Professional Publications

Books

Murphy, Madonna (Consultant), Schuette, Sarah L., Gail Saunders-Smith. I Am Courageous, I Have Self-Respect, I Am A Leader, I Am Friendly, Pepple Character Values Series, Capstone Press: Mankato, MN 2007

Murphy, M. 2006. Readings in the History and Philosophy of Education: Voices of Educational Pioneers. Merrill/Prentice Hall Publisher, Columbus, OH.

Murphy, M. (Consultant) and J. Riehecky. 2005. Everyday Character Education: Citizenship, Cooperation, Friendliness, Respect. Capstone Press, Mankato, MN..

Murphy, M. (Consultant) and K. T. Keller. 2005. Everyday Character Education: Courage, Consideration, Friendliness, Responsibility, Capstone Press, Mankato, MN..

Murphy, M. (Consultant) and T. DeGezelle. 2005 . Manners at Home, Manners at a Friend's Home, Manners on the Playground, Manners at the Restaurant, Manners at School, Manners on the Telephone. Capstone Press, Mankato, MN..

Murphy, M. (Consultant) and S. Schutte. 2005. I am Generous, I am Patriotic, I am Polite, I am Tolerant Capstone Press, Mankato, MN..

Murphy, M. 2002. Character Education in Our America’s Blue Ribbon Schools, 2nd edition. . Scarecrow Press, Maryland.

Murphy, M. 2002. Famous Educators Speak out on Educational Issues, Courier Custom Publishing Co.

Murphy, M. (Consultant) and S. Schutte. 2002. I am Caring, I am Cooperative, I am Honest, I am Patient, I am Respectful, I am Responsible, by Sarah Schutte. 2002: Capstone Press, Mankato, MN..

Murphy, M. (Consultant) and L. Raatma 2002.Forgiveness, Generosity, Leadership, Politeness, Capstone Press, Mankato, MN.

"Three Essentials Components of Character Development" by Murphy, M. in Una voz diferente de educacion moral, Naval, Concepcion, editor. 2001. Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.

Murphy, M. (Consultant) and L. Raatma. 2001. Determination, Loyalty, Patriotism, Self-Respect, Sportsmanship. Capstone Press, Mankato, MN..

Murphy, M. (Consultant) and L. Raatma . 2000. Caring, Consideration, Courage, Friendliness, Peacefulness, Self-Discipline, by Lucia Raatma. 2000: Capstone Press, Mankato, MN.

Murphy, M. (Consultant) and L. Raatma 1999. Honesty, Patience, Prudence, Respect, Responsibility, Tolerance Capstone Press, Mankato, MN.

Murphy, M. 1997. Character Education in America’s Blue Ribbon Schools. PA: Technomics Publishing Company.

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Character Education Strategies from America’s Blue Ribbon Schools," Center for the 4th & 5th R’s Newsletter, Volume 9, Issue 2, Winter 2003.

"Johann Herbart and Moral Education", "J.A. Comenius: Moral Education through Age-Appropriate Virtue Formation" Proceedings of the Midwest Philosophy of Education Society 1999-2000, Chicago, 2000.

"Character Education Alive and Well in Will County" Joliet Harold Newspaper, August, 2000.

"The Moral of the Story", by Ann R. Martin. Lincoln-Way Sun, January 13, 2000

"Socrates' and Aristotle's Contribution to the Character Education Movement: Can Virtue Be Taught? Proceedings of the Midwest Philosophy of Education Society, 1997-98 Chicago, IL., 1999

"Good Discipline Programs Create Safe Schools and Help Develop Character" Illinois School Research and Development Journal, Fall, 1995.

"Character Education in the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools" Character Educator. Summer, 1995.

"Vocational Career Testing Contributes to Student Retention in Hospitality Program"
Hospitality Education & Research Journal, Vol. 14, Summer, 1990.

"A Good Decision" Chicago Tribune, December, 1988.

"Lexington Institute Reaches Youth Through Career Awareness Program" Hospitality Educator, January,1985.

"Chicago's District 27 Gifted Center for Spanish"
Hispania, Vol. 74, March,1981

INSTITUTIONAL PUBLICATIONS

"University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL" in Practices of Teacher Educators Committed to Character, Character Education Partnership and Center for the Advancement of Ethics February 2003

"Character Education Quality Standards: A Self-Assessment Tool for Schools and Districts" Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character and the 1999 National Schools of Character Blue Ribbon Panel, Washington, D.C., 1999

"A Proposal to the Illinois State Teacher Certification Board to modify the Approved Elementary Program at the College of St. Francis" Joliet, Il. Winter, 1996

"Response to the Illinois State Teacher Certification Board regarding the Five Year Visit to the College of St. Francis"

Joliet, Il. Fall, 1995.

"Five Year Report on Aurora University's Teacher Education Certification Programs", Aurora, IL. April,1993.

"A Proposal to the Illinois State Board of Education to grant the Master's of Arts Degree in Educational Administration at Aurora University" Aurora, IL. February,1992.

"A Self-Study for Continued Candidacy for Accreditation with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools", Lexington Institute, Chicago, IL. February,1989.

"Staff Personnel Handbook", Lexington Institute, Chicago, IL. September,1988.

"A Self-Study in Application for Candidacy for Accreditation with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools", Lexington Institute, Chicago, IL., January,1987.

Lexington Institute Catalog, September,1986 (Revised annually)

"Faculty Handbook", Lexington Institute, Chicago, IL. September, 1984 (and revised annually)

"Student Handbook", Lexington Institute, Chicago, IL. September, 1984 (and revised annually)

"Recruitment Manual, Lexington Institute, Chicago, IL. April,1982