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Mark Fenster is an Associate Professor at Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) in the School of Education. Since joining NDMU in 2012, he specializes in teaching research and statistics courses to graduate students, particularly doctoral candidates. He actively chairs dissertation committees and serves on numerous others, contributing significantly to student success.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Northwestern University (1987)
- M.A. in Political Science, Northwestern University (1981)
- B.A. in Psychology, Stony Brook University (1977)
Research Interests:
- Professional Development Schools (PDS)
- Teacher Self-Efficacy
- Leadership Styles
- Clinical Judgment in Nursing Education
- Educational Grant Evaluation
His publications focus on teacher education, nursing pedagogy, and leadership studies, with recurring themes of educational partnerships, statistical analysis in learning outcomes, and institutional effectiveness. His work has been recognized by prominent educational research organizations like NERA and Georgia Educational Research Association.
Scientific Awards:
- 2013 Lorne H. Woollatt Distinguished Paper Award (NERA)
- 2007 Lorne H. Woollatt Distinguished Paper Award (NERA)
- 2006 Distinguished Paper Award (Georgia Educational Research Association)
Mark serves as Chair of NDMU’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and participates in the Committee of Faculty Research and Development (CFR&D), supporting internal grant programs. He also contributes to the School of Education’s Ph.D. Committee overseeing doctoral programs.
