Dr. John Sipple

Professor

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Biography

John W. Sipple is a Professor of Global Development at Cornell University, where he also serves as the Section Director for Undergraduate Studies. His research focuses on how public schools and communities adapt policies to address educational challenges, emphasizing the importance of quality and fairness in education for students from diverse backgrounds. With extensive experience in New York State, particularly in rural communities, Sipple advocates for using data-driven decision-making in education. He teaches courses on the social and political factors influencing community development, education, quantitative research methods, and the democratization of data access. Sipple's research interests include the impact of demographic changes on education systems and the role of K-12 educational policy in community well-being. He has received numerous awards, including the 2006 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2009 Howard Dawson Award for Best Research Paper. His work also extends to developing data tools that facilitate informed decisions for local education stakeholders, ensuring they have access to crucial data to support educational and community development.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Professor in the Department of Global Development, focusing on education policy and community development.

Director of Undergraduate Studies

2000-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Oversaw undergraduate studies within the Global Development discipline.

Awards

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Professor Merit Award

2017-01-01
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Juror

2017-01-01
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Friend COUNCIL Award

2015-01-01
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Howard Dawson Award

2009-01-01
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SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

2006-01-01

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture