JMU - LTLE Faculty - Dr. Diane Foucar-Szocki
LTLE Faculty
Dr. Diane Foucar-Szocki
Education
Doctor of Education: Administrative and Adult Studies. Syracuse University.
Dissertation: Beliefs about the positive outcomes of management training in the banking industry: A study to inform evaluation.
Master of Science: Creativity and Innovation. Center for the Study of Creativity, State University of New York: College at Buffalo. (Research Fellowship Recipient)
Gifted Education Certificate: University of Washington. Seattle, WA
California Teaching Certification (K-8): San Diego, State University. San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts (cum laude): Liberal Studies. San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Professional Experience
2005-Present
Professor and Department Head, Learning, Technology and Leadership Education Dept. College of Education, James Madison University, 2005-Present
Director, Harrisonburg 21st Century Learning Center Programs
2004-2006
Interim Director Adult Degree Program
2003-2005
Professor and Coordinator, Adult Education/Human Resource Development Program
1997-2003
Associate Professor and Coordinator, Adult Education/Human Resource Development Program
1996-2005
Director, Workforce Improvement Network (WIN), James Madison University
1992-1994
Acting Director, Commonwealth Center for the Education of Teachers
1981-2004
Leadership Development Faculty Member, Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI), Creative Education Foundation.
Selected Publications, Presentations, and Consulting
Wang, G.G. & Foucar-Szocki, D.L. (2007) HRD participation theory: Understanding E-learning completion in the workplace. Human Resource Development Quarterly.
Wang, G.G., Foucar-Szocki, D.L. (2006) HRD participation theory: Understanding E-learning completion in the workplace. In F.M. Nafukho and H. Chen (Eds) 2006 International Research Conference Proceedings, Academy of HRD. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University.
April 2008, Make Your Mark on Madison Leadership Committee. Harrisonburg, VA: James Madison University. Facilitating Creativity.
March 2008, Virginia School Boards Association. Orlando, FL: Community Engagement: When LEP numbers rise, where do you go for help? with Dr. Don Ford, Kerri Wilson, and Lisa Schick.
November 2007, Virginia School Boards Association. Williamburg, VA: Community Engagement: When LEP numbers rise, where do you go for help? with Dr. Don Ford, Kerri Wilson, and Lisa Schick.
October 2006, James Madison University, College of Education. Seeking Grant Funding.
October 2005, College of Education James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA. Developing your creativity.
March 2004, Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD). Austin, TX. Web-based Surveys and HRD Research Workforce Improvement Network (WIN). Hiring Immigrant Workers: Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities. Eastern Shore Community College.
Education Grants, Gifts and Contracts (2004 to Present)
2004-2009
Commonwealth of Virginia: Dept. of Education. 21st Century Learning Centers: Spotswood Elementary, Harrisonburg High School, Thomas Harrison Middle School, Stone Spring, Keister, and Waterman Elementary Schools. $2,364,000
Merck Foundation, ESOL Career Academy. $300,000
Commonwealth of Virginia: Dept. of Education. EL/Civics: ESOL Career Development Academy. $300,000
Commonwealth of Virginia: Dept. of Education. James Madison University: Workforce Improvement Network. $55,000
Commonwealth of Virginia: Dept. of Education. EL/Civics: Reel to Reel. $52,000
1990-2003
Commonwealth of Virginia: Dept. of Education. $3,097,820
Corporate Foundations (GTE, Verizon, RR Donnelley). $383,000
US Department of Labor. $172,400
Selected Professional/Civic Associations and Affiliations
Academy for Human Resource Development, Member 1998-Present
American Education Research Association (AERA), Member 1976-82, 1994-98, 2007-Present
American Society for Curriculum Development (ASCD), Member 1976-82, 1994-96
Harrisonburg City School Division: School Board, Member 1994-2002, Chair 1999
Harrisonburg Education Foundation, Board of Directors 2002-Present; Vice Chair 2002-2005
Phi Delta Kappa, Member 2001-Present
Virginia Association of Adult and Continuing Education (VAACE), Member 1989-Present; Board of Directors 1992-1998; President-Elect 1993-1994; President 1995-1996; Nominations Chair/Past President 1996-1997
Interests
- Creativity and Facilitation
- Summers in Montana with family and friends
- Food, Wine and Reality TV
