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Dr. Betty J. Alford, Ph.D.
Dr.
Betty J. Alford, Ph.D., Professor, received her doctoral degree from the
University of Texas, Austin. Her areas of specialization include secondary
school students¹ course-taking patterns for success in post-secondary education,
leadership preparation and organizational change. Her research agenda has
centered on the identification of practices and processes in school leadership
that impact positively the success of increased numbers of secondary students
in advanced level classes. Primarily a qualitative researcher, her other
areas of interest include organizational culture, professional development,
standards based accountability and assessment, and the study of leadership
preparation within the context of a principal preparation or doctoral program.
Dr. Alford has also served as Director of the East Texas GEAR UP project.
This projectl received $2.8 million from 1999 to 2004 in cooperation with
six partner school districts to increase the number of students successfully
prepared for post secondary education. Dr. Alford may be contacted at (936)
468-1865 or balford@sfasu.edu.