2015-2016 Uni Strategic Plan Accomplishments,
2016
University of Northern Iowa.
2015-2016 Uni Strategic Plan Accomplishments, University Of Northern Iowa
Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents
A report detailing the progress on the strategic goals within the University of Northern Iowa's strategic plan.
Traditional Liberal Arts Colleges' Consideration And Adoption Of Online Education: A Presidential Perspective,
2016
University of Kentucky
Traditional Liberal Arts Colleges' Consideration And Adoption Of Online Education: A Presidential Perspective, Ericka T. Hollis
Theses and Dissertations--Education Sciences
National research studies have indicated that students are enrolling in more online courses annually (Allen & Seaman, 2010, 2014, 2015); yet, not all higher education institutions are adopting online education. In order to understand more about adoption of online education in higher education and presidents’ perceptions of online education, this study investigated the adoption of online education by traditional liberal arts colleges(TLACs). These institutions and their presidents currently face numerous challenges and threats as TLACs try to remain relevant in the 21st century while maintaining their liberal arts mission. The importance of this study lies in the realization that many …
Environmental Change And Adaptation In Kentucky Emerging Research Institution Sponsored Programs Offices: A Multiple Case Study,
2016
University of Kentucky
Environmental Change And Adaptation In Kentucky Emerging Research Institution Sponsored Programs Offices: A Multiple Case Study, Scott Niles
Theses and Dissertations--Education Sciences
The decline in funding allocations to state-supported institutions of higher education (IHEs) in Kentucky has compelled these universities to secure alternate forms of funding to support their capacity to meet public expectations. These other funding streams include increasing enrollment numbers, securing philanthropic support, and acquiring sponsored funding for research projects and programs. While smaller statesupported IHEs face resource and credibility challenges in their pursuit to expand external funding activity, these Emerging Research Institutions (ERIs) continue to strategically bolster their respective research enterprises amid shrinking budgets and increased competition for external funds. Research administration offices are the institutional units responsible for …
A Case Study : The Perception Of Higher Education Administrators At Historically Black Colleges And Universities On The Importance Of Academic Student Organizations As A Retention Technique,
2016
Marshall University
A Case Study : The Perception Of Higher Education Administrators At Historically Black Colleges And Universities On The Importance Of Academic Student Organizations As A Retention Technique, Sherri Lynn Shafer
Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
This is a mixed methods study looking at the perception of student affairs administrators on the value of student academic organizations as a retention technique at historically black colleges and universities. The study is based on survey responses from administrators throughout the United States utilizing a researcher developed survey tool. Despite long standing research, findings suggest that administrators perceive some value in such organizations, although they are not administrator’s first choice as a retention technique. Administrators indicate that their roles in retention within the office of student affairs vary, as do retention plans. Furthermore, they specify that barriers limiting the …
Longitudinal Climate Survey Analysis [2009-2016],
2016
University of Northern Iowa. Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Longitudinal Climate Survey Analysis [2009-2016], Bailey Holm
Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents
An analysis of the student responses to the campus climate surveys, comparing the resuts from the 2009, 2011, 2014, and 2016 surveys.
2016 Foundation Financial Statements,
2016
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
2016 Foundation Financial Statements, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Foundation Financial Statements
SWOSU Foundation Financial Statements produced by the SWOSU Foundation and Alumni Association.
Ally Development: Preparing Student Affairs Professionals To Work With American Indian Students,
2016
South Dakota State University
Ally Development: Preparing Student Affairs Professionals To Work With American Indian Students, Corynna B. Nelson
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Previous literature on ally identity development for higher education professionals has been focused mostly on White identity development, with little to no suggestions for those working with American Indian student populations (Broido, 2000; Edwards, 2006; Evans & Wall, 1991; Reason, Millar, A, & Scales, 2005). A conceptual model written by Keith E. Edwards (2006) focused on three stages of aspiring ally identity development with each identity attached to frequently experienced behaviors and viewpoints. This relatable model created a way to offer autoethnographical examples of an aspiring ally’s development to suggest adaptations for non-Native student affairs professionals working with Native student …
Editor's Note,
2016
Duquesne University
Editor's Note, Janie M. H. Fritz
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
This is the Editor’s Note to Volume 35, Issue 1 of the Journal of the Association for Communication Administration.
Editor's Note,
2016
Duquesne University
Editor's Note, Janie M. H. Fritz
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
This is the Editor’s Note to Volume 35, Issue 2 of the Journal of the Association for Communication Administration.
Capstone-Ish: Student Success And The Rhetorical Functions Of A Different Kind Of Capstone Course,
2016
Penn State Berks
Capstone-Ish: Student Success And The Rhetorical Functions Of A Different Kind Of Capstone Course, E. Michele Ramsey
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
In response to a variety of contexts, most notably the national and academic rhetoric promoting STEM majors over those in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, a new way of thinking about the capstone course in communication may be warranted. More specifically, administrators of communication programs looking for ways not only to foster growth in students, but also to increase the status of their programs on campus and in the community, might find this course useful for those programmatic goals. This paper proposes a constructivist capstone-ish course that marries the theories and applications of communication studies with a student’s real …
Mission Statements As Naming Proposals: An Rsi Approach,
2016
James Madison University
Mission Statements As Naming Proposals: An Rsi Approach, Susan K. Opt
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
This study explores the communication process used to generate and express communication program mission “names.” It argues that the process that underlies the creating, maintaining, and changing of names, ranging from the specific to the ideological, also generates academic unit “mission.” Viewing mission texts through the lens of the rhetoric of social intervention model reveals how the texts reason rhetorically as they propose and provide evidence for the “appropriateness” of a unit’s constituted mission name. Awareness of the rhetorical-reasoning pattern can help unit members make sense of mission-building or -revising work and provide a practical way for them to organize …
Dialogic Education In An Age Of Administrative Preening,
2016
Duquesne University
Dialogic Education In An Age Of Administrative Preening, Ronald C. Arnett
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
Text of the address given by Ronald C. Arnett, recipient of the 2016 Paul H. Boase Prize for Scholarship, granted by the School of Communication Studies at Ohio University for outstanding scholarship in the field of communication
Complete Issue, Volume 35, Issue 2,
2016
University of Central Florida
Complete Issue, Volume 35, Issue 2
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
This is the complete issue for Volume 35, Issue 2 of the Journal of the Association for Communication Administration.
A Photographic Study On College Student Sense Of Belonging,
2016
Eastern Illinois University
A Photographic Study On College Student Sense Of Belonging, Sean Sheptoski
Masters Theses
Finding one’s sense of belonging has the capability to serve as the tipping point between success in college, and failure. According to McMillian and Chavis (1996), sense of belonging can be defined as the sense of community that members feel when they are in an environment and around other members. A way to achieve premier sense of belonging is by the creation of a caring, supportive and welcoming environment within the university. This study was designed to focus on the importance campus space plays in the creation of sense of belonging. Using a qualitative approach known as photovoice, the researcher …
Understanding The Management Of Sustainability On One Public Midwestern College Campus,
2016
Eastern Illinois University
Understanding The Management Of Sustainability On One Public Midwestern College Campus, Eric Swinehart
Masters Theses
Environmental sustainability is a substantial issue within our world today that is on the forefront of policy makers' minds. Implementation of sustainability initiatives on a college campus comes in many forms and different scales, which falls upon the question of who manages all the moving pieces to make these initiatives successful. This study was designed to gain an understanding of how administrators are defining and implementing environmental sustainability initiatives on their campus, to understand their role in managing these tasks. Using a qualitative approach, the researcher interviewed a purposeful sample of four higher education administrators from one public Midwestern university. …
First-Generation, Second Year, College Students And Support Gained From Campus Services,
2016
Eastern Illinois University
First-Generation, Second Year, College Students And Support Gained From Campus Services, Taylor Whittington
Masters Theses
First-generation college students face many challenges when coming into higher education. This qualitative study was designed to gain an understanding of how first-generation college students utilize resources on campus in support of trying to work through their challenges and gain their successes. Chickering and Reisser's (1993) theory of identity development was used to better understand the development of first-generation college students during their transition and first year at the institution. The researcher interviewed five first-generation college students who identified as Caucasian and were in their second year of college. The results from the study showed that first-generation students rely heavily …
An Exploration Of Sense Of Belonging Among Black Males Attending A Predominately White Institution,
2016
Eastern Illinois University
An Exploration Of Sense Of Belonging Among Black Males Attending A Predominately White Institution, Nicolas T. Wright
Masters Theses
This study was designed to gain insight on how Black male students attending a predominantly White institution defined and described sense of belonging. In addition, the researcher sought to see if Black male students at the research institution developed a sense of belonging. Using a qualitative approach, the researcher interviewed five Black male students. The participants were students of sophomore to senior standing. Results showed that Black males students defined sense of belonging as acceptance and comfort. Additionally, the results showed that Black male students were able to create a sense of belonging at their predominantly White institution. Participants discussed …
Educating For Practical Wisdom: An Ideal And A Journey,
2016
University of Dayton
Educating For Practical Wisdom: An Ideal And A Journey, Kelly Bohrer, Susan Brown, Raymond Fitz, Andrew P. Murray, Lisa Rismiller, Christine Schramm, Versalle Washington, David J. Wright
Documents of the Provost's Office
This working paper details the work of the Habits of Inquiry and Reflection Practical Wisdom Fellows. It offers an understanding of the term, discusses opportunities for growing in practical wisdom, and connects it to learning across campus.
Spirituality In Higher Education: A Narrative Analysis Of Its Use For Decision-Making,
2016
Minnesota State University Mankato
Spirituality In Higher Education: A Narrative Analysis Of Its Use For Decision-Making, Jeffrey Francis Judge
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
This qualitative research study examines the role of spirituality as a tool for academic leaders in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system (MnSCU). The role of the academic leader (dean, vice president, president, etc.) encompasses a wide array of responsibilities and continually calls upon a large skill set in order to be effective in the position. Often times a leader’s decisions will be pivotal to the success of programs, departmental stability, and general divisional morale. Recognizing and embracing spirituality as a tool for working with faculty lessens stress, clarifies decisions, and invites dialogue and harmony where adversity and discourse …
2016 Annual Governance Report On Salaries,
2016
University of Northern Iowa
2016 Annual Governance Report On Salaries, University Of Northern Iowa
Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents
Gives the average salaries of faculty broken down by rank and college and the distribution of salaries of the professional and scientific category.
