Faculty

Dr. Stephen W. Ragan
sragan@mvnu.edu
(740) 392-6868 Ext. 3412

Education:
B.A., 1971, Western Oregon University, English/Secondary Education
M.S., 1974, Western Oregon University, Extreme Learning Problems
Ph.D., 1977, Utah State University, Special Education
Post-doctoral, 1987-88, Washington State University, Educational Administration and Higher Education

Professional Experience:
Dean, School of Education and Professional Studies, MVNU
Director of Grants and Planning, North Central State College
Dean, College of Education, Southeastern Louisiana University
Chair, Department of Special Education, Minot State University
Executive Director, North Dakota Center for Disabilities, Minot State University
Professor of Education, Lewis-Clark State College
Assistant Professor of Education, Bemidji State University
Clinical Instructor, Idaho State University
Title VI Reading Teacher, Columbia Jr.-Sr. High School
Resource Teacher, Prineville Junior High School

Professional Organizations:
Phi Delta Kappa
National Association for Multi-cultural Education
Council for Exceptional Children

Awards and Recognition:
College NOW, High School to AA Degree Engineering Program, Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, NC State $450,000
College/Community Conference Center of the Center for Advanced Learning, The Katherine Kenyon Lippitt Foundation, NC State $300,000
Distance Learning: Alternative Certification for Working Adults, Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, SLU $480,000
IAP—Strengthening Institutions Program, U.S. Department of Education, MSU, $1,499,000
North Dakota Wide Area Network Project, NTIA: TIIAP, U.S. Department of Commerce, MSU, $800,000

Published Works & Presentations:
“Diversity in a small rural college.” ATE 2004 Summer Conference, Boston.
“Teacher performance and content standards: The region II perspective.” The Louisiana Higher Education Summit, Metairie, LA.
“Perceptions of diversity: The case of Southeastern Louisiana University.” National Association for Multi-cultural Education (NAME) Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, w/ Dr. Celina Echols.
“Career ladders for direct support workers,” State Collaboration for Community Membership, 1995 Collaborative Academy on Mental Retardation, U.S. Department of HHS, Washington, D.C.
“North Dakota universities work collaboratively to recommend standards for the Generic Educational Strategist credential.” The Collaborator, 1 (4), 1995 (with Chalmers, Klein, and Salveson).

Favorite Subject-Related Links:
http://www.lessonplanet.com/
http://www.edhelper.com/
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/casestudies/index.cfm
http://www.bible.com/

Favorite Scripture Verse:
“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8 NIV)

Past jobs and/or current hobbies unrelated to your profession:
Past Jobs: Cannery Worker, Jailer, School Bus Driver, Service Station Attendant, U.S. Navy
Hobbies: Reading, Movies, Daily News & Editorials