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Ethical Decision-Making In Library Administration, Stephen R. Shorb
Ethical Decision-Making In Library Administration, Stephen R. Shorb
The Southeastern Librarian
The first section of this paper develops a simple model for ethical decision-making. A useful model serves two main purposes. First, it easily explains the relationship between the various components of ethical decision-making by creating a chain between the most basic underlying values, the intervening ethical processes, and the actions that finally result. Thus, decisions can be more easily explained and justified. Second, use of the model may also assist in the actual implementation of the decision. A step-by-step progression through the model has the additional benefit of modeling the developmental stages found in models for the ethical maturation of …
Municipal Handbook 2003, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent
Municipal Handbook 2003, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A comprehensive manual on municipal government.
Issues Surrounding The Administration Of A Credit Course For Medical Students: Survey Of Us Academic Health Sciences Librarians, Jolene Miller
Issues Surrounding The Administration Of A Credit Course For Medical Students: Survey Of Us Academic Health Sciences Librarians, Jolene Miller
Jolene M. Miller
Objectives: For librarians developing a credit course for medical students, the process often involves trial and error. This project identified issues surrounding the administration of a credit course, so that librarians nationally can rely more upon shared knowledge of common practices and less upon trial and error. Methods: A questionnaire was sent to the education services librarian at each medical school listed in the 2000 AAMC Data Book. A second questionnaire was sent to those librarians who did not return the first one. Results: Of the 125 librarians surveyed, 82 returned the questionnaire. Of those 82, only 11 offered a …
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2003, Al Major
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2003, Al Major
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project
FY2003 annual report to compare the relative cost, efficiency and effectiveness of a set of municipal services by using a collaborative approach with the participating cities, and to set standards and identify "best practices" in municipal government for use and comparison by all Tennessee cities.
Implementing Student Learning Outcomes: The Link To Accreditation In California Community Colleges, Lori Waite Edd
Implementing Student Learning Outcomes: The Link To Accreditation In California Community Colleges, Lori Waite Edd
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As the public demands accountability in higher education, regional accrediting bodies are under pressure from external governmental agencies, as well as from key stakeholders, to demonstrate their effectiveness and more specifically, provide evidence of student learning. All regional accrediting agencies now have incorporated some level of student learning outcomes into their criteria for reaffirmation of accreditation. This case study describes how three California public community colleges are implementing student learning outcomes on their campuses. Administrators, faculty and staff were interviewed about perceptions and insights related to learning outcomes. Artifact analysis was conducted to establish credibility and data triangulation. Findings suggest …