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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Editors’ Pick—Book Review: Global Sustainability And The Responsibilities Of Universities, Frederic Murray, Kelly S. Moor
Editors’ Pick—Book Review: Global Sustainability And The Responsibilities Of Universities, Frederic Murray, Kelly S. Moor
Administrative Issues Journal
Weber, L.E., & Duderstadt, J. J. (Eds.). 2012. Global sustainability and the responsibilities of universities. Paris, France: Economica Ltd. 283 pp. ISBN 978-2-7178-6113-6
A Longitudinal Examination Of The Relationship Of Selected Institutional Variables To Community College Foundation Revenue, Van Patterson, Madeline Justice, Joyce A. Scott
A Longitudinal Examination Of The Relationship Of Selected Institutional Variables To Community College Foundation Revenue, Van Patterson, Madeline Justice, Joyce A. Scott
Administrative Issues Journal
The primary purpose of this study was to examine the annual revenue received by United States public Community College Foundations from 2008-2009 in relation to selected variables associated in the literature with successful foundation performance. This study also collected longitudinal data by replicating and expanding upon a similar study conducted by Dr. Sharon McEntee Carrier a decade earlier. Linear regression analysis was used to collect descriptive statistics that described the frequencies, central tendencies, and distribution of the data. The researchers used linear regression and analysis of variances (ANOVA) to study the relationship between revenue gained in connection with private giving …
Job Satisfaction Of Certified Nurse Midwives: An Examination, Gerald M. Hampton, Robin T. Peterson
Job Satisfaction Of Certified Nurse Midwives: An Examination, Gerald M. Hampton, Robin T. Peterson
Administrative Issues Journal
Health care providers face pressure to reduce costs and enhance patient satisfaction. One approach is to employ primary care providers such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives. Since there is a positive relationship between job satisfaction and patient satisfaction, positive job satisfaction on the part of providers, such as midwives, can translate into patient satisfaction. This research explores the degree of job satisfaction exhibited by certified nurse midwives. The data derives from a survey of 2000 CNM members of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. The survey captures job satisfaction factors, including interactions with physicians and nurses, job …
Homeless High School Students In America: Who Counts?, John M. Cumming, Gene W. Gloeckner
Homeless High School Students In America: Who Counts?, John M. Cumming, Gene W. Gloeckner
Administrative Issues Journal
After interviewing homeless high school students, the research team in a Colorado school district discovered that many students had not revealed their true living conditions (homelessness) to anyone in the school district. This research team developed an anonymous survey written around the homeless categories identified in the McKinney-Vento federal legislation. Results revealed students who identified as homeless for a portion of their high school years in numbers and percentages alarmingly higher than the district had on file. In fact, over 25 times as many homeless students were identified by this process than by the previously-used district system for identifying homelessness. …
Teacher Professionalism And Team Performance Pay: A Mixed Methods Study, Pamela Wells, Julie P. Combs, Rebecca M. Bustamante
Teacher Professionalism And Team Performance Pay: A Mixed Methods Study, Pamela Wells, Julie P. Combs, Rebecca M. Bustamante
Administrative Issues Journal
The purpose of this mixed methods research study was to explore teachers’ perceptions of their professional behaviors when they worked in schools that awarded team performance pay. Teachers’ archival responses from two questionnaires were analyzed using mixed methods data analysis techniques (Year 1, n = 368; Year 2, n = 649). Most teachers had positive views of the team performance pay system. Lack of collaboration has been a criticism of some individual performance pay systems; however, teachers in this study believed that the team performance pay encouraged collaboration and attendance at staff development. Findings were interpreted using the framework of …
Quantifying Online Learning Contact Hours, Karan Powell, Jennifer Stephens Helm, Melissa Layne, Phil Ice
Quantifying Online Learning Contact Hours, Karan Powell, Jennifer Stephens Helm, Melissa Layne, Phil Ice
Administrative Issues Journal
Technological and pedagogical advances in distance education have accentuated the necessity for higher education to keep pace regarding institutional infrastructures. Each infrastructure—driven by a common mission to provide quality learning—interprets quality according to standards established by various governmental and accrediting entities. Staying ahead of the technological and pedagogical changes have been challenging for many public higher education institutions, which are continuing to struggle with online course design and delivery modes (Suttle, 2010). Online universities, however, have aggressively and strategically responded to technological and pedagogical shifts across institutional, departmental, program, and course levels according to their institutional mission, vision, and core …
Implications Of Out-Of-Class Engagement: Exploring The Experience Of Obu Students, Neal Ellis
Implications Of Out-Of-Class Engagement: Exploring The Experience Of Obu Students, Neal Ellis
Administrative Issues Journal
In addition to learning, the college experience involves building relationships with peers and university faculty. For many students, interactions with faculty take place only in the classroom. For students at small liberal arts colleges, though, students and faculty often meet serendipitously both on and off campus. This study focuses on the unplanned interactions that occur between students and faculty. Data obtained from an interview, a focus group, and a campus-wide survey indicate that students who interact with their professors out-of-class (OOC) gain more value from their college experience and enjoy greater academic success than students who meet their professors in …
Elementary Principals’ Role In Science Instruction, Patricia Casey, Karen Dunlap, Kristen Brown, Michele Davison
Elementary Principals’ Role In Science Instruction, Patricia Casey, Karen Dunlap, Kristen Brown, Michele Davison
Administrative Issues Journal
This study explores the role elementary school principals play in science education. Specifically, the study employed an online survey of 16 elementary school principals at high-performing campuses in North Texas to explore their perceptions of how they influenced science education on their campuses. The survey used a combination of Likert-type rating scale items and open-ended questions. Responses from elementary principals suggest that the important components of instructional leadership for science included a) collaboration with teachers, b) changing teaching assignments, and c) teacher motivation.
Exploring The Effects Of Managerial Ownership On The Decision To Go Private: A Behavioral Agency Model Approach, Alix Valenti, Marguerite Schneider
Exploring The Effects Of Managerial Ownership On The Decision To Go Private: A Behavioral Agency Model Approach, Alix Valenti, Marguerite Schneider
Administrative Issues Journal
This paper utilizes the behavioral agency model to investigate why many formerly public companies have been converted to privately held corporations. Using a matched pairs sample and categorical binary regression, and controlling for effects found in previous studies, we explore how the equity ownership of those entrusted to manage firms, the firms’ executives, might affect their perceptions of the risks of going private and might therefore affect the decision to take a company private. This study complements prior research examining the predictors of public to private transactions and illustrates how behavioral agency theory can provide insight into a major decision …
Symbolic Interactionism And Moral Hazards In Higher Education, Louella Moore
Symbolic Interactionism And Moral Hazards In Higher Education, Louella Moore
Administrative Issues Journal
Public colleges and universities today are more than institutions of academic study. They play a role in the economic and social life of their communities by engaging in partnerships aimed at enhancing their scope and brand image. This paper suggests these partnered activities do more than just manage costs and replace state support during economic downturns; the activities are also central to managing the image and political scope of the institution. This paper presents an exploratory, multi-disciplinary examination of the market forces and potential moral hazards inherent in hybrid public/private partnerships in higher education. Agency and symbolic interaction concepts are …
Enhancement Of Entrepreneurial Leadership: A Case Focusing On A Model Of Successful Conflict Management Skills, Anita Leffel, Cory Hallam, John Darling
Enhancement Of Entrepreneurial Leadership: A Case Focusing On A Model Of Successful Conflict Management Skills, Anita Leffel, Cory Hallam, John Darling
Administrative Issues Journal
The purpose of this paper is to present a case study focusing on a new technology start-up firm, founded by two graduate students, an engineer and a business major, who met during their university studies. The case is timely, in that only ten percent of new product introductions result in a profitable business. The causes of failure are numerous and include the following: the market may create failure; inadequate funding and capitalization; and competition from established enterprises. Several research studies also point to rising indications of interfunctional conflict in high technology companies. One reason may be that, today, management teams …
Seizing Opportunity: "Succeeding To Fail: A Path To Transformation", Michael Williams, Esther Muller
Seizing Opportunity: "Succeeding To Fail: A Path To Transformation", Michael Williams, Esther Muller
Administrative Issues Journal
Part 4 of this issue’s “Seizing Opportunity” special-invitation collection, “Succeeding to Fail: A Path to Transformation,” first appeared in “Coaching Corner” (November 2011), a column in The Mann Report-Residential real estate magazine published in New York City. The article is reprinted by permission.
Teacher Preferences For Alternative School Site Administrative Models, Paul M. Hewitt, George S. Denny, John C. Pijanowski
Teacher Preferences For Alternative School Site Administrative Models, Paul M. Hewitt, George S. Denny, John C. Pijanowski
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
Consenting To Treat: A Rights-Based Principle, Pamela J. Stokes
Consenting To Treat: A Rights-Based Principle, Pamela J. Stokes
Administrative Issues Journal
This paper explores the consent process in relation to academic, scientific research. Consent is a human right given to each research participant. The participant’s autonomy should be supported and encouraged when obtaining informed consent. This paper reviews current literature and discusses the development of this right, in addition to the manner in which scientific researchers should uphold it.
Small School District Consolidation In Texas: An Analysis Of Its Impact On Costs And Student Achievement, Dwight Cooley, Koy M. Floyd
Small School District Consolidation In Texas: An Analysis Of Its Impact On Costs And Student Achievement, Dwight Cooley, Koy M. Floyd
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
Legal And Managerial Issues In Airport Scanning, Joan Hubbard
Legal And Managerial Issues In Airport Scanning, Joan Hubbard
Administrative Issues Journal
After the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S., the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States recommended that The TSA and the Congress give priority attention to improving the ability of screening checkpoints to detect explosives on passengers. As the legality of the TSA’s full-body scanner program continues to be debated, the federal government is investigating the next generation of airport screening technology. The privacy debate centers on the Department of Homeland Security’s use of full-body scanners to screen passengers at the nation’s major airports.
Seizing Opportunity: “Opportunity As Transformation”, Michael Williams, Esther Muller
Seizing Opportunity: “Opportunity As Transformation”, Michael Williams, Esther Muller
Administrative Issues Journal
Part 3 of this issue’s “Seizing Opportunity” special-invitation collection, “Opportunity as Transformation,” first appeared in “Coaching Corner” (November 2011), a column in The Mann Report-Residential real estate magazine published in New York City. The article is reprinted by permission.
It Is A Question Of Survival: The Case Of Tqm For Small Business, Uche Nwabueze
It Is A Question Of Survival: The Case Of Tqm For Small Business, Uche Nwabueze
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
Creating Future Opportunities Through The Alignment, Administration, And Assessment Of A University Graduate Program, Richard Parsells
Creating Future Opportunities Through The Alignment, Administration, And Assessment Of A University Graduate Program, Richard Parsells
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
Changes In Authentication And The World Wide Web, Karen Sweeney
Changes In Authentication And The World Wide Web, Karen Sweeney
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
Homegrown In Oklahoma: Corporate/Community Models And Best Practices, Beverly Woodrome
Homegrown In Oklahoma: Corporate/Community Models And Best Practices, Beverly Woodrome
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Symbolic Speech In Public Schools: A Selective Case Analysis From Tinker To Zamecnik, Charles R. Waggoner
The Impact Of Symbolic Speech In Public Schools: A Selective Case Analysis From Tinker To Zamecnik, Charles R. Waggoner
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
The Importance Of Incorporating Personal Finance Objectives In The College Classroom, Teri G. Allen
The Importance Of Incorporating Personal Finance Objectives In The College Classroom, Teri G. Allen
Administrative Issues Journal
It has been well documented that many college students have an alarmingly low level of financial literacy. These students have insufficient knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors relating to personal financial management. The recent economic crisis further illustrated that many young adults are not financially prepared to cope with the financial reality of being selfsufficient. Many states have implemented requirements for personal finance education in high school, and some colleges have included personal finance as a general-education requirement. However, studies have shown that levels of awareness of personal finance issues still vary greatly by major, student motivation, and financial background. This paper …
Bring Your Own Technology: A Public School Technology Policy Case Study, Cynthia Bauter
Bring Your Own Technology: A Public School Technology Policy Case Study, Cynthia Bauter
Administrative Issues Journal
This case study examines a large Texas school district that implemented a “bring your own technology” (BYOT) technology policy. The study considers teachers’, administrators’, and students’ issues and challenges as a result of the implementation. The study finds that although this policy is aligned with national and state technology integration standards for education, it is problematic in reality. Questions are raised about equity and adequacy, the need for professional development to deal with implementation, and the intention versus the reality of BYOT policies.
Seizing Opportunities Moment By Moment: The Effects Of An 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course On Personal Epistemological Beliefs And Implications For Academic Program Administration, Carrie J. Boden-Mcgill, Mazen Homound
Seizing Opportunities Moment By Moment: The Effects Of An 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course On Personal Epistemological Beliefs And Implications For Academic Program Administration, Carrie J. Boden-Mcgill, Mazen Homound
Administrative Issues Journal
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courses that teach individuals to “live in the present moment” have been shown to improve health and well-being; however, there seems to be very little research into how MBSR may affect the way we think about the nature of knowledge, also known as epistemology. The researchers developed this study in an effort to determine if MBSR techniques would have an impact on personal epistemological beliefs and the implications for academic program administration. Though this study is currently a pilot study, early results seem to indicate a statistically significant change in the area of “Quick Learning.” This …
Designing Effective Group Projects: Applying Student Feedback To Project Design, Apryl Brodersen
Designing Effective Group Projects: Applying Student Feedback To Project Design, Apryl Brodersen
Administrative Issues Journal
By integrating group projects into the curriculum, educators can seize the opportunity to provide students not only with marketable skills, but the chance to deepening their understanding of a given topic or subject matter by learning from one another. Designing an effective group project, however, is a challenging task. In the current paper, I utilize results from a student survey on characteristics of effective groups to design an applied group project and describe six key lessons learned by incorporating student feedback into group project design.
The Balanced Scorecard And Improvement Performance In Nonprofit Organizations, Jeffrey J. Aulgur
The Balanced Scorecard And Improvement Performance In Nonprofit Organizations, Jeffrey J. Aulgur
Administrative Issues Journal
Nonprofit executives and board members rate measurement of performance as one of three key organizational concerns. The academic literature, however, does not identify a dominant methodology for organizational effectiveness and governance. The intent of the Balanced Scorecard approach to organizational strategic planning is to translate the vision and strategy into performance measures. By placing the customer domain and the mission at the top of the Balanced Scorecard, the organization is identifying accountability between itself and society. The Balanced Scorecard has proven successful in nonprofit organizations due to its ability to align intangible assets to strategy. Successful outcomes are unlikely if …
Personal Or School? Factors That Influence A Teacher’S Intentions Of Remaining Or Leaving The Profession, Carrie J. Boden-Mcgill, Amy Sedivy-Benton
Personal Or School? Factors That Influence A Teacher’S Intentions Of Remaining Or Leaving The Profession, Carrie J. Boden-Mcgill, Amy Sedivy-Benton
Administrative Issues Journal
Teacher turnover is costly in its financial implications and negative impact on student learning. Recent studies demonstrate that many teachers choose to transfer to a more preferable work setting or leave the field. By employing a nested design using Hierarchal Linear Modeling data from the most recent complete Schools and Staffing Survey 2007-2008 (SASS) by NCES, the researchers found indications that school-level contextual factors, such as teacher influence on school, teacher perception of control, and teacher perceived support play a significant role in teachers’ intentions to leave or remain in the field. An understanding of these factors allows policymakers and …
Faculty Senate: Models, Myths, And Minutia, Dana Gray, Maryrose Hart
Faculty Senate: Models, Myths, And Minutia, Dana Gray, Maryrose Hart
Administrative Issues Journal
This paper reviews the research literature about the structure, roles, and models of faculty senate including roles of faculty senate in academic and non-academic issues, the difference in faculty voice and influence in shared governance, and identified models of faculty senate purpose. The authors of this concept paper propose a three-step strategic process for faculty to analyze the current profile of their respective faculty senates, determine the desired state of their senates, and develop a plan for transition. Larger issues such as what does effectiveness mean are beyond the scope of this paper. This paper focuses on what are the …
Institutional Factors Promoting Community College Fundraising, Madeline C. Justice, Joyce Scott
Institutional Factors Promoting Community College Fundraising, Madeline C. Justice, Joyce Scott
Administrative Issues Journal
The purpose of this study was to examine the annual revenue received by United States public community college foundations from 2008-2009 in relation to selected variables associated with successful foundation performance. This study replicated and expanded upon the work of Dr. Sharon McEntee Carrier a decade earlier. Linear regression analysis was used to collect descriptive statistics about the frequencies, central tendencies, and distribution of the data. The researchers used linear regression and analysis of variances (ANOVA) to study the relationship between revenue gained in connection with private giving and college foundation operations for fiscal year 2008-2009, the degree to which …