Research interests
Paul Goldman's research has several facets: educational
professionalism, trust in schools, and distance
education and organizational learning.
Teaching/professional interests
Goldman teaches School Organization, Leadership,
Politics of Education, Qualitative Research, and
Sociological Perspectives on Organizational Theory. He
is a leadership trainer and organizational development
consultant. Before coming to WSU, he taught at the
University of Nevada, American University, Pitzer
College, and the University of Oregon.
Recent accomplishments
- Waggoner, D. & Goldman, P. (2005). Universities
as communities of fate: Institutional rhetoric and
student retention policy. Journal of Educational
Administration, 2005, 43, 1, 86-101
- Reprinted article: Conley, D. & Goldman, P.
(2005[1995]). Reactions from the field to state
restructuring legislation. Educational
Administration Quarterly, 31, 512-538. In Gall,
J., Gall, M. & Borg, W. (Eds.) (2005). Applying
Educational Research: A Practical Guide (5th
Edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Educational background
- Ph.D. Sociology, University of Chicago, 1974.
- A.M. Sociology, University of Chicago, 1970.
- A.B. Sociology, Stanford University, 1966.
