Theodore J. Kowalski, Ph.D.

Kuntz Family Chair in Educational Administration
and Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership

Doctoral Students

Graduates

Name Degree University Current or Last Known Position

Michael Amakyi, C.S.C

Ph.D.

University of Dayton

 Lecturer, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Paul Anderson

Ed.D.

Ball State University

 Principal, Custer, South Dakota
Linda Barton Ed.D. Ball State University Associate Professor, Ball State University
Elizabeth Beck Ed.D. Ball State University Self-employed
Susan Beerman Ed.D. Ball State University Asst. Superintendent, School District of Cheltenham Township (PA)
Gary Chesley Ed.D. Saint Louis University Superintendent, Bethel, Connecticut
Joseph Cipfl Ph.D. Saint Louis University President, Illinois Community College System
Martha Crawmer Ph.D. University of Dayton Dean, Arts & Sciences, Clark State Community College
John "J.T." Coopman Ed.D. Ball State University Superintendent, Monroe County Schools, Bloomington, IN
John Decman Ed.D. Ball State University Associate Professor, University of Houston
Greg Densberger Ph.D. Saint Louis University Principal, DeSmet Jesuit High School, St. Louis (MO)
Steven Dickerson Ed.D. Ball State University Asst. Superintendent, Mt. Vernon (IN) Public Schools
Julius Dix Ph.D. Saint Louis University Superintendent (retired), St. Louis (MO) Public Schools
Brian Dougherty Ed.D. Ball State University Superintendent, Elkhart (IN) Baptist Academy
Paul Gabriel Ed.D. Ball State University Assistant Superintendent, Marion (IN) Public Schools
Johnnie Gordon Ed.D. Ball State University Superintendent, King William County (VA) Public Schools
Laura Herbrand Ed.D. Ball State University Registrar, University of California, Merced
Kathleen Herrmann Ph.D. University of Dayton Director, Educational Alliances, Franklin University
Joanne Holloway Ed.D. Saint Louis University Professor, University of South Alabama
Margaret Koryl Ed.D. Ball State University High School Principal, Ft. Wayne, IN
Judith Lincoln Ph.D. Saint Louis University Business manager (retired), Wood River (IL) Public Schools
Carol Young Lindquist Ed.D. Ball State University Chief Academic Officer, Ft. Wayne (IN) Public Schools
Dennis Loomis Ed.D. Saint Louis University Self-employed
Rebecca Nickoli Ed.D. Ball State University Vice-President, Indiana Vocational-Technical College
Andrew Nixon Ed.D. Ball State University Assistant Professor, University of West Georgia
Duncan "Pat" Pritchett Ed.D. Ball State University Superintendent, Indianapolis (IN) Public Schools

Todd Rappold

Ph.D.

Ball State University

 Superintendent, Miami East School District (OH)
Larry Rausch Ed.D. Ball State University Executive Director, Wabash Valley Education Center, Lafayette, IN
Sharon Reynolds Ed.D. Ball State University High School Principal, Ft. Wayne, IN
Jeffery Roach Ed.D. Ball State University Assistant Superintendent (retired), New Castle (IN) Public Schools
Wendy Robinson Ed.D. Ball State University Superintendent, Ft. Wayne (IN) Public Schools
Robert Schmielau Ed.D. Ball State University Superintendent, Seymour (IN) Public Schools
Brian Simmons Ed.D. Ball State University President/Executive Director, Association of Christian Schools International
Judith Stouder Ed.D. Ball State University Principal (retired), Tipton (IN) Public Schools
(Rev.) Carl Swaringin Ed.D. Saint Louis University Bishop, Ecumenical Catholic Church+USA
Scott Van Loo Ph.D.  University of Dayton Vice-President, Ashland University
Vincent Vento Ed.D. Saint Louis University Assistant Superintendent (retired), Rockwood (MO) School District
Sara Woodruff Ph.D. University of Dayton Associate Professor, Miami (OH) University
       

Dissertation Directed by Professor Kowalski

Author/Title/Year/Degree

  1. Brother Michael Amakyi/High school principals in South West Ghana: Profiles and perceptions regarding problems of practice/2010/PhD

  2. Paul Anderson/Role, job scope, and status of high school athletic directors in South Dakota/1999/EdD

  3. Linda Barton/Experiences of six Indiana school corporations using fiscal year budgets as perceived by their superintendents and business officials/2001/EdD

  4. Elizabeth Beck/Indiana public high school principals', teachers', and guidance counselors' views of the purposes, content, standards of achievement, administrative procedures, and impact of high school graduation examinations/1997/EdD

  5. Susan Beerman/Indiana "High Schools That Work" school-improvement pilot sites: Effects of programmatic change on administrative roles and responsibilities/1996

  6. Gary Chesley/Attitudes of secondary teachers, administrators, parents, and non-parent taxpayers toward reduction-in-force decisions/1980/EdD

  7. Joseph Cipfl/Analysis of the average Illinois teacher salary levels according to district type since the implementation of the resource equalizer formula /1982/PhD

  8. John Coopman/Superintendent motivation and satisfaction related to the use of construction management for school facilities/1998/EdD

  9. Martha Crawmer/Association between institutional characteristics and credits-to-degree and time-to-degree in Ohio community colleges/2011/PhD

  10. John Decman/Effects of state deregulation on the quantity and adequacy of school facilities/2000/EdD

  11. Gregory Densberger/Job satisfaction of secondary school assistant principals in Missouri/1981

  12. Stephen Dickerson/Perceptions and needs of principals and the needs of school districts for the staff development of principals/1993/EdD

  13. Julius Dix/Professional development needs of elementary principals in their role of decision making /1980/PhD

  14. Brian Dougherty/Principal dispositions toward possible middle school teacher selection criteria in Indiana/2002/EdD

  15. Paul Gabriel/Characteristics and outcomes of advanced refunding of school construction bonds in Indiana/1998/EdD

  16. Johnnie Gordon/Readiness for change among urban school principals: Leadership style and other potential influences/1996/EdD

  17. Laura Herbrand/Career paths of female senior student affairs officers in American four-year institutions of higher education/2001/EdD

  18. Kathleen Herrmann/Interface of school culture, selected demographic and school performance variables/2007/PhD

  19. Joanne Holloway/Analysis of theoretical and actual instructional leadership behaviors among suburban elementary school principals/1981/EdD

  20. Margaret Koryl/Formal evaluation of Indiana school superintendents: Frequency, practices, and procedures/1996/EdD

  21. Judith Lincoln/Analysis of tax rates and efforts to conserve energy in transportation programs of selected Illinois public school districts/1980/PhD

  22. Carolyn Young Lindquist/Job-related stress and coping resources identified by new principals/2000/EdD

  23. Dennis Loomis/Analysis of variables related to compensating public school teachers in Missouri /1981

  24. Rebecca Nickoli/Analysis of transfer credit for associate degree graduates from Indiana Vocational Technical College /1993/EdD

  25. Andrew Nixon/Selection of architectural firms in Indiana school construction projects/2002/EdD

  26. Duncan Pritchett/Planning procedures and leadership role of the principal in professional development schools/1999/EdD

  27. Todd Rappold/Predesign educational planning for Ohio school facilities as perceived by district superintendents/2008/PhD

  28. Larry Rausch/Factors contributing to exits from the superintendency in Indiana/2001/EdD

  29. Sharon Reynolds/Alternative school administrators: Knowledge of and degree of support for alternative education tenets /2002/EdD

  30. Jeffrey Roach/Principal involvement in teacher selection: Practices and attitudes among elementary school principals /1997/EdD

  31. Wendy Robinson/Relationship between the social environment of an urban school district and its support of innovation and change/1996/EdD

  32. Robert Schmielau/Equality and liberty in state policy for the funding of school capital expenditures/2000/EdD

  33. Brian Simmons/Analysis of procedures used to evaluate administrators in larger member schools of the Association of Christian Schools International/1996/EdD

  34. Judith Stouder/Profile of female Indiana school superintendents/1998/EdD

  35. Bishop Carl Swaringim/Comparison of teacher morale in public and non-public elementary schools in St. Louis County, Missouri/1981/EdD

  36. Scott Van Loo/ Concurrent enrollment at a faith-based liberal arts college: Student behavior and policy considerations/2011/PhD

  37. Vincent Vento/Levels of comprehension pertaining to the concept of community education among individuals actively involved in public education /1982/EdD

  38. Sarah Woodruff/Perceptions of Ohio novice high school principals regarding problems of practice /2008/PhD

Current Doctoral Students

Name Concentration Current Occupation
     
Jill Holland Beiser School Administration Principal, Franklin Monroe Elementary School, Pitsburg, OH
David Deskins School Administration Superintendent, Archbold, OH
Maura Dunn Higher Ed Administration Program Director, Air Force Institute of Technology
Albert Faber Higher Ed Administration President/CEO, Ohio Partnership for Excellence, Baldridge Foundation
DeAnn Hurtado Higher Ed Administration Associate Professor/Chair, Sinclair Community College
Jason Inkrot School Administration Assistant Principal, Northmont High School, Englewood, OH
Michael Moore School Administration Superintendent, Russia, OH
Craig Nicholaisen School Administration Full-time doctoral student, University of Dayton
Harold Niehaus School Administration Director of Instructional Development, Miami Valley Career Technical Center, Clayton, OH
Jason Reinoehl Higher Ed Administration Assistant Director, Financial Aid, University of Dayton
Paul Waller School Administration Principal, Oakwood (OH) High School
Beth Wyandt School Administration Principal, Englewood Elementary School, Englewood, OH