Educational Policy, Foundations, and Administrative Studies

Graduate School of Education

Scholarship

 DISSERTATION

Williams, D. R. (1987).  Democracy and civic education.  Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Syracuse University,              Syracuse, New York. 

                                                             REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

Book

Smith, G. A. and Williams, D. R. (Eds.) (1999).  Ecological education in action:On weaving education, culture, and the

             environment.  Albany, NY: SUNY.

Book Chapters

Williams,D., Kecskes,K., Carey,C.,  Smith,A., Reynolds, C., & Ronnie Craddock. (2006). Student Leadership Models at                Portland State University: Partnerships with Faculty and Community for Curricular Civic Engagement. In                Zlotkowski, E., Longo, N., and Williams, J. (Editors). Students as Colleagues: Expanding the Circle of Service-               Learning Leadership. Providence, Rhode Island: Campus Compact.

 

Collier, P. & Williams, D.R. (2005). Reflection in action: The learning-doing relationship. In Cress, C.M., Collier, P., &              Reitenauer, V. (Eds). Pp. 83-98. Service and Learning:A student workbook for community-based experiences

             across the disciplines. Sterling, VA: Stylus.

 

Smith, G. A. & Williams, D. R. (2004). Ecological education: Extending the definition of      environmental education. In              Seymour, M. (Ed.). Pp. 161-174. Educating for humanity: Rethinking the purposes of education. Reprinted from              the Australian Journal for Environmental Education (1999/2000) 15/16:139-146.

 

Williams, D. R. & Bernstine, D. O. (2002).  Building capacity for civic engagement at Portland State University: A comprehensive approach.  In Simon, L.A.K., Kenny, M., Brabeck, K., & Lerner. R, M. (Eds.). Pp. 257-276. Learning to serve: Promoting civil society through service learning. Norwell, Massachusetts: Kluwer Press.

 

Williams, D. R., Patton, J., Beyler, R., Balshem, M, & Halka, M. (2002).  Inquiry as a mode of student learning at Portland State University: Service-learning experiences in first-year curriculum. In Zlotkowski, E. (Ed). Pp. 91-105. Service-Learning and the First-Year Experience: Preparing Students for Personal Success and Civic Responsibility.  University of South Carolina: National Resource Center for the First Year Experience.

 

Williams, D. R. and Taylor, S. (1999). From margin to center: Initiation and development of an Environmental School from the ground up.  In G. A. Smith and D. R. Williams (Eds.). Ecological education in action: On weaving education, culture, and the environment.  Albany, NY: SUNY.

 

Smith, G. A. and Williams, D. R. (1999).  Reengaging culture and ecology. In G. A. Smith and D. R. Williams (Eds.)  Ecological education in action: On weaving education, culture, and the environment (pp. Albany, NY: SUNY.

 

Williams, D. R. (1996).  Her self in compromise: Carving a new path of integrity. In Hostetler,K. (Ed.). Ethical judgment in              teaching (pp. 52-59). New York, NY: Allyn & Bacon.

 

Williams, D. R. (1996).  Thinking with Nel Noddings about Self and Other.  In Hostetler, K. (Ed.).

Ethical judgment in teaching (pp. 61-64). New York, NY: Allyn & Bacon.

 

Williams, D. R. (1993). Cooperative learning and cultural diversity:Building caring communities in the cooperative              classroom. In J. Putnam  (Ed.), Celebrating diversity:Cooperative learning and strategies for inclusion (pp.              145-162). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Journal Articles  

Williams, D. R. & Kapoor, P. (2003). Higher Education's imperative: Rising to the challenge of educating citizens.              Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning: 70-75.

                         

Zlotkowski , E. & Williams, D. R. (2003). The faculty role in civic education. Peer Review, 5(3). 9-11.

 

Williams, D. R. (2002). Reconnecting body and mind with earth. In Fletcher, S. (Ed.) Philosophy of Education. Pp. 53-56. Urbana, IL: Philosophy of Education Society.

 

Williams, D. R., Shinn, C., Nishishiba, M., & Morgan, D. (2002). Toward an understanding of civic capacity: An anatomy              of community issues that matter to students. Journal of Public Affairs, VI: 241-263.

 

Williams, D.R. (2002). Political engagement and service-learning: A Gandhian perspective. Encounter: Education for              Meaning and Social Justice 15(2):6-13

 

Parajuli, P. & Williams, D. R. (2002). Towards an environmentalism of the Global South: A playful conversation around              Mahatma Gandhi. Education for Meaning and Social Justice 15(2):56-70.

 

Williams, D.R. (2001). Participants in, not spectators of, democracy: The discourse on civic responsibility   in higher              education. Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning 7: 158-164.

 

Smith, G. A. & Williams, D. R. (1999/2000). Ecological education: extending the definition of environmental education.              Australian Journal for Environmental Education 15/16:139-146.

 

Williams, D. R. (2000). Re-coupling place and time: Bioregionalism's hope for situated education. In Stone, L. (Ed.). Philosophy of Education (pp.404-407).  Urbana, IL: Philosophy of Education Society.

 

Williams, D. R. & Driscoll, A. (1997). Connecting curriculum content with community service: Guidelines for student              reflection. Journal of Public Service & Outreach 2(1):33-42.

 

Williams, D. R. (1997).  Dis-embedded discourse: Challenge to civic education.  In S. Laird (Ed.). Philosophy of Education (pp. 348-351).  Urbana, IL: Philosophy of Education Society.

 

Williams, D. R., Youngflesh, A., & Bagg, B. (1997). Enhancing academic understanding through service learning: Listening to students' voices. Expanding Boundaries: Building Civic  Responsibilities Within Higher Education, Vol. II:74-79.  Columbia, MD: Cooperative Education Association, Inc.

 

Williams, D.R., Taylor, S., & Richter, J. (1996).  Down-to-earth imagination and soul nourishing practices at the              Environmental Middle School.  Holistic Education Review 9(3):18-23.

 

Williams, D. R. & Smith, G.A.  (1996).  The greening of pedagogy: Reflections on balancing hope and despair. Holistic              Education Review 9(1):43-51.

 

Williams, D. R., Harris, J. & Hayakawa, C. (1995). Cooperative learning and conflict resolution: Perspectives of urban middle school adolescents. Research in Middle Level Education 18(2):23-45.

 

Williams, D. R. (1995).  Think ecologically, act locally.  Holistic Education Review 8(2):52-54.

 

Williams, D. R. (1994). Reembedding community.  In A. Thompson (Ed.),  Philosophy of Education (pp. 90-97).  Normal, IL: Philosophy of Education Society.  Also in Philosopher's Index (1995). 

 

Williams, D. R. (1993).  The unity of learning and living for ecological sustainability: Gandhi's educational philosophy in              practice. Holistic Education Review 6(3):18-22. 

 

Williams, D. R. (1993). The modern quest for civic virtues: Issues of identity and alienation.  In N. Noddings. (Ed).  Philosophy of Education (pp.114-116). Normal, IL:Philosophy of Education.

 

Williams, D. R. & O'Sullivan, K. (1993). Review essay. The way:An ecological world-view. Holistic Education Review 6(             3):57-63.

 

Williams, D. R. & Prakash, M. S. (1993). Essay review. Rebirth of value: Meditations on Beauty, Ecology, Religion, and              Education.  Educational Studies 24(1):95-100.

 

Williams, D. R., Meyer, L. H. & Harootunian, B. (1992).  Introduction and implementation of cooperative learning in the              heterogeneous classroom: Middle school teachers' perspectives. Research in Middle Level Education 16(1):115-             130.

 

Williams, D. R. (1992). The outdoor school: Reverence and connectedness. Holistic Education Review 5(3):36-40.               Reprinted in C. E. Flake (Ed.), Holistic Education: Principles, Perspectives, and Practices, pp. 92-98.  Brandon,              VT: Holistic Education Press.

 

Williams, D. R. (1992). Essay review. The predictable failure of educational reform: Can we change course before it's too              late?  Educational Administration Quarterly 28(2):266-271.  

 

Williams, D. R. (1992). Narrative and moral education: Issues of involvement and detachment.  In M. Buchmann &  R. E. Floden (Eds.),  Philosophy of Education 1991 (pp. 276-279). Normal, IL: Philosophy of Education Society.

 

NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

Resource Guide

Williams, D. R. (2004).  Germinating the Seeds of Environmental Education: A Resource Guide for Environmental              Curriculum and School.  Portland State University and Portland Public School District.

Teacher Manuals

Williams, D. R. (Ed.). (1990).  Cooperative learning instructional adaptations: A manual of  lesson plans. * Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University/Syracuse City School District Stay In School Partnership Project. (*subjects: Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education, English/Reading).

 

PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS

Invited Keynotes, Symposia, Panels, Workshops

Williams, D. (April 2006). Doing the Right Thing: Strategies for Strong Service-Learning Partnerships, Presentation, College of San Mateo, California.

 

Williams, D. (June 2005). Keynote On Leadership: Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth State of Oregon Awards Ceremony, Grades 5-8, Portland, Oregon.

 

Williams, D. (April, 2005). Keynote: Building Bridges: Metaphoric Language for Vibrant Communities and Campuses. Western Regional Campus Compact conference, Portland, Oregon.

 

Williams, D. R. (November 2004).  Service-Learning as a Strategy for Active Citizenship and Academic Achievement: The Role of LEFs, District Leadership, Community and Business Partners in Creating a System-Wide initiative. Public Education Network Annual meeting, Washington, D.C.

 

Williams, D. R. (October 2004). Educating towards Sustainability: Strengthening Our Roots and Building Community.” Oregon Cultural Communities, Environmental Education Association of Oregon conference, Portland, Oregon.

 

Williams, D. R. (May 2004). Designing curriculum and partnerships for civic engagement. Faculty development. Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, Oregon.

 

Williams, D. R., (May 2004). Engaged Department. Workshop at California Polytechnology Institute, Pomona. With Kevin Kecskes and Amy Spring.

 

Williams, D. R. (May 2004). Designing curriculum and partnerships for civic engagement. Faculty development. Oregon State University, Bend, Oregon.

 

Williams, D. R., (February 2004). Engaged Department. Workshop at California State University, Chico. With Kevin Kecskes and Amy Spring.

 

Williams, D. R. (February 2004). Oregon Civic Solutions: Statewide Partnerships for Service-Learning.  Keynote. Lane Community College, Eugene, Oregon.

 

Williams, D. R. (November, 2003). Colloquium, Ethics of Civic Engagement, University of Portland, Oregon.

 

Williams, D. R. (November, 2003). Creating an Institutional Culture of Partnership for Civic Engagement: The Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Connection, Rockford College, Illinois.

 

Williams, D. R. (2003, October). Keynote address. Higher Education’s imperative: Rising to the challenge of educating for civic responsibility, Faculty Development Program, Belleveue Community College, Washington.

 

Williams, D. R. (2003, October). Workshop: Community engagement and reflection, Faculty Development program, Belleveue Community College, Washington.

 

Williams, D. R. (2003, July). Keynote speech on Building capacity for political engagement: Weaving webs of connection through service-learning at the Oklahoma, Texas, and National Campus Compact and TACUPSA conference, Dallas, Texas.

 

Williams, D. R. (2003, July). Workshop: Doing the right things: Building strong community-university partnerships for service-learning, at the Oklahoma, Texas, and National Campus Compact and TACUPSA conference, Dallas, Texas.

 

Williams, D. R. (2003, March). Keynote speech on Mindful engagement:Cultivating sense of place through service-learning at the Annual State-Wide Service-Learning conference in Illinois.

 

Williams, D. R. (2003, March). Workshop: Reflection strategies that promote deep and transformative learning, at the Annual State-Wide Service-Learning conference in Illinois.

 

Williams, D. R. (2003, February).  Invited panelist, Visions for building social movements at the Student Summit: Learning the Lessons from Social Movements, in Miami, Florida.

 

Williams, D. R. (2003, February).  Workshop on Knowing your community through mapping, at the Student Summit: Learning the Lessons from Social Movements, in Miami, Florida.

 

Williams, D. R. (2003, January).  Invited panelist at a national conference on Education for a secure and sustainable future, in Washington, D.C. The 3rd National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment was organized by the National Council for Science and the Environment.

 

Williams, D. R. (2002, December).  Invited talks on Successful models of Environmental Education and Modeling the possible: Education for social justice and environmental sustainability, Mumbai, Pune in India sponsored by the Rotary International Club, Lions Club, and the American Center, among others.

 

Williams, D. R. (2002, December).  Invited symposium: Sustaining agro-ecological livelihoods in Nepal: The role of Higher Education, at the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Rampur,

Chitwan, in Nepal.

 

Williams, D. R. (2002, February). Featured Plenary: Political engagement: A Gandhian perspective. Workshop: Modeling the possible: Education for social justice and environmental sustainability.  The Washington Center for Improving the Quality of Undergraduate Education. Olympia, Washington.

 

Williams, D. R. (2001,October).  Symposium on Environmental Affairs: Invited panelist: Conflicts within Environmental Education: Who sets the standards?  Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon.

 

Williams, D. R. (200, June).  Keynote speech given in conjunction with the receipt of the Ehrlich Award for Service-Learning.  Political engagement and service-learning: A Gandhian perspective. Invisible College Gathering, Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

Williams, D. R. & Gelmon, S. (2001, March).  South Africa: Week-long workshops on service-learning.  Building capacity of institutions and communities at the University of Natal – Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Sponsored by Community, Higher Education, and Service Project (CHESP) in South Africa funded by the Ford Foundation.

 

Williams, D. R. & Patton, J. (2001, February).  Invited Workshop-Featured Institution. Models of civic engagement at Portland State University. University as Citizen: Engaging Universities and Communities International Conference. Tampa, Florida.

 

Williams, D. R. & Adler, S. (2001, February).  Invited Workshop-Featured Institution. Civic engagement strategies and institutionalization issues at Portland State University. Institute on College Student Values. Tallahassee, Florida.

 

Williams, D. R. (2001, February).  Invited--Featured Institution. Conference on Moral and Civic Responsibility in Higher Education. Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Tallahassee, Florida.

 

Williams, D. R. & Williams, J. R. (2000, December).  Mumbai, India. Invited Workshop. Renewing cities through Environmental Education: Partnerships and practical experiences. Sanctuary, INTACH/FIPSE.

 

Williams, D. R. (2000, October). Burlington, Vermont. Invited address. Cultural renewal and urban areas: Ecological Education through community-university partnerships. John Dewey Project of Progressive Education, University of Vermont.

 

Williams, D. R. & Sherman, D. (2000, April). Seattle, Washington. Workshop. When reflection isn’t enough: Critical pedagogy and transformative service learning. Western regional Campus Compact annual meeting.

 

Williams, D. R. (2000, February). New Orleans. Workshops.  Initiation, development, and sustenance of community-university partnerships. Community Arts Institute funded by Lila-Wallace Readers Digest Fund.

 

Williams, D. R. (2000, January).  Oklahoma. Invited workshop. Scholarship of outreach and engagement through integration of teaching, service, and research.  Second Annual Service-Learning Conference.

 

Williams, D. R. (2000, January). Oklahoma. Invited workshop: Doing the right thing: strong community-university partnerships. Second Annual Service-Learning Conference.

 

Williams, D. R. & Spring, A. (1999, December). Washington, D.C.  Workshop. The impact of service-learning on students, faculty, and community partners: Learning outcomes and changing roles. Learn & Serve meeting.

 

Williams, D. R. & Lieberman, D. (2000, February). New Orleans. Workshop. A faculty development model for both scholarship of teaching and scholarship of community-based learning. American Association for Higher Education annual meeting.

 

Williams, D. R. (1990). Syracuse, NY. Education of children in poverty: A research synthesis. Keynote Speaker, Community Spotlight Series, Central New York School Study Council/School Board Institute.

Conference Presentations

Williams, D.R. (April 2006). Implementing Place-based Education: Challenges and Opportunities. American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, California.

 

Phillips, V. and Williams, D. R. (2004, October). Can Educational Leaders Hold Opposites in Balance?: “Fusion” as an Approach to System-Wide Reform. Council of the Great City Schools Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

Williams, D. R. & Nobel, L. (2003, November). Findings from a Civic Capacity Initiative: Who has the ability to create change? Paper presented at the International Conference on Civic Education, New Orleans.

 

Williams, D. R. (2003, October). Professional Development for Teachers. Facilitator, Council of the Great City Schools Annual Conference, Chicago.

 

Williams, D. (2002). Reconnecting body and mind with earth. Philosophy of Education Society Annual Meeting. Vancouver, B.C.

 

nn, C., Nishishiba, M., Williams, D., Morgan, D. (2002). Measuring civic capacity:Description and final reports. Activists, Intellectuals, Servants Together: Engaging Campuses and Communities. Campus Compact , Portland, OR.

Collier, P., Williams, D.R., & Spring, A. (2001, October). Interdisciplinary Service-learning: Promoting Student Membership in a Community of Practice. International conference on service-learning research. Berkeley, California

Williams, D. R. (2001, April). Paper. Living my questions: In pursuit of wholeness. American Educational Research Association Meeting, Seattle.

 

Williams, D. R. (2001, April). Chair.  Young people’s thinking, Community-based learning, and the development of environmental responsibility. American Educational Research Association Meeting, Seattle.

 

Williams, D. R. & Smith, G. (2001, April). Relaying down the ivory tower: Supporting the creation of small schools in an urban district.  Paper. American Educational Research Association Meeting, Seattle.

 

Williams, D. R. (2000, April). Chair. Critical issues in significant life experiences research and environmental education curriculum. American Educational Research Association Meeting, New Orleans.

 

Williams, D.R. (2000, March). Re-coupling place and time: Bioregionalism's hope for situated education. Philosophy of Education Society Annual meeting, Toronto.

 

Williams, D. R. & Spring, A. (1999, December). Workshop: The impact of service-learning on students, faculty, and community partners: Learning outcomes and changing roles. Learn and Serve Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

 

Williams, D. R. (1999, April). Round Table Discussant. Ecological Education in Action: On weaving education, culture, and the environment. American Educational Research Association Meeting, Montreal.

 

Williams, D.R., Smith, G. A., and Taylor, S.  (1998, September). Grounding Environmental Science in the local: A case study of the Environmental Middle School. Paper presentation at the National American Association for Environmental Education Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.

 

Williams, D. R.  (1998, April). Sacred places: Teaching and learning to nurture and be nurtured. Panel discussion at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

 

Williams, D. R. & Taylor, S.  (1998, April). Bringing ecology to the center of education: A case study of the Environmental Middle School. Paper presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

 

Williams, D.R. (1997, August).  Gandhian education as a means for sustainability:  A case study of Lok Bharati, India.  Paper presentation at the National American Association for Environmental Education Annual Meeting,  Vancouver, B.C.

 

Williams, D. R. (1997, June).  Spirituality and community service.  Symposium/discussion at the Campus Compact annual gathering of Invisible College, Denver, Colorado.

 

Williams, D. R. (1997, April).  Exploring storied residence: Teacher educators reflect upon bioregionalism.  Symposium, American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago/

 

Williams, D. R. (1997, April).  Hope and wholeness.  Symposium presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

 

Williams, D.R. (1997, March).  Symposium presenter: Environmentalism and philosophy of  education.  Philosophy of Education Society Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C. 

 

Williams, D. R. (1997, March).  Dis-embedded discourse: Challenge to civic education.  Paper presentation at the Philosophy of Education Society Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C.

 

Williams, D.R. (1996, November).  Grounding learning in place: Strengthening the periphery in the face of globalization. Symposium presentation at the American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

 

Driscoll, A., Williams, D. R. & Arante, J. (1996, June).  Reflective writing processes: Connecting curriculum with community.  National gathering of Campus Compact, Indianapolis.

 

Williams, D. R. (1996, April).  Care of the soul: Educational practices that cultivate depth and sacredness.  Second symposium presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

 

Williams, D. R., Prakash, M.S. & Schwartz, E.  (1996, April).  Ecoliteracy and action.  Paper presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

 

Williams, D. R. (1996, April).  Ecoliteracy and ecofeminism:Converging pathways to an ecologically sustainable postmodern future. Symposium.American Educational Research Association Meeting, NY.

 

Williams, D. R., Harris, J. & Hayakawa, C. (1996, April).   Voices of care and connectedness among urban middle school adolescents: Significance of cooperative learning.  Paper presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

 

Williams, D. R. (1996, April).  Discussant.  Special issues in Wholistic Education. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

 

Williams, D. R., Harris, J. & Hayakawa, C. (1995, November).  Cooperative Learning and connectedness: Perspectives of urban middle school adolescents.  Symposium presentation on Research,  at the National Middle School Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

 

Williams, D. R. (1995, April).  Care of the soul: Educational practices that cultivate depth and sacredness.   Symposium presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

 

Williams, D. R. (1995, April).  Respondent.  Ecological identification: The sacred relationship of other and self. Paper presented at the Philosophy of Education Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

 

Williams, D. R. (1994, July).  Cooperative dimensions of learning.  Facilitator of workshop at the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education, Portland, OR.

 

Williams, D. R. (1994, July).   The cooperative school: The perspective of practitioners and academics.  Facilitator, symposium, International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education, Portland.

 

Williams, D. R., Harris, J. & Hayakawa, C. (1994, April).  Cooperative learning, caring, and connectedness: Perspectives of adolescents at the middle level.  Paper presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

 

Williams, D. R. (1994, April).  Wholistic education and the ecological imperative.  Paper presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

 

Williams, D. R., Harris, J. & Hayakawa, C. (1993, November).   Listening to urban adolescents' voices: Cooperative learning and connectedness.  Paper presentation at the National Middle School Association Annual Meeting, Portland, OR.

 

Williams, D. R. (1993, March).   Re-embedding community.  Paper presented at the Philosophy of Education Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

 

Williams, D. R. & Prakash, M. S. (1993, April).   What are people for? Berry's wholistic philosophy for resoiling education.  Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.

 

Williams, D. R. & Prakash, M. S. (1993, April).  Ecological literacy: Orr's postmodern philosophy of education.  Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Meeting, Atlanta, GA.

 

Williams, D. R., Harris, J. & Hayakawa, C. (1993, April).  Cooperative learning and connectedness: Perspectives of adolescents in an urban middle school.  Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.

 

Williams, D. R. (1992, April).  Responses to diversity: K-12 urban school administrators' perspectives.  Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

 

Williams, D. R. (1992, April).  Discussant. Wholistic education: Contemporary problems and practices.  American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

 

 

Williams, D. R. (1992, March).  Chair.  Solidarity and moral community. Philosophy of Education Society Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

 

Williams, D. R. (1992, March).  Respondent.  The modern quest for civic virtues: Issues of identity and alienation. Philosophy of Education Society Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

 

Williams, D. R. (1991, April).  Discussant.  Wholistic education: Theory, research, and practice.  American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. 

 

Meyer, L. &  Williams, D. R. (1991, April).  Inclusive middle schooling practices: Shifting from deficit to support models.  Paper presented as part of a symposium entitled: The Classroom as an Inclusive Environment.  American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

 

Williams, D. R. (1991, March).  Respondent.  Narrative and moral education: Issues of involvement and detachment.  Philosophy of Education Society Annual Meeting, Arlington, V.A.

 

Meyer, L., Harootunian, B., Williams, D. R. and Steinberg, A.  (1991, April).  Identifying at-risk status and preventing school dropout.  Paper. American Educational Research Association Meeting, Chicago, IL.

 

Williams, D. R. (1990, March).  Discussant/Critic. Wholistic education: Contemporary issues. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.

 

Williams, D. R. and Harper, K.  (1990, March).  Forging connections:  A  community-based approach to multicultural education in urban schools.  Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.

 

Williams, D. R.  (1989, March). The disadvantaged, teacher expectations and self-esteem. Paper at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

 

Williams, D. R. (1989, March). Beyond remedial and compensatory education for the disadvantaged:  High expectations and self-esteem.  Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

 

Williams, D. R. (1989, March). Panelist. Saving our students: Minority drop out issues. Black and Hispanic Alumni Conference, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.

 

Williams, D. R.  (1987, March).  International student outreach to American youth.  Panelist at the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs Conference, Syracuse, NY.

 

Williams, D. R. (1986, April).  Preparation of teachers for civic excellence in democracy. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

 

Williams, D. R. & Smithee, M. (1983, April).   Education for cross-cultural understanding. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association meeting, Montreal, Canada.

 

Rivera, C., & Moradian, D. (1983, February).   The educational and social implications of Plyler v. Doe.  Paper presented at the Bilingual/Bicultural Education International Conference organized by the National Association of Bilingual Education, Washington, D.C.

Dilafruz Williams, Ph.D.

Professor, Department Chair