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At Home And Away, Megan Molitor May 2016

At Home And Away, Megan Molitor

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University research, outreach benefit soldiers in the field and their families at home.


Theory Into Practice: A Cry From The Field For Innovative Leadership Development, Debbie K. Mercer, Scott Myers Sep 2013

Theory Into Practice: A Cry From The Field For Innovative Leadership Development, Debbie K. Mercer, Scott Myers

Educational Considerations

Leaders make the difference. This is uniquely evidenced in school districts where a single superintendent impacts the lives of so many children, teachers, staff, and community members every day. With so much responsibility, the need to mentor the ongoing professional learning and development of this key leader is critical.


Doctoral Programs In Educational Leadership: A Duality Framework Of Commonality And Differences, Perry A. Zirkel Sep 2012

Doctoral Programs In Educational Leadership: A Duality Framework Of Commonality And Differences, Perry A. Zirkel

Educational Considerations

In recent years, doctoral programs in education leadership have been subject to notable criticism and proposals for reform.


Measuring Colorado Superintendents’ Perceptions Of Principal Preparation Programs, Spencer C. Weiler, Martha Cray Apr 2012

Measuring Colorado Superintendents’ Perceptions Of Principal Preparation Programs, Spencer C. Weiler, Martha Cray

Educational Considerations

Over the years, many scholars have criticized traditional leadership preparation programs for failing to produce qualified educational leaders capable of moving public education into the 21st century.


The Incidence Of At-Risk Students In Indiana: A Longitudinal Study, Randall S. Vesely Sep 2010

The Incidence Of At-Risk Students In Indiana: A Longitudinal Study, Randall S. Vesely

Educational Considerations

Elementary and secondary students can be impacted by a number of risk factors, all of which can have a negative influence on their academic success.


Virtual Counseling For Students Enrolled In Online Educational Programs, Nikki S. Currie Apr 2010

Virtual Counseling For Students Enrolled In Online Educational Programs, Nikki S. Currie

Educational Considerations

Virtual schools are increasing in popularity as a method of providing formal education for a growing number of students in the United States.


Moving Beyond Bricks And Mortar: Changing The Conversation On Online Education, Teresa Miller, Michael Ribble Apr 2010

Moving Beyond Bricks And Mortar: Changing The Conversation On Online Education, Teresa Miller, Michael Ribble

Educational Considerations

Online learning has changed education in many ways. This change was not mandated, but instead filled a need expressed by students. Picciano and Seaman (2009) estimated that more than a million K-12 students took an online class in 2007-2008.


Evaluating Department Chair And Student Leadership In Higher Education, Linda P. Thurston, B. Jan Middendorf Sep 2009

Evaluating Department Chair And Student Leadership In Higher Education, Linda P. Thurston, B. Jan Middendorf

Educational Considerations

In higher education, assessment of leadership capacities and performance of department chairs and students allows stakeholders to evaluate individuals and programs.


Student Selection Criteria In Undergraduate Leadership Education Programs, Daniel B. Kan, Rebecca J. Reichard Sep 2009

Student Selection Criteria In Undergraduate Leadership Education Programs, Daniel B. Kan, Rebecca J. Reichard

Educational Considerations

Citizens expect and deserve effective leadership in both the public and private sectors. In today’s 24/7 information access society, high profile leaders have become a source of constant scrutiny by citizens and the media demanding results and integrity on par with the enormous salaries and fringe benefits these individuals receive.


Diversity In Kansas Adult Education Programs, Dianne Glass Sep 2007

Diversity In Kansas Adult Education Programs, Dianne Glass

Educational Considerations

Kansas is not typically considered a state with a great deal of diversity. In the past few years, however, Kansas has become more ethnically diverse. Kansas adult education programs could serve as a bellwether for diversity across Kansas.


Voices From Lawrence, Kansas: Diverse Adult Learners In A University Community, Angela White, Norma Herrod Sep 2007

Voices From Lawrence, Kansas: Diverse Adult Learners In A University Community, Angela White, Norma Herrod

Educational Considerations

Nestled in a neighborhood of modest bungalows, the Lawrence Adult Learning Center (LALC) is a part of the greater Lawrence High School campus. The high school annex building houses LALC, along with Native American Student Services, special education offices and personnel, and Lawrence Public Schools Nursing Services.


Garden City: Multicultural Issues In Adult Education, Hector Martinez, Debra J. Bolton Sep 2007

Garden City: Multicultural Issues In Adult Education, Hector Martinez, Debra J. Bolton

Educational Considerations

Kansas adult education is faced with the growing challenge to prepare its programs for serving the needs of a socioculturally diverse student population. It is imperative that Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs develop effective learning techniques for multicultural student populations. These issues continue to be important topics for educators, administrators, and politicians.


Systems Of Support: The Educators With Disabilities Caucus And Its Mentoring Program, Polly G. Haselden, Pamela K, De Loach, Jennifer Miller, Monica Campbell, Lynn Boyer, Nancy Anderson Apr 2007

Systems Of Support: The Educators With Disabilities Caucus And Its Mentoring Program, Polly G. Haselden, Pamela K, De Loach, Jennifer Miller, Monica Campbell, Lynn Boyer, Nancy Anderson

Educational Considerations

In the field of education, critics have described the experiences of beginning teaching as “sink or swim, trial by fire, or boot camp experiences.”


Building Successful Multicultural Special Education Programs Through Innovative Leadership, Festus E. Obiakor, Floyd D. Beachum, Darrell Williams, Carlos R. Mccray Sep 2006

Building Successful Multicultural Special Education Programs Through Innovative Leadership, Festus E. Obiakor, Floyd D. Beachum, Darrell Williams, Carlos R. Mccray

Educational Considerations

Across America’s schools, administrators are faced with various educational challenges.