CURRICULUM VITA E
OLAJIDE O. AGUNLOYE, Ed.D
Augusta State University Tel: 706-***-****
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Augusta, GA 20058
Career Highlights
Extensive experience at all levels of K-12 Education; from classroom to district-level
administrationFulbright Senior Specialist on International Education; from K-12 to Higher Education Experienced in Higher Education pedagogy and academic program operationsExperienced researcher in both education and applied scienceReviewer for national and international professional peer-reviewed journalsEditorial Board member of professional peer-reviewed journalsChair Faculty Research and Faculty Development Committee, Augusta State UniversityChair, Policy Development Sub-Committee, On-line Education Council, August State
University Chair, Intellectual Properties Committee, Augusta State UniversityFulbright Specialist consultant to international institutions of higher education and
educational agencies abroad.
Education
2004 The University of Georgia, Georgia
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Administration
Doctoral Dissertation: The Relationships between Educational Inputs and Measures of Student Achievement as Outputs: A Multivariate Approach.
2001 University of West Georgia, Georgia
Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S.), Education Administration and Supervision
Ed.S. Thesis: The Current Construct of School Councils within the A-plus Education Reform Act in the State of Georgia: A Study of the Perceptions and Expectations of School Stakeholders.
1981 University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Master of Science (M.S.), Agricultural Biology
Areas of Academic Concentration: Applied Biology and Toxicology.
1977 University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biological Sciences,
Areas of Academic Concentration: Zoology
Professional Certifications
Educational Leadership Certificate,
L-7(Grades K-12) Educational Leadership and Administration.
State of Issue: Georgia. Status: Current.
Teaching Certificate,
T-7 (Grades 6-12) Broad-field Science.
State of Issue: Georgia. Status: Current.
Relevant Professional Experience
Augusta State University, Augusta, Georgia, USA
2008 to present Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Special Education
Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
2004-2007 District Director
Curriculum and Instruction, Science
DeKalb County School System, Georgia, USA
1997-2004 Science Teacher and School unit -level Administrator
2007-2008 Science Teacher and School unit-level Administrator
The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA.
2005-2006 Adjunct Professor
Department of Educational Administration and Lifelong Learning
Georgia Perimeter College, Georgia, USA
1995-2006 Adjunct Professor, Science
Science Department
Clayton State University, Georgia, USA
1995-2003 Adjunct Professor, Science
Department of Biology
National Horticultural Research Institute, Nigeria.
1978-1988 Senior Research Scientist & Divisional Head
Division of Crop Protection
Ondo High School, Ondo State, Nigeria
1973-1974 Science Teacher
Secondary Education
St. Monica’s Secondary School, Ondo State, Nigeria.
1977-1978 Science Teacher
Secondary Education
Professional Publications
Publications in Peer-reviewed Journals
Agunloye, O. O (2011). Turning around chronically low-performing schools: A diagnostic
framework and conceptual model. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 1(3), 76-87.
Agunloye, O. O., Pollingue, A. B., Davou, P., & Osagie, R. (2011). Policy and practice of Special
Education: Lessons and implications for education administration from two countries. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 1(9), 90-95.
Agunloye,O., Sielke, C.C. (2008). Multiple School-level inputs and student achievement in
science in urban Georgia high schools. Georgia Education Researcher, 6. Online journal. Available at: http://coefaculty.valdosta.edu/lschmert/gera/volume6/final-Agunloye.pdf
Agunloye, O., Sielke, C. C., & Olejnik, S. (2007). A Multivariate Analysis of Educational
Productivity, Georgia Education Researcher Online Edition 5 (Fall,2007). Avaialble at http://coefaculty.valdusta.edu/Ischmert/grea/current_issue.htm
Agunloye, O. (1987).Trapping and chemical control of Ceratitis capitata (Wied)
(Diptera:Tephritidae) on sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) in Nigeria. Journal of Horticultural Science, 62(2), 262-271.
Agunloye, O. (1986). Effects of cypermethrin on the population of Podagrica uniforma (Jacoby)
and the yield of okra. Tropical Pest Management, 32(1), 55-57.
Agunloye, O. (1985). Homocerus pallens F. (Hemiptera:Coreidae), A pest of guava (Pdidium
guajava) in Nigeria. Journal Crop Research, 25, 81-88.
Agunloye, O., Osisanya, E. O. (1985). Primiphos-methyl in the control of Psara
bipunctalis F. on Amarathus cruentus in Southern Nigeria. Tropical Pest Management, 30(2), 66-7
Publication in Book Chapter
Agunloye, O. O (2012). Turning around chronically low-performing schools: A diagnostic
and conceptual framework. In Education: Evaluation, Reform and Policy, John E. Kesner (Editor). Athens, Greece: AITENA. ISBN: 978-***-****-70-7.
Publications in Peer-reviewed Conference Proceedings
Agunloye, O. & Taylor, C. (2011). Valued-adding assessment of instructional grouping
intervention programs on the reading achievement of low-performing elementary school students. In S. Barton et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Global Learn Asia Pacific 2011, Melbourne, Australia (pp. 770-777). AACE. Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/37257.
Agunloye, O. O. (2008). Beyond Socio-economic factors: Aligning school performance
with leadership practices. Proceedings of the International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference, Gottenheim, Germany, 1(1), 2008. ISSN 1943-6114.
Agunloye, O. O. (2008). Issues of equity in American goals for education: Effects on
contemporary educational policy and funding in the USA. Proceedings of the International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference, Gottenheim, Germany, 1(1), 2008. ISSN 1943-6114.
Presentations at Professional Conferences and Academic Forum
Agunloye, O. O. (2012). Science and Culture - The Inalienable Co-determines of Human
Progress: Implications for Science Education and Administration. A Key-note Speaker Paper Presented at the Science and Culture Symposium, Batman University, Batman, Turkey, April 18-20, 2012.
Agunloye, O. & Taylor, C. (2011). Valued-adding assessment of instructional grouping
intervention programs on the reading achievement of low-performing elementary school students. Global Conference on Learning and Technology, Melbourne, Australia, March 28 – April 1, 2011.
Agunloye, O. (2010). Turning Around Chronically Low Performing Schools: A Diagnostic and
Conceptual Framework. 12th Annual International Conference on Education, Athens, Greece, May 24-27, 2010.
Agunloye, O. (2010). Educational leadership best practices: Effective candidate support team,
induction plan, the nuts and bolts of implementation. Georgia Professional Standard Commission (PSC) Educational Leadership Best Practices Drive-in Conference, Macon, GA, April 30, 2010.
Agunloye, O. (2009). Some Federal Government Grants and Grant Sources. Presented to the
Faculty of Augusta State University, at the Annual Grant Office Recognition Event, April 28, 2009.
Agunloye, O. (2006). School-level Inputs and Student Achievement in Science.
Annual Leadership Conference of the Georgia Science Teachers’ Association Ironworks Conference Center, Columbus, Georgia. February 16-18, 2006.
Agunloye, O. (2005). Improving Performance in Science: Need for Shifts in Perception, Policy,
and Practice. 2005 Annual Superintendents’ Conference, Pioneer RESA, Lake Lanier, Georgia. November 17, 2005.
Grant Proposals Written
2010
Fulbright Senior Specialist: International Specialist Professor Award.
Institute of International Education and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Unites States Department of State, June, 2010, $10,759. Awarded.
2010
An Evaluation of the Implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Nigeria.
US Department of Education, International Education Programs Service, Fulbright-Hayes Research Abroad Program, November 2010, $82,000. Proposal Written and Submitted.
Professional Conferences and Training Workshops Attended
International
Global Learn, Global Conference on Learning and Technology. Melbourne, Australia, March 28
– April 1, 2011.
12th Annual International Conference on Education. Athens Institute for Education and
Research. Athens, Greece, May 24-27, 2010.
International Online Conference: 8th Annual Online Conference for Teaching and Learning.
Web-based Conference, March 17-19, 2010.
International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference. Gottenheim, Germany, December
2008.
National
Education in Transition. National Academy of Education. The National Academies, Washington
DC, November 18, 2009.
Proposal Writing. Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). Willamette University, Oregon,
July 19-23, 2009.
CUR Dialogues . Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). Alexandria, VA, April 2-5, 2009.
IRIS Faculty Seminar. The IRIS Center for Faculty Enhancement, Vanderbilt University. Savannah, GA, March 19-21, 2009.
Regional
Building Instructional Leadership Teams That Make a Difference. Southern Regional Education
Board (SREB). Atlanta, Georgia, October 12-15, 2009.
Heads-on, Hands-on Learning: Key to Students Motivation and Achievement. Southern Regional
Education Board (SREB).. The 23rd Annual High School That Works (HSTW) Staff Development Conference. Atlanta, GA, July 8-11, 2009.
Partnerships to Prepare Learning-Centered Principals. Southern Regional Education Board
(SREB). Developing Collaborative University-District. Atlanta, Georgia, July 6-8, 2009.
Mentoring School Leaders in Competency-Based Internship and Induction Experiences. Southern
Regional Education Board (SREB). Atlanta, Georgia, April 620-22, 2009.
State
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Impact in the Classroom and Beyond. University System
of Georgia Faculty Development Series, ITS- Athens, Georgia. February 18, 2011.
Creating Educational Podcast. University System of Georgia Faculty Development Series, ITS-
Athens, Georgia. January 21, 2011.
Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) VALUE Rubrics: A powerful
Pedagogical Tool. University System of Georgia Faculty Development Series, ITS-Athens, Georgia. November 19, 2010.
Georgia Educational Research Association: 35th Annual Conference. Coastal Georgia Center,
Savannah, Georgia. October 22-23, 2010
Fall Drive-In Conference on Leadership Practices. Georgia PSC and Georgia Educational
Leadership Faculty Association, Carrollton Georgia, September 10, 2010.
Educational Leadership Best Practices Drive-in Conference. Georgia Professional Standard
Commission (PSC). Macon, GA, April 30, 2010.
Collaborative Digital Education Series #2. Digital Innovation Group. Web-based Training,
WIMBER, Georgia College, GA, March, 6, 2010.
Annual Conference and Expo. Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GALE). Athens, GA,
February 1-3, 2010.
Scholarly Communication. University System of Georgia (USG). Georgia Institute of
Technology, Atlanta, GA, March 6, 2009.
Successful Grant Writing. University System of Georgia (USG). Georgia Institute of
Technology, Atlanta, GA, February 13, 2009.
Local
Impacting Student Learning Partner School Network Conference. College of Education, Augusta State University. March 19, 2011.
Quality Teaching in a Culture of Coaching.. CSRA RESA, Oconee RESA, and Professional
Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), January 28, 2010.
Academic Coaching Leadership Institute. CSRA RESA, Oconee RESA, and Professional
Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE). March 9, 2010.
Fall Drive-In Conference Georgia Educational Leadership Faculty Association. Augusta, GA,
October, 2, 2009.
Developing High-performance Leaders At All Levels. Georgia Leadership Institute for School
Improvement (GLISI). Richmond County Schools, Augusta, GA, July, 2008.
Training and Workshop Sessions Developed and Presented
Program Evaluation for Mentoring Program in a University Setting. Training Workshop-Seminar
presented as a Visiting Fulbright Senior Specialist Professor, to the faculty, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. April, 2011
Research, Thesis/Dissertation Planning, Development, Writing, and Presentation. Training
Workshop-Seminar presented as a Visiting Fulbright Senior Specialist Professor, to the faculty, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. July 2010.
Grant Writing. Training Workshop-Seminar presented as a Visiting Fulbright Senior Specialist
Professor, to the faculty, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. July, 2010.
Developing and Establishing Mentoring Program in a University Setting. Training Workshop-
Seminar. Presented, as a Visiting Fulbright Senior Specialist Professor, to the faculty, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. July, 2010.
Assessment and Instruction: The Inseparable Duo. Presented to Educators, Towers High School,
DeKalb County Schools, Decatur, GA. March, 2008 .
Using Assessment Data to Dive Improvements in Curriculum and Instruction in Science.
Presented at Staff Development Training Session, Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA. February 2007.
Effective Strategies for Differentiating Science Instruction in a Standards-based Classroom.
Presented at Staff Development Session, Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA. June 2007.
What Administrators Should Look for When Supervising and Evaluating Standards-based
Instruction in a Science Classroom. Presented at Staff Development Session, Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA. October 2006.
Planning and Developing Standards-based Assessments for Science Instruction. Presented at
Staff Development Session, Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA. June 2006.
Strategies for Writing Relevant and Effective Units for Standards-based Science Instruction.
Presented at Staff Development Session Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA . September 2005.
Planning for Effective Science Classroom Instruction: What ‘To Do’ and ‘Not Do’. Presented at
Staff Development Session Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA – March 2005.
Effective Strategies for Unpacking Standards & Elements for a Standards-based Science
Curriculum. Presented at Staff Development Session . Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA. February 2005.
Honors, Awards, and Recognitions
Fulbright Senior Specialist International Scholar Award, 2010.
Recognition Commendation for Outstanding Contribution to the 2010-2015 State University Strategic Plan, August 2010.
Instructional Leadership Award, Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), Learning-Centered Leadership Program, 2008.
Member, Steering Committee, Georgia Educational Leadership Faculty Association, 2010.
School Leadership Award, DeKalb County Schools, GA, 2007.
David J. Mullen Doctoral Dissertation Scholarship Award in Educational Leadership, University of Georgia, 2004.
Served as a member of the Georgia Educational Leadership Faculty Association (GELFA) research team working with the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) on a research project funded by Wallace Foundation and sponsored by Sothern Regional Education Board (SREB). Title: Conditions that enable effective school leadership. 2019-2010.
Chaired sessions at international professional conferences, 2009, 2010.
Consultancy
Consultant. 2009 CRCT Right-to-Wrong Erasure Investigation and Reporting. For Richmond County School System, Augusta, GA. May, 2010.
Consultan, Carnegie-University of Jos Establishment and Evaluation of Faculty Mentoring Program. For The University of Jos, Nigeria. August, 2011.
Professional Memberships
International Fulbright Alumina Association
American Fulbright Alumni Association
American Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, USA.
Georgia Educational Research Association
Georgia Educational Leadership Faculty Association.
Georgia Association of Educational Leaders