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Analyzing Student Feedback : A Case Study Of The New Evening Degree Program At Uni, Gary L. Bergen

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This paper is a case study of student feedback in relation to the new Evening Degree Program at the University of Northern Iowa. This program was instituted in the Fall 1995 semester. The Evening Degree Program is structured to allow one to earn a degree solely by attending classes in the evening. There are currently 19 undergraduate majors from which to choose, 10 minors, 24 graduate majors, and a certificate program.

The comments fell into specific areas such as admissions, academic advising, counseling, support services, programming, or some other area of need. The comments are grouped and then discussed. The …

The Application Of Student Development Theory To Developmental Advising Practices, Tracey Roling

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Research on academic advising in higher education has consistently shown that students value the advising relationship as a crucial component to their success. The delivery systems of advising vary from faculty advising to full-time professional advisors. Whatever the delivery system, students have expressed the desire for an individualized advising relationship (Gordon, 1992). The concept of developmental advising grew out of the desire for personal attention in the 1970s and 1980s. Crookston (1972), for example, described the developmental relationship not only as advising but as teaching. That is, it is a relationship based on negotiated agreements on who takes initiative and …

A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Jennifer S. Lindaman

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James Olivero ( 1980) stated, "Without leaders, any dream is likely to fade in and out of focus. For today's education, the principal --more than any other person -- is the keeper of the dream..."(p.1). I want to be keeper of the dream. I want to be instrumental in helping all children learn. I want to make a difference in the lives of children. I want to work along side classroom teachers encouraging them, supporting them and cheering them on. I want to work with parents, community leaders, and business leaders to cultivate an environment for children, both in and …

A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, William D. Boevers

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As I started the administration program at the University of Northern Iowa I knew that being a principal would be a difficult job. I had imagined that the bulk of the job would be dealing with things such as discipline, working with the budget, hiring, evaluating, and extracurricular activities. After completing my practicum and most of the required course work, I now realize that there is much more involvement than I had ever anticipated. Things such as public relations, staff development, being an instructional leader, a technology leader, and so much more.

Assertiveness Training For Women, Carol L. Charles

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Women, who make up more than half the human population, face developmental experiences that traditional human development theories inadequately explain or address. Practitioners treating women have had to choose between traditional-individualistic and feminist-relational models of development. The broader implication of this theoretical choice is either the valuation or devaluation of feminine gender traits. Thus, interventions would likely vary along with underlying philosophy as would the practitioner's view of developmental wellness; This fact and related concerns are the foci of this paper.

Advocates For Students With Learning Disabilities: Student Affairs Responsibilities, Christine Linda Crews

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During the past ten years, access to higher education for students with disabilities has brought diversity to campuses and challenges to college and university personnel who must ensure equal opportunity in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Furthermore, passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, rekindled debate about the responsibilities of higher education to students with disabilities. Increasing numbers of students with learning disabilities are attending colleges and universities. According to the Higher Education And The Handicapped Resource Center (HEATH, 1995), the percentage of students with learning disabilities doubled from 15 …

A Vision Of A Successful Secondary Principal : Reflective Essay, Gregory A. Criswell

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During the past 11 years as classroom teacher and successful athletic coach, I have had the opportunity to observe firsthand and develop strong beliefs toward the position of the secondary principal. The past two years have solidified my beliefs about responsibilities of the secondary school and its aim for effectiveness. The major areas of emphasis in this essay are indicated by the position that effective leadership from the principal' s position includes effective staff development, teacher evaluations, school and community relationships and technology in the schools.

A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Tashi D. Dholotsang

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An educational leader is the key element in any educational organization, and likewise the principal is the pivot around which the whole success of the school building is dependent. In this paper, I would like to express my views as an aspiring educational leader--my values, beliefs, and educational philosophies that I would practice· as I enter the field of school administration. As I sat to write this reflective paper, the question that my friends often asked me was, "Why do you want to choose a career in education?" This question kept recurring in my mind. The only simple answer that …

Enhancing Student Leadership Of Volunteer Organizations: A Guide For New Leaders, Valerie Shapiro Eagen

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The importance of student participation in cocurricular activities during the college years has been drawing increasing support and empirical evidence has been presented that supports the critical, positive relationship between involvement and overall student development (Astin, 1993; Baxter Magolda, 1992; Cooper, Healy, & Simpson, 1994). Theorists within the field of college student development incorporate this assertion into the models they put forth for utilization by student affairs practitioners. Chickering and Reisser (1993) maintain that an individual student's growth occurs upon mastering developmental tasks, and that it is the role of student affairs practitioners to create an environment which presents opportunities …

The Rise Of The Tribally-Controlled College: Quietly Leading The Way In American Indian Higher Education, Christopher M. Entringer

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A clash of cultures occurred in history when Europeans discovered the Americas with its diverse, indigenous peoples. One of the many negative results of this clash can be seen in the legacy of the U.S. government's dealings with American Indians and their education. Indians were very resistant to the white man's interest in their spirituality, but war and disease broke down many tribes and left them vulnerable to English dominance and control (Wright, 1989).

Clarity In Diagnosis: Prototypes Of The Anti-Social, Narcissistic, And Histrionic Personality Disorders From The Operatic Literature, Mary Bellone Grey

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A person with a personality disorder (PD) has a pervasive, long term, maladaptive way of interacting with the world (American Psychiatric Association, 1994). Costello (1996) described the lives of persons with PDs as chaotic. They are inflexible and rigid in terms of their reactions, and do not have the ability to change their maladaptive ways of interacting in society (Millon, 1981).

Anger And Violence In Elementary Schools: Conflict Resolution As A Method Of Prevention, Janae A. Griffith

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One of the most significant problems facing our country is violent crime. In the last few years, violent crime by children and adolescents rose dramatically (Wilde, 1995). "Currently more than half of all serious crimes ( e.g. murder, rape, assault, robbery) in the United States are committed by youths age 10-1 7" (Shulman, 1996, p. 170). Newscasts and daily newspapers are full of reports regarding youth violence.

Disaster Mental Health Response, Roberta J. Hinman

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Following a natural disaster, most survivors rarely disintegrate and become incapable of coping; however, many are affected and may need significant community assistance (Fischer, 1993). After a natural disaster, many people will be repairing, rebuilding and attempting to resume their lives. Often relief agencies originally brought in to help will have left the effected community. When disaster strikes or threatens destruction, individuals may need mental health services to relieve stress, especially if survivors seem to experiencing a shattered sense of the world as a safe and meaningful place (Janoff-Bulman, 1992). Then what happens to individuals who did not get enough …

Acquaintance Rape On College Campuses, Julie Ann Howland

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One of the issues colleges and universities have had to face in recent years is the growing problem of sexual assault on their campuses. Koss (1988) found that 27% of college women surveyed in a national sample of 6,159 students enrolled in 32 colleges and universities across the country were victims of sexual assault. Rape, forced oral or anal intercourse, and/or sexual experiences in which intercourse is not involved are included within the definition of sexual assault. Rape, in its broadest sense, is ''the act of physically forcing a woman to have sexual intercourse" (Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the …

A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Robert D. Howlett

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"Why do you want to be a principal, Dad?" asked my 10 year old the other day. "I know," he continued, "it's because you like kids and want to help people." I guess I really never answered him, and he left for some other interest, but that started me thinking as to the real reason I was entering the arena of administration. After being a junior high English and Special Education teacher for seventeen years, why would I want to change? True, there were days when the student behaviors overshadowed the satisfaction I received by trying to teach them communication …

Academic Bankruptcy Policies In Higher Education, Gail Marie Jones

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A college degree is a virtual necessity in today's world. More and more employers are looking for individuals who have completed at least two years of postsecondary education at a community college or elsewhere, or who hold a bachelor's degree. What happens to those individuals who attended college in the past but had a poor academic record? A poor choice of major selection, previous academic probation or suspension, or the need for time to mature socially and/or intellectually are but a few of the reasons why some students will need extra semesters to achieve an acceptable grade point average in …

A Reflection On The Roles Of The Elementary School Principal: A Reflective Essay, Alan G. Kehe

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One of the purposes of this reflective research paper is to articulate a professional vision for administrative practice that includes, a set of beliefs, values and procedures designed to guide initial administrative performances. Many of my beliefs and values about education have developed over the last 10 years of my teaching career and it will be from this decade of duty that I draw my views

Parenting Practices Effect On Adolescent Self-Esteem, Kelly L. Luzum

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According to Faust (1980), there is no greater or more basic sign of safety or affirmation of personal survival beyond self-esteem. This author maintained that feeling lovable and accepting yourself are the most important underlying components to human behavior. It is Faust's (1980) belief that self-esteem guides every thought and act of all human beings through each waking and sleeping moment of their lives. However, what self-esteem is composed of or how it can be defined is a continuing debate.

Conceptualization And Treatment Of The Bulimic Client From An Adlerian Perspective, Denise M. Mccormick

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They are your friends, your employees, your students, and your clients. In many respects, these individuals may appear to lead very normal lives. 1 Their outward appearance may seem to be calm and collected. Yet in private, they wage a personal war with food. In order to deal with issues that remain hidden form others, they secretly binge on large masses of food. A pint of ice cream or a bag of chips may only be the beginning of what could be hours of eating and then ultimately purging. This type of behavior is indicative of a serious eating disorder …

Homelessness Creates Children At-Risk, Amy Jo Mccollough

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The purpose of this paper is two-fold. First, this paper sets the scene for the reader by outlining the transitions in the homeless population from the 1930's to the present. Second, this paper focuses on the impact that being homeless has on children In the following areas: physical health, psychological well-being, and education.

A Vision Of A Successful Elementary Principal: A Reflective Essay, Brian G. Miller

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What is the role of the principal in an elementary school? As I began taking classes for my degree of Master of Arts in Education, I asked myself this question many times. In this paper, I will describe some of my beliefs about the role of an elementary principal. My desire to become an educator began in high school. While I had enjoyable experiences during elementary and junior high, I was motivated by several of my high school teachers to become a teacher. They provided the role models which helped me to understand that a teacher can have a great …

Gang Development And School Interventions, Frances M. Miller

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Gangs and their disruptive activities are increasing on school campuses. Once an inner-city phenomenon, gangs are attracting children in suburban, small town, and rural schools. Each morning the media presents new headlines about violent acts committed by, and against, those considered to be children by the legal system in the United States. The 1994 Gallup Poll reported that the public believed the main cause(s) for increased violence in the nation's public schools are increased use of drugs and alcohol, growth of youth gangs, the easy availability of weapons, and a general breakdown in the American family as very important (cited …

A Vision For School Business Management: A Reflective Essay, Jon E. Miller

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I started work as Board Secretary for the Mar-Mac Community School District on August 8, 1978. This happened to be the same school district I graduated from eight years earlier. The size of the district, enrollment about 300, did not warrant a professional business manager. That was a fortunate thing for me, as my undergraduate major was in psychology, not in a business related field. Throughout my career, I have always considered this lack of a business background to be a personal weakness. On the other hand, the psychology background has proven to be a personal strength due to the …

A Rational Emotive Approach To The Developmental Problems Of Adolescence, Kristie K. Oleen

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There has been more encouragement for counselors to adopt a developmental perspective when working with adolescents (Neukrug, Barr, Hoffman, & Kaplan, 1993). Steinberg ( 1 9 9 3) conceptualized adolescent development as a passage from immaturity to maturity. This passage may be long, short, smooth or rough. Although it is commonly believed that adolescence is a rough passage, some students deal with this period with relative ease (Schave & Schave, cited in Vernon, 1993a).

Athletic Student Services: Enhancing The Educational Experiences Of Student-Athletes, David Wayne Aspelmeier

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Intercollegiate athletics was born in 1852 when Harvard and Yale competed in a boat race (Rudolph, 1990/1962). Over the course of the ensuing two decades, intercollegiate athletics experienced tremendous growth as college teams began competing against each other in baseball, football, and other sports. The first baseball game was played between Amherst and Williams in 1859, and the first football game was played between Princeton and Rutgers in 1869 (Rudolph). These first athletic contests conjure up images of purity and of college students who played their respective sports out of a love for the game and out of a desire …

The School Counselor's Role In Facilitating The Development Of Gay And Lesbian Students, Rob Bahl

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There is a widely quoted estimate that approximately 10% of the United States population is homosexual (Coleman, cited in Slater, 1988; Cook, cited in McFarland, 1993). However, one has to remember that much of this research is based on gays and lesbians who are out of the closet (Slater, 1988). This estimate of 10% is probably a conservative statistic due to the fact that homophobia keeps people from acknowledging and embracing their true identities. Even if this statistic is treated as fact, that would mean there are approximately three million people between ages 1 0 and 20 who are gay …

Orientation: Meeting The Needs Of Students, Robin Jean Bennett

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Orientation is defined as an adjustment or adaptation to a new environment, situation, custom, or set of ideas. It is also defined as introductory instruction concerning a new situation. These definitions aptly apply to college orientation purposes and goals; however, the process of orientation has gone far beyond this in its scope and usage in the modern college setting. The first orientation course on record was at Boston University in 1888 while the first known course offered for credit was established at Reed College in 1911. Orientation programs have grown steadily in depth and scope since that time. The creators …

A Preferred Vision For Administering Elementary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Sharrie Phillips

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Education is a vital part of life. It begins the moment one enters this world and ends at their demise. Between that time, learning is an on-going process. Sometimes it is structured, sometimes it is unstructured. Sometimes it just happens as a result of experience. At any rate, we all can and do learn. This paper will reflect my values and beliefs regarding education, as well as, the characteristics of an effective educational leader.

Speech Codes In Higher Education, Tammy Sue Stroschein

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Over the past two decades, American colleges and universities have grown increasingly diverse in their student bodies. Every racial and ethnic background is being represented in higher education today. Administrators at many public universities and colleges have noticed an increase in discriminatory expression and harassment toward these groups. According to Stains(1993), one-quarter of all minority students are victimized by prejudice each year. For this reason and others, many administrators across the nation have adopted speech codes and have debated the efficacy of these codes. Due to the debate, speech codes at public universities and colleges have received much legal and …

Career Services For African-American College Students In Predominantly White Institutions, Angelle Shaunette Wallace

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As an aspiring student affairs professional with a specific interest in Placement and Career Services, it is troubling to note the lack of conscious efforts to facilitate the career development needs of African American college students in predominantly white institutions. Unfortunately, some career counselors lack knowledge of the African-American students' historical background, cultural orientation, and aspirations. In addition, being unaware of what empowers African-American college students, some career counselors in predominantly white institutions are ineffective in designing appropriate programs that would ultimately facilitate African-American college students' career development needs.