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Richard Phillips

Richard Phillips

Professor

Campus Address: 1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE, 19901, EH 246

Email: rphillips [at] desu.edu

Education

  • B.S., Business Management and Technology in Business Practices, University of Baltimore, 1996

  • M.S., Educational, Instructional and Information Technology, Johns Hopkins University, 2003   

  • Ph.D., Organizational Leadership in Education, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2007

Research Interests

I have investigated these research topics and have made additions to the existing body of knowledge in these areas. However, much is still needed and there is a lot of work in these areas to be done. My goal is to continue research in these areas:

  • Comprehensive Intervention Programs
  • Instructional Leadership, Transformational Leadership and Situational Leadership
  • Differentiated Instruction and Differentiated Assessment
  • Leadership Technologies and Policies in K- 12
  • Leadership Theories Principles and Practices in K-12

I co-authored a technology leadership policy book in 2013 with Rutledge which was developed from and frames around a research instrument proven scientifically to be reliable. There is a companion web site with additional supplemental assisting materials.

There is also a published companion website containing projects and power points.

Research Expertise

  • Survey Design
  • Data Analytics
  • Coding
  • Mentoring/Coaching
  • Team Building
  • Statistics

Consultation Expertise

As a researcher, methodologist and advisor, Richard Phillips has helped over 120 social science doctoral students become doctors in the last 10 years. His experience in providing conceptual models, research methodologies, data analysis (qualitative and quantitative) has guided these students to the finish line and beyond with publications.

Selected Publications

  • Phillips, R., (May 2007) The Relationship Between Student Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP) and Predictors of Student Achievement in Somerset County Public Schools UMES Library (dissertation)

  • Phillips, R., Sainjina, R., Dale, Aaron. (2011) Influences of Instructional Leadership, Transformational Leadership and the Mediating Effects of Self-efficacy on Student’s Achievement, The Education Forum Manuscript ID UTEF-2010-0004, in publication review.

  • Phillips, R., Sainjina, R., (2011) AFRICAN‐AMERICANS’ PARTICIPATION IN A COMPREHENSIVE INTERVENTION COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM, http://profforus.com/PRT/2011%20AIHE_Proceedings.pdf#page=281

  • Phillips, R., Sainjina, R., (2011)INFLUENCES OF INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP, AND THE MEDIATING EFFECTS OF SELF‐EFFICACY ON STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT, http://www.amhighed.com/documents/charleston2011/AI HE2011_Proceedings.pdf#page=91

  • Phillips, R., Sainjina, R., (2012) CYBER SECURITY BEST POLICY PRACTICES FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS, http://www.amhighed.com/williamsburg2012/documents/AIHE_Proceedings.pdf#…

  • Phillips, R., Sianjina, R. (2013) (Book Publication February 19, 2013) Cyber Security for Educational Leaders: A Guide to Understanding and Implementing Technology Policies., Rutledge Publication, NY. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415631976/ (Paperback: 978-0-415-63197-6; Hardback: 978-0-415-63196-9; eBook: 978-0-203-09621-5)

  • Phillips, R., Sianjina, R. (2013) (Companion Website Publication February 19, 2013) Cyber Security for Educational Leaders http://www.routledge.com/cw/phillips-9780415631976/

  • Phillips, R., Sainjina, R., (2014). African-Americans’ Participation in a Comprehensive Intervention College Prep Program. The Education Forum, Manuscript ID UTEF-2010-0022.R2. Volume 78, Issue 2, 2014, http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00131725.2013.878422

  • Phillips, R., Sianjina, R. (2014) (Book publication DECA) Educational Leadership Theories, Principles and Practices. Published in Summer 2014 http://www.decabooks.com/Library/Book/45f27b36-5ecc-4490-87e1-b7573afd18d4 (Is being republished and expanded by Universal Press, Spring 2024)

Grants

  • Grant Application (2011-2012) CO-PI, DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION HEALTH AND PUBLIC POLICY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE-ROUTE TO TEACH CERTIFICATION COURSEWORK AND CLINICAL PREPARATION PROGRAM, (Pursuant to 14 DE Admin. Code 290 Approval of Educator Preparation Programs) RFP # DOE2012-10, in the amount of $ 960,000.00.
  • Grant Funded: American Honda Foundation. Explorer Club Project for STEM after school instructional program. Awarded August 2012. PI Rayton Sianjina (Grant Reviewer: Richard Phillips)
  • 2013 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grant Program: Childhood Obesity Prevent: $3 Million. Responsible for Introduction, Narrative and Program Objectives.