Identifying An Authentic Catholic School" Dayton, Ohio
 

 

St. Rita Elementary School Faculty and Staff Retreat Day Presenter - "Our Ministry in Catholic Education" Dayton, Ohio
 

2000

Columbus Jewish Federation School Principals Presenter - "Effective Conferencing Techniques and Teacher Performance Improvement" Columbus, Ohio
 

2000

Diocese of Memphis Keynote Speaker- "Authentic Catholic Schools: A Practical Assessment Approach" - Memphis, Tennessee
 

2000

Diocese of Memphis Session Presenter - "Evaluating a School's Catholic Identity" - Memphis, Tennessee
 

2001

Education and Ethos 2001 Conference Presenter- "At What Cost Religious Identity?" - Nijmegen, Netherlands
 

2002 New Lebanon Local School District Keynote Speaker - "Student Learning Needs and Teacher Effectiveness" - New Lebanon, Ohio
 
2006 Massucci, Joseph D. “Technological Strategies to Enhance Quality in Higher Education.” International Conference on Educational Leadership – UPAL (ICEL 2006), Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand.
 
2006 Massucci, Joseph D. “Strategies and Systems Thinking for Educational Change and Development.” Faculty of Education, Bangkok Campus of Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand.
 
2006 Massucci, Joseph D. “Legal, Ethical and Policy Issues in Human Resources Management.” Bangkok Campus of Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand.
 
2006 Massucci, Joseph D. “Strategic Planning and School Quality Assurance.” Faculty of Education, Bangkok Campus of Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand.
 
2007 Massucci, Joseph D. "Recognizing, Appreciating and Sharing God’s Gifts." Faculty In-service Presenter, Toledo Central Catholic High School, Toledo, Ohio.

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Research and Scholarly Activities

Peer Reviewed Publications

August 1999 Charles J. Russo, Joseph D. Massucci "Charter Schools and the Law: Emerging Issues." Education and Urban Society, Vol. 31, No. 4, 489-498.
 

March 2000

Charles J. Russo, Joseph D. Massucci, Allan G. Osborne, Jr. "The Delivery of Special Eduation Services in Catholic Schools: One Hand Gives, The Other Hand Takes Away." Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, Vol. 3, No. 3, 375-389.
 

April, 2002

Charles J. Russo, Joseph D. Massucci, Allan G. Osborne, Jr., Gerald M. Cattaro, “Catholic Schools and the Law of Special Education:  A Reference Guide.”  National Catholic Educational Association.
 

March, 2003

Joseph D. Massucci, and Timothy J. Ilg, “School Vouchers: Blessing or Curse for Catholic High Schools?”  Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, Vol. 6, No. 3, 352-361.
 

November, 2003

 

Timothy J. Ilg & Joseph D. Massucci, "Comprehensive Urban High School: Are There Better Options for Poor and Minority Children?"  Education and Urban Society, Vol. 36, No. 1, 63-78.
 

May, 2004

 

Timothy J. Ilg, Joseph D. Massucci, Gerald M. Cattaro,  "Brown at 50: The Dream is Still Alive in Urban Catholic Schools."  Education and Urban Society, Vol. 36, No. 3, 355-367.
 

Invited Publication

Fall 1999

Joseph D. Massucci "Authentic Catholic Schools in the United States." Private School Monitor, Vol. 20 No. 4, 7-10.
 

Non-Peer Reviewed Publications

May 1984

Joseph D. Massucci.  “School Vandalism:  A Plan of Action.”  NASSP Bulletin, Vol. 68, No. 472, 18-20.
 

1990

“The Catholic School:  A Bibliographical Resource Guide” – NCEA Publication, Washington, DC, Contributor
 

November 1998

Charles J. Russo and Joseph D. Massucci, "An Update on The Family and Medical Leave Act." School Business Affairs, Volume 64, Number 11, 28-31
 

May 1999

Timothy J. Ilg, Rev. Joseph D. Massucci, Charles J. Russo "Tackle End of Year ‘To Do’ List Early And Avoid Unforeseen Problems." Managing School Business, Vol. 4, No. 5, 3.
 

July 1999

Joseph D. Massucci, Timothy J. Ilg, Charles J. Russo "Tips to Get Your New School Year "To Do" List Off To a Good Start." Managing School Business, Vol. 4, No. 9, 3.
 

June 2000

Charles J. Russo, Joseph D. Massucci, "Update on Statutory Protections for School Employees: The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act." School Business Affairs, Vol. 66, No. 6, 48-53.
 

July 20, 2000

Timothy J. Ilg, Charles J. Russo, Joseph D. Massucci, "Ten Rules to Follow on Field Trips." Managing School Business, Vol. 5, No. 10, 4.
 

August 10, 2000

Charles J. Russo, Timothy J. Ilg, Joseph D. Massucci, "A Primer on School Volunteers." Managing School Business, Vol. 5, No. 11, 4-5.
 

October 12, 2000

Timothy J. Ilg, Charles J. Russo, Joseph D. Massucci, "An Administrator's Guide to Working With School Nurses." Managing School Business, Vol. 5, No. 15, 4-5.
 

April 25, 2001

Timothy J. Ilg, Charles J. Russo, Rev. Joseph D. Massucci, "Review Grading policies to ensure student confidentiality." Your School And the Law, Vol. 31, No. 8, 4-5.
 

August/September 2002

Russo, C.J., Massucci, J.D., Cattaro, G.M., & Osborne, A.G. “Regarding Students with Disabilities.”  Today’s Catholic Teacher, Vol. 36, No. 1, 28-31.
 

February, 2003 T. J. Ilg, C. J. Russo, & J. D. Massucci, "Steps to Accident Proof Playgrounds to Keep Kids Safe, Avoid Lawsuits."  Managing School Business, Vol. 7, No. 22, 8.
 
March/April 2003 Timothy J. Ilg, Joseph D. Massucci, and Charles J. Russo, "Volunteers: Building Partnerships for Better Schools."  Today's School, Vol. 3, No. 5, 14-19.
 
March 27, 2003 Joseph D. Massucci, Charles J. Russo, and Timothy J. Ilg, "Meal Service: 15 Ideas Create Food for Thought."  Managing School Business.  Vol. 8, Issue 2, 1,6.
 
April, 2005 Charles J. Russo, Timothy J. Ilg & Joseph D. Massucci, "Set Clear Policy, Guidelines for an Effective Volunteer Program."  Managing School Business.  Vol. 10, Issue 3, 9.
 
June, 2005 Charles J. Russo, Joseph D. Massucci & Timothy J. Ilg, "School-Sponsored Field Trips: Principles for Risk Management."  School Business Affairs.  Vol. 71, No. 6, 16-18.
 
August, 2005 Rev. Joseph D. Massucci, Charles J. Russo, and Timothy J. Ilg, "Check off items on your to-do list to start school year right." Managing School Business. Vol. 10, Issue 10, 7.
 
December, 2006 Timothy Ilg, Joseph Massucci, and Charles J. Russo.  “What you need to know to hire the right school business official.”  School Superintendent’s Insider.  Vol. 9, Issue 7, 6.
 

Encyclopedia Articles

October, 2004

Joseph D. Massucci, “The Declaration on Christian Education.”  In T.C. Hunt, et al., (Eds.), Catholic Schools in the U.S.:  An Encyclopedia.  Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
 

October, 2004

Joseph D. Massucci, “The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).”  In T.C. Hunt, et al., (Eds.), Catholic Schools in the U.S.: An Encyclopedia.  Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
 

October, 2004

Joseph D. Massucci, “The Christian Education of Youth.”  In T.C. Hunt, et al., (Eds.), Catholic Schools in the U.S.: An Encyclopedia.  Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
 

October, 2004

Joseph D. Massucci, “Pope Pius XI.”  In T.C. Hunt, et al., (Eds.), Catholic Schools in the U.S.: An Encyclopedia.  Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
 

October, 2004

Joseph D. Massucci, “Pope Pius XII.”  In T.C. Hunt, et al., (Eds.), Catholic Schools in the U.S.: An Encyclopedia.  Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
 

October, 2004

Joseph D. Massucci, “Pope Paul VI.”  In T.C. Hunt, et al., (Eds.), Catholic Schools in the U.S.: An Encyclopedia.  Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
 

Book Review

September 2001

Rev. Joseph D. Massucci, Review of "Catholic Education Inside Out Outside In." James C. Conroy (Ed.). Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice.
 

Audio Cassettes

April 1985

Rev. Joseph D. Massucci.  NCEA Convention Session Cassette “What Makes a Catholic School ‘Catholic’?” – Eastern Audio Associates, Inc.
 

April 1995

NCEA Convention Session Cassette "School Identity: A Practical Approach to Tuning-In" - Chesapeake Audio/Video Communications, Inc.
 

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AWARDS

1983

NCEA American Secondary School Service Award, Washington, DC
 

1986

NCEA American Catholic Secondary School Service Award, Anaheim, California

Rev. Joseph Massucci, Ph.D.
Chair - Department of Educational Leadership
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469-0534
937/229-3737 – Phone      937/229-3392 - FAX
joseph.massucci@notes.udayton.edu

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