Michigan EPFP Monthly Seminar Speakers

The following table represents the names of individuals who have served as seminar speakers, panelists, and program resources in the Michigan EPFP since its inception in 1975.  Next to each name, you will find the presenter's title, organizational affiliation at the time of their contribution, the title of their topic, and the year(s) of their presentation.  The Michigan EPFP draws on its extensive network of Alumni for their program expertise; thus, many of the presenters listed are also Michigan EPFP Alumni.  In those cases, their fellowship year is listed. 

The Michigan EPFP is indebted to each of these individuals for supporting the growth and development of the Michigan EPFP program and its participants.  These individuals have generously contributed their time and expertise in helping to improve the policy process and leadership development in the state of Michigan.   

First Name Last Name EPFP Alum Title Organization Seminar Topic Year
Mr. Lou  Adams   District Manager, MI Rehabilitation Services MI Department of Labor & Economic Growth Leadership Style Influences & Organizations 2006
Dr. Michael

 

 Addonizio 1983-84 Education Advisor Governor's Office The Governor's Education Agenda 1990-92
Professor Wayne State University School Finance Reform Policy 1993-94
Ms. Judy  Airhart   Director of Education Cuyahoga Plan of Ohio Linkages Beyond the Education Community 1981-82
Mr. Walter  Allen   Center for Afro-American Studies University of Michigan Admissions & Affirmative Action 1981-82
Dr. William Allen    Dean James Madison College,  Michigan State University Role of Government in Policy Making 1995-96
Mr. Clifford  
Allo   Director of Special Projects   MI Office of Substance Abuse Services 
Alcohol & Drug Abuse  

1989-90
Mr. Chuck Anderson    Executive Director Michigan Education Association Role of Department of Education 2001-02
Mr. Michael  Annison   EPFP Coordinator Colorado National Trends & Implications for Education 1981-82
Mr. John C. Austin 1991-92 Senior Project Manager Public Policy Associates Implications of the Lt. Governor's Commission 2005
Think Tanks & Policy Centers 1998-99, 2001-02
 
Dr. C. Patrick Babcock    Director Michigan Department of Social Services Developing Human Services State Policy 1987-88
Mr. Gary Bachula    Executive Director Governor's Cabinet Council on Human Investment Developing Human Services State Policy 1988-89
Mr. Bill Ballenger    Editor Inside Michigan Politics Forecasting the 2002 General Election 2001-02
Michigan's Changing Political Landscape 1999-00
Dr. E. Sharon Banks    Superintendent of Schools Lansing School District Education Choices 2003-04
Lessons in Leadership 2000-02
Dr. William Banach    President Banach, Banach & Cassidy Demographics & Change 1992-93
Critical Issues Facing Education 1993-94
Dr. Michael Bassis    President Olivet College Developing a Leadership Model 1997-98
Dr. Ernie

 		 Bauer Consultant for Research, Evaluation & Assessment  Oakland Schools Implications of No Child Left Behind 2002-03
Mr. Larry Beckon     Michigan Department of Transportation Organizational Culture and How It Impacts Leadership and Change 2002-03
Dr. Frithjof Bergmann    Professor of Philosophy & Anthropology University of Michigan The Future of Work 1986-94
Mrs. Dorothy Beardmore    President Michigan State Board of Education Politics & Policy 1999-00
Ms. Barbara Truitt Beckmeyer   eProducer & New Media Specialist Virtual University Design and Technology Group, Michigan State University Designing Online Courses 2002-03
Mr. Robert Bee   Director of Child Welfare Licensing Michigan Department of Social Services Leadership in Continuous Improvement Systems 2002-03
Dr. Donald Bemis    Superintendent of Public Instruction Michigan Department of Education State Education Policy Reform 1989-91
Mr. Fritz Benson    Partner Michigan Legislative Consultants Lobbying & Policy Making 1985-86
Mr. Paul

 		 Bielawski 1983-84 Special Assistant for Underperforming Schools Michigan Department of Education Implications of No Child Left Behind 2002-03
Dr. Ed   Birch   Director, Special Education Services Michigan Department of Education Special Education Policy Issues 1981-82
Mr. Gene  Borget    Warden Cotton Correctional Facility; Michigan Department of Corrections Corrections, Prisons, & Policy Making 1992-93
Dr. Michael Boulus 1976-77 Executive Director Presidents Council State Universities of Michigan Michigan’s Public University System 2003-04
Executive Director Middle Cities Education Association School Finance Reform Policy 1993-94
Associate Director Michigan Association of School Administrators Lobbying & Policy Making 1983-85
Ms. Nanette Bowler 1992-93 Director Michigan Family Independence Agency Michigan's Children's Action Network 2002-03
Director & Legal Counsel Lieutenant Governor's Children's Commission An Agenda for Michigan's Children 1996-97
Executive Director Children's Law Center:  Grand Rapids, MI Role of Family, Schools & Community Organizations 1991-92
Ms. Carol Bragg 1998-99 Project Director, 21st Century Learning Centers Grand Rapids Public Schools Shaping & Building Communities 1998-99
Dr. Jacqueline Brayman   Associate Director Ball Foundation Teacher Quality 2002-03
Dr. Harvey  Brazer   Professor, School of Economics University of Michigan Keynote Address 1981-82
Mr. Matthew J. Brouillette 1999-00 Director of Education Policy Mackinac Center for Public Policy Education Reform & Charter Schools 1999-00
Ms. Linda  

Bruin 1982-83 Legal Counsel Michigan Association of School Boards Coalition Politics 1981-82
Mr. John Burchette   Director Michigan Office in Washington DC Role of the Michigan Office in Washington, D.C. 2002-04
Dr. William Burghardt 1988-89 Deputy Director Michigan Department of Corrections Corrections, Prisons, & Policy Making 1992-93

Dr. Ella M.

 Burton   Professor Eastern Michigan University Principal Leadership in Urban Schools 2003-04
Ms. M. Christine Butler        Assistant Superintendent Elementary Education  Monroe Public Schools  From the White House to Your House 2004-05
 
Dr. Yvonne Caamal-Canul 1990-91 Director of Programs for Linguistic & Cultural Diversity; Principal Center for Language, Culture, & the Communication Arts; Lansing Public Schools Role of Department of Education 2001-02
Lessons In Leadership 1997-98
Director Office of School Improvement MI Department of Education The Ethnicity Dilemma 1990-92
High School Reform in Michigan 2005-06
Dr. Eugene Cain    Chief School Administrator Shabazz Public School Academy Education Choices 2003-04
Director Office of School & Community Affairs; Michigan Department of Education Urban Affairs & Policy Making 1985-86
Dr. James Calvin    Director, Education Policy Fellowship Program Institute for Educational Leadership Leadership & Networking 1993-95
Dr. Carl Candoli   Superintendent Lansing School District Lessons in Leadership 1975-78
Dr. Barbara  Carlisle 1979-80 Producing Director Boarshead: Michigan Public Theater Future Shock or Managed Change? 1984-85
Consultant, Instructional Specialists Program Michigan Department of Education Comprehensive Arts Development 1981-82
Dr. Sue Carter    Professor of Journalism Michigan State University Media & Policy Making 1997-98
Mr. John  Castillio   1978-79  Director, Enforcement Bureau   Michigan Office for Civil Rights   Affirmative Action & Race Equity   1995-96
Dr. Robert Chamberlain    Superintendent Lansing School District Lessons in Leadership 1981-83

Dr. Susanne

 Chandler   Director School of Education, Ferris State University School Reform & Teacher Training Programs 2003-04
Dr. Marcella Choy    Senior Researcher Institute for Social Research; University of Michigan Race & Academic Achievement 1991-92
Ms. Jenny Chung    Owner   Okemos Kunmon Learning Center From the White House to Your House  2004-05
Mr. Rene  Cisneros   Research Associate Julian Samora Research Institute, Michigan State University Strategies for Academic Success 1991-92
Mr. Harlow  Claggett   Director of Personnel Lansing School District Collective Bargaining Simulation 1981-82
Dr. William Coats    President & CEO Michigan Partnership for New Education New Dimensions in Education Reform 1994-95
Dr. David Cohen    Professor College of Education; Michigan State University Reforming America's High Schools 1984-85
Dr. Richard Cole    Press Secretary to Governor Blanchard Governor's Office Media & Policy Making 1984-86
Mr. Herman Coleman     Executive Director Michigan Education Association The MEA & Education Policy Making 1976-77
Dr. Nancy Colflesh   President Colflesh & Associates Leadership in Continuous Improvement Systems 2002-03
Ms. Candace Cowling 2001-02 Executive Director Kent County Child & Family Resource Council Child Care & Policy Making 2001-02
Mr. Bobby Crim    President Governmental Consultants Services; Former Speaker, Michigan House of Representatives Lobbying & Policy Making 1984-85
Ms. Margaret Crowley    Director Michigan State 4-C Association Child Care & Policy Making 1989-90
Ms. Laurie Cummings 1994-95 Senior Consultant for Economic & Education Policy Public Sector Consultants Think Tanks & Policy Centers 1997-98
Dr. Paula D. Cunningham    President Lansing Community College Lessons in Leadership 2001-02
   
Dr. Joe Darden   Dean Urban Affairs Programs; Michigan State University The State of Black Michigan 1992-93
Ms. Judy Daubenmier    Reporter Associated Press, Lansing Bureau Media & Policy Making 1995-96
Mr. Jack Davis    Attorney at Law & President Lansing School District Board of Education Lessons in Leadership 2001-02
Ms. Nancy  Davis   1987-88  Executive Director   Michigan Virtual High School   Technology in the 21st Century   2000-01
Colonel Ritchie Davis    Director Michigan State Police Leadership & Policy in Law Enforcement 1987-90
Ms. Nancy Daugirda 1996-97 Budget Director Michigan State Police Leadership & Policy in Law Enforcement 1997-98
Mr. Anthony Derezinski J.D.   Director of Government Relations Michigan Association of School Boards School District Structure 2006
Mr. Paul Diamond    Former Special Assistant to President Clinton for Economic Policy National Economic Policy Council Economic Growth & Expansion Policy 1996-97
Dr. Patrick Dickson   Professor of Educational Psychology; Director, Technology Exploration Center Michigan State University A Virtual Learning Experience 2003-04
Technology Trends Impacts on Society, Education & Policy 2002-03
Learning Across the Lifespan 1998-99
Mr. Fred D'Ignazio 1991-92 President Multi-Media Classrooms Restructuring Knowledge 1989-91
Dr. Robert  Docking   Superintendent East Lansing Public Schools Superintendent's Panel 1981-82
Mr. Lad Dombrowski    Administrative Secretary Michigan State Board of Education State Board of Education & Policy Making 1981-85
Mr. Christopher Donesa          Staff Director  U.S. House Select Committee on Intelligence   2005
Dr. David Donovan    Assistant Superintendent Michigan Department of Education Research, Assessment,  Evaluation & Policy Making  1984-86

Mr. Douglas C.

 Drake   Associate Director State Policy Center, Wayne State University Think Tanks & Policy Centers 2003-04
Director of Health, Human Services & Philanthropy Public Sector Consultants Think Tanks & Policy Centers 2005-06
 
Dr. Peter  Ellis   Program Director W. K. Kellogg Foundation Leadership Development 1982-84
Dr. Michael  Emlaw    Associate Executive Director Michigan Association of School Administrators Politics & Policy Making 2000-01
Mr. Noel Epstein    Editor The Washington Post Politics & Education 1984-85
  

Ms. Barbara

 Fardell   Director of Curriculum, Teacher Training & Development Michigan Virtual High School A Virtual Learning Experience 2003-04
Ms. Mary  Farrand   Family Services Coordinator Capital Area Community Services Strategies for Academic Success 1991-92
Dr. Patricia Farrell 1987-88 Consultant Office of University Outreach; Michigan State University Shaping & Building Communities 1998-99
Dr. Gerald Faverman    President Public Sector Consultants Current Public Policy Issues 1987-96
Mr. Jack  Faxon   State Senator Michigan Senate Senate Education Policy 1981-84
Dr. Zolton Ferency    Professor of Criminal Justice Michigan State University The Judiciary & Policy Making 1985-86

Ms. Mandy

 Ferris   Education Legislative Associate US House Education & Workforce Committee Briefing on No Child Left Behind Act 2003-04
Mr. Jamey Fitzpatrick 1990-91 Vice President for Development & Educational Policy Michigan Virtual University The Michigan Virtual High School as a Case Study 2002-03
Learning in the 21st Century 1999-01
Hon. William  Ford   U.S. Congressman House of Representatives Keynote Address 1981-82
Dr. Lisa Frankes    Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education Eastern Michigan University Best Practices 2001-02
Dr. Gloria Frazier    Coordinator State Executive Policy Fellowship Program, Institute for Educational Leadership Leadership & Skill Building 1984-85
Dr. Richard Foster    Consultant & Former Superintendent of Schools Berkeley School District, California Sociology of Organizations 1982-83
  
Dr. Phillip Gannon    President Lansing Community College Global Issues Impacting Education 1984-88
Judge James Giddings    Judge District Court, Lansing, Michigan Courts & Policy Making 1984-85
Mr. Keith Geiger    Executive Director Michigan Education Association Coalition Politics 1981-82
Ms. Sharon Gire    State Representative Michigan House of Representatives Politics & Policy 1999-00
Mr. Howard  Gobstein   Assistant VP for Government Affairs   Michigan State University    Panel Moderator  1998-99
Ms. Pan Godchaux    State Representative Michigan House of Representatives Politics & Policy 1999-01
Mr. Jesse  Goodwin   Vice President NAACP - Detroit Desegregation Issues 1981-82
Dr. Robert Green    Dean College of Urban Development, Michigan State University Desegregation & Urban Development 1975-77
Ms. Robin Lynn Grinnell     Director, Michigan Nonprofit Leadership Institute Michigan Nonprofit Association  Preparing Leadership for the 21st Century  2004-05
Dr. Phyllis T. H. Grummon    Director of University Planning Michigan State University Developing a Leadership Model 1997-98
  
Ms. Betty Hale    President Institute for Educational Leadership Leadership & Networking 2000-01
Vice-President Institute for Educational Leadership Leadership & Networking 1985-99
Director, Education Policy Fellowship Program Institute for Educational Leadership Leadership & Networking 1980-84
Dr. Samuel Halperin    Director; Former Director, Institute for Educational Leadership W.T. Grant Foundation Commission on Work, Family, & Citizenship Recommendations for Human Services Policy Making 1989-90, 1995
Dr. Bill Hamilton        Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum Walled Lake Consolidated Schools  The Imperative of Technology in 21st Century Literacy 2004-05
Mr. Steve Hamp    President The Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village Change & Systemic Leadership 1996-97
Dr. Kenneth  Harris  1979-80 Staff Director U. S. District Court Monitoring Commission Desegregation Issues 1981-82
Mr. Lance Harris    Vice President/General Manager Industrial Products Group, GKN Sinter Metals Lessons in Leadership 2001-02
Dr. Henry J.

 		 Hastings   Acting Director Michigan Institute for Safe Schools & Communities,
Michigan State University		 Ethics, Values & Morality 2002-03
Dr. Philip  Hawkins  1971-72 Director of Planning Michigan Department of Education Future Shock or Managed Change? 1984-85
Mr. Gary Hawks    Superintendent of Public Instruction Michigan Department of Education State Education Policy Reform 1988-89
Mr. David  Haynes   Lobbyist   Public Affairs Consultants   Role of Lobbying   1987-88
Dr. Larry Hembroff    Senior Survey Methodologist Institute for Public Policy & Social Research, Michigan State University Power of Polling 1997-99
Ms. Patricia Hepp   Director of Refugee Services Catholic Social Services Strategies for Academic Success 1991-92
Mr. William Hieshetter    Lobbyist Grand Rapids Public Schools Lobbying & Policy Making 1986-87
Dr. Asa Hilliard    Fuller E. Callaway Professor Georgia State University School Reform & the African American Student 1993-94
Dr. Harold Hodgkinson    Director Center for Demographic Policy, Institute for Educaitonal Leadership Demographics & Change 1989-95
Mr. David Hollister   President & CEO Prima Civitas Foundation Creating a Policy Framework 2007
Director Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Creating a Policy Framework 2003-06
Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services The New Policy Landscape & Implications for the Future 2002-03
Mayor City of Lansing Power & Organizations 1999-02
Creating a Policy Framework 1994-03
State Representative Michigan House of Representatives Power & Organizations 1986-87
Impacting Public Policy 1982-94
Mr. Paul Hubbard    Vice President New Detroit, Inc. Urban Affairs & Policy Making 1986-87
Mr. Ned Hubbell    Director of Project Outreach Michigan Department of Education State Education Policy Reform 1985-86
Dr. Jeremy  Hughes  1984-85 Superintendent Haslett Public Schools Superintendent's Panel 1981-82
Father Robert Humitz    Education Director Archdiocese of Detroit Urban Affairs & Policy Making 1984-85
Mr. James N. Humphries, JD   Interim Executive Director Federal, State & Local Grant Development Detroit Public Schools  From the White House to Your House  2004-05
Ms. Joan Hunault    Education Advisor to Governor Blanchard Governor's Office The Governor's Education Agenda 1989-91
 
Dr. Fred Ignatovich    Professor of Education Administration Michigan State University Exploring Leadership Styles 1985-86
 
Mr. Murray  Jackson   Center for the Study of Higher Education Michigan State University Admissions & Affirmative Action 1981-82
Dr. Arthur  Jefferson   General Superintendent Detroit Public Schools Keynote Address 1981-82
Dr. Jerome Johnson    Associate Research Scientist Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan Research & Policy Making 1985-87
Dr. Philip Johnson   Consultant The FireStarter Leadership Style Influences & Organizations 2006
Dr. Michelle Johnston   2000-01 Dean College of Education, Ferris State University Role of Department of Education 2001-02

Mr. Lynn

 Jondahl   Executive Director Michigan Prospect Ballot Proposals as Policy Alternatives 2003-04
 
Dr. Stephen S. Kaagan    Professor of Education Administration Michigan State University Lessons in Leadership 1992-99

Mr. David A.

 Kallman, J.D.     Attorney Education Choices 2003-04
Mr. Kerry Kammer     State Senator Michigan Senate Environmental Protection 1989-90
Current K-12 Policy Issues 1981-82
Mr. George Kaplan    Journalist & Freelance Writer   Media & Policy Making 1989-90

Ms. Elaine A.

 Karls   Professor of English Delta College School Reform & Teacher Training Programs 2003-04
Dr. C. Philip Kearney   Professor School of Education, University of Michigan School Finance Reform Policy 1990-95
Understanding Public Policy Making 1984-90
Mr. Bill Keith    State Representative Michigan House of Representatives    
Ms. Phylis Keith    Lobbyist Michigan Dental Association Lobbying & Policy Making 1984-85
Dr. Henry Kelly    Associate Director White House Office of Science & Technology Policy National Science & Technology Policy 1996-97
Mr. Richard  Kerbawy   Chief Referee Ingham County Probate Court Strategies for Academic Success 1991-92
Mr. James King    General Manager WLNS-TV-6, Lansing, Michigan Media & Policy Making 1985-86
Ms. Susan Knight    Education Writer Arizona Daily Star & Journalist in Residence, University of Michigan Media & Policy Making 1986-87
 
Mr. Howard Lancour    General Director WJIM Radio, Lansing, Michigan Media & Policy Making 1985-86
Dr. Judith

 

 Lanier     Dean College of Education, Michigan State University Lessons in Leadership  
President Michigan Partnership for New Education State Education Policy Reform 1991-92
Mr. Gary LaPointe 1995-96 Telecommunications Specialist Michigan Department of Education Electronic Tools & Social Networks 1996-97
Mr. David Lawrence    Publisher Detroit Free Press Urban Issues & the Media 1985-86
Dr. Clyde LeTarte    President Jackson Community College Changing Corporate Culture 1984-85
Dr. Renee Lerche    Manager, Employee Development & External Educational Planning Department Ford Motor Company Private Sector Perspectives 1993-95
Dr. Larry  Lezotte   President Effective Schools Leadership for Continuous School Improvement 2002-03
Professor, College of Education Michigan State University Policy Research & Teaching 1981-82
Mr. Jim Linsell 2001-02 Michigan Teacher of the Year Michigan Department of Education Best Practices 2001-02
Dr. Carolyn Logan    Supervisor Early Childhood Education, Michigan Department of Education An Agenda for Michigan's Children 1998-90

Mr. Paul A.

 Long   Vice President, Public Policy Michigan Catholic Conference Education Choices 2003-04

Dr. Carlos

 Lopez   Divisional Director of Bilingual Education Detroit Public Schools Principal Leadership in Urban Schools 2003-04
Mr. John Lopez 1985-86 Director Michigan Department of Civil Rights Change & Systemic Leadership 1996-97

Ms. Mara

 Lud   Principal Moores Park Elementary School, Lansing School District School Reform & Teacher Training Programs 2003-04
Mr. Robert Lundeen    Chairman of the Board Dow Chemical Corporation Changing Corporate Culture 1984-85
 
Ms. Margaret Madigan    1999-00 Supervisor of Field Services  Michigan Department of Education  From the White House to Your House  2004-05
Mr. Edward Manasah    Editor Lansing State Journal Media & Policy Making 1985-86
Mr. Russ Maples    Director, Vocational Education Lansing School District Work Force Development 1976-77
Dr. Barbara

 

 Markle 1993-94 Director, K-12 Outreach Education College of Education, Michigan State University Values & Leadership 1996-97
Director, Collaborative Leadership Center Michigan Partnership for New Education Education Reform in Michigan 1992-95
Mr. Victor Marsh   CEO & Chairman The Victor Marsh Group (VMG) Teacher Quality 2002-03

Mr. Roger

 Martin   President Rossman Martin & Associates Ballot Proposals as Policy Alternatives 2003-04
Ms. Lynne Martinez    State Representative Michigan House of Representatives Politics & Policy 1999-01
Ms. Barbara Roberts Mason    Member Michigan State Board of Education The MEA & Policy Making 1976-77
Mr. Thomas Mathieu   State Representative Michigan House of Representatives K-12 Policy Issues 1981-82
Mr. Jeff McAlvey   President McAlvey & Associates  Advocacy & Public Policy 2004-05
Ms. Diane J. McMillan   High School Redesign Consultant MI Department of Education High School Reform in Michigan 2006
Dr. Ed  Meade   Program Officer Ford Foundation Keynote Address 1981-82
Ms. Shari Miller    Deputy Superintendent for Instruction & Operation Lansing School District Networking, Partnering & Collaboration 2001-02
Ms. Gretchen Millich    Capitol Correspondent WKAR-AM/FM, Michigan State University Media & Policy Making 1997-98
Mr. David  Milstein   Chief, General Government Group Office of Management Practices, Michigan Department of Management & Budget Policy Analysis & the Budget 1981-84
Mr. Hunter Moorman    Director Education Policy Fellowship Program, Institute for Educational Leadership Leadership & Networking 2000-02
Ms. Rachael  Moreno  1980-81 Associate Superintendent Genesee Intermediate School District Future Shock or Managed Change? 1984-85
Director, Office of Program Coordination Michigan Department of Education Project Outreach 1981-82
Dr. Herbert S.

 		 Moyer   Member Michigan State Board of Education Implications of No Child Left Behind 2002-03
Ms. Susan Grimes  Munsell   Former State Representative Michigan House of Representatives Politics & Policy Making 2000-01
Dr. Robert  Muth   Executive Director Middle Ciites Education Association Leadership Issues 1981-82
 
Mr. Earl Nelson    Director, Office of Equity Michigan Department of Education Affirmative Action & Race Equity 1995-96
Mr. Alex Nock  

Education Legislative Associate

 U.S. House Committee on Education & the Workforce No Child Left Behind  2005
US House Education & Workforce Committee Briefing on No Child Left Behind Act 2003-04
Legislative Staff Congressman Dale Kildee's Office ESEA Reauthorization 2002-03
 
Ms. Fay O'Hare   Chairman Detroit Metropolitan League of Women Voters Desegregation Issues 1981-82
Mr. Robert O'Leary    Deputy Chief of Staff Office of the Governor Influencing the Public Policy Debate 1986-87
Chief Deputy MI Department of Commerce Influencing the Public Policy Debate 1985-86
Ms. Debra

 		 Overbey   High School Library/Media Specialist Stockbridge Community Schools Teaching Online 2002-03
Mr. Joseph Overton    Senior Vice President Mackinac Center for Public Policy Think Tanks & Policy Centers 1999-03
Mr. Gary Owen    State Representative Michigan House of Representatives Lobbying & Policy Making 1976-77
Mr. Glenn  Oxender                          Superintendent    The Role of the MDE   2001-02
 
Mr. Jeff Padden    President Public Policy Associates Think Tanks & Policy Centers 1997-00, 2002-03
Dr. Eugene

 

 Paslov    Director Governor's Office for Job Training Developing a State Work Force Policy 1982-84
Superintendent of Public Instruction Michigan Department of Education State Education Policy Reform 1979-80
Ms. Susan Patrick   Director, Office of Educational Technology U.S. Department of Education National Education Technology Plan 2005
Mr. William

 Patrick   Director Office of Professional Development, Michigan Family Independence Agency Leadership in Continuous Improvement Systems 2002-03
Mr. Argelio Ben Perez 1975-76 Principal Transformations Leadership & Skill Building 1985-06
Mr. Ric Peterson   President Peterson Public Sector Consulting  The Imperative of Technology in 21st Century Literacy  2004-05
Dr. Therese  Peterson   Superintendent Webberville Community Schools  Politics & Policy Making 2000-01
Dr. David Plank   Professor, College of Education; Director, The Policy Center at Michigan State University College of Education, Michigan State University Think Tanks & Policy Centers  2000-05
Choice & Charter School Policies 1999-00
Creating a Policy Framework 1997-99
Ms. Amy Plaster   Chief of Staff  Office of Congressman Pete Hoekstra  Education & Workforce Development  2005
Mr. Rick Pluta    Capitol Correspondent & Managing Editor Michigan Public Radio Media & Policy Making 1996-97
Dr. Nancy Pogel    Secretary, Board of Trustees; Assistant to the President Michigan State University Change & Systemic Leadership 1996-97
Ms. Lana Pollack    President Michigan Environmental Council Role of Advocacy Organizations 1997-98
Former MI State Senator Michigan Senate Impact of Federal Policy on Women 1995-96
Ms. Cheryl
 		 Poole
 		 2004-05 Consultant for Professional Development Michigan Department of Education Teacher Quality 2002-03
Dr. John

 

 		 Porter    CEO Urban Education Alliance Impacting At-Risk Youth 1994-95
President Eastern Michigan University Social Impact of Failing to Educate 1987-88
Superintendent of Public Instruction Michigan Department of Education State Education Policy Reform 1977-79
Ms. Rachel Post   Legislative Assistant Office of Congressman Vernon Ehlers  Education & Workforce Development 2005
Dr. Hank  Prince   Associate Director Michigan House Fiscal Agency Politics & Policy Making 2000-01
Dr. Matthew Prophet    Superintendent Lansing School District Influencing the Public Policy Debate 1975-81
Superintendent Portland, OR Desegregation Issues 1981-82, 1985
 

Mr. Mark

 Rainey   Executive Director Kalamazoo RESA Leadership Institute Principal Leadership in Urban Schools 2003-04
Mr. Ray Ramirez    Director of Outreach & Technology North Central Regional Educational Laboratory Telecommunications Policy 1994-95
Dr. Rossi Ray-Taylor 1979-80 Deputy Superintendent for Instruction Lansing School District Shaping & Building Communities 1998-99
Lobbyist Lansing School District Lobbying & Policy Making 1983-84
Ms. Jane Reagan 2003-04 Consultant   Michigan Department of Education  Developing Learning Teams  2004-05
Dr. Lawrence Reed    President Mackinac Center for Public Policy Think Tanks & Policy Centers 1998-99; 2005
Ms. Jessie Rivers   Warden, Egeler Correctional Facility Michigan Department of Corrections Corrections, Prisons, & Policy Making 1993-94
Dr. Douglas

 

 Roberts    Director Institute for Public Policy & Social Research, MSU Think Tanks & Policy Centers 2003-06
State Treasurer State of Michigan Michigan's Economic Outlook 1990-97, 2001-02
Director, Senate Fiscal Agency State of Michigan Think Tanks & Policy Centers 2005
Colonel Michael Robinson    Director Michigan State Police Leadership & Policy in Law Enforcement 1992-93
Dr. Bonnie Rockafellow 2003-04 Consultant   Michigan Department of Education  Developing Learning Teams  2004-05
 
Mr. Charles Roe   President Midwest Society for Organizational Learning Change & Systemic Leadership 2000-01
Dr. Edward  Roeber  1979-80 Director, Interstate Performance Assessment Consortium Council of Chief State School Officers Strategies for Academic Success 1991-92

Ms. Sara

Romano   Classroom Teacher Birney Elementary School; Detroit Public Schools School Reform & Teacher Training Programs 2003-04
Dr. Margaret  Ropp  2001-02  Director of Professional Development  Michigan Virtual University  Technology in the 21st Century   2000-01

Mr. Barry

 Rubin   Elementary Principal (retired) Pontiac School District Principal Leadership in Urban Schools 2003-04
Dr. Miguel  Ruiz  1979-80 Supervisor, Bilingual & Migrant Programs Michigan Department of Education Bilingual Education 1981-82
Dr. Phillip Runkel    Superintendent of Public Instruction Michigan Department of Education State Education Policy Reform 1982-87
Mr. William Rustum   Senior Vice President & Senior Consultant for Environmental Policy and Economic Development Public Sector Consultants Think Tanks & Policy Centers 2000-01
Mr. Ira Rutherford   Interim Superintendent Flint Community Schools Preparing Leadership for the 21st Century  2004-05
Mr. Earl  Ryan   President Citizens Research Council of Michigan Think Tanks & Policy Centers 2002-03
Dr. James Ryan   Superintendent Waverly Community Schools, Lansing  Politics & Policy Making 2000-01
 
Mr. Ed Sarpolus    Vice President EPIC/MRA Preparing Leadership for the 21st Century 2004-05
Power of Polling 1997-06
Ms. Sharon Sarris 1980-81 Director, Public Affairs North American Operations Technology Center, General Motors Corporation Changing Corporate Culture 1984-85
Mr. Frank Schehr 1987-88 Director, Forensic Laboratory Michigan State Police Scientific Evidence & Policy Making 1988-90
Dr. Robert Schiller    Superintendent of Public Instruction Michigan Department of Education Reinventing Education 1991-95
Dr. Paul Schindler    Deputy Director Institute for Educational Leadership Leadership & Networking 1975-82
Mr. Daniel Schultz 1976-77 Senior Development & Policy Advisor Michigan Virtual University Establishing a Policy Framework 2003-06
Assistant Superintendent for Grants & Technology Michigan Department of Education State Technology Policy & Planning 1992-93
Mr. William Schutte    Director Michigan Department of Agriculture New Federalism 1990-91
Ms. Nancy
 		 Schwartz   Director, State and Local Relations
 		 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Teacher Quality 2002-03
Dr. Larry Schweinhardt    Chair, Research Division HighScope Education Research Foundation Politics & Policy 1999-00
President High/Scope Educational Research Foundation Perry Preschool Project 2005-06
Dr. William Sederburg    President Ferris State University Human Services Policy Making 1994-95
State Senator, 24th District Michigan Senate Technology & the Politician of the Future 1986-87
Legislative Proposals for Technology 1985-86
Mr. David Seitz   Manager, Strategic Initiatives Apple Computers Inc. The Imperative of Technology in 21st Century Literacy  2004-05
Dr. Sharif Shakrani 1979-80 Supervisor, Instructional Specialists Program Michigan Department of Education Perspectives on the Gulf Crisis 1990-91
Mr. Thomas Sharpe    State Representative Michigan House of Representatives Influencing the Public Policy Debate 1976-77
Dr. Donald  Shebuski   Superintendent Ingham Intermediate School District Superintendent's Panel 1981-82
Lieutenant Jack Shepard    Child Abuse Unit Michigan State Police Child Abuse & Neglect Policies 1984-88
Ms. Mary Kay Shields 1986-87 Director, Charter School Development & Performance Institute Central Michigan University Educational Reform & Charter School Policies 1999-00
Mr. Tom Shields    Director Marketing Resource Group Marketing Political Candidates 1986-87
Mr. Al Short    Director of Legislation Michigan Education Association Advocacy & Public Policy 2004-05
Influencing the Public Policy Debate  
Mr. Scott Shrager   Senior Legislative Associate Michigan Municipal League Politics & Policy Making 2000-01
Dr. Ed  Simpkins   Dean, College of Education Wayne State University Higher Education Policy Issues 1981-82
Ms. Dana Sitzler 1994-95 MichNet Coordinator Merit Network, Inc. Technology Policy & Networks 1994-95
Mr. Douglas Smith    Director of Policy & Legislation Michigan Department of Commerce Influencing the Public Policy Debate 1982-83
Dr. Elliot Soloway    Professor, School of Engineering & Education University of Michigan Technology & Societal Change 1995-96
Ms. Patricia Sorenson    Director, Michigan Kids Count Data Project Michigan League for Human Services An Agenda for Michigan's Children 1992-93
Dr. Dennis  Sparks     Executive Director  National Staff Development Council   Professional Development Planning  1979-80
Dr. David Spencer    President & CEO Michigan Virtual University Learning in the 21st Century 1999-00
Mr. Robert Spencer    Associate Director  New Detroit, Inc. Desegregation & Urban Development 1976-77
Ms. Roberta Stanley    Assistant Superintendent, Office of Law & Legislation Michigan Department of Education Lobbying & Policy Making 1985-88
Dr. Joan  Stark   Dean, School of Education University of Michigan Meeting the Challenges of the 80's 1981-82
Judge Carolyn Stell    Judge Ingham County Circuit Court The Judiciary & Policy Making 1985-86
Mr. John Stindt 1998-99 Assistant Superintendent for Accountability & Technical Support Highland Park Public Schools Shaping & Building Communities 1998-99
Dr. Jerry Stinett    Superintendent Williamston Community Schools Politics & Policy Making 2000-01
Ms. Deborah Strong 1992-93 Director Michigan Children's Trust Fund An Agenda for Michigan's Children 1996-97
Mr. Joe Stroud    Editor Detroit Free Press Role of Government in Policy Making 1995-96
Desegregation & Urban Development 1976-77
Mr. Richard Studley   Senior Vice President of Government Relations Michigan Chamber of Commerce  Advocacy & Public Policy 2004-05

Mr. Robert

Swanson   Deputy Director Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Ballot Proposals as Policy Alternatives 2003-04
Dr. Abel B. Sykes Jr.    President Lansing Community College Developing a Leadership Model 1997-98
Lessons in Leadership 1990-94
Dr. Gary Sykes    Professor College of Education, Michigan State University Creating a Policy Framework 1996-97
Change as a Social & Emotional Process 1993-94
 
Mr. Ron  Teachworth   1990-91  Director of Instructional Media   Utica Community Schools   MBTI Facilitator  1996-97
Mr. Bob Thelen 1988-89 Director of the Michigan Occupational Information System Ingham Intermediate School District Networking, Partnering & Collaboration 2001-02
Dr. Jacquelyn Thompson 1992-93 Director Special Education & Early Intervention Programs Michigan Department of Education Lessons Learned During the Implementation of Change 2002-03
An Agenda for Michigan's Children 1996-97
Ms. Amy Timmer 1983-84 Dean of Students Thomas J. Cooley School of Law Change & Systemic Leadership 1996-97
Ms. Paula Tissot  1977-78 Director, Office of Professional Development Michigan Department of Education Staff Development Programs 1981-82
Hon. Steve Tobocman   State Representative, District 12 Michigan House of Representatives Providing Leadership & Developing Policy in a Culturally & Politically Divided Nation  2004-05
  
Ms. Jan Urban-Lurain 1983-84 President Spectra Data and Research, Inc. Program Facilitator 1997-98
Leadership & Skill Building 1995-96
Dr. Michael

 

 Usdan    President Institute for Educational Leadership  Leadership & Networking 1989-90
President Merrill-Palmer Institute Desegregation & Urban Development 1976-77
 

Ms. Patricia

 Vandelinder   Instructional Specialist Detroit Public Schools School Reform & Teacher Training Programs 2003-04
  
Ms. Wendy A. Wagenheim    Legislative Affairs Director American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan Role of Advocacy Organizations 1997-98
Dr. Julia Warner     Legislative Assistant  Office of Congressman Vernon Ehlers  Science Technology Education & Math (STEM) Caucus  2005
Mr. Michael David  Warren    Administrative Assistant    Office of the State Board of Education School Reform in Michigan   1995-96
Mr. Thomas Watkins    Superintendent of Public Instruction Michigan Department of Education Role of Department of Education 2001-02

Mr. David

 Waymire   Executive Vice President Marketing Resource Group Ballot Proposals as Policy Alternatives 2003-04
Dr. Don  Weatherspoon  1973-74  Deputy Director   Michigan Department of Natural Resources  Endangered Youth  1993-94
Deputy Director    Michigan Department of Commerce Michigan Government & Commerce  1983-84
Mr. Rick Weiner    Chair Michigan Democratic Committee Party Platforms & Public Policy 1985-86
Mr. Kurt

 Weiss   Communications Director Michigan Department of Information Technology Lessons Learned: Implementation of Change at Michigan State Police 2002-03
Dr. Carol S. Weissert    Professor of Political Science; Director, Institute for Public Policy & Social Research Michigan State University Think Tanks & Policy Centers 2001-02
Mr. Fred Whims   Director, Education Division Department of Management & Budget Higher Education Budget Proposals 1981-82
Ms. Melissa White   Supervisor of Media and Technology Ingham Intermediate School District Technology Use & Barriers 2006

Mr. Burton

 Wides   Senior Counsel Office of US Congressman John Conyers Briefing on the US Patriot Act – Implications for Privacy & Civil Rights 2003-04
Dr. Patricia Widmayer 1978-79 Director of Legislation Michigan Department of Education Influencing the Public Policy Debate 1982-85
Mr. Al  Widner    Superintendent Lincoln Consolidated Schools, Ypsilanti Politics & Policy Making 2000-01
Mr. David Wiener    Chief of Staff Office of State Representative David Hollister Creating a Policy Framework 1992-93
Mr. Chris Wigent 1998-99 Superintendent Calhoun Intermediate School District Lessons in Leadership 2000-01
Mr. Griff Wigley   Staff Writer The Utne Reader Salons & Social Networks 1992-93
Mr. Jeff Williams 1997-98 Vice President for Technology & Public Policy Public Sector Consultants Think Tanks & Policy Centers 2003-06
Senior Consultant Public Sector Consultants Creating a Policy Framework 1998-99
Think Tanks & Policy Centers 1997-98
Mr. Michael  Williamson     Director    Office of the State Board of Education  School Reform in Michigan  1995-96
Mr. Richard Wilmont    Director of Employee Communication, Chevrolet-Pontiac-Canada Group General Motors Corporation Changing Corporate Culture 1984-85
Mr. Ric Wiltse    2000-01 Executive Director MACUL Moderator, The Imperative of Technology in 21st Century Literacy  2004-05
Ms. Billie Wimmer 1990-91 Deputy Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham Empowering the States 1995-96
Ms. Ann  Wineman       Headstart Consultant  MI Family Independence Agency   Networking, Partnering & Collaboration  2001-02
Ms. Beverly Wolkow    Executive Director Michigan Education Association    
Ms. Carol Wolenberg 1988-89 Deputy Superintendent Michigan Department of Education Lessons in Leadership 2000-01
Dr. Arthur  Wolfe    Professor of Business Law College of Business, Michigan State University Ethics in the Public Sector 1986-88, 1995-96
Hon. Howard 

Wolpe     Congressman     US House of Representatives Issues Facing the 100th Congress  1986-87
Mr. Jay Wortley   Senior Economist MI Senate Fiscal Agency Michigan's Economic Outlook 2006
Mr. Don Wotruba 1998-99 Director of Legislative Affairs Michigan Association of School Boards   Advocacy & Public Policy 2004-05
 
Mr. Joseph  Young, Jr.   State Representative Michigan House of Representatives K-12 Policy Issues 1981-82
 
Ms. Jane Zehender-Merrell     Senior Planning/Research Associate Michigan League for Human Services An Agenda for Michigan's Children 1996-97
Dr. Yong Zhao    University Distinguished Professor

College of Education, Michigan State University

US-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence

Confucius Institute

 Education in the Age of Globalization 2006-07
Professor of Technology in Learning & Teaching Green Tea & Starbucks 2005-06
Electronic Tools & Social Networking 1998-99