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Catherine H. AugustinePittsburgh Office Behavioral Scientist EducationPh.D. and M.A. in education, University of Michigan; B.A. in political philosophy, Michigan State University |
Biography
Catherine Augustine (Ph.D., Education, The University of Michigan) is a Behavioral Scientist at RAND. Dr. Augustine's research focuses on education leadership and reform. She is currently directing an evaluation for The Wallace Foundation on their theory that cohesive leadership systems lead to improved school leadership and thus better teaching and learning. She has also studied human resource development for the Department of Defense, school district governance, leadership in arts education, and the particular challenges facing middle schools. From 2001-2004, Dr. Augustine co-led the creation and establishment of a new K-12 school system for the country of Qatar. She led efforts to build and further develop leadership and other personnel resources. Dr. Augustine has expertise in both evaluations and in direct implementation of reforms. Sponsors of Dr. Augustine's research have included The Wallace Foundation, the Heinz Endowments, the Grable Foundation, the Kimberly Clark foundation, The Los Angeles City Council, The Los Angeles School Board, The U.S. Department of Defense, and The State of Qatar.
Research Focus
Leadership; K-12 education governance and reform; mayoral control of schools; higher education; international education; middle schools; teacher preparation and professional development
RAND Research Areas
Recent Projects
- Evaluating a foundation initiative to improve school leadership
- Evaluating a principal leadership training program
- Supporting a commission established to recommend changes to the Los Angeles Unified School District's governance system
- Assessing arts education partnerships
- Recommending strategies to improve the recruitment and retention of language instructors for the Department of Defense
Selected Publications
Dina G. Levy et al., Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and Organizational Restructuring in the DoD: Implications for Education and Training Infrastructure, RAND Corporation, 2006
Edward Keating et al., The Effects of A-76 Cost Comparisons on DoD Civilian Education and Training, RAND Corporation, 2006
Susan M. Gates et al., Ensuring the Quality and Productivity of Education and Professional Development Activities: A Review of Approaches and Lessons for DoD, RAND Corporation, 2004
Jaana Juvonen et al., Focus on the Wonder Years: Challenges Facing the American Middle School, RAND Corporation, 2004
Catherine H. Augustine et al., Governing Urban School Districts: Efforts in Los Angeles to Effect Change, RAND Corporation, 2004
Research Focus
Higher education, international education, K-12 education governance and reform, mayoral control of schools, middle school, teacher preparation and professional development
Recent Projects
- Evaluating a principal leadership training program
- Supporting a commission established to recommend changes to the Los Angeles Unified School District's governance system
- Assessing arts education partnerships
- Recommending strategies to improve the recruitment and retention of language instructors for the Department of Defense
- Studying today's liberal arts college
- Advising the State of Qatar on its postsecondary education market
Selected Publications
Governing Urban School Districts: Efforts in Los Angeles to Effect Change, Catherine H. Augustine et al., RAND Corporation, 2006
The Effects of A-76 Cost Comparisons on DoD Civilian Education and Training, Edward Keating et al., RAND Corporation, 2006
Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and Organizational Restructuring in the DoD: Implications for Education and Training Infrastructure, Dina G. Levy et al., RAND Corporation, 2004
Focus on the Wonder Years: Challenges Facing the American Middle School, Jaana Juvonen et al., RAND Corporation, 2004
Ensuring the Quality and Productivity of Education and Professional Development Activities: A Review of Approaches and Lessons for DoD, Susan M. Gates et al., RAND Corporation, 2001
Recent Media Appearances
Interviews: City News Service, Los Angeles; Los Angeles Daily News; Santa Monica Star
To arrange an interview:
Contact the RAND Office of Media Relations, (703) 413-1100, x5117 or (310) 451-6913, or send an email to media@rand.org.
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