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December 9, 2016 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate December 9, 2016 Approved Minutes

Impact Of A Student-Scheduled Child Care Program On Parents' Educational Goals, Barbara Carter

Administrative Issues Journal

The purpose of this study is to examine what, if any, impact a Student-scheduled Child Care (SSCC) program had on the families of students completing their higher education goals at a college in the southwestern region of the United States. Student completion rate is a concern for most college and university administrators. Research conducted by the Gates foundation determined that over three quarters of former students surveyed felt that they would have graduated if the college or university had offered child care (Johnson, Ott, & DuPont, 2011). This correlational and descriptive research study revealed what student families thought about the …

Advanced Placement U.S. History And The Application Of Social Justice, Katherine A. Curry, Lou L. Sabina, Jon Loffi

Administrative Issues Journal

Recent changes to Advanced Placement U.S. History have sparked a national debate concerning goals and purposes of college level history courses. Critics suggest that the revisions result in a national curriculum that promotes a revisionist history perspective. Defenders claim that revisions are an important step in preparing students for 21st century citizenship. This document analysis identifies key differences between the 2010 and 2014 AP U.S. History frameworks and considers changes made in 2015 by College Board in response to the national debate. The challenges of applying a social justice lens to curriculum are discussed, and suggestions are made concerning the …

Intramural Activity Report Fy 2016, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Intramural Activity Reports

The Sponsored Programs Annual Reports collection contains reports for the Extramural and Intramural Activities of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University faculty and students. The collection currently covers the years 2014 - 2017. More reports will be included as they are available.

Extramural activities mean they were funded by organizations independent of SWOSU.

Intramural activities mean they were funded by SWOSU.

Administrative Issues Journal: Table Of Contents And Letter From The Editor, Jared F. Edwards

Administrative Issues Journal

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Police Attitudes And Professionalism, Joseph Loftus, Keith Price

Administrative Issues Journal

This quantitative study utilized Richard H. Hall's attitudinal attributes of a professional using a Likert scale. The survey was administered to officers in two similar mid-sized police departments. The first agency had 650 officers, while the second had 350 officers. Agency One requires all applicants to possess a bachelor's degree, while Agency Two does not have this requirement. It was hypothesized that the officers with a bachelor's degree would possess an enhanced attitudinal level of professionalism over those without. It was also hypothesized that officers belonging to an agency that requires a bachelor's degree will have an enhanced attitudinal level …

Planning A Library Leadership Retreat On The Cheap: Case Study And Analysis, Stewart Brower

Administrative Issues Journal

Staying ahead of the pitch: an old baseball metaphor that means to anticipate where the ball is going to go so that the batter can score a hit. But to anticipate changes in a field as robust and challenging as information sciences, reflection and contemplation are often key to good planning. With simple day-to-day management of libraries already being a full-time task, true leadership and planning often comes with a real, physical break from the workplace and daily routines. With this in mind, the leadership retreat should be employed by librarians to give themselves the luxury of deep reflection, camaraderie, …

Motivating Adult Learners: Exploring The Emergence Of Adult Business Students In An East Texas University, Douglas Luke, Madeline Justice

Administrative Issues Journal

Adult enrollment in higher education institutions has grown significantly during the last decade, with students aged 25 and older attending 4-year institutions at higher rates than before. In the 21st century, few can improve their socioeconomic status or advance professionally without higher education. Colleges and universities must consider this diverse student population by identifying new modes of motivation for students to pursue degrees at 4-year institutions. Research suggests that universities focus on the new learners of higher education: nontraditional students who are motivated by their desire to learn and advance professionally. This study examined motivational factors and patterns of students …

Transforming High School Counseling: Counselors' Roles, Practices, And Expectations For Students' Success, Wei-Cheng J. Mau, Jiaqi Li, Kimberly Hoetmer

Administrative Issues Journal

This study examined the current roles and practices of American high school counselors in relation to the ASCA National Model. Expectations for student success by high school counselors were also examined and compared to those of teachers' and school administrators'. A nationally representative sample of 852 lead counselors from 944 high schools was surveyed as part of the High School Longitudinal Study: 2009-2012. Findings are examined in the light of the National Model and advocated practices.

Cheating In Online Courses For Financial Aid Fraud In The U.S., Robert S. Owen

Administrative Issues Journal

This manuscript reviews issues that differentiate traditional academic cheating from course misconduct that is motivated by a desire to defraud financial aid services in the U.S. Past research on college student cheating has assumed that cheaters are driven by an incentive to obtain undeserved grades in college in order to ultimately obtain a degree. However, researchers on academic dishonesty, professors, and college administrators might not realize that online class members can include virtual "straw" students who are puppets of a financial aid fraud ring leader. Cheating behaviors of straw students differ from cheating behaviors of actual, legitimate students. This has …

Latina Titans: A Journey Of Inspiration, Velma D. Menchaca, Shirley J. Mills, Filomena Leo

Administrative Issues Journal

This qualitative research examined the journey of renowned female leadership in higher education. Two top level Latina administrators of universities were interviewed extensively to discover their journey to leadership. The theoretical framework used was Latina critical race theory, feminist theory, and counter-storytelling. Themes that surfaced were strong supportive mother, fervent faith, humble beginnings, mentors, intelligence, and challenges not obstacles. These guiding themes serve as a path for Latinas who aspire to higher educational leadership positions.

November 18, 2016 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate November 18, 2016 Approved Minutes

Archives In Action: What Kind Of Animal Is It?, Frederic W. Murray, Phillip Joe Fitzsimmons

Faculty Articles & Research

Archives in Action: What Kind of Animal is It

The opportunities to strengthen our relevance and center our value to our campus communities has never been stronger. The rise of digital publishing and scholarly communication as issues in academic librarianship and university life are both lively and multifaceted. There are many faculty and students on our campuses who are publishing in the digital environment, either through the mechanisms of traditional peer-reviewed journals, web publication, and even paper and ink. These university publications, until recently, have existed in most part as fragmented and disconnected coalitions, but with the rise of digital …

11-08-2016 Swosu Duo Wins Second At Swacj, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2016

Southwestern Oklahoma State University students and faculty recently participated in the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice (SWACJ) annual meeting held in Oklahoma City, and two students won second place at the Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl part of the meeting.

11-03-2016 Swosu Homecoming King And Queen Finalists Announced, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2016

Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Homecoming is Saturday, November 12, and finalists for Homecoming king and queen have been selected by SWOSU students.

10-31-2016 Bayless And Clay Win Miss Swosu Titles, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2016

Elizabeth Bayless, Hennessey sophomore at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, won the crown of Miss SWOSU 2017, and Kaelin Clay, 8th grader at Idabel Middle School, won the title of Miss SWOSU’s Outstanding Teen at Saturday’s (October 29) pageants on the Weatherford campus.

October 26, 2016 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate October 26, 2016 Approved Minutes

10-04-2016 Swosu Coeds To Compete For Miss Swosu Title, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2016

Seven Southwestern Oklahoma State University coeds will compete for the title of Miss SWOSU at this year's pageant on October 29. The pageant, which is a preliminary contest for the Miss Oklahoma/Miss America pageants, will be at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center on the Weatherford campus.

Swosu Esl Club Newsletter: Fall 2016, Tee Kesnan

SWOSU ESL CLUB NEWSLETTER

SWOSU ESL Club Newsletter: Fall 2016 is the first issue of the newsletter for the English as a Second Language Club (ESL).

September 30, 2016 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate September 30, 2016 Approved Minutes

09-27-2016 Swosu-Sayre Literary Festival Coming October 12, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2016

The annual SWOSU-Sayre Fall Literary Festival will be held Wednesday, October 12.

09-07-2016 Swosu Teacher Candidates Begin Practice Teaching Assignments, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2016

Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Education in Weatherford is sending out 42 teacher candidates to work with approximately 51 cooperating teachers from 43 different schools in Oklahoma, Texas and Alaska.

Swosu Fact Book Fall 2016, Monica Varner, Diane Fitzsimmons

Fact Books

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Fact Book provides a ready source of information to answer frequently asked questions about the University and its operations. The Fact Book is compiled to assist the university with strategic planning, academic program reviews, grant writing, accreditation, and institutional information to help guide decision-making. The report is designed to help faculty, staff, and administrators better understand the student body and university trends. The data analyzed for this report was collected from 2007 to 2016.

Unless otherwise noted, the information in the Fact Book is collected on the tenth class day of each fall semester from standard …

August 26, 2016 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate August 26, 2016 Approved Minutes

08-09-2016 Swosu’S Crowder Lake Hosts Trail Life Summer Camp, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2016

Crowder Lake University Park was the site for the recent week-long Trail Life Troop 384 Summer Camp 2016.

08-08-2016 Swosu Panorama Series Plans Music, Magic And Memories, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2016

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is planning a “Music, Magic and Memories” Panorama series during the 2016-17 school year on the Weatherford campus.

07-22-2016 Five Swosu Students Highlighted In Ocast-Swosu Intern Program, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2016

A group of Southwestern Oklahoma State University students in Weatherford are working this summer as interns with three Oklahoma industry and private sector partners with the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).

July 19, 2016 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate July 19, 2016 Approved Minutes

The Source Newsletter, Yolanda Carr, Kem Mendizabal

The Source

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Table Of Contents

Administrative Issues Journal

No abstract provided.