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A Study Of The Perceptions Of New And Veteran Elementary School Teachers Regarding Stress Factors That Impact Their Careers., Kristi Lynn Christopher

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The goal of this study was to identify some of the key stressors novice and veteran teachers face and to determine if there are any particular steps that administrators of the school systems can take to ensure the success of all teachers. The qualitative research method was used in this study. An interview guide was developed and used during the interview process. Eighteen teachers, nine new teachers and nine veteran teachers all with general education classroom experience participated in the research. The interviews were taped and transcribed verbatim, and then analyzed to develop themes.

Themes emerged regarding issues that teachers …

Equity And Adequacy: A Funding Crisis In The Tennessee Education System., Scott F. Collins

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Tennessee is experiencing a budget crisis related to the dollar amount per-pupil expended on kindergarten- through 12th-grade education when compared to other states. Public schools across America are operating in a time of increased expectations. Recent legislative initiatives at both the state and federal level have created new systems of testing and performance standards that will hold schools and teachers accountable for students' achievement. Given the rapid changes that are being made, many state policymakers have noted the importance of designing better financial schemes for public schools with sufficient resources to meet the demand for better education; however, funding and …

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Archives Records

Commencement program listing graduates.

Use Of The Sreb Leadership Development Framework In Preservice Principal Preparation Programs: A Qualitative Investigation., Robert C. Vick

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Although nearly everyone agrees that principals need formal training to prepare for their positions, few agree on what the nature of this training should be. Advanced university education may teach examples of leadership behaviors, but is it likely to transmit the practical knowledge and behaviors that are the hallmarks of successful principals?

This study focused on the 13 critical success factors for school leaders as created by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB, 2002). The purpose of the study was to identify the extent to which these 13 standards have been addressed in formal and informal development training experiences of …

Chapman Announces New Law Scholarship, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting to discuss SACS review, general education courses, academic quality, graduate council functions and elections.

2004-12-16, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session December 10, 2004, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Closed Informal Session
• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Remarks by the WSA Presldent/GSAC Chair
• Approval of the Minutes of the September 17 Formal Session
• Haworth College of Business Profile
• First Year Experience Update
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Chemistry Building Project Update

Chapman Law School’S Cortese Elder Law Clinic Gets A New Home, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - 2004- Fall Commencement, Office Of The Registrar

Graduation Programs

No abstract provided.

Ua3/9/5 Pushing The Boundaries: Changing Roles & Expectations Of Institutions, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell regarding changes in higher education.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 28 [No. 27], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Reed, Lindsey. Western Hoping for Good News from Legislature – Budget
• Reed, Lindsey. Lessons on Constitution May Be Forced - Budget
• Clark, Ashlee. A Center for Hope – El Centro La Esperanza
• Green, Tavia. Louisville Artist to Receive Honorary Doctorate – Ed Hamilton
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: Big Red in A Christmas Story
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Goodbye ‘til Then
• We’ve Got Presents for You
• Smith, Darin. They Don’t Hate Our Freedom – Iraq War
• Buckman, Josh. Graduate Says Adios
• Duncan, Mike. For Roommates, Two Cultures …

Senate Meeting, December 8, 2004, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Chapman University Releases 2005 Economic Forecast, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 27 [No. 26], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Wilberding, Beth. Western Watching University of Kentucky’s Winter Term
• Clark, Ashlee. Students Skimping on Study Time
• Richardson, Kelly. WKU Police Recognize Crime Tippers
• Reed, Lindsey. Clinical Education Complex Meets Goals After Donations
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: People Graduate In Four Years?
• Tierney, Daniel. Don’t Be Duped by Man Looking for Some Extra Cash, Call the Police Immediately
• It’s Four Yeas & You’re Out
• Baker, Joanie. For the Love of Your Cat, Chop His Balls Off
• Reed, Lindsey. Two Education Departments Will Benefit from Richard …

December 3, 2004 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate December 3, 2004 Approved Minutes

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, December 2, 2004, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 26 [No. 25], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Clark, Ashlee. Judge Denies Motion to Release Lucas Goodrum – Katie Autry
• Allen, Natasha. Crossing Miss’ter Western – Ryan Cummings
• Wilberding, Beth. Student Government Association Proposes Plan to Help Students Graduate in Four Years
• Buckman, Josh. Snell Hall Still Awaiting Renovation
• Green, Tavia. Monica Burke Receives Robert Leech Award
• Forensics Team Returns with 3 Championships
• Reed, Lindsey. Program Offers Educational Help – Just Think
• Richardson, Kelly. Former President Injured in Wreck – Thomas Meredith
• Questioning the Useless Questions – Faculty Evaluations
• Ross, Lisa. Editorial Cartoon …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the December 1, 2004 meeting.

Higher Education Accountability In Tennessee: A Corporate Perspective, Donna Ann Tipton-Rogers

Doctoral Dissertations

This in-depth, semi-structured interview study was undertaken to describe Tennessee corporate leaders’ perception of accountability in Tennessee higher education and of current accountability policies and/or programs. Answers to four research questions were sought:

1. What are Tennessee corporate leaders’ perceptions of the meaning of accountability in higher education?

2. What are Tennessee corporate leaders’ perceptions of current higher education accountability policies and/or programs?

3. What expectations do Tennessee corporate leaders have for accountability initiatives in higher education and what do they express as evidence of those initiatives?

4. To whom is higher education accountable as perceived by Tennessee corporate leaders? …

This Request Is Largely Arising Out Of My Concern Of Excess Duties Being Placed On Faculty, Lorne Wolfe

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Where Do They Fit In?: The Perceptions Of High School Students, Parents, And Teachers Regarding Appropriate Educational Placements For Children With High Incidence Disabilities., Annette Marie Tudor

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The passage of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) calls for the education of children with special needs in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Interpretation of what constitutes the Least Restrictive Environment has led to debate about how best to include children with disabilities into regular education environments. The process of inclusion has created an environment in which educators have conflicting feelings about the various types of special education placements. At one extreme are those who advocate all students belong in the general classroom all the time. At the other end of the continuum are those that contend …

Higher Education In The 1960'S: The Origins Of The University Of Massachusetts Boston, Diane D'Arrigo

American Studies Graduate Final Projects

On June 18, 1964, Governor Endicott Peabody signed the bill to create the University of Massachusetts at Boston. Just fifteen months later, in the fall of 1965, the University of Massachusetts Boston opened its doors for its first class of students. Joining the more than 1200 students were 75 faculty and 10 staff people. They were pioneers in creating an institution which held enormous hope and promise of serving its urban community at a time of major change in higher education, specifically and in society, generally.

Today, the University of Massachusetts Boston is one of five campuses that make up …

A Superintendent's Guide To A Successful Bond Proposal, Scott D. Mollenberndt

Masters Theses

For most school districts it has become increasingly difficult to gain voter support for bond referendums. In addition, there is little information available for the superintendent and board of education to reference when considering a bond campaign in their community.

In response to these concerns, "A Superintendent's Guide to a Successful Bond Proposal" was developed to provide campaign strategies, timelines and a sequential list of events for the superintendent to consider. Examples of campaign strategies employed by the Edwardsburg Public Schools, Edwardsburg, Michigan during their successful bond referendum are included as appendices throughout the guidebook.

Through this research, seven essential …

Missouri A+ Students: How Are They Doing?, Jeffrey Jochems

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The primary purpose of this study was to determine if students receiving assistance through the A+ Program exhibited higher academic performance (measured by college cumulative GPA, number of remedial courses taken, and graduation rates) at OTC than two comparison groups of non-A+ students with similar background characteristics. A secondary purpose of the study was to determine if students receiving assistance through the A+ Program (categorized by gender, size of high school, and degree sought) exhibited higher academic performance at OTC than two other comparison groups o f non-A+ students with similar background characteristics.

The A+ Program was established in 1993 …

Ua11/1 Echo, December, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

A born digital magazine once delivered over the internet was a continuation of the Echo publication.

Middle And High School Principals' Knowledge Of Discipline Provisions Of The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act In The Upper East Tennessee Region., Ginger R. Woods

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine school principals’ knowledge of discipline provisions of The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 and to determine what additional training opportunities may be needed to ensure that school systems in the upper East Tennessee region are in compliance under IDEA. As instructional leaders, it is imperative that principals understand their responsibilities and the importance of adhering to the legal obligations under IDEA. Principals who do not comply with the act not only deny students the education to which they are entitled but also expose the school system to costly litigation. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 25 [No. 24], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Reed, Lindsey. Pell Grant Requirements Tightened
• Green, Tavia. Greeks Start Honor Society – Gamma Sigma Alpha
• Wilberding, Beth. University Senate Nixes Student Government Association Evaluation Idea
• Watt, Wes. The End of a Long Trip – Volleyball
• Wilberding, Beth. Plus/Minus Program Approved
• Clark, Ashlee. Lucas Goodrum Murder Trial Moved a Week Earlier – Katie Autry
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: Thanksgiving
• Hensley, Holly. Pimped Out Cars Need to Slow Their Roll
• Kirby, Kelly. Trashy Behavior Off the Field Shouldn’t Happen
• Smiling Is Overrated, Try a Little …

November 19, 2004 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate November 19, 2004 Approved Minutes

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding elections, curriculum committee, faculty grievance procedure, charter revision, graduate council functions, student privacy and faculty evaluations.