Michael Shaffer
Associate Clinical Professor of Educational Leadership
Curriculum Vitae
About Michael Shaffer
Dr. Michael Shaffer has been an administrator at every level (elementary, middle, high school and central office) over his 27-year administrative career.
Professional Experience
Dr. Shaffer is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership. He is the Director of the Educational Specialist (EdS) and Educational Doctorate (EdD) programs in Administration and Supervision. Dr. Shaffer teaches School Law, Special Ed Law, School Facilities, the Central Office Administrator, and Policy and Politics. He served as a principal for more than 25 years, and is a strong advocate for traditional public education. He has been full-time at Ball State since 2015 but also spent the eleven years before that serving as adjunct assistant professor.
Education
Ball State University 2004
Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership
Recent Research and Publications
Shaffer, M. & Jefferson, R. (2022). From Pushups to Angel's Wings: Great Things Happen When Boys Read. Rowman & Littlefield.
Course Schedule
| Course |
No. |
Term |
Level |
Hours |
Location |
| School Law [syllabus] |
EDAD 686.800 |
Fall 2025 |
Graduate |
3.0 |
Online (Asynchronous) |
| School Law [syllabus] |
EDAD 686.801 |
Fall 2025 |
Graduate |
3.0 |
Online (Asynchronous) |
| School Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment [syllabus] |
EDAD 688.800 |
Fall 2025 |
Graduate |
3.0 |
Online (Asynchronous) |