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Impacts Of The Focus Act On Governance In Tennessee Higher Education Institutions, Jennifer H. Barber, Colin G. Chesley, Bethany H. Flora
Impacts Of The Focus Act On Governance In Tennessee Higher Education Institutions, Jennifer H. Barber, Colin G. Chesley, Bethany H. Flora
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With the final passage of the Focus on College and University Success (FOCUS) Act which was signed into law on April 19, 2016, state universities within Tennessee are heading for major transitions in governance structure and autonomy. With changes moving at a speed atypical of higher education, these six soon-to-be former Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) universities must determine the best way to proceed from the current governance structure to a localized governing board while considering the future direction of the institution. Drawing on historical precedents and current policy changes, recommendations are made to the six universities for future governance …
Educational Leadership And Policy Analysis And Encouragement Study, Jenny Lee, Megan Owens, James Lampley
Educational Leadership And Policy Analysis And Encouragement Study, Jenny Lee, Megan Owens, James Lampley
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Among doctoral programs, attrition rates and student feelings of isolation are high. In an attempt to determine the current levels and sources of support and encouragement from students enrolled in a Doctor of Education program, a survey was sent to students. There were 94 respondents to the online survey. Fifty-two (65%) of the respondents were female, and 28 (35%) were male. Fourteen respondents did not self-identify. Using an independent samples t-test, it was determined that female and male doctoral students report very similar experiences in support and encouragement. The majority of doctoral students reported the highest level of support (Total …