Nancy A. Evers, Ph.D., Professor

Dr. Nancy A. Evers earned her Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1974. She has been a member of the Educational Administration faculty since 1976. Her primary research interests are in the areas of educational leadership, change, women in leadership, and interpersonal relationships. She has published books, book chapters, reviews, journal articles, and training materials. In addition to her publications, Dr. Evers has made numerous presentations at international, national, regional, and local conferences. She has served as Dean of the College of Education, Head of the Department of Educational Leadership, Program Coordinator of Educational Administration, and has provided national leadership through serving as the President of the University Council for Educational Administration, Chairperson of the National Commission on Women in Educational Leadership, and a member of the National Policy Board in Educational Administration. Among her honors, Dr. Evers is the recipient of the prestigious University of Cincinnati Barbour Award; the Outstanding Faculty Award, and was an invited participant at the Oxford Round Table held at the University of Oxford, Oxford, England. She led the creation of the Urban Education Leadership doctoral program and has developed and taught many graduate courses, including “A Study of Change and Change Techniques.”

Research Support

Harper, R.; Evers, N. 2008 College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services An investigation into the professional development needs of urban principals in Ohio and their perceptions of online delivery of professional development $750 Grant College

Publications

Evers, N.A. (2007). Internship site selection as an integrated aspect of planned field learning experiences. UCEA Review, 151, 10-13.

Evers, N. (2005). Support for faculty and students in the online environment. 21st Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning.

Evers, N.A. (1996). Presidential address: UCEA looks to the future with commitment. UCEA Review: The University Council for Educational Administration, 37 (1), 2-15.

Presentations

Evers, N.A., Koschoreck, J.W., Ogletree, A., & Zigler, T. (11-2006). A customized preparation program for urban school leaders. University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) 2006 National Convention, San Antonio TX.

Evers, N. (11-2005). Gender influences on leadership. University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) 2005 National Convention, Nashville, TN.

Evers, N. (08-2005). An online field experience. 21st Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI.

Millacci, A., Evers, N.A., Gooden, M.A., Koschoreck, J. Seidel, K., Zigler, T. & Collins, L. (11-2004). Providing an effective online leadership preparation program. University Council for Educational Administration National Convention, Kansas City, MO.

Seidel, K., Brown, L.A., Evers, N.A., Gooden, M.A., Koschoreck, J.W., and Nestor-Baker, N.S. (11-2002). Reflecting on the past and designing for the future: Faculty experiences with a standards-based review process. University Council of Educational Administration, Pittsburgh, PA.

Evers, N.A. (11-2002). How to develop an academic department that is strongly supportive of racial diversity and strongly critical of racism in schooling. University Council Educational Administration National Convention, Pittsburgh, PA.

Evers, Nancy (11-2001). Preparing urban educational leaders. UCEA, Cincinnati, OH.

Evers, Nancy (11-2001). Analyzing principles leadership. UCEA, Cincinnati, OH.

Evers, N. A. & Millacci, A. M. Face to face versus online: A comparison of student learning outcomes. 22nd Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI.

Evers, N. A. & Millaci, A. M. Designing and implementing an online degree program. 22nd Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI.

Evers, N. A. Gonzales, M. L., Merchant, B., & Scheurich, J. The department chair. University Council for Education Administration (UCEA) 2006 National Convention, San Antonio TX.

Evers, N. A., Ogletree, A., & Zigler, T. A collaborative model for comprehensive urban school leadership development: A partnership between the University of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Public Schools. Ohio SAELP II, Columbus, OH.

Millacci, Ann M.; Koschoreck, James, W.; Evers, Nancy, A. (03-2007). Challenges and Opportunities of Distance Learning: Implications for Enhanced Understanding Across International Geographic Boundaries. University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), Alexandria, Virginia.

Millacci, Ann M.; Evers, Nancy, A. (08-2007). It Takes a Team: A Model for Online Programs. 23rd Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, Wisconsin.

Service

Cincinnati Public Schools Leadership Advisory Committee Member 2007 to Present

Advisory Board for the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) National
Program Centers Member 2006 to Present

UCEA Center for Study of Leadership in Urban Schools 2004 to Present

Ohio State Action for Educational Leadership Project II (SAELP) 2005 to Present