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Leader Development Of The Health Information Management (Him) Professional, Theresa Jones
Leader Development Of The Health Information Management (Him) Professional, Theresa Jones
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This study contributes to the body of knowledge in leader development by examining how higher education programs in a female dominated profession assist learners in developing person-related characteristics that support leader development. A ten-part online survey was sent to directors of health information management (HIM) programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM). Results suggest an opportunity for improvement in the curriculum for development of person-related characteristics critical for leadership positions. In the interest of the progression of women these results should be taken into consideration.
Marketing Adventist Higher Education In North America : College Choice - Motivators And Barriers, George Charles Dart Jr.
Marketing Adventist Higher Education In North America : College Choice - Motivators And Barriers, George Charles Dart Jr.
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Purpose/Problem
It is estimated more than 75% of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) college-bound students (rising freshmen) who live in the North American Division (NAD) do not attend an SDA college/university. This is a major challenge for the NAD colleges/universities. Discovering motivators and barriers for SDA college-bound students is vital in understanding what influences this population in their college choice selection.
Method
This is a quantitative, cross-sectional, comparative study. An electronic survey using Qualtrics was sent to over 14,000 students with 461 respondents as the sample size. Respondents were sorted into four study groups, using the type of high school attended and …