Kowalski, T. J., Young, I. P., & McCord, R. S. (2011). Factors accounting for variability in superintendent ratings of academic preparation. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 8(2), 12.-25.
Kowalski, T. J., & Johnson, P. (in press). Planning campaigns for tax referenda: Turning defeat into victory. Educational Planning.
Young, I. P., Kowalski, T. J., McCord, R. S. & Petersen, G. (in press). Job satisfaction of female and male superintendents: The influence of job facets and contextual variables as potential predictors. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice.
Fusarelli, L. D., Kowalski, T. J., & Petersen, G. J., (2011). Distributive leadership, civic engagement, and deliberative democracy as vehicles for school improvement. Leadership and Policy in Schools, 10(1) 43-62.
Kowalski, T. J. (2010). Public-private partnerships, civic engagement, and school reform. Journal of Thought, 45(3-4), 71-93.
Kowalski, T. J. (2009). Need to address evidence-based practice in educational administration. Educational Administration Quarterly. 45(3), 351-374.
Kowalski, T. J., Place, A. W., Edmister, J., & Zigler, T. (2009). Need for practice-based research in school administration. Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 22(4), 2-8.
Kowalski, T. J. (2008). Preparing and licensing superintendents in three contiguous states. Planning and Changing, 39, 240-60.
Kowalski, T. J., Petersen, G. J., & Fusarelli, L. (2008). Novice superintendents and the efficacy of professional preparation. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 5(4), 16-26.
Petersen, G. J., Fusarelli, L., & Kowalski, T. J. (2008). Novice superintendent perceptions of preparation adequacy and problems of practice. Journal of Research on Leadership Education, 3(2), 1-22.
Kowalski, T. J. (2007). Using distance education to prepare school administrators: Pitfalls and effective practice. Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 20(1), 25-32.
Kowalski, T. J. (2006, September). Myths and poor policy affecting the future of school superintendents. The Ohio Educational Leadership Collaborative Newsletter, 1(3), 4-5.
Kowalski, T. J., & Sweetland, S. R. (2005). Retire-rehire policy in state pension programs for school administrators. Planning and Changing, 36(1 & 2), 3-22.
Kowalski, T. J. (2005). Evolution of the school superintendent as communicator. Communication Education, 54(2), 101-117.
Kowalski, T. J., & Bjork, L. G. (2005). Role expectations of the district superintendent: Implications for deregulating preparation and licensing. Journal of Thought, 40(2), 73-96.
Kowalski, T. J. (2005). Revisiting communication during a crisis: Insights from Kenneth Trump. Journal of School Public Relations, 26(1), 47-55.
Kowalski, T. J. (2005). Developing policy for part-time school administration faculty. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 1(4), 3-7
Kowalski, T. J., & Dougherty, B. (2004). Dispositions of middle school principals toward teacher selection criteria. Journal of School Leadership, 14, 266-285.
Kowalski, T. J., & Reynolds, S. (2003). Knowledge, dispositions, and career orientations of alternative school principals. Connections: Journal of Principal Preparation and Development, 5, 22-31.
Kowalski, T. J. (2003). Superintendent shortage: The wrong problem and wrong solutions. Journal of School Leadership. 13, 288-303.
Kowalski, T. J. (2002, Fall). Today's threats prove to be tomorrow's promise: Higher education in 2027. Association for the Study of Higher Education Newsletter, 17(3).
Kowalski, T. J. (2002). Reactions to the new standards for public relations specialists. Journal of School Public Relations, 23(3), 296-312.
Kowalski, T. J. (2002). Working with the media during a crisis situation: Perspectives from school administrators. Journal of School Public Relations, 23(3), 178-196.
Kowalski, T. J., & Decman, J. C. (2002). Short-term effects of state deregulation on the adequacy and equity of school facility projects. Education Leadership Review, 3(1), 26-32.
Kowalski, T. J. (2001). Cultural change paradigms and administrator communication. Journal of School Public Relations, 22(3), 4-11. (reprint of a Contemporary Education article.)
Kowalski, T. J., & Schmielau, R. E. (2001). Potential for states to provide equality in funding school construction. Equity and Excellence in Education, 34(2), 54-61.
Kowalski, T. J., & Schmielau, R. E. (2001). Liberty provisions in state policies for financing school construction. School Business Affairs, 67(4), 32-37.
Kowalski, T. J. (2000). Cultural change paradigms and administrator communication. Contemporary Education, 71(2), 4-12.
Kowalski, T. J. (2000). Involving superintendents in professional preparation: Options and recommendations. The AASA Professor, 23(4), 2-4.
Kowalski, T. J., & Stouder, J. (1999). Female experiences related to becoming a superintendent. Contemporary Education, 70(4), 32-40.
Terry, P., & Kowalski, T. J. (1999). Why student community service should be voluntary and curriculum-based. Journal of Educational Relations, 20(4), 27-35.
Kowalski, T. J. (1998). Communication in the principalship: Preparation, work experiences, and expectations. Journal of Educational Relations, 19(2), 4-12.
Kowalski, T. J., & Beerman, S. (1998). Planning and change in Indiana’s school-to-work pilot high school sites. Contemporary Education, 59(2), 73-79.
Kowalski, T. J. (1998). Evaluation: Critiquing the CEO. American School Board Journal, 185(2), 43-45.
Kowalski, T. J. (1998). The role of communication in providing leadership for school reform. Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 11(1), 32-40.
Kowalski, T. J., Robinson, W. Y., & Weaver, R. A. (1997). The relationship between social work environment, personal characteristics, and administrator propensity for change. Planning and Changing, 28(4), 203-219.
Kowalski, T. J. (1997). School reform, community education, and the problem of institutional culture. Community Education Journal, 25(3/4), 5-8.
Kowalski, T. J., & Coopman, J. T. (1997). Using construction management for school facility projects in Indiana. The Facility Planner, 35(03), 8-11.
Kowalski, T. J., & Koryl, P. (1997). The status of performance evaluations for Indiana school superintendents. The Indiana School Boards Journal, 43(2), 30-33.
Kowalski, T. J. (1995). Chasing the wolves from the schoolhouse door. Phi Delta Kappan, 76(6), 486-490.
Kowalski, T. J., & Small, W. (1995). The growing cost of school facilities: Facts, issues, and tensions among liberty, equity, and efficiency. Indiana School Board Journal, 41(1), 15-16; 28-30.
Kowalski, T. J., & Wiedmer, T. (1994). Public relations practices in select states: A study of superintendents. Journal of Educational Relations, 15(4), 21-29.
Kowalski, T. J. (1994). Site-based management, teacher empowerment, and unionism: Beliefs of suburban school principals. Contemporary Education, 60(4), 200-206.
Place, A. W., & Kowalski, T. J. (1993). Principal ratings of criteria associated with teacher selection. Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 7(4), 291-300.
Kowalski, T. J. (1993). Successful school partnerships: The presence and importance of selected variables. Community Education Research Digest, 8(1), 21-30.
Kowalski, T. J. (1993). Community education in the 21st century: Phoenix or dinosaur? Community Education Journal, 20(3), 4-6.
Kowalski, T. J., Weaver, R. A., Green, J. E., & Pfaller, J. (1993). Developing a world class workforce: Business and industry, government, and schools respond to school reform. Contemporary Education, 64(2), 94-98.
Kowalski, T. J. (1993). School leadership: Separating excellence from ineffectiveness. Hoosier Principal, (Spring/Summer), 16-19.
Kowalski, T. J. (1992). Case method and situational learning. New Directions for Educational Reform 1(1), 75-81.
Kowalski, T. J. (1992). Staff development: Some misguided notions. Indiana School Board Journal. 38(3), 25-27.
Kowalski, T. J., McDaniel, P., Place, A. W., & Reitzug, U. C. (1992). An analysis of principal ratings of teacher characteristics. Educational Research Service Spectrum, 10(2), 34-39.
Kowalski, T. J., & Reitzug, U. C. (1992). An investigation of barriers to community education projects involving public school districts. Community Education Research Digest, 6(4), 19-27.
Kowalski, T. J., Reitzug, U. C., McDaniel, P., & Otto, D. (1992). Perceptions of desired skills for effective principals. Journal of School Leadership, 2(3), 299-309.
Kowalski, T. J., McDaniel, P., Otto, D., & Snyder, C. S. (1990). Administrator staff development: Addressing organizational and individual needs. Planning and Changing, 20(3), 131-140.
Kowalski, T. J. (1990). Educational reform and the educational psychologist: Another viewpoint. Educational Psychology Review, 2(3), 27-30.
Kowalski, T. J. (1990). Using a vision-driven paradigm for strategic planning. The Educational Facility Planner, 28(1), 6-7.
Kowalski, T. J. (1989-90). Perspectives of deans of education on educational administration. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal, 7(1), 104-116.
Kowalski, T. J., & Weaver, R. A. (1988). An analysis of attitudes of leading superintendents toward community education. Community Education Research Digest, 3(1), 9-17.
Kowalski, T. J. (1988). Variety consulting: Selecting a financial consultant. American School and University, 61(1), 42-43.
Kowalski, T. J., Glover, J., & Krug, D. (1988). The role of the laboratory school in providing a research base for teacher education. Contemporary Education, 60(1), 19-22.
Kowalski, T. J. (1988). One case for the national certification of teachers. The Teacher Educator, 23(4), 2-9.
Weaver, R. A., Kowalski, T. J., Miller, K., & McElhinney, J. (1988). Beyond talking heads: Interactive video technology and the laboratory school. National Association of Laboratory Schools Journal, 12(2), 47-56.
Kowalski, T. J., & Weaver, R. A. (1988). Characteristics of outstanding teachers: An academic and social profile. Action in Teacher Education, 10(2), 93-99.
Weaver, R. A., & Kowalski, T. J. (1987). The case for program accreditation of doctoral degrees in adult education. Lifelong Learning, 10(7), 14-15, 26-27.
Kowalski, T. J. (1987). Linking the middle school and community education: Perspectives and promises. American Middle School Education, 10(2), 6-10.
Kowalski, T. J. (1987). Eradicating abuses of the middle school concept. In Focus, 15(1), 1-3.
Kowalski, T. J. (1987). Johnny can’t write: A message for school and society. Changing Schools, 14(3), 4-5.
Kowalski, T. J. (1987). The Second coming of community education. Education Digest, 52(6), 52-55.
Kowalski, T. J. (1986-87). Internal reform in educational administration. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal, 3(3), 48-55.
Kowalski, T. J., & Weaver, R. A. (1986). Graduate studies in adult education: An analysis of doctoral programs and professorial opinions. Proceedings of the Midwest Research to Practice Conference in Adult and Continuing Education (pp. 62-68).
Kowalski, T. J. (1986). Modeling instruction: The role of laboratory schools. National Association of Laboratory Schools Journal, 10(3), 11-15.
Kowalski, T. J. (1986). Barriers to preparing effective principals. Illinois School Research and Development, 23(1), 1-8.
Kowalski, T. J. (1986). Basic issues in adult education: A word from the guest editor. Eastern Journal of Education, 18(1), 2.
Kowalski, T. J. (1986). Adult education: The role of public school districts. Eastern Journal of Education, 18(1), 18-20.
Kowalski, T. J. (1986). The second coming of community education: Taking the first steps. Contemporary Education, 57(4), 194-197.
Kowalski, T. J. (1985). Teacher education: Here’s help for separating fact from fiction. American School Board Journal, 172(5), 41-46.
Kowalski, T. J. (1985). What ever happened to relevance? Changing Schools, 13(3), 6-7.
Kowalski, T. J. (1985). A trilateral prescription for improving teacher education. The Teacher Educator, 20(4), 2-7.
Kowalski, T. J. (1985). The Executive Educator’s nationwide survey of superintendents. The Executive Educator, 6(9), 26-29.
Kowalski, T. J. (1984). Eight qualities of outstanding principals. Indiana Elementary Principal, 19(1), 3-4.
Kowalski, T. J. (1984). Research and assumptions in adult education: Implications for teacher preparation. Journal of Teacher Education, 35(3), 8-11.
Kowalski, T. J. (1984). The debilities of MBO in educational organizations. NASSP Bulletin, 68(472), 119-123.
Kowalski, T. J., & Vento, V. (1984). Organizational climate and community education. Community Education Journal, 11(4), 18-19.
Kowalski, T. J. (1984). Quest for excellence: The role of research. Changing Schools, 12(1), 4-5.
Drake, T. L., Kowalski, T. J., & Nicholson, E. (1983-84). Superintendency pitfalls and praises as viewed by school board members. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal, 1(1), 73-84.
Kowalski, T. J. (1983). The school/industry alliance: One approach to the shortage of science and mathematics teachers. American Secondary Education, 13(1), 23-25.
Kowalski, T. J. (1983). Improving school climate: A leadership responsibility. In Focus, 10(1), 6-7.
Kowalski, T. J., & Vento, V. (1983). Comprehension of the community education concept among public school personnel. Community Education Journal, 11(1), 16-1.
Kowalski, T. J. (1983). Improving preparation: Four modest proposals for doctoral programs in educational administration. School Administrator, 40(2), 44-45.
Kowalski, T. J., & Loomis, D. (1983). Collective bargaining, union affiliation, and teacher salaries: An economic analysis. Journal of Collective Negotiations in the Public Sector, 12(3), 189-198.
Kowalski, T. J. (1982). Don’t be duped by the industry’s mystique. The Executive Educator, 4(11), 46.
Kowalski, T. J. (1982). Organizational climate, conflict, and collective bargaining. Contemporary Education, 54(1), 27-30.
Kowalski, T. J., & Swaringin, C. (1982). Measured differences in public and non-public elementary school teacher morale. Private School Quarterly, (spring), 25-32.
Loomis, D., & Kowalski, T. J. (1982). Effects of enrollment and geographic location on teacher salaries. Missouri School Board Journal, 27(8), 4-5.
Kowalski, T. J. (1981). Why your board needs self-evaluation. American School Board Journal, 168(7), 21-22.
Kowalski, T. J. (1981). Declining enrollments: New opportunities for the instructional leadership role of principals. Eastern Journal of Education, 14(4), 13-15.
Kowalski, T. J. (1981). Here’s a plan for evaluating your board. American School Board Journal, 168(7), 23.
Kowalski, T. J. (1981). Developing an individualized program for coping with work related stress. Illinois Principal, 12(4), 19-21.
Kowalski, T. J. (1981). Organizational patterns for secondary school curriculum. NASSP Bulletin, 65(443), 1-8.
Kowalski, T. J. (1980). Attitudes of school principals toward decentralized budgeting. Journal of Education Finance, 6(1), 68-76.
Kowalski, T. J., & Benway, M. (1979). Dismissal for immorality. Education Digest, 45(1), 39-42.
Kowalski, T. J. (1979). The principal’s role in curriculum development: What are the barriers? Contemporary Education, 50(3), 159-161.
Kowalski, T. J., & Benway, M. (1979). Dismissal for immorality: More than meets the eye. NASSP Bulletin, 63(426), 76-82.
Kowalski, T. J. (1978). Are you driving your administrators to collective bargaining? American School Board Journal, 165(7), 7, 35.
Kowalski, T. J. (1978). The case against curriculum bargaining. Illinois School Board Journal, 46(3), 29.
Kowalski, T. J. (1976). Ten ways principals can improve classroom observations. Indiana Elementary Principal, 1(1), 12-15.
Kowalski, T. J. (1971). Personnel administration: The role of the supervisor. Indiana ASCD Bulletin, (fall), 3-4.