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General Information |
| Degrees |
- University of Illinois, Ed.D. in Technology Education and Counseling Psychology, 1989
- University of Illinois, M.Ed. in Education, 1979
- University of Illinois, B.S. in Practical Arts Education, 1977
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| Experience |
- C.E.U. author for RedVector.com beginning 2002.
- Became Dean of the College of Technology as of July 1, 1998.
- Faculty of Consulting Examiners, Charter Oaks State College (CT), 1994 - 2000.
- Assoc. Professor & Chair, Technology Education, Central Connecticut State University, 1992 - 1998.
- Asst. Professor of Organizational Leadership & Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Purdue University, 1/1990-7/1992.
- Visiting Asst. Professor, Dept. of Vocational & Technical Educ., University of Illinois, 1989-1990.
- Research Assistant, Dept. of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Illinois, 1987-1989.
- Visiting Specialist in Education, Vocational Education Service, University of Illinois, 1986-87.
- Chair of Technology Education, Londonderry (NH) High School, 1985-1986.
- Classroom Teacher from 1977 - 1985 in two high schools in Illinois.
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| Publications |
- Dr. Foster is author and co-author of more than 30 articles, booklets, and book chapters.
- In 1999, he served as Editor of the Curriculum Briefs Series for the International Technology Education Association.
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| Consulting |
- Since 1986, Dr. Foster actively consulted with business and industry.
- Clients have included Moore Medical (Strategic Planning), Lacey Corporation (Train the Trainer), Radiall Corporation (Train the Trainer), Locknetics Security Engineering (needs analysis and quality), IPC Information Systems (supervision & project management), EIS Brake Parts (needs analysis, team building), and Imperial Spring (training materials), Caterpillar's Large Engine Center, Illinois Power, Fourslide, FFR Research, University of Illinois and others.
- He provides consultation in all aspects of human resource development, as well as total quality management, statistical process control, supervisory skills, and project management.
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| Achievements |
- Vice-Chair, Executive Committee, National Association of Industrial Technology, 2003-04.
- Editor, Curriculum Brief Series, International Technology Education Association, 1999.
- Since 1991, Dr. Foster has served as a member of the editorial boards and as a reviewer for the following journals: The Technology Teacher, Journal for Industrial Teacher Education, and Journal of Technology Education.
- Secretary, Council on Technology Teacher Education, 1996 to 1998.
- Principal investigator of multiple grants totaling more than $85,000.
- Grant reviewer for the U.S. Department of Education.
- Involved in international education and humanitarian service in Ukraine since 1995; speaks Russian.
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| Interests |
- Total Quality Management (includes statistical applications, team dynamics and team building, learning companies, and human resource development).
- Instructional design and technology.
- Organizational and personal change.
- Leadership.
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