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William C. Frick

William C. Frick, Ph.D.

Senior Lecturer

About

Bill is a senior lecturer and formerly the Rainbolt Family Endowed Presidential Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. He is the founding director of the Center for Leadership Ethics and Change, (ou.edu/education/clec) an affiliate body of the international Consortium for the Study of Leadership and Ethics in Education (CSLEE) of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA). Bill received his Ph.D. in Educational Theory and Policy from The Pennsylvania State University.

Research Interests

Dr. Frick's research program focuses on several lines of inquiry including the philosophy of administrative leadership, education policy and politics, and broader cultural studies focused on the intersection of identity and schooling.

Current Projects

  • Editor, Values and Ethics in Educational Administration
  • Associate Editor, IAFOR Journal of Education
  • Editorial Board, Journal of Educational Administration
  • Editorial Board, Journal of School Leadership

What They Find Exciting

  • Domestic and international travel
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Attending and contributing to all varieties of performing arts

Recent Research/Publications

Duffy, L., & Frick, W.(2024, April). Exploring expatriate academics’ perceptions of job satisfaction and organizational support at IBCs in China. Paper presented at the AERA (American Educational Research Association) Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Frick, J. E., & Frick, W. C. (2023). Faculty and administrator attitudes toward Internet-based technologies and virtual networking leading to the development and support of social capital. NASSP Bulletin, 107(4), 293-312.