Linda Vogel

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Education

Ph.D from Illinois State University 2003. Dissertation title: “Moving Schools from Testing to Assessment: A Case Study of Educational Leadership in State-initiated School Improvement”

 Areas of Expertise: Standards-based assessment, education policy, school and district leadership, professional development, school improvement, leader development (U.S., international, and Native American) , leadership program development and evaluation

Professional/Academic Experience

University of Northern Colorado Educational Leadership and Policy Studies professor, high school and middle school principal, high school English and social studies teacher

Research/Areas of Interest

Standards-based assessment, education policy, school and district leadership, leader development (U.S., international, and Native American), leadership program development and evaluation

Publications/Creative Works

Publications:                         Chapters/Books:

• Liu, D., & Vogel, L. R. (2016). Challenges in the U.S. universities. Saarbrucken, Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.
• Vogel, L. R., & Jenkins, C., eds. (2015). Increasing student achievement through effective school leadership: Practitioners’ perspectives. Hauppage, NY: Nova Publishers.
• Vogel, L. R., & Jenkins, C., (2015). “The Practitioner Voice Informed by Research.” In Increasing student achievement through effective school leadership: Practitioners’ perspectives, Vogel & Jenkins, eds. Hauppage, NY: Nova Publishers.
• Vogel, L. R., & Jenkins, C., (2015). “The Effective School Leader: Putting All the Pieces Together.” In Increasing student achievement through effective school leadership: Practitioners’ perspectives, Vogel & Jenkins, eds. Hauppage, NY: Nova Publishers.
• Vogel, L. R., & Rude, H. (2015). “Native American Innovative Leadership: Epistemologies and Motivations.” Voices of resistance and renewal: Indigenous leadership in education. University of Oklahoma Press.
• Vogel, L. (2014). Moving schools from testing to assessment: A case study of educational leadership in state-initiated school Improvement for assessment literacy. Saarbrucken, Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.
• Vogel, L. R. (2010). Leading standards based educational reform. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

 

 

 

Juried Articles:

• Donahue, R., & Vogel, L. R. (2018.) “Teacher Perceptions of the Impact of an Evaluation System on Classroom Instructional Practices.” Journal of School Leadership 28 (1). Cedar Falls, IA: Rowman & Littlefield.
• Watson, L., & Vogel, L. R. (2017). “Educational Resiliency in Teen Mothers.” Cogent Education. Philadelphia, PA: Taylor and Francis.
• Liu, D., & Vogel, L. (2016). “Mitigating Transitional Challenges of Chinese Students in US Higher Education.” Higher Education Studies 6 (3), pp. Toronto, ON: Canadian Center of Science and Education.
• Vogel, L. (2015). “Values and Context: Taiwan Principal Preparation and Practice from An American Perspective.” International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies 7(2), pp. 47-60. Lagos, Nigeria: Academic Journals.
• Weiler, S., & Vogel, L. R. (2015). Charter school barriers: Do enrollment requirements limit student access to charter schools? Equity, Excellence and Education, The Promises of Charter Schools: Equity, Excellence, and Access vs. Innovation, Accountability, and Success 48(1), pp. 36-48. New York, NY: Routledge.
• Vogel, L., & Annan, B. (2015). Restructuring Standards-Based National Education Policies to Support Social Justice in Schools. S.-China Education Review 5(3), pp. 167-181. New York, NY: David Publishing Company.
• Funcheng, C., Vogel, L., & Zhaoyu, Z. (2014). Evaluating Education Quality in Terms of ISO 9000 Standards. International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies 6(6), pp. 87-100. Lagos, Nigeria, Academic Journals. http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJEAPS/edition/August_2014
• Vogel, L., & Weiler, S. (2014). Aligning Preparation and Practice: An Assessment of Coherence in State Principal Preparation and Licensure. NASSP Bulletin, 98(4), pp. 324-350. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
• Vogel, L., Armenta, T., & Weiler, S. C. (2014). Pushing back and forging ahead: Making principal preparation responsive to state and national changes. Planning and Change, 45(1/2), pp. 210-227. Normal, IL: Illinois State University.
• Masewicz, S. & Vogel, L. R. (2014).  “Stewardship as a sense-making model of leadership: Illuminating the behaviors and practices of effective school principals in challenging public school contexts,” Journal of School Leadership, 28(6), pp. 1073-1098. Lanham, MD: Rowan & Littlefield.
• Vogel, L. R. (2013). “Colorado.” J. Ainsworth, ed. Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Reference.
• Vogel, L. R. (2012). “The Frontier of Educational Change: Leadership of Standards-based Student Grouping.” NASSP Bulletin, 20(10). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
• Vogel, L. R. (2012). “Leading with Hearts and Minds: Ethical Orientations of Educational Leadership Doctoral Candidates.” Values and Ethics in Educational Administration, 10(1). Charlottesville, VA: University Council of Educational Administration.
• Vogel, L. R. (2011). “Enacting Social Justice: Perceptions of Educational Leaders.” Administrative Issues Journal: Education, Practice, and Research, v.1 (2). Weatherford, OK: Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
• Vogel, L. R., & Rude, H. (2011). “Native American Administrator Candidates’ Motivation to Support Culturally Sensitive Schools.” Journal of American Indian Education, v. 50 (2). Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University
• Vogel, L. R., & Rude, H. (2010). “Native American Educational Leader Preparation: The Design and Delivery of an Online Interdisciplinary Licensure Program Addressing Cultural Educational Needs and Challenges.” Educational Considerations, 38 (1), 2010. Manhattan, KS: Kansas State University.
• Good, M. E., Masewicz, S., & Vogel, L. R. (2010). “Latino English Language Learners: Bridging the achievement and cultural gaps between schools and families.” Journal of Latinos and Education,9 (4), October, 2010. Mahwah, NY: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
• Vogel, L. R. (2009). Review of Jarlais, D. & Woolsey, C. (2008), Western Structures Meet Native Traditions: The Interfaces of Educational Culture, Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc. for Education Review, August 1, 2009. http://edrev.asu.edu/reviews/rev834.htm
• Rude, H. A., & Vogel, L. R. (2007). Native American Innovative Leadership project. In H. A. Rude (Ed.). Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Colorado Consortium of Special Education Teacher Educators Institute. Denver CO: Colorado Department of Education.
• Vogel, L. R., Baker, P. J., Rau, W. C., & Ashby D. E. “Bringing Assessment Literacy to the Local School: A Decade of Reform Initiatives in Illinois.” Journal for the Educational of Student Placed At Risk, 11(1), 2006.  Louisville, KY: University of Louisville.
• Whitaker, K. & Vogel, L. R. “Joining the Ranks: Opportunities and Obstacles in Obtaining Principal Positions.” Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, V.17(4), 2005. Springer Press.
• Vogel, L. R., Whitaker, K., & King. R. “Exploring Implications of Brown for Schools of Choice and Raising Academic Standards.” Educational Considerations,32(1), 2004. Milwaukee, WI: University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee.
• Whitaker, K., King, R., & Vogel, L. R. “School District-University Partnerships: Cohort Member Perceptions of the Strengths and Weaknesses of a Reformed Leadership Development Program.” Planning & Changing, v. 35 (3 & 4), 2004. Normal, IL: Illinois State University.
• Vogel, L. R.  “Pressure Without Support: Fiscal Stress Places Accountability Above Reform in State and District Resource Allocation.” Journal of School Business Management, Fall 2004. DeKalb, IL: Northern Illinois University.
• Vogel, L. R. & Wiggall, R. "Illinois School Reform Costs and Student Achievement: An Analysis of Effectiveness, 1985-1998," The Journal of School Business Management, Fall 2002

Non-juried Monograph/Reviews/Manuals:

• Vogel, L. R. (2011). “Online Learning and the Oral Tradition: An Examination of the Strengths and Challenges of an Online Native American Leadership Preparation Program.” The Clearinghouse. http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED516140.pdf
• Vogel, L. R. “Shifting Policies and Politics in Colorado Education Finance.” State of the States Monograph, on-line fall 2007. American Educational Research Association Fiscal Special Interest Group.
• Vogel, L. R. & King, R. “Voting for Changes in School Finance Policy in Colorado.”  State of the States Monograph, on-line fall 2006. American Educational Research Association Fiscal Special Interest Group. http://web.ku.edu/~bdbaker/fipefsos/default.htm
• Vogel, L. R. “A Surplus and a Deficit: The Colorado Constitutional Fiscal Quagmire.” State of the States Monograph, on-line fall 2005. American Educational Research Association Fiscal Special Interest Group. http://www.ku.edu/%7Ebdbaker/fipefsos/default.htm
• Vogel, L. R., & King, R. “The Drought in Colorado School Funding.” State of the States Monograph, on-line fall 2004. American Educational Research Association Fiscal Special Interest Group. http://www.ku.edu/%7Ebdbaker/fipefsos/default.htm
• Vogel, L. R. Book Review of Davies, Brent & Ellison, Linda. (2003). “The New Strategic Direction and Development of the School: Key Frameworks for School Improvement Planning.” Education Review, November 9, 2004. http://edrev.asu.edu/index.html
• Vogel, L. R. "An Introduction to the Evaluation of Certified Staff," Illinois State Board of Education’s Illinois Administrators' Academy 2002

Non-juried Special Reports:

• Vogel, L. R. “Diversity Among Illinois Administrators,” Illinois Consortium for Educational Leadership, December 2003
• Vogel, L. R. “Principal and Superintendent Fact Sheets,” Illinois Consortium for Educational Leadership, December 2003

Juried Professional

Presentations:

• April, 2017. Vogel, L. Learning Outside the Classroom: How Principals Define and Prepare to Be Instructional Leaders. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association conference, April 27, 2017, San Antonio, TX.
• April, 2016. Watson, L., & Vogel, L. Educational Resilience of Teen Mothers. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association conference, April 11, 2016, Washington, D. C.
• April, 2016. Donahue, E., & Vogel, L. Teacher Perceptions of the Impact of an Evaluation System on Classroom Instructional Practices. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association conference, April 10, 2016, Washington, D. C.
• May 2014. Vogel, L., & Annan, B. Restructuring Standards-Based National Education Policies to Support Social Justice in Schools. Paper presented at the New Zealand Educational Administration and Leadership Society (NZEALS) conference, May, 1, 2014, Wellington, New Zealand.
• November 2013. Vogel, L. Values and Context: Comparing Preparation and Practice of Taiwan and U.S. Principals. Paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration Conference, November 9, 2013, Indianapolis, IN.
• April 2013, Vogel, L., & Weiler, S. C. How healthy are the roots? An Analysis of States’ Standards for Principal Licensure and Practice. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Conference, April 30, 2013, San Francisco.
• November 2012. Vogel, L., Armenta, T., & Weiler, S. C.  Pushing back and forging ahead: Making principal preparation responsive to state and national changes. Paper presented at University Council for Educational Administration Conference, November 17, 2012, Denver, CO.
• November 2012. Vogel, L. R., & Weiler, S. Aligning Preparation and Practice: An Analysis of States’ Principal Licensure Requirements and Performance Standards. Paper presented at University Council for Educational Administration Conference, November 17, 2012, Denver, CO. April 2012.
• April 2012. Vogel, L. R. “The Frontier of Educational Change: Leadership of Standards-based Student Grouping.” American Educational Research Association conference, April 13, 2012, Vancouver, British Columbia.
• October 2010. Vogel, L. R. & Cray, M. “Leading with Hearts and Minds: Ethical Orientations of Educational Leadership Doctoral Students.” University Council of Educational Administration, New Orleans, LA.
• October 2010. Masewicz, S., Vogel, L., & Cray, M. “School Principals: Illuminating the Behaviors and Practices of Effective School Principals in Challenging Public School Contexts.” University Council of Educational Administration, New Orleans, LA.
• May 2010. Vogel, L. R. “Leading for Student Success: Characteristics of Effective Administrator Leadership of Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment.” American Educational Research Association conference, Denver, CO.
• May 2010. Vogel, L. R. “Enacting Social Justice: Perceptions of Educational Leaders.” American Educational Research Association conference, Denver, CO.
• April 2009. Vogel, L. R. "Cultural Considerations in Leadership Preparation: A Critical Race Theory Analysis of Curricular Modifications in a Program for Native American School Leaders." American Educational Research Association conference, San Diego, CA.
• April 2009. Vogel, L. R. "Online Learning and the Oral Tradition: An Examination of the Strengths and Challenges of an Online Native American Leadership Preparation Program." American Educational Research Association conference, San Diego, CA.
• October 2008. Vogel, L. R., & Rude, H. “Native American Educational Leader Preparation: The Design and Delivery of an Online Interdisciplinary Licensure Program Addressing Cultural Educational Needs and Challenges.” University Council of Educational Administration conference, Orlando, FL.
• March 2008. Goode, M. E., Masewicz, S., & Vogel, L. R. “Hispanic English-Language Learners: Bridging the Achievement and Cultural Gaps Between Schools and Families.” American Educational Research Association conference, New York, NY.
• March 2008. Vogel, L. R., Rude, H., & Lin, Tzong Yih. “Giving Back: An Examination of Aspiring Native American Educational Leaders’ Motivations.” American Educational Research Association conference, New York, NY.
• November 2007. Vogel, L. R. & Whitaker, K. “Test-Centered vs. Student-Centered Instruction: How Educational Leaders Can Bridge the Gap in an Era of High-Stakes Accountability.” University Council of Educational Administrators conference, Alexandria, VA.
• November 2007. Vogel, L. R. & Whitaker, K. “Situational Factors in Leading School Change: An Examination of Rural and Urban Districts in the Implementation of Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment.” University Council of Educational Administrators conference, Alexandria, VA.
• October 2007. Vogel, L. R. & Rude, H. “Analysis of Native American Administrator Candidates’ Motivation to Support Culturally Sensitive Schools.” National Indian Education Association conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.
• April 2007. Vogel, L. R. “Behind the Curve: Rural Schools in the Race for Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment Implementation.” American Educational Research Association conference, Chicago, IL.
• November 2006. Vogel, L. R. “Standards-based Education Implementation: The Influence of District and School Leaders on Teacher Practices.” University Council of Education Administration conference, San Antonio, TX.
• October 2006. Vogel, L. R. & Rude, H. “Native American Innovative Leadership Program.” National Indian Education Association conference, Anchorage, AK.
• November 2005. Whitaker, K., & Vogel, L. R. “Joining the Ranks: Opportunities and Obstacles in Obtaining Principal Positions.” University Council of Education Administration conference, Nashville, TN.
• September 2004. Vogel, L. R. & Baker, P. J. “Leadership and School Reform: Moving from Contradictions to Coherence,” Making Educational Reform Happen: Learning from the Asian Experience and Comparative Perspectives conference, Bangkok, Thailand.
• April 2004. Vogel, L. R. “State Policy and Classroom Instruction: Bridging the Gap in Standards-Based Reform and Student Learning.” American Educational Research Association conference, San Diego, CA.
• March 2004. Vogel, L. R. “Pressure Without Support: Fiscal Stress Places Accountability Above Reform in State and District Resource Allocation.” American Education Finance Association conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
• February 2004. Whitaker, K., King, R., & Vogel, L. R “The Next Fifty Years: Implications of Brown for Schools of Choice and Raising Academic Standards.” National Conference on Brown v. Board of Education: Lessons from the Past, Challenges for the Future, Greeley, CO.
• November 2003. Vogel, L. R. “Administrator Assessment Literacy: A Required Leadership Skill for School Improvement.” University Council of Educational Administration conference, Portland, OR.
• November 2003. Whitaker, K., King, R., & Vogel, L. R “School District-University Partnerships: Cohort Member Perceptions of the Strengths and Weaknesses of a Reformed Leadership Development Program.” University Council of Educational Administration conference, Portland, OR.
• October 2003. Vogel, L. R. “Arrested Development: State Policy and Standards-Aligned Classroom Instruction.” Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association conference, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
• April 2003. Vogel, L. R.  “Bringing Assessment Literacy to the Local School: A Decade of Reform Initiatives in Illinois.” American Educational Research Association conference, Chicago, IL.
• April 2002. Vogel, L. R., Baker, P. J., Ashby, D., & Rau, W. C. "A Decade of Turbulence: The Voice of Principals Caught in the Middle of Illinois School Reform." American Educational Research Association conference, New Orleans.
• April 2002. Vogel, L. R., Baker, P. J., Ashby, D., & Rau, W. C. “The Search for Coherence in State Mandated Reform: A Three Year Study.” American Educational Research Association conference, New Orleans.
• April 2002. Vogel, L. R., Baker, P. J., Ashby, D., & Rau, W. C. “State Activism and Systemic Errors by Illinois Policy Makers: An Analysis of 15 Years of Educational Policy Zigzags.” American Educational Research Association conference, New Orleans.
• March 2002. Vogel, L. R. & Wiggall, R. "Illinois School Reform Costs and Student Achievement: An Analysis of Effectiveness, 1985-1998." American Education Finance Association conference, Albuquerque.      
• October 2001. Vogel, L. R.  “Development of a Community-School Anti-Bullying Campaign,” Illinois Principals' Association conference, Peoria.
• October 2000. Vogel, L. R.  “Summary of 2000 Survey Data on School Improvement in Illinois,” Illinois Principals' Association conference, Peoria.
• March 2000. Vogel, L. R. “Using Community Problem-solving to Address Bullying and Harassment,” IASA conference, Chicago.
• Spring 1999, Vogel, L. R. “Developing a Problem-based Service Learning Program,” Illinois Service Learning conference, Chicago.
• Spring 1999. Vogel, L. R. “Community Development and Problem-based Learning: Making the Link with Service Learning,” First Annual Chicago Public Schools Service Learning conference, Chicago.
• Spring 1998. Vogel, L. R. “An Interdisciplinary Problem-based Learning Approach to Service Learning,” Illinois Service Learning conference, Chicago.

Non-Juried/Invited

Professional

Presentations

• October 2012. Vogel, L. R. “U.S. Education Policy: Where We Have Been and Where We Are                 Going.” National Nan Chi University, Puli, Taiwan.
• April 2012. Vogel, L. R. “Colorado State of the States.” American Educational Research Association conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
• September 2010. “Educational Policy Analysis: The U.S. Perspective.” Burapha University, Thailand.
• September 2010. “Education Policy Development.” Burapha University, Thailand.
• September 2010. “Developing Educational Quality Through Human Capacity.” Burapha University, Thailand.
• September 2010. “Dissertation Road Map.” Burapha University, Thailand.
• September 2010. “School Leadership Development.” Burapha University, Thailand.
• May 2010. Vogel, L. R. & Weiler, S. “Building Life Boats.” American Educational Research Association conference, Denver, CO.
• April 2009. Vogel, L. R. & Weiler, S. “Bound and Gagged: Colorado’s Political and Fiscal Limitations in Responding to Current Educational Needs.” American Educational Research Association conference, San Diego, CA.
• October 2008. Vogel, L. R., & Rude, H. “Preparing School Leaders for Schools that Serve Indigenous Learners: Challenges, Strategies, and Hopes.” Panel presentation. University Council of Educational Administration, Orlando, FL.
• March 2008. Vogel, L. R. & Weiler, S. “Winds of Change Blowing in 2008 Colorado Education Finance.” American Educational Research Association conference, New York, NY.
• February 2008. Weiler, S., & Vogel, L. R. “Potential Changes in Colorado Education Finance.” American Education Finance Association conference in Denver, CO.
• April 2006. Vogel, L. R. & King, R. “Facing Financial Exigency in Colorado.” American Educational Research Association conference, San Diego, CA.
• March 2006. Vogel, L. R. & King, R. “Voting for Changes in School Finance Policy in Colorado.” American Educational Finance Association, Salt Lake City, UT.
• October 2005. Vogel, L. R., Rude, H., & Falvo, D. “Native American Innovative Leadership Program.” National Indian Education Association conference, Denver, CO.
• March, 2005. Vogel, L. “A Surplus and a Deficit: The Colorado Constitutional Quagmire,” American Educational Finance Association conference, Louisville, Kentucky.
• March 2004 . Vogel, L. R. & King, R. “Schools of Choice and Finance Challenges in Colorado.” American Education Finance Association conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
• May 2002. Vogel, L. R.  “The Baldridge in Education Framework and School Improvement.” Western Regional Superintendents meeting, Macomb, IL.

Workshops                           

• September 2011. “Developing an Assessment Literate Culture.” Presented to Pakistani visiting graduate students.
• June 2011. “US Education Policy Analysis.” Presented to Thailand visiting faculty.
• September 2009. “Best Practices in Professional Development Professional Learning Communities.” Presented to Thailand visiting graduate students and faculty.
• September 2009. “An Overview of Best Practices in Professional Learning Communities.” Presented to Thailand visiting graduate students and faculty.
• September 2009. “An Introduction to Response to Intervention.” Presented to Thailand visiting graduate students and faculty.

 Awards:                 2010-11 CEBS Outstanding Scholar Award

                                                2010 NASS Outstanding Faculty Support Award

 Funded Projects:                2011       Provost Fund Research, Dissemination, and Faculty Development Program,  $3000.

                                                2005       Department of Education, Office of Indian Education, Native American Innovative Leadership project                                                                       for the development and delivery of an interdisciplinary MA leading to principal and special education                                                                   administrator licensure for Native American teachers, $870,029

                                               2005       Spencer Foundation for the study of standards-based classroom instruction and assessment practices,
                                                               $37,925

                                               2005       CCoRE for the study of study of standards-based classroom assessment practices, $2,831

                                               2001       Wallace-Reader’s Digest State Action for Education Leadership for the development of state policies for
                                                               the recruitment, training, practice, and continuing development of high quality education leaders,
                                                              $250,000

                                               2001       Illinois State Board of Education Administrator Academy An Introduction to the Evaluation of Certified
                                                              Staff course revision and training of trainers, $31,000

                                               2000       Illinois Learn and Serve for the expansion of interdisciplinary problem-based learning projects with a
                                                               community development focus for grades 5-8, $8,000

                                               1999       Illinois Learn and Serve for the development of interdisciplinary problem-based learning projects with a
                                                              community development focus for grades 7-8, $10,000

                                               1999       Department of Justice Community-oriented Policing for the development of a community anti-bullying and
                                                               harassment study and strategic planning, $150,000

                                               1998       Illinois Learn and Serve for the expansion of interdisciplinary problem-based learning projects with a
                                                              community development focus for grades 9-12, $10,000

                                                1997       Illinois Learn and Serve for the development of interdisciplinary problem-based learning projects with a
                                                               community development focus for grades 11-12, $10,000