Faculty Profile - Keith Walker

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Keith Walker is a professor in the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (30%) and in the Department of Educational Administration in the College of Education (70%). He believes in the fundamental importance of robust systems of early childhood, K-12 education, and post-secondary education for the well-being of civil societies and has a wide-angle focus on lifelong and life-wide education in his work. To his way of thinking, organizational-community and leadership learning and development in all three sectors (public, social and private) are critical. His academic expertise in educational administration, executive leadership, organizational development and applied ethics, match well with his public policy research interests (governance, leadership-constituent relationships and social policy). Walker’s present projects range from an examination of trust - why it is important, how it can be sustained - to how we might further engage public and social sector becoming flourishing and engaging organizations. In his home Department, Professor Walker regularly teaches Eadm 835 Policy Making and Governance in Education; Eadm 826 Human Resources Management; and the annually offered core doctoral course in Critical Policy Making in Education (Eadm 884). 

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Designations

• DD, (Doctor of Divinity, honorus causa), 2011, Briercrest College & Seminary
• Post Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies, 2004, Regent College, British Columbia
• PhD, University of Saskatchewan, 1992, Educational Administration
• MEd, University of Saskatchewan, 1988, Educational Administration
• BEd, University of Saskatchewan 1978 (General with Professional A Teaching Certification K-12)
• BPE, University of Alberta, 1975 (Physical Education degree with major in sport and personnel administration)
• Licensed Minister-at-Large, Christian & Missionary Alliance in Canada (Province of Saskatchewan Clergy registration number: 12596)

Areas of Interest

• Leadership philosophy and executive leader development
• Professional and applied ethics
• Governance and Board Governance
• Policy making and decision making
• Organizational theory and organizational development
• Trust and moral agency
• Public sector administration
• Spiritual dimension of leadership
• Capacity building in the new economy
• Research methodologies
• The best interests of the child
• Personal, interpersonal, organizational and societal well-being

Recent Grants/Awards

Recent Research Funding

• 2010 SSHRC for Best Interest of the Child Study - $100,000 with Professors Heather Heavin and Paul Clarke (University of Regina)
• 2009 SSHRC for Adaptive Mentorship - $100,000.00 - Knowledge Mobilization Grant with Professor Edwin Ralph

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Recent Books

• Nsiah, J., & Walker, K. (in press). The servant leadership role of Catholic high school principals. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers. Pp. 168.
• Walker, K. (2012). Daily prayer platforms: Volume one. Saskatoon: Turning Point Global Publishers. Pp. 292.
• Donlevy, K., & Walker, K. (2011).,Working through ethics in education and leadership: Theory,plays, poems, prose, speeches, cases, and analysis. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
• Ralph, E., & Walker, K. (Eds.)(2011). Adapting mentorship across the professions: Fresh insights and perspectives. Calgary: Detselig Enterprises Ltd.
• Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (Eds.)(2010). The practicum in professional education: Canadian perspectives. Calgary: Detselig Enterprises Ltd. ISBN: (pp. 190)
• Walker, K., & Donlevy, K. (2010). Dancing on the narrow ridge: Superintendents' ethical decision making. Calgary: Turning Point Global Publisher. ISBN: ISBN 978-0-9866609-0-0 (pp. 117)
• Walker, K., Chomos, J., & Burgess, D. (2008). A Guide to Saskatchewan School Law. Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit: Saskatoon: ISBN: xxxx
• Donlevy, J., Chomos, J., & Walker, K. (2008). A Guide to Alberta School Law. Turning Point Global: Calgary: ISBN: 978-0-7795009-4-9.
• Veeman, N., Ward, A., & Walker, K. (2006). Valuing literacy: Rhetoric or Reality? Calgary: Temeron Books Inc. ISBN 1-55059-324-2
• Walker, K. (2006). Fostering hope: A Leader's First and Last Task. Monograph 37: ACEL Monograph Series (Edited by D. Gurr). Wimmalee, NSW: Australian Council for Educational Leaders Inc., ISSN 0 813 5335
• Sanga, K., & Walker, K. (2005). Apem moa Solomon Islands leadership. Wellington: He Parekereke, Institute for Research and Development in Maori and Pacific Education, University of Victoria.

Recent Chapters

• Walker, K., & Sackney, L. (2011). Sustainable learning in knowledge communities. In J. Westover (Ed.). Organizing Culture, Learning, and Knowledge Management (pp. 391-407). Champaign, Illinois: Common Grounds Publisher (ISBN: 978-1-86335-945-0)
• Preston, J., & Walker, K. (2011). Mentorship across professions. In E. Ralph & K. Walker (Eds.). Adapting mentorship across the professions: Fresh insights and perspectives. Calgary: Detselig Enterprises Ltd. 
• Sanga, K., & Walker, K. (2011). Mentoring by questions. In E. Ralph & K. Walker (Eds.). Adapting mentorship across the professions: Fresh insights and perspectives. Calgary: Detselig Enterprises Ltd. 
• Walker, K. (2011). Serviette Mentoring. In E. Ralph & K. Walker (Eds.). Adapting mentorship across the professions: Fresh insights and perspectives. Calgary: Detselig Enterprises Ltd.
• Walker, K., & Atkinson, M. (in press). Warranted hope. In R. Couto (Ed.). Political and Civic Leadership: A Reference Handbook. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. ISBN: 1412962633
• Walker, K. (2010). Developing practical wisdom during the professional practicum. In E. Ralph, K. Walker, & R. Wimmer (Eds.)(2010). The Practicum in Professional Education: Canadian Perspectives (pp. 169-190). Calgary: Detselig Enterprises Ltd.
• Walker, K. (2007). The Ebb, Flow and Ecology of Teams. D. McIntire (Ed.). Teamwork: Making the Dream Work. Indianapolis, Indiana: Precedent Press. pp. 45-70.
• Walker, K., & Sackney, L. (2007). Anti-egoistic school leadership: Ecologically-based value perspectives for the 21st century. In D.N. Aspin & J.D. Chapman (Eds.) Values Education and Lifelong Learning (pp. 255-278). New York: Springer Press.
• Walker, K. (2006). Standing upright in the wind: Servant leaders choices. In G.P. Barnes (Ed.). Servant First: Readings and Reflections on the Practice of Servant Leadership (pp. 61-71). Indianapolis, Indiana: Precedent Press.

Recent Refereed Articles

• Johansson-Fua, S., Sanga K., Walker, K., & Ralph, E. (2011). Mentorship in the professions: A perspective from Tonga. The International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching, 9(2), 19-37.
• Ralph, E., & Walker, K. (2012). Enhancing rural internships: Considering the post-Intern voice. Northwest Passage: Journal of Educational Practices, 10(1), 36-44.
• Ralph, E., & Walker, K. (2011). Helping novices develop in the humanities via Adaptive Mentorship. The International Journal of the Humanities, 9(2), 121-132.
• Sanga, K., & Walker, K. (in press). The Malaitan mind and teamship. The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management.
• Spurr, S., Bally, J., Ogenchuk, M., & Walker, K. (in press). A Framework for Exploring Adolescent Wellness. Pediatric Nursing. 38
• Walker, K., Kutsyuruba, B., & Bishop-Yong, N. (in press). The principle of best Interests ofstudents in the principalship. Journal of Educational Administration and Foundations.
• Ralph, E., & Walker, K. (2011). Enhancing mentoring in management via the Adaptive Mentorship model. The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, 10(8), 35-43.
• Kutsyuruba, B., Walker, K., & Noonan, B. (2011). Restoring broken trust in the work of school principals. International Studies in Educational Administration, 39(2), 81-95.
• Walker, K., Noonan, B., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2011). The fragility of trust in the world of school principals. Journal of Educational Administration, 49(5), 471-494.
• Kutsyuruba, B., Walker, K., & Noonan, B. (2010). The ecology of trust in the principalship. Journal of Educational Administration and Foundations, 21(1), 23-47.
• Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (2010a). The field-experiences component of education for the professions: Canadian findings. In N. Simmons (Ed.), Opportunities and new directions (pp. 50-59). Waterloo, ON: University of Waterloo, Centre for Teaching Excellence.
• Ralph, E., & Walker, K. (2010b). Mentoring by design: Applying the Adaptive Mentorship model. Design Principles & Practices: An International Journal, 4(1), 465-476.
• Ralph, E., & Walker, K. (2010c). Rising with the tide: Applying "Adaptive Mentorship" in the professional practicum. Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching (CELT), Vol. 3. Hamilton, ON: Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE).
• Ralph, E., & Walker, K. (in press). Enhancing mentors' effectiveness: A promising model. McGill Journal of Education.
• Green, J., & Walker, K. (2009, October). A contingency model for ethical decision-making by educational leaders. International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 4(4), 1-10. http://ijelp.expressacademic.org.
• Walker, K., & Donlevy, K. (2008, July). Beyond relativism to ethical decision making. The Journal of School Leadership. 18(4) Selected for Special Edition
• Bosetti, L., & Walker, L. (in press).  Perspectives of UK Vice-Chancellors on leading universities in a knowledge-based economy. Higher Education Quarterly.
• Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (2009a). Deficiencies in the practicum phase of field-based education: Students' views. Northwest Passage: Journal of Educational Practices, 7(1), 74-86. Available from:http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/edu/NWPassage/spring2009.html
• Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (2009b). Practicum-education experiences:Post-interns' views. International Journal of Engineering education, 25(1), 122-130. Available from: http://www.ijee.dit.ie/contents/c250109.html
• Anderson, K., Walker, K., Ralph, E., & Anderson, J. (2009). Pre-service teachers' perceptions of success in relation to self-efficacy. Alberta Journal of Educational Research.[24 pp]
• Walker, K., & Donlevy, K. (2009). The Four Ethical Commitments in Educational Administration. Journal of Educational Thought.[28 pp]
• Noonan, B., Walker, K., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2008, November).  Trust in the contemporary principalship.  Canadian Journal of Educatonal Administration and Policy. 85.  Available from: http://umanitoba.ca/publications/cjeap/articles/noonan_et_al.html
• Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (2008a). Clinical and practicum education in the professions: The student voice. In A. Wright, S. Murray, & M. Wilson (Eds.), Collection of Essays on Learning and Teaching, Vol. 1 (CELT, pp. 55-60). Hamilton, ON: Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
• Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (2008b). The pre-service practicum: Perspectives of students from three disciplines. Higher Education Perspectives, 4(1) [21 pp.]. Available from Higher Education Perspectives Web site, http://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/hep
• Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (2007a). The practicum in professional education: Pre-service students' experiences. Transformative Dialogues, 1 (2), [17 pp.] Available from www.kwantlen.ca/academicgrowth/TD/
• Sackney,L., & Walker, K. (2007). Sustainable innovation in exemplary schools. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 1, 1-10.
• Walker, K. (2007). Mannequin experiences: Servanthood or servitude? Leadership in Focus. 6, (Winter), 26-28.
• Ralph, E. Walker,K., & Wimmer, R. (in press). Positive and negative aspects of the practicum: Post-interns' views. Journal of Cooperative Education and Internships.
• Ralph,E., Walker,K., & Wimmer, R. (in press). The clinical/practicum experience in professional preparation: Preliminary findings. McGill Journal of Education.
• Walker, K. (2006). Fostering hope: The first and last task of a leader. Journal of Educational Administration 44 (6), 540-569.
• Sackney, L., & Walker, K. (2006). Canadian perspectives on beginning principals: Their role in building capacity for learning communities. Journal of Educational Administration 44(4), 341-358.
• Walker, K., & Donlevy, K. (2006). Beyond relativism to ethical decision making. Journal of School Leadership 16(3), 216-239.
• Walker, K., & Carr-Stewart, S. (2006). Beginning principals: Experiences and images of success. International Studies in Educational Administration 34(3),
• Sackney, L., Walker, K., & Mitchell, C. (2006). Schools that work. School Matters.

Recent Non-Refereed Articles/Technical Reports

• Walker, K. (2012, April). Ambrose University College Board Effectiveness Review. Calgary: Turning Point Global. Pp.27
• Walker, K. (2012, April). Siloam Mission Board Effectiveness by 360 Degree Survey. Winnipeg: Turning Point Global. Pp.35
• Walker, K. (2012,May). Stobart Community School Effectiveness and Well-being Review. Duck Lake: Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit. Pp.72.
• Walker, K. (2011, July). Ethical Leadership for Sustainable Development in Africa. Background Paper prepared for The 8th Annual Forum of Heads of Public Service in Africa (in Namibia), Commonwealth Secretariat, Governance and Institutional Development Division (GIDD). Pp. 104.
• Walker, K., Sanga, K., Ralph, E., & Johnansson-Fua, S. (2011, March). Report on Adapting Mentorship in Tonga. Tonga Campus, ‘Atele, Kingdom of Tonga: The University of the South Pacific and University of Victoria at Wellington. Pp.43.
• Sanga, K., Ralph, E., Walker, K., & Ruru, D. (2011, April). Report on Adapting Mentorship in Fiji, Fiji National University and The University of Victoria at Wellington. Pp.56.
• K. Walker (Chair), M. Seymour, B. Katlip, & K. Longman (2010). Report of Reviewers: Doctoral Program at Eastern University, St. Davids, Pennsylvannia. June 2010. (pp. 16)
• K. Walker, H. Heavin, & C. Mills (2009). Background Paper on Citizenship Education for Saskatchewan. Commissioned compilation of literature and frameworks for the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission under the auspices of Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit (pp. 198).
• K. Walker (2009). Board/CEO Assessment of SunWest School Division. Saskatoon; Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit (53pp)
• K. Walker (2009). Board/CEO Assessment of South East Cornerstone School Division. Saskatoon; Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit (58pp)
• K. Walker (2008). Examination of School Board Governance in Saskatchewan: Commissioned Report for Saskatchewan School Boards Association. Saskatoon: Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit (105 pp).
• K. Walker (February 2008). Report to Cornerstone School Division on Status of School with Recommendations for Further Intervention. Saskatoon: Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit (6 pp).
• K. Walker (2007). A Study of the Overall and Aggregate Effectiveness of Good Spirit School Division Schools, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September , 45pp.
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Calder School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 37pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Canora Composite School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 46pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Canora Junior Elementary School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 59pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Churchbridge Public School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 56pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Columbia School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 55pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Davison School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 63pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Dr. Brass School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 74pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Esterhazy Central School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 56pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Fort Livingstone School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 70pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Grayson School , Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 70pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Hoffman School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September , 52pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Invermay School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 54pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Kamsack Composite School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 47pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Langenburg High School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 45pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of MC Knoll School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 56pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of MacDonald School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 46pp
• K. Walker (2007). Melville Composite School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 64pp
• K. Walker (2007). Miller Elementary School 5, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 5pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Norquay School , Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 56pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of P.J. Gillen School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 54.pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Preeceville School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 57pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Saltcoats School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 55pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Springside School 4, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 47pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Sturgis Composite School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 50 pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Sturgis Elementary School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 49pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Victoria School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 50pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Yorkdale Central School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 60pp
• K. Walker (2007). An Effectiveness Review of Yorkton Regional School, Good Spirit School Division. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit, September, 60pp
• K. Walker (October 2007). School Effectiveness Review Reports for 28 schools, together with overall school division report for Good Spirit School Division (average of 50 pp. each).
• K. Walker (June 2007). L.E.A.D.S Short Course Module on Leadership. Module prepared for facilitators of L.E.A.D.S. Orientation to New Members (Pp. 54).
• S. McRae, & K. Walker (2007). An evaluation of family to family ties: A review of family mentorship in action. Saskatoon: Community-University Institute for Social Research. (Pp. 77)
• K. Walker (May 2007). Report to Horizon School Division on Status of X School with Recommendations for Further Intervention (Pp. 6)
• K. Walker (2007). 2007 L.E.A.D.S. Leadership paper. Paper commissioned by the League of Educational Administrators, Directors and Superintendents. March. (Pp. 112)
• K. Walker (2006). Human Resource Management and Culture Review Report with Recommendations and Presentation for Saskatoon Credit Union. October (pp. 43)
• K. Walker (2006). External Review of Master of Arts in Leadership. Trinity Western University. (pp. 16)

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Current Courses

• JSGS 808 - Executive Leadership, Ethics and Trust in Public Service
• JSGS 898 - Public Leadership

Current Research

• Adaptive Mentorship
• Trust Brokering in Public Sector
• Board Governance
• Leadership Development
• Spirituality and Leadership
• Executive Leadership and Governance in Higher Education
• Citizenship Education
• Development of Wisdom in Public Professionals
• Positive Organizational Development
• Altruism in Leadership
• Best Interests of Children/Child
• Non-Profit Leadership Ethics 

Other Courses

• EADM 834 - Case Studies in Leadership
• EADM 835 - Policy Making in Education
• EADM 884 - Critical Perspectives on Policy Making