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Dr. Vi Alexander
Abbreviated Vitae
Professor
Department of Elementary Education
valexander@sfasu.edu
Ph.D. Texas A M, Curriculum Instruction
M. S. University of Texas, Interdisciplinary Studies, 1987.
B.S. University of Texas, 1985, Elementary Education.
McCune, S. L. & Alexander, V. C. (Summer, 2006). CliffsTestPrep FTCE Professional Education Test. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Alexander, V.C., McCune, S.L., Mayo, K.E., (2004). The Adams Test Preparation Guide for the Praxis I and II Tests: The Ultimate Test Prep Book for Teachers Avon, MA: Adams Media, Inc.
Watson, P., Alexander, V., Abel, C., Lacina, J., Mayo, K. (2002). Stories from the shadows: high-stakes testing and teacher preparation. Language Arts. National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Journal, Language Arts, 79, (3).
Alexander, V.C., Abel, C. F., Abel, C. D., McCune, S. L., & Nason, P. G.(2001). The ExCET Exams: History, Promises and Concerns. In Kincheloe, J.L., Steinberg, S.R. & Weil, D. (Eds.), Standards and Schooling in the United States: An Encyclopedia. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, Inc.
Alexander, V. C., Abel, C.D., Abel, C. F., & McCune, S. L., Nason, P.G. (2001). Anatomy of an ExCET. In Horn, R. A., & Kincheloe, J. L. (Eds.), American Standards: Quality Education in a Complex World--The Texas Case, New York: Peter Lang, Inc.
Alexander, V.C. (2001). TestU: raising student achievement. Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) Writing Exit Preparation Online: Paving a New Road for Test Success. New York: Test University, Inc.
Alexander, V.C. (2001). TestU: raising student achievement. Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) Writing Exit Preparation Online: Paving a New Road for Test Success. New York: Test University, Inc.
National Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Conference, Voices: Meeting the Challenge of Literacy Acquistion, Columbus, OH, April, 2004.
Stories from the Shadows: High-Stakes Testing and Teacher Preparation, National Reading Council (NRC), National Conference, San Antonio, TX, Dec, 2001.
Regional Consortium Professional Development, Early Literacy Intervention--Douglass ISD, Woden ISD, Central Heights ISD, Martinsville ISD. June, 2004.
A learner-centered university reading course modeling research-based strategies, Higher Education Collaborative Annual Conference: Meeting the Learner. Poster Presentation. Austin, TX. Sept, 2005.
Navigating the Future, Texas Association of Reading Professors, Houston, TX. Oct, 2005.
A learner-centered university reading course modeling research-based strategies, Texas State Reading Association 34th Annual State Literacy Conference, Houston, TX. Nov, 2005.
Higher Education Collaborative Seminar, Reading Assessment for Emergent Readers, Austin, TX. May, 2004.
Higher Education Collaborative Seminar, Supervisor of Facilitators, Round Table, Austin, TX. May, 2004.
Association of Childhood Education International Journal, Peer Reviewer, Childhood Education, Journal of Research in Childhood Education, Professional Focus Quarterlies (Infants & Toddlers, Pre-K & K, Elementary, Middle School, Inclusive Education, and Teacher Education) 2003-2006
College State Reading Association, Editorial Review Board, Reading Research and Instruction, The Reading News, CRA Yearbook,2005-2006.
Higher Education Collaborative and Texas Education Agency EC-4 Standards
Review Board (2005-2006)
Higher Education Collaborative Advisory Board, Austin, TX. 2004.
Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading, Executive Board. and State Treasurer.
University Tenure/Promotion Policy Ad Hoc Committee, 2003-2006.
Faculty Senate, Senator, 2000-2004
Faculty Senate, Treasurer, 2002-2004
Faculty Senate, Executive Board, 2002-2004
Faculty Senate, Chair of Governance and Involvement, 2002-2004
College of Education Dean's Advisory Council, 1998-2006
Reading Coordinator 1999-2006
Reading Faculty Chair 1999-2006
Coordinator of Reading Specialist Certification Program 2000-2006
Departmental Mentor - two assistant professors 2004-2006
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION COMMITTEES SERVED
Chris Moran (2005) Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX.
Delinda Neal (2005) Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX.
Nelda Wellman (2005) Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX.
Donna Thompson (2004). Inviting Schools. Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX.
Paciotti, Karen (2003). Caring in Texas education: A survey of middle school teacher's preparation of caring behaviors in a climate of accountability. Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership, Stephen F.Austin State University.
Bertrand, Lisa (2002). The impact of the Texas Accountability System on classroom practices: A case study of a selected elementary school. Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership. Stephen F. Austin State University.
Bass, Trampas (2001). The effectiveness of high school principals assigned to elementary schools: A study of Texas elementary schools K-5. Sam Houston State University.
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Advanced Reading Chair. 2001-2006.
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) SPA Committee Chair. 2001-2006.
Participated in the College Reading Association and International Reading Association Conference (2003), Corpus Christi, TX to review newly adopted Standards for Reading Professionals.
Higher Education Collaborative (71 Texas Universities), Charter Member, Austin, TX. 2001-2005.
Texas Reading Initiative. Texas Center for Language Arts. Collaborative consists of more than 35 colleges and universities in Texas. 2002-2003.
University of Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts. Participation in seminars to examine, develop, and implement Professional Development Guides. 2001-2004.
Teacher Education Council, 1998-2006
University Promotion Policy Ad Hoc Committee, 2003-2006
Academic Assistance Resource Center Committee, Chair, 2004-2006
University Tenure Policy Ad Hoc Committee, 2003-2004.
Faculty Senate, Senator, 2000-2004
Faculty Senate, Treasurer, 2002-2004
Faculty Senate, Executive Board, 2002-2004
Faculty Senate, Chair of Governance and Involvement, 2002-2004
Student Success Initiative, 2003
Faculty/Staff Traffic Appeals Board 2003-2004
University Student Appeals Committee, 2003
Graduate Faculty 1997- 2005
Academic Affairs Committee, Faculty Senate, 2002-2003
Student Recruitment 2001-2004
College of Education Dean's Advisory Council, 1998-2006
Dean's Advisory Council (evaluate research proposals, grievances, faculty appreciation)
Secondary Education and Educational Leadership Pre-Tenure Review Committee
Secondary Education and Educational Leadership Tenure Committee
N.O.B.L.E. Scholars Committee, 2001-2006
College of Education Grievance Committee 2003
Dissertation Committee Member, Secondary Education and Educational Leadership 2001-2005
Center for the Development of Teachers 1994-2004
Student Teacher of the Year Committee 1998-2001
Scholarship Committee 1997-2001
Student Recruitment 2001-2004
Department Pre-Tenure Review Committee, 2006
Department Promotion Committee, 2003-2006
Coordinator of Reading 1999-2004
NCATE/IRA Advanced Reading, Chair 2001-2006
Graduate Faculty Committee 1997-2006
Search Committee (14) 1994-2006
Reading Faculty Chair 1999-2006
Undergraduate/graduate Advising 1994-2006
Coordinator of Master Reading Teacher Certification Program 2000-2006
Coordinator of Reading Specialist Certification Program 2000-2006
Mentor/Coordinator adjunct reading faculty 1999-2006
Showcase Saturday 1995-2001
Freshman Orientation 1994-2006
Evaluator Graduate Comprehensive Exams 1997-2006
Undergraduate and graduate Course Proposals 1997-2006