Katrina Bulkley

Experience

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  Edwin Gould Services for Children & Families

  Jul 1992 - Jun 1993

  Teacher Counselor Intern

  Worked in residential facility serving students from New York City in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. Supported school and residential programs.

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  Rutgers University

  Sept 1999 - Jun 2005

  Assistant Professor of Educational Policy
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  Universidad Torcuato Di Tella

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Visiting Lecturer
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  Montclair State University

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2024

  Leveraged scholarly and administrative experiences, campus-wide relationships, and strategic analysis to enhance Montclair State University by Provided integrative leadership of key cross-functional initiatives. Core projects included:• Co-leading the successful university application to be one of the inaugural higher education institutions to receive the Carnegie Classification in Leadership for Public Purpose.• Developed campus-wide framework for student success and an evidence-informed plan for using both academic and cocurricular data from different sources and across multiple platforms in service of undergraduate student success. Show less Administrative, academic, and community leader of college with 268 faculty and staff members and over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Accomplishments:● Led the development of two new academic colleges (College for Education and Engaged Learning and College for Community Health). ● Started and supported efforts to improve the college climate and culture through targeted initiatives aimed at diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. ● Furthered student success and student voice to improve student academic and career outcomes and sense of belonging. ● Initiated and furthered efforts to increase public impact and elevate university profile, including through generation of philanthropic resources to support college, programs, and students. Show less Served as inaugural chair of new academic department with large and complex graduate programs in both K-12 and higher education administration and leadership offered in on campus, off-site, online modalities. Accomplishments: • Initiated and oversaw redesign of courses for highly successful online M.A. in Educational Leadership with an eye towards academic rigor, applied experiences, explicit attention to social justice and equity, an engaging student experience, and consistency across instructors. • Participated in recruiting, hiring, and mentoring a diverse group of faculty members and staff who are excellent scholars, teachers, and administrators and deeply committed to students and community partners. • Led the initial design of the Newark Montclair Leadership Pipeline Program, collaborating closely with colleagues in the university and Newark Board of Education to develop program aligned with the strengths and needs of Newark families and communities and focusing on recruitment and development of leaders of color with strong ties to Newark. Show less

  • University Innovation Fellow, Office of the President

    Jul 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Professor of Educational Leadership

    Sept 2005 - Jul 2024

  • Interim Dean, College of Education and Human Services

    Jul 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Chair, Department of Educational Leadership

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Chair, Institutional Review Board

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2019
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  Ball State University

  Jul 2024 - now

  Dean, Teachers College

  As the Dean of the Teachers College at Ball State University, I lead one of the nation’s premier institutions for educator preparation, renowned for its commitment to student-centric learning and high-impact research. Our college, home to nearly 5,000 students across six departments, is consistently ranked among the best schools of education in the country.In my role, I am responsible for strategic planning, fostering innovative teaching and learning, and advancing academic excellence. I champion diversity, equity, and inclusion while enhancing community engagement and supporting our historic partnership with Muncie Community Schools. Additionally, I oversee the Burris Laboratory School and the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities, providing exceptional educational opportunities from kindergarten through high school.Together with our distinguished faculty, we prepare educators, counselors, psychologists, and leaders who are sensitive to the diverse needs of our communities and committed to excellence in their professions. Show less