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Northwest Missouri State University

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Meet the Faculty

Michael W. GrahamMichael W. Graham

Professor
Educational Leadership
Since August, 1985

Academic Degrees

Certification

Professional Experiences

University Responsibilities

Service Activities

Scholarly Activities

Publications

Messner, P. E., & Graham, M. (2007, Spring). A blended model: A strategy to integrate Deming PDCA cycle language with Missouri school improvement terminology.   Eastern Education Journal. (R).

Messner, P. E., Grispino, F. D., & Graham, M. (2002). The impending teacher shortage: A case of supply and demand. Eastern Education Journal, 31 (1), 19-23. (R).

Howard, B., Graham, M. W., & Messner, P. E. (1999). Comparison of teacher perceptions of school climate variables between career ladder and non-career ladder schools. Eastern Education Journal, 28(1), 27-32. (R).

Howren, G. A., Graham, M. W., & Messner, P. E. (1999). Superintendent perceptions of relative importance of principal selection components and use of portfolio in the selection process. Illinois Schools Journal, 79(1), 45-59. (R).

Shindorf, B., Graham, M. W., & Messner, P. E. (1998, Fall). Teacher perceptions of empowerment in a traditional elementary school and an accelerated model elementary school. Catalyst for Change, 28(1), 23-26. (R).

Messner, P. E., & Graham, M. W. (1997). School -related foundations: A source of alternative funding. Journal of Educational Relations, 18(4), 20-28.

Messner, P. E., & Graham, M. W. (1997). School -related foundations: A source of alternative funding. Journal of Educational Relations, 18(4), 20-28.

Shindorf, B., Graham, M. W., & Messner, P. E. (1998, Fall). Professors of Educational Administration’s 56th. Annual Conference “Professors and Practitioners: Building Bridges through Leadership” held in Burlington, Vermont Professors of Educational Administration Annual Summer Conference in Branson MO.

Presentations

Kilmer, L. C., Graham, M. W., & Messner, P. E. (2003, August 8). A blended model: A strategy to integrate the Deming PDCA cycle and Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) terminology to improve instruction within a quality management decision making course. Presented at the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Shaping the Future Conference in Sedona, AZ.

Graham, M., & Messner, P. E. (August 5-10, 2002). Technology: A help or hindrance in delivering graduate instruction? A paper presented at the National Council of Catalyst for Change, 28(1), 23-26. (R).

Graham, M.W., Edmonds, C.A., & Piveral, J.A. (2004, August 4). Revising educational leadership: Challenges and opportunities.  Roundtable presentation at the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Summer Conference in Branson. MO.

Edmonds, C.A., Piveral, J.A. & Graham, M.W. (2004, August 4). A strategy for integrating “Best Practice” in a university classroom.  Roundtable presentation at the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Summer Conference in Branson MO.

Graham, M., & Messner, P. E. (August 5-10, 2002). Technology: A help or hindrance in delivering graduate instruction? A paper presented at the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration’s 56th. Annual Conference “Professors and Practitioners: Building Bridges through Leadership” held in Burlington, Vermont Professors of Educational Administration Annual Summer Conference in Branson MO.

Graham, M.W., Edmonds, C.A., & Piveral, J.A. (2004, August 4). Revising educational leadership: Challenges and opportunities.  Roundtable presentation at the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Summer Conference in Branson. MO.

Edmonds, C.A., Piveral, J.A. & Graham, M.W. (2004, August 4). A strategy for integrating “Best Practice” in a university classroom.  Roundtable presentation at the National Council of Scholarly Activities.

Messner, P. E., & Graham, M. W. (2000, October 27). Best practices of rural school-related foundations: A report from the field. Paper presented at the National Rural Education Association's Rural Education: Gateway to the Millennium Conference in Charleston, SC.

Messner, P. E., & Graham, M. (2000, March 5). The school-related foundation: A rock up-on which to build community partnerships. Paper presented at the NCPEA Conference-Within-A-Conference at the American Association of School Administration Conference in San Franciso, CA.

Graham, M., & Messner, P. E. (1998, August 5). Are graduate schools preparing building leaders for their roles? Paper presented at the National Council of Professors of Education Association “52nd NCPEA Annual Conference” in Juneau, AK.

Messner, P. E., & Graham, M. W. (1998, August 5). Guidelines for the establishment of a school-related foundation. Paper presented at the National Council of Professors of Education Association “52nd NCPEA Annual Conference” in Juneau, AK.

Messner, P. E., & Graham, M. W. (1998, February 27). Building collaborative school-university educational research studies. A presentation made at the American Association of School Administrators 1998 Conference-Within a-Conference during the “Building partnership Bridges, Part I” Session in San Diego, CA, pp. 16.

Messner, P. E., & Graham, M. W. (1997, August 15). A study of Missouri school-related foundations: Where’s the frosting. Paper presented at the National Council of Professors of Education Association “51st NCPEA Annual Conference” in Vail, CO.

Graham, M., & Messner, P. E. (1997, August 16). Principals and job satisfaction. Paper presented at the National Council of Professors of Education Association “51st Annual Conference” in Vale, CO. 


Professional and Academic Association Memberships

Professional Development

Diversity

Technology

Involvement/Collaboration with PreK-12 Educators & Others