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James Henderson, Ed.D.Professor |
Courses Taught
Professional Seminar (GFDE 701)
Leadership & Ethics (GFDE 702)
Human Resource Leadership (GFDE 708)
Planning, Quality & Finance (GFDE 704)
Creating an Environment for a Dynamic Institution (GFDE 705)
Dissertation Seminar (GREV 750)
Leading the Dynamic Institution (GFDE 707)
Program Synthesis & Comprehensive Assessment (GFDE 718)
Dissertation Study (GFDE 719)
School Finance (GADS 682)
Education
1976-81 Ed.D. in Educational Administration, Rutgers University
1971-75 M.Ed. in Educational Administration, Rutgers University
1967-71 B.A. Degree in Social Psychology, Princeton University
Honors/Awards
Rutgers University Distinguished Service Award, Graduate School of Education Alumni Assn.
Duquesne University Chapter of the Golden Key National Honor Society Member.
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society of Duquesne University Member.
Paul L. Varnum Award, Three Rivers – University of Pittsburgh Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa.
Junior Achievement of Southwest Pennsylvania’s Educator of the Year Award.
Research & Publications Award, PA Assn. for Supervision & Curriculum Development.
Group 10 Fellow of the Kellogg National Fellowship Program of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.
Member of the Executive Educator 100 by the National School Boards Association.
Chosen as Superintendent of the Year by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association.
Named Pennsylvania Outstanding Educator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Jaycees.
Pennsylvania Friend of Home Economics Award from the PA Home Economics Association.
Why should a prospective student choose Duquesne University?
Duquesne truly is about education for the mind, the heart and the spirit and Duquesne staff and faculty do, indeed, “serve God by serving students.” These imperatives insure that Duquesne is a great venue for students who desire to be part of an authentic community of scholars.
What drew you to teach at Duquesne University?
Not unlike the reasons why prospective students are drawn to Duquesne, I saw the University as a special place in which students, alumni, staff and faculty work together not only to delve into important ideas, but also to change the lives of our students and other clients whom we ultimately serve.
Research Interests
Dr. Henderson has authored numerous book chapters and scholarly and professional articles, and most recently has attracted attention for his work in teaming and shared decision-making, strategic visioning and planning, leadership selection and development, and collaborative bargaining.
Current Projects
Dr. Henderson was named in 2009 as the Founding Director of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Center for Educational Leadership and Social Justice. UCEAs members include sixty-one international higher education institutions committed to advancing the preparation and practice of educational leaders for the benefit of schools and children. The UCEA Center for Educational Leadership and Social Justice joins just six other UCEA Centers.
Professional Affiliations
American Association of School Administrators – life "Pro Club" member.
PA Association of School Administrators – board member and chair, research committee.
PA Leadership Development Center, Inc. – board member.
Recent Publications
Henderson, J.E. (in press). If you are just starting the doctoral process. In R.L. Calabrese & P.A. Smith (Eds). The Dissertation Advisor & Mentor: Sage Advice for Doctoral Students. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.
McCown, R.R., Hawley, W. & Henderson, J.E. (2009, November). Enhancing the capacity of school leaders to ensure that racially and ethnically diverse students succeed. Invited Pre-session presented at the University Council for Educational Administration Annual Convention, Anaheim, CA.
Miller, P., Henderson, J.E., French, C., Good, T., Hart, R. & McMahon, E. (2009, November). Leadership and university-school-community collaboration: Failures, successes, future directions. Presentation at the University Council for Educational Administration Annual Convention, Anaheim, CA.
McMahon, E. & Henderson, J.E. (2009, November). Authentic leadership, teacher empowerment, and school climate: A descriptive study. Presentation at the University Council for Educational Administration Annual Convention, Anaheim, CA.
Recent Speaking Engagements
Dr. Henderson has provided consulting services in the areas of selection and development of leaders; collaborative bargaining and conflict resolution; shared decision-making; team building; and organizational planning and assessment. His recent clients include over forty universities, school districts, non-profit organizations, businesses, and law firms.
Recent Professional Experience & Service
Senior Associate, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, Ltd
Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Union Institute & University
