Education Degrees:
Ph.D., University of Missouri; Master of Science, Eastern Illinois University; Bachelor of Science, Eastern Illinois University
Affiliations Awards:
American Educational Research Association; SEA
Charity:
Board Member, Union Rescue Mission
Number Of Years In Profession:
28
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for her work and the support she receives from her family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her love for education.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Margaret Weber became dean of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) in August 2001. As dean, Dr. Weber enjoys seeing the transformation of students as they cultivate their acumen and develop as leaders in their field. Most recently, Weber has been appointed as a program director for GSEP's newest graduate studies master's program in social entrepreneurship and change. Weber has a strong background, and belief in faculty development and program innovation. As part of her scholarly work, she has published articles on such topics as multicultural leadership and diversity; defining scholarship, mentoring, and socialization of graduate students; and the value of investment in faculty. Weber began her career as a junior high school teacher in a small rural Illinois community. She then decided to complete graduate education and earned a doctoral degree in education from the University of Missouri. She went on to teach Environmental Design at Oklahoma State University and then, moved into the administration field for research and graduate education. In addition to her academic work, Weber is also passionate about working with underserved populations; currently, she serves as a Board member for the Union Rescue Mission, a nonprofit homeless shelter with a GSEP mental health clinic. Her scholarly interests relate to gender equity; women and leadership; and work-family life balance issues. An enthusiastic traveler, she has been to several countries in Asia, and within the last year, she has twice visited India, where she built a strong understanding of cultural dynamics influencing educational issues and issues of gender equity.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working with the administration
Awards/Honors:
Outstanding Graduate Mentor, Oklahoma State University; Outstanding Researcher, Oklahoma Human Sciences Association
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Weber will work for continued growth.