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Impacts Of The Focus Act On Governance In Tennessee Higher Education Institutions, Jennifer H. Barber, Colin G. Chesley, Bethany H. Flora
Impacts Of The Focus Act On Governance In Tennessee Higher Education Institutions, Jennifer H. Barber, Colin G. Chesley, Bethany H. Flora
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With the final passage of the Focus on College and University Success (FOCUS) Act which was signed into law on April 19, 2016, state universities within Tennessee are heading for major transitions in governance structure and autonomy. With changes moving at a speed atypical of higher education, these six soon-to-be former Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) universities must determine the best way to proceed from the current governance structure to a localized governing board while considering the future direction of the institution. Drawing on historical precedents and current policy changes, recommendations are made to the six universities for future governance …
The Relationship Between Growth Scores And The Overall Observation Ratings For Teachers In A Public School System In Tennessee, Joshua Davis, James H. Lampley, Virginia Foley
The Relationship Between Growth Scores And The Overall Observation Ratings For Teachers In A Public School System In Tennessee, Joshua Davis, James H. Lampley, Virginia Foley
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the TVAAS growth score given by the Tennessee Department of Education and the overall Tennessee Educator Assessment Model (TEAM) observation rating for teachers in grades 3 through 8. The participating county public school system for this study is located in Northeast Tennessee. Participants were teachers in the school system teaching Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies in grades 3 through 8 in 10 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 2 K-8 schools. Specifically, this research examined the relationship between the TEAM observation scores and overall TVAAS growth score …