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Relationships Among Teachers' Efficacy, Teachers' Locus-Of-Control, And Student Achievement, David L. Burrell

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine if teacher effectiveness, as measured by value-added gain scores on student achievement, was related to the teacher personality characteristics of efficacy and locus of control. The value-added mean gain scores for each teacher were correlated with teachers' scores on the Rand Corporation Efficacy Scale and the Rose and Medway Teacher Locus of Control Scale. A multiple regression analysis was used to determine if these teacher characteristics along with selected demographic variables could be used as good predictors of achievement gain. The population consisted of 132 middle school teachers across five subject areas …

Actual And Ideal Shared Decision-Making Perceptions Of Elementary School Teachers In East Tennessee, Rebecca F. Walters

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The problem of this study was to determine if differences existed between teachers' perceptions of the actual and ideal level of involvement in decision making in elementary schools. It represents one part of a comprehensive research project conducted simultaneously with two other researchers. The parallel studies examined principals' and parents' involvement in school decision making. The study was conducted during the 1993-94 school year in Tennessee. Significant differences were found between teachers' perception of the actual and ideal levels of involvement in decisions concerning the budgetary process, personnel matters, and curriculum decisions. Teachers also indicated that principals and parents should …

The Attributes, Teaching Effectiveness, And Educational Commitment Of Part-Time Faculty In North Carolina Community Colleges, Joseph W. Franklin

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study evaluated the attributes, teaching effectiveness and educational commitment of part-time faculty in enrollment-funded community colleges. The Student Instructional Rating instrument was used to measure student perceptions of instructors in the community college. Twenty four community colleges were randomly selected from North Carolina. Within each college, four full-time and four part-time faculty were randomly selected to participate in the study. Attributes of part-time faculty were compared to attributes of full-time faculty. Teaching effectiveness was assessed from dimensions on the Student Instructional Rating instrument. Various dimensions on the SIR including Faculty/Student Interaction, Overall Quality of the Course, Course Difficulty, and …

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Discussion of faculty morale survey, budget and salaries.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 69, No. 54 [55], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Anna, Cara. Budget Top Secret Until May
• Whipple, Catherine. Fewer Planning to Return to Dorms – Housing & Residence Life
• Quarles, Mitchell. South Africa: Open Election Changes Country’s Future – Apartheid
• Former Football Players Arrested – William Keltee, Eddie Thompson
• WKYU-FM Wins Award for News Story
• WKYU-TV to Show Kentucky Derby Special
• 1994 Marsupial Awards
• People Poll: How Are You Preparing for Finals Week?
• Clingerman, Ann. There’s No Shame In Being Yourself
• Editor’s Hotline – Right-to-Life, Advertising, College Heights Herald, Women’s Studies, Recreation Students, Housing …

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 4, No. 7, Wku University Relations

WKU Archives Records

On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

• College News
• Sponsored Programs
• Hot off the Press
• Personnel File

This issue includes articles:

• Dr. Albert Petersen Wins the 1993 University Library Award
• Congratulations, 1994 Faculty Award Winners!
• Women's Studies & Support Programs Present First Awards
• Artist Incognito: The Secret Life of Todd Duren
• University Relations Staff Among Top Kentucky Communicators
• Wellness Center News - Exercise America!
• WKU Public Radio Wins Best in State
• Watch Dawn at the Derby on WKYU-TV

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding Moving to a New Level, budget, fund raising, general education and administrator searches.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 69, No. 53 [54], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Ang, Dawn. Special Olympics; Games Bring People Together
• Whipple, Catherine. Greek Volunteers Give Time to Help Special Olympians
• Wilson, Sherry. Western Lagging in Staff Regent Election
• Poynter, Chris. Credit Card Companies Market the Upside, But Don’t Emphasize the Trap
• Weber, Rob. Always Read the Fine Print, Counselor Says – Credit Cards
• Poynter, Chris. Credit Cards: They’re Everywhere You Want to Be . . . Even on Campus
• Western Can Use New Hiring Policy
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Thomas Meredith’s Secret Clubhouse
• Lienhart, Jennifer. Information on …

Friday Report - Vol. 03, No. 17 - April 22, 1994, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1991-1996, Friday Report

No abstract provided.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 22, 1994, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Remarks by the Chair
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates for 1994/95
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the April 21, 1994 meeting.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 69, No. 52 [53], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Root, Tonya. Rob Evans & Tara Higdon Ready to Lead Students, Student Government Association
• Hannah, Jim. Robert Rutledge Hiring Raises Questions About Process – Institutional Advancement
• Daniels, Jerry. Credit Cards: Impulse Buying Puts Some Students Deep in Debt
• Madison, Ann. Earth Day: Weekend Events Help Awareness of Environment
• Suspect Arrested for Vandalism – Jonathan Lowe
• Play It Safe, Lock Doors On Campus – Crime
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Campus Security
• Catherine Ward Deserves Appreciation for Helping Women
• People Poll: Are You Concerned About Campus Safety? …

Senate Meeting, April 20, 1994, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

WKU Archives Records

WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes and attachments.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding budget, affirmative action, computer loans, administrator stipends, indirect cost recovery and retreat.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding College Heights Herald article, banquet, budget, Earth Day and debate tournament.

Bill 94-7-S - East Hall Shuttle Stop Shelter, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to build a shuttle stop at East Hall.

Ua12/2/1 A Survival Guide To The Real World, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Tolliver, Lisa. Career Services Center Helps Students Find Right Career
• Madison, Ann. Graduate School: Some Choose to Continue Education
• Allen, Craig. Resume First Step in Finding a Profession
• Ress, Chad. Drawing to a Close – Sasha Barney, Art, International Students
• Kemp, Bill. Interview: There’s More to It Than Just Showing Up
• Ang, Dawn. Before the Real World Some Students Travel
• Root, Tonya. Buying a Car Requires Money, Education
• Whipple, Catherine. Graduation Day: Some Students Have Mixed Emotions

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 69, No. 51 [52], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Root, Tonya. Student Government Association Elections: Scott Sivley vs. Rob Evans at Polls Today
• Cecil, Jill. Thomas Meredith’s Plan Raises Questions, Support
• Anna, Cara. Federal Office Will Review Hiring Policy – Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity
• Grundy, Julie & Rob Weber. Companies May Give Students Too Much Credit – Credit Cards
• Grundy, Julie. Using Credit Cards Requires Homework
• Car Vandalism Suspect Arrested - James Raines
• Clean Up the Earth
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Earth Day
• Cailloe, Andrea. Vote Rob Evans, Tara Higdon – Student Government …

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Discussion of football, faculty opinion survey and restructuring.

April Agenda, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

April meeting agenda with hand written notes.

Ua58/4 Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony For Outstanding Graduate Students, Wku Graduate Studies & Research

WKU Archives Records

Program for the Graduate Faculty Meeting "The Power & Potential of Inquiry," and recognizing graduate student award winners.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 69, No. 50 [51], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hannah, Jim. Robert Rutledge Left Troubled Foundation, Gift Controversy at Texas A&M – Institutional Advancement
• Anna, Cara. Employee Files Lawsuit Charging Gender Bias – Anne Murray
• Anna, Cara. Racing Ahead: Student Doesn’t Let Disability Interfere With Dreams – Doug Froedge, Car Racing
• Anna, Cara. Thomas Meredith Introduces Plan for Western’s Future
• Edwards, Don. Students Rush to Complete Income Tax Returns by Tomorrow
• Matt Kilcullen Right Man for Toppers – Basketball
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon So Far So Good Matt Kilcullen
• Forensics Team Shines in Long-Deserved …

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 4, No. 6, Wku University Relations

WKU Archives Records

On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

• College News
• Sponsored Programs
• Hot off the Press
• Personnel File

This issue includes articles:

• Robert Penn Warren 7th Annual Symposium
• Economic Development Institute Gets $100,000
• Continuing Education Has Moved
• Exploring Retirement Options
• Audrey Spies Named Officer of the Year
• The Department of Music Presents Duo Joseph Brooks & Donald Speer in Concert April 19
• Journalism Wins Fifth Straight Hearst
• Latin American Studies Spring Conference
• Faculty Development Committee
• Time for the Dinosaur Killer

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss Dialogue Day, Operation Pride, awards, budget and Earth Day.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding Moving to a New Level, fund raising, retreat and minority recruitment.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 69, No. 49 [50], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Poynter, Chris. Matt Kilcullen Signs Four-Year Contract – Basketball
• Cecil, Jill. Social Work: Faculty Concerned About Future – Curriculum
• Quarles, Mitchell. Pageant Show Positive Aspects of Black Women – Miss Black Western
• Root, Tonya. Candidate Says He Wouldn’t Raise Fees – Shawn Pinkston, Student Government Association
• Kentucky Supreme Court Coming to Campus
• Jim Richards Fouls Out In Search – Basketball
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Jim Richards Fails to Hire Best Basketball Coach
• Workers’ Needs, Morale Should Be Recognized
• People Poll: What’s Your Biggest Worry During …

Friday Report - Vol. 03, No. 16 - April 8, 1994, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1991-1996, Friday Report

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 69, No. 48 [49], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hannah, Jim & Cara Anna. Lock Up: Buildings Often Open After Hours
• Whipple, Catherine. Goodbye Bill, You Did It Right – William Natcher
• Root, Tonya. Candidate Urges Discussion of Issues – Student Government Association, Rob Evans
• The Choice Is Yours In Student Government Association Vote – Elections
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Student Government Association Elections
• Your View: The World Around Western – Student Government Association
• People Poll: What Has Student Government Association Done for You?
• Clingerman, Ann. Friend’s Death Brings Us Back to Real World …

Senate Meeting, April 6, 1994, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.