Educational Background

The Ohio State University, M.S., 1980
Major and Thesis topic: Home Economics Education, specialization in adult education; How parents learn about their young children.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S., 1977
Major: Home Economics Education

Eastern Illinois University (transferred to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign).

Professor, Higher Education/Community College Leadership and present Coordinator Higher Education Program, Department of Organizational and Leadership, UIUC; Interim Department Head, September 2003-December 2004.

Site Director, University of Illinois site of the National Center for December 2001 Research in Vocational Education (1998-1999) and National Centers for Career and Technical Education (2000-2001), sponsored by the United States Department of Education, Office of Adult and Vocational Education.

Associate Professor, joint appointment in Department of Educational Organization and Leadership; Department of Human Resource Education, UIUC.

Assistant Professor, joint appointment in Department of Educational Organization and Leadership and Department of Human Resource Education, UIUC.

Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Human Resource Education, UIUC.

Senior Consultant, Quality Education, AT&T, Corporate Education and Training, Hopewell, NJ and Dublin, OH; Prior to January, 1989, Instructional/Performance Technologist, AT&T, National Product Training Center, Dublin, OH.

Visiting Research Specialist, National Center for Research in Vocational Education (NCRVE), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Graduate Research Associate, College of Education Dean's Office, The Ohio State University.

Program Associate/Evaluator, NCRVE, The Ohio State University.

Graduate Teaching Associate, Department of Home Economics Education, The Ohio State University.

Teacher, Hampton City Schools, Hampton, VA.

Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Delta Kappa
Omicron Tau Theta

Awards/Recognition for Research, Teaching, and Service

Executive Director, National Council on Student Development, 2002-present
National Science Foundation Committee of Visitors, Accreditation Board for Engineering      and Technology, 2002-05
CIC/Academic Leadership Fellow, 2000-01
Recognition for Outstanding Service, Illinois State Board of Education, 2001
Meritorious Service Award, American Vocational Education Research Association, 2000
National Council for Student Development Dissertation Award to doctoral advisees      Michael Summers, 2001and Martina Stovall, 2000
Distinguished Scholar, College of Education, UIUC, 1997
Outstanding Young Scholar, University Council for Vocational Education, 1995
Outstanding paper at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association      (AERA), awarded by the Vocational Education Special Interest Group, 1993
Named to the UIUC “Incomplete List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students”      (1993-2006)
National Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation, Omicron Tau Theta, National Honorary      Society, 1986
Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation, Omicron Tau Theta, Eta Chapter, The Ohio State      University, 1986

Publications

Books

Townsend, B., & Bragg, D. (Eds.). (2006). The community college reader (3 rd edition). Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing.

Bragg, D., & Barnett, E. (Eds). (2006). Academic pathways to and from the community college. New Directions for Community Colleges. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Bragg, D. (Ed.). (2001). The new vocationalism in American community colleges. New Directions for Community Colleges, 115. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Journal Article: *Refereed **Invited

**Bragg, D. (in press). Teacher Pipelines: Career Pathways Extending from High School to Community College to University. Community College Review.

**Bragg, D. (2006). Transitions to college: Academic pathways from high school to the community college. Journal of Applied Research in Community Colleges, 13(2), 117-132.

*Townsend, B., Bragg, D., & Kinnick, M. (2003). Who writes the most about community colleges? An analysis of selected academic and practitioner-oriented journals. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 27, 41-49.

*/**Bragg, D. (2002). The past, present and future role of federal vocational legislation in the United States. Journal of Applied Research in Community Colleges, 9(1), 57-67.

**Bragg, D. (2002). Doing their best: Exemplary graduate leadership programs. Community College Journal, 73(1), 49-53.

Hood, L., & Bragg, D. (2001). Sharing what works: The NDCCTE's exemplary and promising career and technical education programs for 2000. Workplace (4 pages).

*/**Bragg, D. (2001). Community college access, mission, and outcomes: Considering intriguing intersections and opportunities. Peabody Journal of Education, 76(1), 93-116.

*Bragg, D. (2000, Fall). Editorial: Reflecting back, Looking forward—Tech prep and integration of the past, present and future. Journal of Vocational Education Research, 25(3), 225-236.

*Bragg, D., & Reger, W. (2000, Fall). Toward a more unified education: Academic and vocational integration in Illinois community colleges. Journal of Vocational Education Research, 25(3), 237-272.

*Puckett, P., & Bragg, D. (2000, Fall). Counselor involvement in tech prep and preparedness for roles in tech prep. Journal of Vocational Education Research, 25(3), 322-342.

**Bragg, D. (2000, April). Making headway. An update on tech prep implementation in the United States. Techniques, 75(4), 23-28.

**Grubb, N., & Bragg, D. (1999, Winter). The community college agenda: Making connections in times of change. Workplace, 10(1), 4, 31-34.

*Bragg, D. (1998, Spring). The evolving postsecondary education enterprise. Journal of Vocational Education Research, 23(2), 1-5.

*Bragg, D. (1997, Spring). Grubb's case for compromise: Can “education through occupations” be more? Journal of Vocational Education Research, 22(2), 115-122.

**Bragg, D. (1997, April). Will tech prep survive school-to-work? Techniques, 72(4), 54.

*Bragg, D., & Colwell, B. (1996, July-August). Two-year colleges' initial experiences with educational guarantees. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 20 (4), 377-395.

*Roegge, C., Wentling T., & Bragg, D. (1996, Fall). Using tech prep principles to improve teacher education. Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, 13(1), 30-41.

*Bragg, D. (1995). Assessing postsecondary vocational-technical outcomes: What are the alternatives? Journal of Vocational Education Research, 20(4), 15-40.

Bragg, D. (1995, November/December). Working together to evaluate training. Performance and Instruction, 34(10), 26-30.

**Bragg, D., & Hamm, R. (1995, August/September). What are the opportunities for “school-to-work”? A national study of work-based learning in U.S. community colleges. Community College Journal, 65(7), 39-44.

*Bragg, D., & Layton, J. (1995, May). The role of the urban community college in educational reform. Education and Urban Society, 27(3), 294-312.

*Bragg, D., & Layton, J. (1995, Spring). Tech prep implementation in the United States: The once and future role of community colleges. Community College Review, 22(4), 3-16.

**Bragg, D. (1995, April). Tech prep: Where are we now? Vocational Education Journal, 70(4), 22-25.

*Bragg, D. (1993, November-December). Leadership strategies for planning and implementing tech prep. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 17 (6), 519-532.

*Bragg, D., & Jacobs, J. (1993, Summer). Establishing an operational definition for customized training. Community College Review, 20 (1), 15-25.

Bragg, D. (1992, October). Team basics: How to develop teamwork in training organizations. Performance & Instruction, 31 (9), 10-14.

*Bragg, D., Hamm, R., Lyon, H., & LaVista, D. (1992, Summer). Technology transfer and the Illinois community college system. Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, XIII (2), 125-144.

**Bragg, D., & Phelps, A. L. (1991, Fall). Tech-Prep: A definition and discussion of the issues. Wisconsin Vocational Educator, 15 (2), 4-6.

**Bragg, D. (1986, Fall). Vocational education and the community college. Educational Horizons, 65(1), 22-23.

Book Chapters

Bragg, D. (forthcoming). Legislative Playing Field: How Public Policy Encourages and Reinforces Partnerships. In M. Amey & P. Eddy (Eds.), Collaboration across educational borders, New Directions for Community Colleges. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Bragg, D., Kim, E., Rubin, M., & Barnett, E. (2006). Creating Access and Success: Results of a 50-State Inventory on Academic Pathways. In D. Bragg & E. Barnett (Eds.), Academic pathways to and from the community college, New Directions for Community Colleges, (pp. 5-19). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Bragg, D., & Mills, D. (2005). Building partnerships. In D. Hull (Ed.), Career Pathways, (pp. 154-182). Waco, TX: Center for Occupational Research and Development.

Bragg, D. (2003). Contemporary vocational programs and models: What the research tells us. In T. Bers & H. Calhoun (Eds.), Next steps for the community college: Consensus and contradictions in literature and practice, New Directions for Community Colleges, 117. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Orr, M. T., & Bragg, D. (2001). Policy directions for K-14 education: Looking to the future. In B. Townsend & S. Twombly (Eds.) Educational policy in the 21st century, Volume 2, Community colleges: Policy in the future context, (pp. 101-128). Westport, CT: Ablex Publishers.

Bragg, D. (2001). Opportunities and challenges for the new vocationalism in American community colleges. In D. Bragg (Ed.), The new vocationalism in American community colleges, (pp. 5-16). New Directions for Community Colleges, 115. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Bragg, D., & Laanan, F. (2001). Clark Kerr: A biographical profile. In J. Palmer, Fifty key contemporary thinkers on education, (pp. 79-85). London: Routledge.

Bragg, D. (2000, Fall). Maximizing the benefits of tech prep initiatives for high schools. In J. Palmer (Ed.), How community colleges can create productive collaborations with local schools, (pp. 23-30). San Francisco, CA: New Directions for Community Colleges, 111. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Bragg, D. (2000, Spring). Preparing community college deans to lead change. In D. Robillard (Ed.), Dimensions of managing academic affairs in the community college, 109, (pp. 63-74). San Francisco, CA: New Directions for Community Colleges, Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Bragg, D. (1999). Reclaiming a lost legacy: Integration of academic and vocational education. In A. J. Pautler, Jr. (Ed.), Workforce education: Issues for the new century, (pp. 181-196). Ann Arbor, MI: Praaken Publications, Inc.

Bragg, D., & Griggs, M. (1997, Spring). Evaluating school-to-work systems in community colleges. In E. Farmer & C. Key (Eds.), The role of community colleges in school-to-work systems, (pp. 1-12). San Francisco, CA: New Directions for Community Colleges, 97. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Jacobs, J., & Bragg, D. (1994, Spring). The evaluation of customized training. In S. L. Kantor (Ed.), A practical guide to conducting customized work force training, (pp. 13-24). San Francisco, CA: New Directions for Community Colleges, 85. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Bragg, D. (1995, May). Linking high schools to postsecondary institutions: The role of tech prep. In W. Norton Grubb (Ed.), Education through occupations in American high schools, Volume II, (pp. 191-211). New York: Teachers College Press.

Encyclopedia Entries

Bragg., D., & Orr, M. T. (2002). Tech prep. In J. Forest & K. Kinser, (Eds.), Higher Education in the United States: An encyclopedia. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. (5 pages)

Bragg, D. (2002). Transition to college. In J. Forest & K. Kinser (Eds.), Higher Education in the United States: An encyclopedia, (pp. 676-680). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

M. T. Orr, & Bragg, D. (2001). School-To-Work. In J. Forest & K. Kinser (Eds.), Higher Education in the United States: An encyclopedia, (pp. 545-547). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

Monographs & Technical Reports: *Blind peer review

*Bragg, D., Castellano, M., Bremer, C., Kirby, C., & Sunderman, J. (forthcoming). Moving Beyond the GED: Adult Career Pathways at Community Colleges Leading to Family-Supporting Careers. St. Paul, MN: National Research Center for Career and Technical Education University of Minnesota.

Lekes, N., Bragg, D., Loeb, J., Oleksiw, C., Marszalek, J., Brooks-LaRaviere,M., Zhu, R., Kremidas, C., Akukwe, G., Lee, H-J., & Hood, L. (2006). Career and technical education pathway programs, academic performance, and the transition to college and careers. St. Paul, MN: National Research Center for Career and Technical Education, University of Minnesota, St. Paul.

Bragg, D., Loeb, J., Gong, Y., Deng, P., Hill, J., & Yoo, J. (2003). Transition from high school to college and work for tech prep participants in eight local consortia. St. Paul, MN: National Research Center for Career and Technical Education University of Minnesota.

Bragg, D., Deng, C-P., & Kim, J-H. (2003, March). The status of Illinois' Tech Prep consortia: Summary of results for the FY '02 Final Tech Prep Reports. Champaign, IL: Office of Community College Research and Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

*Bragg, D., & Reger, W. (2002). New lessons about tech prep implementation: Changes in eight selected consortia since reauthorization of the federal tech prep legislation in 1998. St. Paul, MN: National Research Center for Career and Technical Education University of Minnesota.

*Bragg, D., Bartlett, J., & Marvel, M. (2002, November). The goals, use, and potential of occupational skill standards in Illinois. Champaign, IL: Office of Community College Research and Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Hood, L., Bragg, D., & Barnett, E. (2002, April). The status of Illinois' Tech Prep consortia: Summary of results for the FY '00 Final Tech Prep Reports. Champaign, IL: Office of Community College Research and Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Kim, J-H., Bragg, D., & Barnett, E. (2001, August). Illinois' Tech Prep on-site review and improvement process for 2000-01: Cross-consortia results and implication for practice. Champaign, IL: Office of Community College Research and Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

*Bragg, D. (2001, May). Promising outcomes for tech prep participants in eight local consortia. St. Paul, MN: National Research Center for Career and Technical Education, University of Minnesota.

Orr, T., & Bragg, D. (2001, Winter). K-14 Education: Rationales for restructuring community college and secondary school collaboration. New York: Community College Research Center, Teachers College.

Bragg, D., & Reger, W. (2000, January). Tech prep evaluation system for Illinois (TPESI); Pilot site report, 1999-2000. Springfield, CA: Illinois State Board of Education.

*Bragg, D., Dare, D., Reger, W., Ovaice, G., Zamani, E., Layton, J., Dornsife, C., Vallee, M., Brown, C., & Orr, M. (1999, December). Tech prep implementation and preliminary student outcomes for eight local tech prep consortia. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley. (MDS-1314)

*Bragg, D., Puckett, P., Reger, W., Thomas, S., & Ortman, J., & Dornsife, C. (1997, December). Tech prep/school-to-work partnerships: More trends and challenges. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley. (MDS-1078)

*Grubb, N., Badway, N., Bell, D., Bragg, D., & Russman, M. (1997, October). Workforce, economic, and community development: The changing landscape of the entrepreneurial community college. Mission Viejo, CA: League for Innovation in the Community College, National Center for Research in Vocational Education, and National Council for Occupational Education.

*Bragg, D. (1997, February). Perspectives of educators, students, and employers toward tech prep student outcomes. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley. (MDS-790)

*Bragg, D., & Hamm, R. (1996, April). Linking college and work: Exemplary policies and practices of two-year college work-based learning programs. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley. (MDS-795)

*Bragg, D., Hamm, R., & Trinkle, K. (1995, February). Work-based learning in two-year colleges in the United States. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley. (MDS-721)

Bragg, D. (1994, July). Educational guarantees in U.S. two-year colleges. Springfield, IL: Illinois State Board of Education.

*Bragg, D., Kirby, C, Puckett, P., Trinkle, K., & Watkins, L. (1994, October). Building a preferred future with tech prep systems. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley. (MDS-713)

*Bragg, D., Layton, J., & Hammons, F. (1994, September). Tech prep implementation in the United States: Promising trends and lingering challenges. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley. (MDS-714)

Hayward, G., Dornsife, C., Bragg, D., Hoerner, J., & Clowes, D. (1993). A literature review for tech prep. Report prepared for the National Assessment of Vocational Education (report commissioned by the U.S. Congress). Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley.

Hayward, G., Dornsife, C., Bragg, D., Hoerner, J., & Clowes, D. (1993). A preliminary analysis of tech prep findings for the National Assessment of Vocational Education (report commissioned by the U.S. Congress). Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley.

*Bragg, D. (Ed.) (1992, December). Alternative approaches to outcomes assessment for postsecondary vocational education. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley. (MDS-239)

*Bragg, D. (Ed.) (1992, December). Implementing tech prep: A guide to planning a quality initiative. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley. (MDS-241)

*Kirby, C., & Bragg, D. (1992, December). Total quality management: A new approach for tech prep. In D. Bragg (Ed.), Implementing tech prep: A guide to planning a quality initiative, (pp. 6-1-6-37). Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley.

*Bragg, D. (1992, December). How to implement tech prep: Applying Juran's prerequisites for strategic quality management. In D. Bragg (Ed.), Implementing tech prep: A guide to planning a quality initiative, (pp. 9-1-9-12). Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley.

*Bragg. D., & Jacobs, J. (1991, November). A conceptual framework for evaluating community college customized training programs. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley. (MDS-175)

Bragg, D. (1991, August). Illinois tech prep planning strategies. Springfield, IL: Illinois State Board of Education.

Bragg, D. (1990, October). Building world-market competitors: Technology transfer and the Illinois community college system. 1990 status report. Springfield, IL: Illinois Council of Public Community College Presidents and the Illinois Council on Vocational Education.

*Bragg, D., Parks, M., Dauner, M., & Campbell, P. (1986). Vocational education delivery systems and specialization: Impact on groups of special interest. Columbus, OH: The National Center for Research in Vocational Education, The Ohio State University. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. 266 316.

*Hill, A., & Bragg, D. (1985). The impact of day-care services on the education of secondary and adult students in Ohio. Columbus OH The National Center for Research in Vocational Education, The Ohio State University. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. 262 229.

*McCaslin, N. L., & Bragg, D. (1985). A preliminary examination of factors related to completion of college and university agricultural degrees by the high school class of 1972. Columbus, OH: The National Center for Research in Vocational Education, The Ohio State University.

Miller, A. J., & Bragg, D. (1985). Preparing Ohio's youth through occupational work adjustment and occupational work experience programs: Prospects for the future. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Education, Division of Vocational Education.

*Hull, W., Adams, K., & Bragg, D. (1983). R & D impact criteria for improving vocational education programs. Columbus, OH: The National Center for Research in Vocational Education, The Ohio State University.

*Bragg, D., Hull, W., & Adams, K. (1982). The impact of research and development on vocational education for handicapped learners. Columbus, OH: The National Center for Research in Vocational Education, The Ohio State University. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. 227 365.

*Bragg, D. (1981). Special needs impact evaluation: A follow-up study of the use of 'Bridges to Employment' by CETA staff. Columbus, OH: The National Center for Research in Vocational Education, The Ohio State University.

Published Proceedings

Bragg, D., & Hamm, R. (1995, December). Work-based learning in two-year colleges in the United States. In M. Swan (Ed.), AVERA Research Meeting 1995 Proceedings. Fargo, SD: North Dakota State University.

Bragg, D., Burge, P., Gray, K., Grubb, W. N., Lakes, R. D., & Phelps, A. (1994, April). Toward the new vocationalism: Critical perspectives on education and work. In D. H. Redmann (Ed.), AERA Vocational Education Special Interest Group 1994 Proceedings, (pp. 46-51). Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State University.

Bragg, D., & Harmon, C. M. (1993, April). Reconceptualizing vocational education with concept mapping. In D. H. Redmann (Ed.), AERA Vocational Education Special Interest Group 1993 Proceedings, (pp. 316-362). Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State University.

Bragg, D., & Huffman, G. (1991, October). Effective leadership strategies for planning and implementing tech prep. In S. L. Faulkner, L. A. Beeken, & L. A. Nay (Eds.), Proceedings from a National Conference on Community College Professional Development: Sharing What Works, (pp. 3-13). Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley. (MDS-296)

National Newsletters

Bragg, D. (1999, Fall-Winter). Transition to college for all students: What's the role of tech prep and Where do we go from here? Centerwork, 10(3-4), 10. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley.

Bragg, D. (1999, July). Enhancing linkages to postsecondary education: Helping youths make a successful transition to college. Centerpoint, issue 5 of an invited series of special topic newsletter publications by NCRVE. (15 pages).

Bragg, D. (1999, April). How students assess their school-to-work opportunities. Centerwork, 10(1), (2 pages). Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley.

Grubb, N., & Bragg, D. (1998, Winter). The community college agenda: Making connections in times of change. Centerwork, 9(4), 5-6. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley. (Reprint of Centerwork, 8(4) Winter, 1997 article by same title.)

Bragg, D., & Dornsife, D. (1998). The community college and beyond: How tech prep/school-to-work affect students. Centerwork, 9(1), 3-4. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley.

Grubb, N., & Bragg, D. (1997, Winter). The community college agenda: Making connections in times of change. Centerwork, 8(4), 5-6. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley.

Bragg, D. (1995, Fall). Work-based learning in two-year colleges: An American tradition. Centerwork, 6(3), 4. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley.

Bragg, D. (1994, June). Emerging tech prep models: Promising approaches to educational reform. CenterWork, 5(1), 1-6. Berkeley, CA: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California, Berkeley.

Bragg, D. (1991, October). NCRVE activities on tech prep: An overview. CenterWork, 3(1), 5. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley.

Bragg, D. (1991). Community college customized training. CenterWork, 2(3), 1-2. Berkeley: National Center for Research in Vocational Education, University of California at Berkeley.

Research Grants: Totaling over $7 Million

Office of Community College Research and Leadership, PI, Illinois State Board of Education, 1989-2003; Illinois Community College Board, 2003-07. Continuous annual award from 1989-1990 to 2006-2007, totaling $1,620,000.

National Research and Dissemination Centers for Career and Technical Education, PI and Site Director (2000-01). Principal Investigator - $1,635,000 for research on tech prep implementation in the United States, 1991-2001, $495,000; Exemplary and Promising Career-Technical Programs in Postsecondary Education, 2000-2002, $470,000; Career-Technical Education Transition Program Evaluation, 2003-05, $210,000; Adult Career Pathway/GED study, 2006-07, $140,000; State Program Approval of Career and Technical Education, 2006-07; $60,000.

National Council on Student Development, PI & Executive Director, 2002-2007; $170,000.

Academic Pathways to Access and Student Success, Principal Investigator (PI) with co-IP, Stanley Ikenberry, Lumina Foundation for Education, 2004, $212,000.

Corporate Priorities for Education-Business Partnerships, PI, Boeing Corporation, 2003, $10,000.

National tech prep Implementation & Outcomes Evaluation, National Center for Research in Vocational Education (NCRVE), a consortium headquartered at the University of California at Berkeley, funded by the USDE, annual grants 1991-1999 total $1,540,654.

Educational Reform for Central Illinois with Richland Community College and District 61, Decatur, IL, PI with co-Director P. Thurston, Illinois Board of Higher Education, 1997-2000, $60,000.

The Role of Two-Year College Work-Based Learning, Project Director, NCRVE, 1993-1994, $160,291.

Use of Alternative Outcome Measures in the Community College, Project Director with co-Director, T. Wentling, NCRVE, 1991-1992, $242,969

Presentations

Invited Addresses at National and State Meetings

Bragg, D. (2006, October). The future of Illinois community colleges: A look ahead. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois Community College Faculty Association, Springfield, IL. (keynote).

Bragg, D. (2006, November). A new perspective on leadership of career-technical education. State webcast for the National Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. (invited).

Bragg, D. (2005, October). Improving secondary and postsecondary career and technical education transitions. National webcast for the National Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. (invited).

Bragg, D. (2005, September). A national perspective on leadership. National Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education, Ohio Career and Technical Education Leadership Academy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. (invited).

Bragg, D. D., & Kim, E. (2005, September). Academic pathways to access and student success. Illinois Community College Board Forum for Excellence, Illinois Postsecondary Career & Technical Education and Tech Prep Conference, Springfield, IL. (invited)

Bragg, D. (2005, March). Dual credit: Definitions, policies, and strategies. College and Careers Transition Initiative Pre-Conference, League for Innovation in the Community College. Presentation at the Innovations 05 conference in New York City, NY. (keynote),

Bragg, D. (2004, June). Smooth transitions: Policies, practices, and issues for students. Presentation for the Ohio School Improvement Institute, Columbus, OH.

Bragg, D. (2004, June). Tech prep strategies that work: Lessons from national research. Presentation for the Ohio School Improvement Institute, Columbus, OH.

Bragg, D. (2004, April). Dual enrollment in Illinois: What do we know, Where are we heading? Presentation for the first Dual Credit in Illinois Conference, (keynote).

Bragg, D. (2003, February). Understanding tech prep as reform: Major results and policy implications of the “Community College and Beyond” longitudinal study. Paper presentation for the National Invitational Conference on “Vocational Education and School-to-Work: The Emerging Synthesis, Laboratory for Success, The Mid-Atlantic Regional Education Laboratory, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.

Bragg, D. (2003, September). Lessons for Illinois from the National Evaluation of Tech Prep. Presentation for the state Tech Prep conference sponsored by the Illinois Community College Board, Springfield, IL. (keynote).

Bragg, D. (2002, December). The Past, Present and Future of Community College Leadership in the United States. Invited lecture at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, NY.

Bragg, D., Bobik, C., Palovik, D., & Maxwell, C. (2002, November). Enhancing America's workforce one exemplary program at a time: Highlights of 2000 and 2001 exemplary postsecondary CTE programs. Invited national webcast for the National Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Bragg, D., & Brown, C. (2002, January). Tech prep evaluation community college and beyond: A longitudinal analysis of postsecondary education and employment for tech prep participants and non-participants. Invited national webcast for the National Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Bragg, D. (1999, March). Community college and beyond: Strategies to enhance school-to-college transition for all students. Presentation for the annual Texas Tech Prep conference, Austin, TX. (keynote).

Bragg, D. (1998, March). Making evaluation a priority. Presentation for the annual meeting of the New York State Tech Prep coordinators, Latham, NY. (keynote).

Bragg, D. (1997, November). National Tech Prep policy: Critical trends and issues. Invited address for the Community College Research Center (CCRC), Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, NY.

Bragg, D. (1997, August). Evaluating tech prep student outcomes: Do's and Don'ts. Presentation for the annual Tech Prep/School-To-Work evaluation conference for the state of Florida, Orlando, FL. (keynote).

Bragg, D. (1996, February). Understanding stakeholder perspectives toward tech prep outcomes. Presentation for the annual State Tech Prep Coordinator Conference, Orlando, FL.

Bragg, D. (1995, May). How to build exemplary work-based learning programs: A national perspective. Florida School-To-Work Conference, Daytona Beach, FL. (keynote).

Bragg, D. (1995, March). What should be the outcomes of tech prep? Preliminary results of a concept mapping project with the Urban Schools Network. Presentation at the regional meeting of the NCRVE Urban Schools Network, Arlington, VA.

Bragg, D. (1992, June). Tech prep planning and implementation strategies. Presentation for the Missouri Tech Prep Conference, Columbia, MO. (keynote).

Bragg, D. (1992, July). Tech prep planning and implementation strategies. Presentation for the Hawaii Tech Prep Conference, Honolulu, HI. (keynote).

Bragg, D. (1992, February). Tech prep planning and implementation strategies. Presentation for the Alabama Tech Prep Conference, Birmingham, AL. (keynote).


National Research Meeting Papers & Symposia

Bragg, D., & Kim, E. (2006, November). How two leading education reform states align and misalign P-16 policy. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Anaheim, CA.

Bragg, D. (2006, November). Blurring the lines: The case for community colleges as high schools. Paper delivered as part of a symposium, The Community College as an Institutional Type, with Twombly, S., Townsend, B., Wagonner, R, and Morphew, C. at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Anaheim, CA.

Kim, E., Bragg, D., & Rubin, M. B. (2006, May). Promoting transition to college: Lessons learned from a national inventory. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of Association of Institutional Research, Chicago, IL.

Kim, E., & Bragg, D. (2006, April). How three disparate states seek to connect k-12 to college to enhance access and success. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of American Education Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

Bragg, D., Kim, E., & Rubin, M. (2005, November). Academic pathways to college: Policies and practices of the fifty states to reach underserved students. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Philadelphia, PA.

Kim, E., & Bragg, D. (November, 2005). Promoting college access: A shared or divided agenda? Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Philadelphia, PA.

Marszalek, J., Zhu, R., Loeb, J., Bragg, D., & Brooks-Laraviere, M. (June, 2005). Career and technical education transition programs: Effects of dual credit participation on postsecondary readiness, retention, graduation, and time to degree. Paper presentation for the annual meeting of the Association for Institutional Research, San Diego, CA.

Bragg, D., Kim, E., Rubin, M. B., & Barnett, E. (April, 2005). The role of the community college in promulgating academic pathways to college for underserved students. Paper presentation for the annual meeting of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, Boston, MA.

Hood, L., Rubin, M., & Bragg, D. (April, 2005). Priorities for allocating corporate resources to improve education. Paper presentation for annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Bragg, D. (Chair & Author). (April, 2005). Reconsidering the barriers to transfer: New answers to old questions. Symposium presentation for annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Bragg, D., Loeb, J., Akukwe, G., Hood, L., Lekes, N., & Marszalek, J. (2005, April). Effective practices in career and technical education (CTE): Assessment of selected CTE transition programs. Roundable presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Loeb, J, & Bragg, D. (2003, April). How Tech Prep Participation Influences College Transition: Multi-level Modeling of Post-secondary Outcomes. Paper presentation for the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Bragg, D., Johnston, G., Warford, L., & Gamble, T. (2003, April). Improving career-technical education one learner at a time. Symposium conducted at the American Association of Community Colleges, Seattle, WA.

Morest, V., Shaw, K., Charron, C., & Bragg, D. (2002, November). The multimission community college: Origin, benefits, costs. Symposium conducted at the Association for the Study of Community Colleges, Sacramento, CA.

Pusser, L., Levin, J., McCormick, A., & Bragg, D. (2002, November). Community colleges in the emerging market for postsecondary education. Symposium conducted at the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Sacramento, CA.

Yoo, J.-S., & Bragg, D. (2002, April). Tech prep, high school academic resources, and college readiness in two tech prep consortia. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Townsend, B., Katsinas, S., Bragg, D., Blaze, L., Dougherty, K., & Quanty, M. (2002, April). Research on community colleges: Research and pathways. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Division J, New Orleans, LA.

Townsend, B., Bragg, D., & Kinnick, M. (2002, April). Who writes the most about community colleges? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, Seattle, WA.

Bragg, D., Zamani, E., Yoo, Jung-sup, & Hill, J. (2001, April). The impact of tech prep on college readiness and retention in two disparate consortia. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Division, J, Seattle, WA.

Townsend, B., Bragg, D., & Kinnick, M. (2001, April). Taking stock of selected community college journal literature: Implications for future research and publication. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, Chicago, IL.

Bragg, D. (2000, December). How tech prep students transition of high school to community college. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Vocational Education Research Association (AVERA), San Diego, CA.

Cooper, B, S., Kirst, M., Orr, M. T., & Bragg, D. (2000, April). Beyond High School: Negotiating the School-to-College/Work Transition Into the 21st Century (Division J). Interactive symposium presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Division J, New Orleans, LA.

Brown, M. C., Townsend, B., Bragg, D., Dougherty, K., & McGrath, D. (1999, November). Reconceiving community college mission: How shifting realities impact future research. Symposium presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, San Antonio, TX.

Short, P., Jones, B., Townsend, B., & Bragg, D. (1999, November). Articulation for seamless transitions: Policy issues and implications. Symposium presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, San Antonio, TX.

Dornsife, C., & Bragg, D. (1999, June). From rhetoric to reality: How methods influence results in a national evaluation of career and technical education. Paper presentation at the annual meeting on outcomes assessment of the American Higher Education Association, Denver, CO.

Bragg, D. (1999, April). How tech prep affects students: Preliminary results of a national evaluation of Tech Prep/School-to-Work. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vocational Education Special Interest Group, Montreal, Canada.

Dornsife, C., & Bragg, D. (1999, April). From rhetoric to reality: Lessons learned through a national evaluation of career and technical education. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Division H, Montreal, Canada.

Bailey, T., Dougherty, K., Perin, D., Orr, T., & Bragg, D. (1999, April). Student transition patterns from high school to college. Symposium presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (Division J), Montreal, Canada.

Aragon, S., Kuchinke, P., & Bragg, D. (1998, November). Tech prep evaluation for Illinois: A mixed-methods approach. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Chicago, IL.

Bragg, D., Dornsife, C., Puckett, P., & Orr, M. (1998, November). Assessing the “opportunities” in School-To-Work Opportunities. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Chicago, IL.

Bragg, D. (1998, April). Warming up, cooling out, or fitting in: How non-college bound students experience college. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Vocational Education Special Interest Group, San Diego, CA.

Prestine, N., & Bragg, D. (1998, April). Never the twain shall meet. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Division A, San Diego, CA.

Bragg, D. (1998, April). How youth assess their school-to-work opportunities. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, Miami Beach, FL.

Bragg, D. (1998, April). Current and future issues in workforce development in the community college. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, Miami Beach, FL.

Bragg, D., Clowes, D., Palmer, J., Hawthorne, E., & Reichard, M. (1996, November). The allure of business partnerships with higher education: Lessons learned by community colleges. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Memphis, TN.

Bragg, D., & Palmer, J. (1996, April). Teaching and learning about community college teaching and learning. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Council of Universities and Colleges, American Association of Community Colleges, Atlanta, GA.

Bragg, D., & Hamm, R. (1995, December). Work-based learning programs in U.S. two-year colleges. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Vocational Education Research Association (AVERA), Denver, CO.

Bragg, D. (1995, April). Trends and issues in the evaluation of tech prep. In F. Hammons (Chair), Tech prep evaluation in the United States: A panel discussion. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vocational Education Special Interest Group, San Francisco, CA.

 Bragg, D., & Hammons, F. (1994, December). Is tech prep really reform? A national study of tech prep implementation. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Vocational Education Research Association, Dallas, TX.

Wentling, T., Roegge, C., & Bragg, D. (1994, December). Identifying priorities for tech prep teacher education. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Vocational Education Research Association, Dallas, TX.

Bragg, D. (1994, April). Critical perspectives toward tech prep. In D. Bragg (Chair), Toward the new vocationalism: Critical perspectives on education and work. Symposium presentation at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vocational Education Special Interest Group, New Orleans, LA.

Wentling, T., Roegge, C., & Bragg, D. (1994, April). Preparing tech prep teachers: A needs assessment. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vocational Education Special Interest Group, New Orleans, LA.

Bragg, D. (1993, December). Tech prep implementation: Progress and problems. Paper presented at the first annual Omicron Tau Theta Professional Studies Seminar at the meeting of the American Vocational Association, Nashville, TN.

Bragg, D., & Grayson, T. (1993, November). Reaching consensus on outcomes: Lessons learned about concept mapping. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Dallas, TX.

 Bragg, D., & Harmon, C. M. (1993, April). Reconceptualizing vocational education with concept mapping. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Vocational Education Special Interest Group, Atlanta, GA.

Harmon, C. M., & Bragg, D. (1993, April). Exploring alternative outcomes for postsecondary occupational and technical education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Vocational Education Special Interest Group, Atlanta, GA.

Bragg, D. (1992, December). A comparison of tech prep in four states. In G. Hayward (Chair), Findings from national studies of tech prep. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Vocational Education Research Association, St. Louis, MO.

Bragg. D., & Harmon, M. (1992, November). Outcomes identification and assessment in postsecondary vocational education: Findings of a national study. In D. Bragg (Chair), Outcomes identification and assessment practices at secondary and two-year postsecondary education institutions. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Seattle, WA.

Bragg, D. (1992, April). Establishing benchmarks for the tech prep planning and implementation process. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vocational Education Special Interest Group, San Francisco, CA.

Bragg. D. (1991, April). Establishing research priorities for postsecondary vocational-technical education. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vocational Education Special Interest Group, Chicago, IL.

Bragg, D. (1988, October). Evaluating from within business and industry: Some considerations and recommendations for internal evaluators. Paper presented at meeting of the American Evaluation Association, New Orleans, LA.

Bragg, D. (1987, October). Implementing collaborative evaluation in corporate training development teams. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Boston, MA.

Bragg, D. (1987, April). Vocational education delivery systems: A preliminary analysis of labor market outcomes. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vocational Education Special Interest Group, Washington, D.C.

Bragg, D. & Miller, L. (1986, April). Participation in postsecondary vocational-technical education by the Class of 1972: Implications for recruiting and retaining students. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vocational Education Special Interest Group, San Francisco, CA.

Bragg, D. & Hull, W. (1984, December). Application of modeling to vocational education research and development. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Vocational Association, New Orleans, LA. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. 251 703.

 Bragg, D. & Behm, K. (1984, October). An evaluation plan for a 4-H tradition: 4-H camping. Paper presented at Evaluation '84, the joint meeting of the Evaluation Research Society and the Evaluation Network.

Hull, W., Adams, K., & Bragg, D. (1984, April). Conceptual framework for measuring R & D product impact. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Division H, New Orleans, LA, April 1984. The Ohio State University Library Document No. DOC.ED1.310+2:227314 MICROFICHE

Bragg, D. & Hull, W. (1981, December). What is the least restrict alternative for delivering vocational education to handicapped learners? A model for supportive classroom environments. Paper presented at the American Vocational Association, Atlanta, GA.

 Hull, W. & Bragg, D. (1981, December). Evaluating handicapped learners' performance in vocational education. Paper presented at the American Vocational Association, Atlanta, GA.

Presentations at Other Professional Meetings (1991 to present)

Makela, J., & Bragg, D. (2006, June). Current practices and policies on dual credit admissions in Illinois ' 4-year colleges and universities. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois Educational Research Council Annual Symposium, Springfield, IL.

McCallum, K., & Bragg, D. (2004, December). Assessing the quality of career and technical education (CTE) programs. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association of Career and Technical Education, Las Vegas, NV.

Bragg, D., Hardy, K., Darress, L., & Dickerson, K. (2003, January). Innovate and succeed in workforce development: Lessons learned from nationally recognized career-technical programs. Symposium presented at the Workforce Development Institute, American Association of Community Colleges, San Diego, CA.

Bragg, D., Hardy, K., Darress, L., & Dickerson, K. (2003, January). Innovate and succeed in workforce development: Lessons learned from nationally recognized career-technical programs. Symposium presentation for the Workforce Development Institute, American Association of Community Colleges, San Diego, CA.

Bragg, D., & Dare, D. (1998, December). Community college and beyond: How tech prep/school-to-work affects students. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Vocational Association, New Orleans, LA.

Bragg, D., & Dornsife, C. (1998, October.) Community college and beyond: How tech prep/school-to-work affects students. Two-part panel presentation at the annual meeting of the National Tech Prep Network, Kansas City, KS.

Bragg, D., Dornsife, C., Hammons, F., & Brown, C. (1998, July). Evaluating the community college role in school-to-work. Forum at the League for Innovation's Innovations 1998 meeting, Dallas, TX.

Daniels, D., Thomas, S., & Bragg, D. (1998, July). Strategies for increasing retention for the at-risk student. Forum at the League for Innovation's Innovations 1998 meeting, Dallas, TX.

Bragg, D., Dornsife, C., Swinehart, C., & Gawkins, A. (1998, April). Reaching out to enhance school-to-work transition for urban youth. Symposium at the annual meeting of the American Association of Community Colleges, Miami Beach, FL.

Bragg, D., Reger, W., & Thomas, S. (1997, October). Integration of academic and occupational education in Illinois community colleges. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the National Council of Occupational education in San Antonio, TX.

Bragg, D. (Chair), Dornsife, C., Hammons, F., & Owens, T. (1996, April). What community college leaders ought to know about tech prep. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the American Association of Community Colleges, Atlanta, GA.

Hammons, F., & Bragg, D. (1995, December). Barriers to tech prep implementation in the United States. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Vocational Association, Denver, CO.

Griggs, M., Bragg, D., Roegge, C., & Cunanan, E. (1995, December). Workplace Literacy. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the American Vocational Association, Denver, CO.

Bragg, D., & Hamm, R. (1995, October). Finding and Recommendations of the work-based learning task force of the National Council for Occupational Education. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Council for Occupational Education, Scottsdale, AZ.

Bragg, D., McGrath, D., & Klit, J. (1995, October). Making tech prep even better: Benchmarking Illinois' postsecondary tech prep demonstration projects. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the National Council for Occupational Education, Scottsdale, AZ.

Bragg, D., & Hamm, R. (1995, April). How to make work-based learning work for you. Roundtable presentation at the meeting of the American Association of Community Colleges, Minneapolis, MN.

Bragg, D. (1995, March). What should be the outcomes of tech prep? Preliminary findings of a concept mapping project with the Urban Schools Network. Regional meeting of the National Center for Research in Vocational Education (NCRVE) Urban Schools Network, Arlington, VA.

Bragg, D., & Hamm, R. (Chairs). (1995, February). The status of work-based learning in U.S. two-year colleges. Symposium presentation at the Workforce 2000 meeting of the League for Innovation for the Community Colleges, San Diego, CA.

Bragg, D., Puckett, P., Johnston, G., Sargent, D., & Burnett, M. (1995, February). Model work-based learning practices and programs of two-year colleges. Symposium presentation at the Workforce 2000 meeting of the League for Innovation for the Community Colleges, San Diego, CA.

Bragg, D., Hamm, R., Trinkle, K., & Jacobs, J. (1994, October). Model programs and practices for work-based learning. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the National Council for Occupational Education, Chicago, IL.

Bragg, D. (1994, July). Work-based learning in U.S. two-year colleges. National conference on school-to-work transition sponsored by the NCRVE, Baltimore, MY.

Bragg, D. (1994, May). The status of tech prep in the United States. Presentation at the meeting of the National Association of Vocational Education Program Improvement, Indianapolis, IN.

Bragg, D., Hamm, R., & Kazis, R. (1994, April). Work-based learning. Examining what's in it for community colleges. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the American Association of Community Colleges, Washington, D.C.

 Hammons, F., Bragg, D., & Layton, J. (1994, April). Findings of the NCRVE national study of tech prep. Presentation at the meeting of the National Tech Prep Network, Baltimore, MD.

Bragg, D., Hoerner, J., Clowes, D., & Dornsife, C. (1994, April). Promising trends and lingering challenges: What the research says. Panel presentation at the meeting of the National Tech Prep Network, Baltimore, MD.

Kist, W., & Bragg, D. (1994, March). Authentic assessments in the classroom. Presentation at the midwest regional meeting of the National Center for Research in Vocational Education Urban Schools Network, Chicago, IL.

Bragg, D., & Brown, D. (1994, March). Practical strategies for evaluating tech prep programs. Presentation at the midwest regional meeting of the National Center for Research in Vocational Education Urban Schools Network, Chicago, IL.

Bragg, D. (1994, March). Perspectives on teacher preparation for new school-to-work initiatives. Presentation at a state conference sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education and University Council on Vocational Education of Illinois.

Hammons, F., & Bragg, D. (1994, February). Tech prep programs: Strategies for overcoming barriers. Presentation at the Workforce 2000 meeting of the League for Innovation for the Community Colleges, New Orleans, LA.

Bragg, D., Dornsife, C., & Clowes, D. (1993, December). School-to-work transition programs using tech prep: Research to practice. Presentation in Forum on School-to-Work Transition Programs, a Pre-Session at the annual meeting of the American Vocational Association, Nashville, TN.

Bragg, D., & Kirby, C. (1993, October). The status of educational guarantees. Presentation at a state administrator's meeting sponsored by the Illinois Community College Board, Decatur, IL.

Bragg, D., & Kirby, C. (1993, September). Tech prep: Sharing the vision! Managing the voyage! Presentation at the meeting of the National Tech Prep Network, Atlanta, GA.

Bragg, D., Kirby, C., Layton, J., Nelson, C., & Hammons, F. (1993, May). How to plan a quality tech prep initiative. Presentation at the meeting of the National Tech Prep Network, Anaheim, CA.

Bragg, D., & Dornsife, C. (1993, May). Benchmarking "best practices" for tech prep. Presentation at the meeting of the National Tech Prep Network, Anaheim, CA.

Bragg, D. (1993, March). A national perspective on tech prep. Presentation for the eighth Linkages Conference: Serving Special Populations in Education, Springfield, IL.

Bragg, D., & Layton, J. (1993, March). Exploring tech prep as an avenue to school reform. Presentation for the eighth Linkages Conference: Serving Special Populations in Education, Springfield, IL.

Bragg, D. (1993, January). A national perspective on evaluation of tech prep. Presentation for State Tech Prep Coordinators sponsored by the U.S. Department of Adult and Vocational Education, Washington, D.C.

Bragg, D. (1992, December). Preparing leaders for tech prep. In J. Cosello (Chair), Preparing leaders for a world class workforce. Presentation for the annual meeting of the American Vocational Association in St. Louis, Mo.

Bragg, D., & Kirby, C. (1992, November). Preachin' it ain't practicin' it: TQM in higher education. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois Council of Community College Administrators, Springfield, IL.

Bragg, D., Dornsife, C., & Hoerner, J. (1992, October). Practitioner-sensitive research: The role of NCRVE in the national tech prep reform movement. Panel presentation for the meeting of the National Tech Prep Network in Chicago, IL.

Bragg, D. (1992, August). Tech prep planning and implementation strategies. Presentation for the Oklahoma Tech Prep Conference, Tulsa, OK.

Bragg, D. (1992, July). Tech prep planning and implementation strategies. Presentation for the Hawaii Tech Prep Conference, Honolulu, HI.

 Bragg, D. (1992, June). Tech prep planning and implementation strategies. Presentation for the Missouri Tech Prep Conference, Columbia, MO.

Bragg, D. (1992, April). TQM in the community college. Presentation at the meeting of the Illinois Council of Community College Economic Development, Schaumburg, IL.

Bragg, D. (1992, February). Tech prep planning and implementation strategies. Presentation for the Alabama Tech Prep Conference, Birmingham, AL.

 Bragg, D. (1991, December). Tech prep planning and implementation strategies. Presentation for the American Vocational Association Pre-conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Bragg, D., Voegel, G., & Ohare, J. (1991, November). Illinois ' tech prep initiative. Presentation for the meeting of the Illinois Council of Community College Administrators, Champaign, IL.

Bragg, D. (1991, November). Research on tech prep planning and implementation. Presentation for the Work Now and in the Future Post-Conference on Tech Prep, Portland, OR.

Bragg, D. (1991, October). Factors influencing tech prep planning and implementation. Panelist of the National Center for Research in Vocational Education National Teleconference, Blacksburg, VA.

Bragg, D. (1991, May). NCRVE tech prep research overview. Presentation at the meeting of the National Association of Vocational Education Program Improvement, St. Louis, MO.

Bragg, D. (1991, December). A qualitative approach to benchmarking tech-prep planning and implementation processes. Carousel presentation at the meeting of the American Vocational Education Research Association, Los Angeles, CA.

Bragg, D., & Huffman, G. (1991, October). Effective leadership strategies for planning and implementing tech prep. Presentation at the pre-conference of the National Council for Occupational Education, San Antonio, TX.

Grubb, W. N., Bragg, D., & Hayward G. (1991, July). Research implications for postsecondary education. Panel presentation at the meeting of Leadership 2000, League for Innovation conference, Chicago, IL.

LaVista, D., Lyon, H., Hamm, R. & Bragg, D. (1991, July). Technology transfer and the Illinois community college system. Symposium conducted at the meeting of Leadership 2000, League for Innovation conference, Chicago, IL.

LaVista, D., Lyon, H., Hamm, R., & Bragg, D. (1991, April). Technology transfer in two-year colleges: Will she pick your pocket and break your heart? Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Association of Community Colleges, Kansas City, KS.

Professional Service

    Local

School-To-Work Research (Co-PI with James Ward and Lizanne De Stefeno). Champaign Chamber of Commerce. April, 2001-present.

Danville Area Community College, Danville - technical support for tech prep benchmarking and evaluation initiative, 1995-1999.

Parkland College, Champaign - advisory board for career education, 1990-present; tech prep advisory board, 1991-92; 1994-95; 1995-96.

East Central Illinois workforce development board - board member; legislative steering committee (chair), 1995-1997.

Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby – speech on the state of tech prep, October, 1996.

Austin Community College and Austin Tech Prep consortium, Austin, TX - speech and technical assistance/workshop, December, 1995.

Prairie consortium school-to-work advisory board - representative for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), 1995.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - presentation on Teaching for active learning through cooperative learning: Teams, groups, and peer learning at the Faculty Retreat on Active Learning, January, 1995.

Richland College, Decatur - keynote speech on learning organizations, August, 1995.

Rock Valley College, Rockford - presenter at the annual faculty inservice on tech prep, 1992, 1993, 1994.

College of Lake County, Grayslake - keynote speech for faculty inservice, January, 1994.

College of DuPage, Oak Brook - series of three workshops on local tech prep implementation, 1993-1994.

Illinois Eastern Community College, Olney - workshop on local tech prep implementation, August, 1993, 1998.

Western Illinois University, Macomb - gave keynote speech on tech prep for local tech prep consortium, August, 1993.

Dakota County Schools, Minnesota - workshop on local tech prep implementation, August 1993.

Delaware County Community College, Pennsylvania - gave keynote speech on tech prep for local tech prep consortium, 1992.

Professional Memberships

Association for the Study of Higher Education
Council for the Study of Community Colleges
American Association of Community Colleges
American Educational Research Association
American Vocational Education Research Association

Editorial Responsibilities

Committees

University

Chair, David Dodds Henry Lecture Planning Committee, 2002-03
Computer Fund Advisory Committee, 1993-1995
Undergraduate Student Disciplinary Committee, 2000-2001

College

Council of Department Executive, 2003-present
College Executive Committee, 1997-1999; 2001-02; 2003
Research committee, 1994-1996, 2002-present
Faculty Awards committee, 1995-01
College By-Laws Committee (ad hoc), 1998-99
Salary Equity committee, 1995-97
Graduate Programs committee, 1992-1994
Educational Technology committee, 1992-1994

Department

Coordinator, Community College Leadership specialization, 1991-present
Advisory committee, 1991-92; 1992-93; 1993-94; 1995-96; 1996-97; 1999-2000; 2000-01
Strategic planning committee, 1990-91
Curriculum review committee, 1994-95
Research committee, 1992-93
Curriculum review affinity group, policy & research, 1991-92
Higher education curriculum review committee, 1990-91

Teaching

Graduate Courses
EOL 442, The Community College
HRE 471, Community College Policy and Program Development
HRE 453, Disciplined Inquiry
HRE 456, Community College Leadership Seminar
EOL 474, American College and University
HRE 482, Advanced Research Studies
EOL 482, Internship in Higher Education Administration
EOL 490, Outcomes Assessment in Higher Education
EOL 491T, Thesis Proposal Writing