The Nature Of Relationship Construction And Maintenance For New College Presidents: An Exploratory Study,
2011
Antioch University - PhD Program in Leadership and Change
The Nature Of Relationship Construction And Maintenance For New College Presidents: An Exploratory Study, Mark Allen
Antioch University Dissertations & Theses
The purpose of this study was to explore the nature of relationships within the context of a new college presidency. The college presidency is unique given the societal importance of higher education and the organizational complexity of academia. To remain relevant in addressing society's needs a president must successfully create an environment receptive to self-examination and change. Central to a president's success is the ability to construct and maintain effective relationships. This exploratory research employed a phenomenological approach, interviewing eleven new college presidents as the primary method for gathering data. Through data analysis the researcher captured a deeper understanding of …
Understanding Faculty Perceptions Of The Future: Action Research For Academic Librarians,
2011
Antioch University - PhD Program in Leadership and Change
Understanding Faculty Perceptions Of The Future: Action Research For Academic Librarians, Kara Josephine Malenfant
Antioch University Dissertations & Theses
The intent of this study was to aid academic librarians in examining their perceptions of the future of higher education, engaging disciplinary faculty members to understand their views, and determining actions to take to shape the future. In this mixed methods study, scenarios about the future of higher education served as the basis for collecting quantitative (survey) and qualitative (focus group) data at one institution. During this study, staff, faculty, and administrators at one library developed new ways to craft strategies and make decisions, shifting their focus from strategic planning as an event to strategic thinking as a process, a …
A Process For Transition To Sustainability: Implementation,
2011
Edith Cowan University
A Process For Transition To Sustainability: Implementation, Sandra Wooltorton, Marilyn Palmer, Fran Steele
Research outputs 2011
This paper reports the outcomes of the second action cycle of an ongoing project at Edith Cowan University (ECU) called "Transition to Sustainability: ECU South West" which is located in a small, single faculty regional university campus. The overall project has comprised three action research cycles, the first of which was the planning cycle which established the importance of building a community of practice with a learning stance for sustainability transition. It also highlighted the issue of a common definition of the term sustainability; of including cross-disciplinary perspectives; and of working with the local community. The second action cycle which …
Enhancing Psychology Students' Experiences: The Development Of An Undergraduate Leadership Programme,
2011
Edith Cowan University
Enhancing Psychology Students' Experiences: The Development Of An Undergraduate Leadership Programme, Lynne Cohen, Paul Chang, Joyce Hendricks, Vicki Cope, Bronwyn Harman
Research outputs 2011
Leadership is a practical skill, highly valued by employers but not formally taught in Australian psychology curricula. The Edith Cowan University School of Psychology and Social Science developed a programme aimed at addressing the lack of leadership training in undergraduate psychology students. This 12-month extracurricular programme provided theoretical and practical experience in leadership, and incorporated a formal series of workshops and seminars with three curricular components: leadership knowledge, leadership skills, and leadership in action. Students were then provided with the opportunity to develop and practise their leadership skills by participating in a series of expert-driven seminars, through role-playing, perspective taking, …
Reengineering The Academic Unit's Research Practice: A Stages Model,
2011
Edith Cowan University
Reengineering The Academic Unit's Research Practice: A Stages Model, Dieter Fink
Research outputs 2011
The paper presents a stages model that guided the efforts of an academic unit at an Australian university to improve its research performance. Aiming to grow the research culture it used the re-engineering approach to bring about a transformation. There are four stages in the model used: establishing the current research presence, facilitating research interaction, increasing research transactions and achieving research transformation. Part of stage 1 was a survey to establish significant gaps between staff research expectations and perceptions. Progress for stages 1 and 2 were able to be managed within the academic unit but stage 3 was largely influenced …
Steering In The Same Direction? : An Examination Of The Mission And Structure Of The Governance Of Providers Of Pathway Programs,
2011
Edith Cowan University
Steering In The Same Direction? : An Examination Of The Mission And Structure Of The Governance Of Providers Of Pathway Programs, Rodney A. Gillett
Theses: Doctorates and Masters
The purpose of the study was to examine the mission and structure of governance of three providers of pre-university pathway programs based in Australia and operating on a global basis. The aim of the research was to investigate changes, if any, to the purpose and form of governance in this sector for which virtually no research has been undertaken. The literature review of governance in the higher education sector on a global scale in relation to universities revealed an increasing trend toward a corporate style of management. The literature also revealed that the distributors of pathway programs are operating in …
Impact Of Teacher Demographic, Knowledge, And Instructional Variables On Children's Language Development,
2011
University of North Florida
Impact Of Teacher Demographic, Knowledge, And Instructional Variables On Children's Language Development, Donna Ellis
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of the present study was to determine whether a set of teacher demographic, knowledge, and instructional variables is related to preschool children’s literacy development. Specifically, the study investigated how these teacher variables impact children’s language development scores on the four subscales of the Preschool Language Assessment Instrument, Second Edition (PLAI2) and the four subscales of the Test of Language Development – Primary, Fourth Edition (TOLD-P:4). There were two major research questions in the study: (a) Will the predictor set of CLASS emotional support, CLASS classroom organization, CLASS instructional support, level of education, years teaching pre-kindergarten, and answers on …
A Comparison Of Bullying In Public And Private Schools In A Small Midwestern Community,
2011
University of Northern Iowa
A Comparison Of Bullying In Public And Private Schools In A Small Midwestern Community, Daniel J. Ryan
Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
Little attention has been given to the possible differences in bullying at private and public schools. Little significant research exists on bullying at private schools, its characteristics, and its differences from public schools. Inattention to this segment of the population can lead to broad and inappropriate generalizations that what works in public schools will work in private schools. This dissertation investigated to what degree there were differences between the number of incidences, types of bullying, and locations of bullying that took place at a public and private school in a small Midwestern community. The research examined the following factors and …
Shared Superintendency In Iowa: An Investigation Of Organizational Perceptions Of Leaders In Districts That Employ A Shared Superintendent,
2011
University of Northern Iowa
Shared Superintendency In Iowa: An Investigation Of Organizational Perceptions Of Leaders In Districts That Employ A Shared Superintendent, Roark Ronald Horn
Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
The combination of declining enrollment and diminishing resources continues to pressure school leaders to make difficult choices; for an increasing number of districts one answer to this dilemma is to share a superintendent with a neighboring district. Research conducted by Decker, Talbot, and McCumsey (1990, 1991) showed that while potential financial benefits do exist to this type of organizational structure, this decision also comes with some cautionary concerns that must be considered. The purpose of this study was to provide additional information about shared superintendents to school districts that are considering moving to this kind of executive leader format. Specifically, …
Evaluation Of Response To Intervention As A Method Of Improving Student Achievement,
2011
Nova Southeastern University
Evaluation Of Response To Intervention As A Method Of Improving Student Achievement, Ronald Bruce Farquharson
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
This applied dissertation was designed to evaluate if implementation of the Response to Intervention (RTI) model had an effect on student academic gains at the target school. The problem that prompted this study was that information on the effectiveness of the RTI model had not yet been determined. The reauthorization of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act allowed the use of the RTI model as a viable alternative for identifying students who may be experiencing academic difficulties rather than the traditional wait-and-fail model. Data and state assessment scores for sixth-grade students indicated that remediation was necessary. The RTI model allows …
Certification Of Financial Aid Administrators,
2011
Old Dominion University
Certification Of Financial Aid Administrators, Stacey A. Peterson
Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations
The certification of financial aid administrators has been debated for over 37 years. A job satisfaction survey conducted by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA, 2008a) revealed that college and university administrators' perceptions of the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the services provided by the financial aid office have a direct effect on the job satisfaction of financial aid practitioners. The study also hinted at a possible link between these perceptions and the resources allocated to the financial aid office. Open-ended comments collected as a part of the survey suggested that while members of the financial aid …
Factors That Contribute To Student Graduation And Dropout Rates: An In-Depth Study Of A Rural Appalachian School District,
2011
Eastern Kentucky University
Factors That Contribute To Student Graduation And Dropout Rates: An In-Depth Study Of A Rural Appalachian School District, Ann Lyttle-Burns
Online Theses and Dissertations
There has been a wealth of research conducted on the national epidemic of high school dropouts spanning several decades. It is estimated that the class of 2009 cost the nation $335 billion in lost wages, taxes and productivity over their lifetimes (Alliance for Excellent Education, 2009). The citizenry of the country suffers not only because of the loss in revenue but also as a result of the education level of the population. Individuals who choose to drop out of high school are not prepared for the most basic minimum wage jobs available, much less well paying jobs that sustain livelihoods. …
Career And Technical Education Program Alignment With Local Workforce Needs,
2011
Eastern Kentucky University
Career And Technical Education Program Alignment With Local Workforce Needs, Karla Beth Hargis
Online Theses and Dissertations
This research attempted to answer whether or not career and technical education (CTE) in a section of Kentucky's Appalachian Region was meeting the employment needs of local business and industry through appropriate program alignment and provision of 21st century soft skills. This study utilized a quantitative approach devoid of researcher invention. Job quotients were used as a measure of program alignment. Job quotients were calculated using the number of jobs available in particular labor markets as the numerator and the aggregate enrollment of respective CTE programs as the denominator. A job quotient of one demonstrates alignment in that a position …
The Impact Of Job-Embedded Professional Development Coaches On Teacher Practice.,
2010
East Tennessee State University
The Impact Of Job-Embedded Professional Development Coaches On Teacher Practice., Donna T. Hamblin Morgan
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The intent of this qualitative study was to understand the impact of job-embedded professional development coaches on teacher practice. Coaches in this study worked with teachers to plan lessons, model lessons with feedback, and disaggregate data. This qualitative study was conducted using interviews of coaches to gain their perceptions of the work they did with teachers and how this work influenced teacher practice. Teachers were interviewed to determine their perceptions of the impact coaches' work had on their classroom practices. Analysis of the coaches and teachers' reflective journals was also conducted to establish the participants' perceptions of their work together …
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session December 17, 2010,
2010
Western Michigan University
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session December 17, 2010, Wmu Board Of Trustees
WMU Board of Trustees Meetings
Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees December 17, 2010 meeting.
Meeting Minutes,
2010
Western Kentucky University
Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate
Faculty Senate
Meeting regarding raises, DELO revenue distribution, Student Government Association, executive committee, benefits, tobacco free campus, charter revision, overall policy, eleven month compensation, variable employer contributions for health plan and Lou Stahl's retirement.
December Agenda,
2010
Western Kentucky University
Meeting Minutes,
2010
Western Kentucky University
Ua85 Wku Women,
2010
Western Kentucky University
Ua85 Wku Women, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by WKU Women also known as the Faculty Wives Club. Includes meeting minutes, correspondence, committee files, newsletters and publications.
Ua68/8/1 Potter College Of Arts & Letters History Publications,
2010
Western Kentucky University
Ua68/8/1 Potter College Of Arts & Letters History Publications, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Publications created by and about the History Department.
