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The Need For Effective Leadership Training Programs In Maine’S Volunteer Fire Services, Daniel Philbrick Ma
The Need For Effective Leadership Training Programs In Maine’S Volunteer Fire Services, Daniel Philbrick Ma
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This study focuses on the need for effective leadership in a rural all-volunteer fire department. The need for effective leadership is critical with today’s volunteer service organizations. This study surveyed the viewpoints of current members of volunteer fire organizations in Maine.
A Passion For Peace: An Examination Of Prudential Leadership Applied To Jimmy Carter's Middle East Peace Accomplishments, Lynelle Philbrick Ma
A Passion For Peace: An Examination Of Prudential Leadership Applied To Jimmy Carter's Middle East Peace Accomplishments, Lynelle Philbrick Ma
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Jimmy Carter demonstrated prudential leadership during his presidency. Although Carter did not achieve all he hoped to in his quest for Middle East peace, he did meet great success with his negotiations of the Camp David Accords. Carter’s success in establishing peace between Israel and Egypt is an excellent example of prudential leadership in practice. This is important because prudential leadership is very rare and it is often difficult to identify.
Positive Connection Leads To Student Success, Diane C. Leavitt Ma
Positive Connection Leads To Student Success, Diane C. Leavitt Ma
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This study focuses on the impact of positive adult connections on high school students’ success. The data is from of one southern Maine high school with a population of 1,050 students. The data includes overall school-wide results of student connectedness, as well as in-depth results from nine student interviews. The researcher’s intent was to demonstrate the need for continued mentoring efforts for high school students. It does appear from this study that adult mentoring programs have a positive effect on student success. The study also indicates that further research regarding the impact of student mentoring programs in high schools is …