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Investigation On Shared And Consolidation Of Services In Westchester County School Districts And Municipalities To Reduce The Property Tax Burden, Luisa M. Iadeluca
Investigation On Shared And Consolidation Of Services In Westchester County School Districts And Municipalities To Reduce The Property Tax Burden, Luisa M. Iadeluca
Education Doctoral
The current economic landscape in the United States invites, almost by default, a study on finances. As stated by Valenti, “Where do school leaders turn when growing taxpayer resistance and tightening economic conditions threaten to reduce local support and government aid?” (Harris, 2009, p.18) According to the New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief, Thomas R. Suozzi’s Final Report to Governor David A. Paterson, affirmed “New York has a problem” (Suozzi, 2008, p.12). According to Suozzi, [New York’s] 78th percentile [highest local tax rate] is “above the national average” (p.20). Further in the Report, Suozzi says, “From every perspective, …
The Impact Of Student Race In The Determination Of Eligibility Of Emotional Disturbance As Recommended By School Psychologists: Implications For The Disproportionate Representation Of African-American Males In Special Education, Shirley Ja. Green
Education Doctoral
This mixed-method study investigated the impact of student race in the determination of eligibility of emotional disturbance as recommended by school psychologists. The results of this study looked at the implications that the evaluation component of the referral to the Committee on Special Education (CSE) has on the disproportionate representation of African-American males classified with an emotional disturbance. The quantitative component was completed during an experiment involving school psychologists who reviewed student profiles of an African-American male student and a White male student with the same profile. The analysis looked to determine the frequency that the African-American student was classified …
Exploring Career Aspirations Of Chinese-American Faculty Members At Selected Higher Education Institutions In New York State, Yang Zhao
Education Doctoral
Abstract This research study is an exploration of career aspirations of Chinese-American faculty members at selected colleges and universities in New York State. The purpose of this study is to understand what influences Chinese-American faculty members’ career paths and to determine whether their higher education experiences have any lasting effects on their career aspirations. This study is guided by Lent, Brown and Hackett’s (2000) Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT). This research study is a qualitative, narrative study that utilize a three-dimensional space approach and semi-structured interview instrument. Seven qualified participants were chosen from three selected colleges and universities in New …
Toward An Understanding Of Administrative Support For School-Based Play Therapy, Mary Anne Peabody
Toward An Understanding Of Administrative Support For School-Based Play Therapy, Mary Anne Peabody
Education Doctoral
Play therapy exists with successful outcomes for young children. Despite the popularity and empirical support of play therapy, it is underutilized in the elementary school setting due to multiple individual and systemic barriers, which are indirectly or directly influenced by school administrator support. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of administrative support from the perspective of elementary school mental health professionals. Specifically, this study looked at how school mental health professionals describe administrative support and how important support is for play therapy utilization. This study is grounded in social support theory which holds that workplace administrative …
Implications Of Generation Y Students’ Learning Preferences In Higher Education, Elizabeth Piñzón
Implications Of Generation Y Students’ Learning Preferences In Higher Education, Elizabeth Piñzón
Education Doctoral
This dissertation study qualitatively examined the learning preferences of Generation Y students through three focus group sessions held at three different institutions of higher learning. During focus groups, Generation Y participants were asked for instances from their experiences that illustrate what they want to learn and how they want to learn. The participants were also asked for examples of experiences from exemplary professors. Findings indicated that overall, the participants believe it is important for a teacher to be in tune with their students as well as in tune with the subject matter. The findings also showed that students become disinterested …
Understanding How The Social And Cultural Capital Of Certified Nursing Assistants Interacts Within The Nursing Home Culture, Linda M. Baier
Understanding How The Social And Cultural Capital Of Certified Nursing Assistants Interacts Within The Nursing Home Culture, Linda M. Baier
Education Doctoral
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are the primary caregivers with the most frequent, intimate contact with residents, influencing the resident’s quality of life. The current nursing literature does not explore how CNAs’ cultural and social capital interacts with the institutional culture of the skilled nursing home. The purpose of this focused ethnographic study was to understand the cultural and social capital of the CNA, and how a CNA interacts within the skilled nursing home institutional culture. A purposive sampling of CNAs from a skilled nursing home in Upstate New York was invited to be part of the study; 21 CNAs chose …
A Profile Of Achievement Motivation Among Ninth Grade Students At A Diverse Suburban High School, Pamela Taylor
A Profile Of Achievement Motivation Among Ninth Grade Students At A Diverse Suburban High School, Pamela Taylor
Education Doctoral
Although high achievement motivation in high school students is linked to reduced dropout rates and academic success, very little is known about the motivation of ninth graders. Therefore, this study examined the motivational characteristics of 380 ninth grade students using The Achievement Motivation Profile (AMP). Interrelationships between Student Motivation to Achieve and Achievement-Related Work Habits and Inner Resources and Interpersonal Strengths among ninth grade students were examined using canonical correlation analyses. The present study revealed that male and female ninth grade students with high achievement motivation (high scores on achievement motivation, competitiveness, goal-orientation) and high achievement-related work habits (high scores …
Movement Is Medicine: The Effect Of A Structured Mobility Program On Functional Decline In Hospitalized Older Adults, Marie J. Bell
Movement Is Medicine: The Effect Of A Structured Mobility Program On Functional Decline In Hospitalized Older Adults, Marie J. Bell
Education Doctoral
Abstract Functional decline is defined as the consequence of physiological changes of aging resulting in the inability to perform self-care activities independently. Hospitalized older adults are more likely to decline in functional status resulting in longer length of stay. Hospital care is often focused on treating acute illness while functional status is overlooked. Low mobility and bedrest are common occurrences during hospitalization. The most predictable and probably most preventable cause of functional decline is deconditioning from bedrest and reduced mobility. The purpose of this study was to determine if an early ambulation program can maintain functional levels for hospitalized older …
Examining The Kouzes And Posner Leadership Practices Of Elementary Principals In Central New York, Dean F. Goewey
Examining The Kouzes And Posner Leadership Practices Of Elementary Principals In Central New York, Dean F. Goewey
Education Doctoral
The study examines the Kouzes and Posner leadership practices of elementary principals. Today there is significant emphasis on principal leadership. Because of the increased accountability for elementary principals, there is an urgent need for a validated, research based leadership framework for elementary principals. The work of Kouzes and Posner is widely respected and applied in business and education and might provide a foundation for a framework of elementary leadership practices. The purpose of the study was to look critically at the Kouzes and Posner leadership practices of elementary principals. The leadership practices of elementary principals were measured using Kouzes’ and …
School Board Members’ Perceptions Of Superintendent Leadership Behaviors In Upstate New York, Linda Rae Doty
School Board Members’ Perceptions Of Superintendent Leadership Behaviors In Upstate New York, Linda Rae Doty
Education Doctoral
School board members are concerned about the number of vacancies created by retiring superintendents and the difficulty finding individuals willing to take on the challenges of running a school district (Conrad & Rosser, 2007). School board members’ perceptions of superintendent behaviors contribute to the board-superintendent relationship (Tallerico, 2000). The relationship between school board members and superintendent is critical to the effectiveness of the superintendent and the stability of leadership in the superintendent position. The purpose of the study is to improve school districts by providing research leading to positive school board-superintendent relationships that bring about stability in the superintendent position. …