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Perceptions Of Board Effectiveness In Selected Institutions Of Higher Education In Zimbabwe, Bonginkosi Zvandasara

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Problem

The purpose of this study was to identify the level of board effectiveness in selected private and public universities in Zimbabwe as perceived by board members. Also, the study sought to determine the influence of such demographic variables as age, education level, and years of service on the seven factors of university functioning: institutional mission, institutional planning, physical plant, financial management, board membership, board organization and performance, and board/vice chancellor relations.

Method

The survey method was used to collect data. Respondents were asked to complete a 47-item questionnaire and indicate their level of agreement on each of the questions …

The Effectiveness Of The Freshman Academy At Oscar Smith High School In Chesapeake, Virginia, Maurice Frazier

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The goals of this study were to answer the following questions: 1. Does the completion of the Freshman Academy contribute to the reduction of negative behavior incidents by students? 2. Does the completion of the Freshman Academy contribute to higher overall class GPA? 3. Does the completion of the Freshman Academy contribute to an increase in overall school attendance? 4. Does the completion of the Freshman Academy contribute to an increase in the student's involvement in extra-curricular activities?