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A Description Of Merger Applied To The Montana State University Context, Stephen L. Coffman

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This article reports on the description of merger applied to the Montana State University context. Eastern was renamed on July 1, 1994, as Montana State University (MSU)-Billings. The Billings Vocational Technical Institution was then merged with MSU-Billings, and renamed the College of Technology. There is considerable debate on campus as to the nature of the merger. There is also potential benefit for students in this merger. MSU-Billings should be better able to attract the best students if enough of these positive outcomes are realized. The final positive outcome of the merger to be presented concerns the public. If history and …

Let's Get Political: Strategies For Departmental Survival And Growth, Isa N. Engleberg

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This article reports on the seminar entitled Strengthening the Unit: Strategies for Survival and Growth, sponsored by the Association for Communication Administration (ACA). The ACA seminar on Strengthening the Unit raised the above question given recent threats to abolish or cut well-established and prestigious communication departments. The ACA seminar provided an opportunity for representatives from threatened departments to tell their stories and share their hard-learned lessons. Strong leadership is critical to a department's survival and growth. Asking faculty members to make professional development a priority is a hollow request if the leader is not an active professional. Strong and politically …

Strategies For The Communications Unit: How Can We Become Central To The University And Its Mission?, Ellen Wartella

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This article presents the author's comments on reasons for the perception that communication units are not central to the University and its mission. First, our name itself is a problem. This can mean that one studies mass media, as I do, or it may refer to scholars of interpersonal communication, rhetorical analysis, cultural studies, organizational studies, or a variety of other subspecialties. Second, this lack of unity and intellectual diversity, often poses special political problems. The political battles across communication programs on campuses is only one of our on-campus political problems. Finally, perhaps at the root of our battles about …

Nsu National Ed.D. Program For Educational Leaders Participants Handbook 1996–1997, Nova Southeastern University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Prekindergarten Participation Upon Academic Placement, Mary Suddarth

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine whether participation in the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Prekindergarten Program for Children At Risk of Academic Failure had impact on a child's future academic placement. Current uncertainty regarding continued ISBE or federal funding of programs makes such a longitudinal study imperative. This study examined the 1995-1996 academic placement, including additional resources required, i.e., Title 1, speech, or learning disabled services, for 40 children who participated in the 1990-1991 Hamilton-Jefferson Counties Educational Service Region cooperative prekindergarten program in Jefferson County. Results indicated that all children reached expected placement, regardless of one …

An Evaluation Of The Behavior Disorders Classroom Program Of The Wabash And Ohio Valley Special Education District, Daniel J. Allen

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine the relative effectiveness and desirability of identified key components of the behavior disorders program delivered by the Wabash and Ohio Valley Special Education District in southeastern Illinois. Sixty-one school superintendents, building principals, and local coordinators of special education responded to a survey addressing key components of the behavior disorders program: technical assistance, timeliness of the Individualized Education Program process, thoroughness of the Individualized Education Program process, academic remediation, behavioral remediation, transition coordination, and followup services. The results revealed very little discrepancy between each of the groups of administrators according to their responses …

A Study Of Secondary School Principals' Perceptions Regarding Current Teacher Evaluation Procedures In Three Midwestern States, Beth A. Saiki-Olsen

Masters Theses

In recent years, new methods of evaluating teachers have been introduced and recommended by educational experts.

This study was conducted to determine the methods and procedures currently used in three midwestern states to evaluate secondary education teachers and to investigate secondary school principals' perceptions regarding those methods and procedures.

The study, which took place during the spring of 1996, included a survey of a random sample of 300 secondary school principals in Illinois, Iowa and Indiana through the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

One hundred and fifty-six principals responded to the survey which found that although principals agreed that …

Self-Reported Teacher Stress And Perception Of Administrative Support, Janice Lyn Sjostrand

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to determine the existence of a relationship between levels of teacher occupational stress and perception of administrative support. Six secondary schools were chosen from six randomly selected school districts stratified by size and geographic location. The predictor variable was administrative support; the criterion variable was level of stress. Instrumentation included the Teacher Stress Inventory (TSI) and the Leadership Behavior Description Questionnaire Form XII (LBDQ Form XII). Ten factors of stress were measured: five were manifestations of stress, and five were sources of stress. The subjects, the majority of whom were females, did not exhibit …

Instructional Practices And Attitudes Of Teachers In One- And Two-Room Schools In The Seventh-Day Adventist School System In North America, Judith Leist Anderson

Dissertations

Problem. This study examines the instructional practices, perceptions, and attitudes of multi-grade teachers in one- and two-room schools in the Seventh-day Adventist educational system.

Method. The researcher developed a survey and mailed it to a randomly selected stratified sample of 500 teachers in one- and two-room schools in the Seventh-day Adventist educational system in the United States and Canada. Two hundred eighty surveys were returned; 276 were used in the data analysis. Descriptive statistics give a demographic picture of these teachers--the practices used, their perceived levels of expertise, methods of grouping students for instruction, and their assessment of multi-grade students' …

Membership Of The Faculty Senate, 1996-1997, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Membership Lists

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Minutes-1996

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Friday Report - Vol. 05, No. 08 - December 22, 1995, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1991-1996, Friday Report

No abstract provided.

Ua66/14/3 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Wku Nursing

WKU Administration Documents

Pinning ceremony program listing graduates of the WKU Nursing program.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Becker, Lori. Students Adopting Kids for Christmas – Potter Children’s Home
• Scott, Mike. Paul Patton Calls on Regent for Help – Fred Mudge
• Root, Tonya. They Are So Good At What They Do – Ron Holmes, Serial Killers
• Dial-A-Grade Soon to be Available – Registrar
• Extra Shuttle Hours Discontinued
• Mammoth Cave Site of Singing – Concerts
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Thomas Meredith’s Christmas Presents
• Santa Claus Stops at Western
• Gagliardi, Melissa. Life Fine with No Television
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Flag Burning
• Watkins, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Hall, Jason. Students Spruce Up Holiday Traditions
• Root, Tonya. Ticket Taker Problem Solved
• Wright, Jennifer. AmeriCorps: It’s a Chance to Learn & Earn – Amanda Smith
• Senior Released from Hospital – Mekisha Page
• Council on Higher Education to Ask State for $4 Million
• Lega, Stephen. Christmas Time of Religious Celebration
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Thomas Meredith Conflict of Interest
• Thomas Meredith Should Resign from Atmos Energy Corporation
• Curtis, Stacy. Directory Most Diverse Publication on Campus
• Weigel, Richard. Earl Fischer Has Board Conflict of Interest …

Pod Network News, December 1995

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD Network News

From Shining Sea to Purple Mountains' Majesty

Celebrations

Core Committee Report

From the President

To Improve the Academy

An Opportunity for Future Conference Leadership

Diversity Internship Grants

Getting Involved

Web pages

POD Authors

Meetings

Position Available

Renew Your Membership

Member News

Call for Manuscripts for the 1996 Edition of To Improve the Academy

Manuscript Cover Sheet 1996 To Improve the Academy

POD Core Committee, 1996-1999 Self-Nomination Form

1995 Bright Idea Award Entry Form

Call for Proposals

Celebrate Us!

Special Service Needs Of Adult Students Attending Weekend College At Western Michigan University, Patricia A. Dolly

Dissertations

This dissertation examines the needs of the adult learner and how or if these needs are being met in the Campus Ill/Weekend College program at Western Michigan University. Specifically, factors that explain the rise of adult learners on college campuses and demographic information on this rising student population are presented. In addition, the reasons for returning to school and differences between traditional and nontraditional students are examined. Institutional, situational, and dispositional barriers confronting adult students are discussed; a model is put forth along with strategies to overcome barriers offered.

Current services for adult learners attending Weekend College at Western Michigan …

Friday Report - Vol. 05, No. 07 - December 1, 1995, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1991-1996, Friday Report

No abstract provided.

Chaos Theory In Educational Systems: Principals' Perceptions Of Sensitive Dependence On Initial Conditions, Suzan B. Baker

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the characteristic of chaos theory called sensitive dependence on initial conditions or butterfly effect in schools and school systems. The purpose of the study was to develop insight into school systems by determining if categories or factors of behaviors or decisions have been observed in school systems which are sensitive to initial conditions and are therefore likely to produce exponential effects. A modified critical incident technique was used to collect data from experienced principals in three moderate sized regions in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. Participants reported incidents that were sensitive to initial conditions during interviews. The …

Prediction Of Student Completion Of An Associate Degree Radiologic Technology Program, Donna R. Shehane

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the admission/selection process of the Radiologic Technology Program at East Tennessee State University to ascertain predictive validity of the admission process and to identify specific indicators leading to program completion. The population for this investigation consisted of 510 students who had applied to East Tennessee State University and the Radiologic Technology Program from 1991 through 1993. Data were collected from institutional and program academic records. Correlation research was chosen to establish validity. One-way Analysis of Variance and t-test were applied to investigate different admission parameters and discriminate analysis was completed due …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Goetz, Kristina. Thomas Meredith’s Seat on Board of Atmos Energy Corporation Questioned
• Hannah, Jim. Student Arrested for Rape – William Curtis
• Lenz, Rebecca. AIDS: Day Recognizes Victims of Disease – World AIDS Day
• Root, Tonya. Senior Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car – Mekisha Page
• Santa Claus to Light Up Bowling Green
• Hall, Jason. President Bill Clinton Sending Troops to Bosnia
• Goetz, Kristina. Kentucky May Stand Firm on Highway Speeds
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Bosnian War
• U.S. Troops Needed in Bosnia
• Curtis, Stacy. Students …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• LaBelle, Charbonee. Student Government Association to Vote on Drop/Add Fee Proposal
• Root, Tonya. College Heights Foundation Gains Importance with Less-Involved State
• Pierini, David. Never Too Old to Learn – Martin Schenck
• Becker, Lori. Students Look for Holiday Homes – International Students
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association Voodoo Doctor
• Say No to Another Student Fee
• Brown, Karen. Western Should Show Diversity
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Bob Dole & Newt Gingrich Biggest Turkeys
• Smyly, Doug. Conservatives Care
• Denney, Michael. Thanks for Support
• Shaw, …

1995 November 20 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Friday Report - Vol. 05, No. 06 - November 17, 1995, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1991-1996, Friday Report

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, November 16, 1995, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Goetz, Kristina. Sniff Test: Police Search for Drugs in Dorms
• Becker, Lori. Community Service Will Be Optional
• Mains, Brian. Shantytown: Homelessness on Campus
• Scott, Mike. Tuition Hike Lowest in Three Years
• Walkers, Drivers Can Get Tickets
• Goetz, Kristina. Bowling Green Not a Drugless Society
• Weaver, Ron. Editorial Cartoon re: King Thomas Meredith Pulling Excalibur from Stone
• Regents Give Thomas Meredith More Power
• Simmons, Darryn. Brothers, Sisters Surf the Internet
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Bill Clinton Dog Attacking Republican Cat
• Gagliardi, Melissa. Buying Happiness Not …

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Discussion of Moving to a New Level, website, salary study, part-time faculty, WKU Foundation and newsletter.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Becker, Lori. Regents to See Less-detailed Moving to a New Level
• Scott, Mike. Election: Paul Patton Squeaks By Larry Forgy
• Scott, Mike & Tonya Root. Mayor-elect Wants to Repeal Liquor Ordinance – Eldon Renaud
• Police to Check Sobriety Tomorrow
• Ray Mendel Meets with Faculty Senate Today
• Weaver, Ron. Editorial Cartoon re: WKU Faculty Evaluations Talent Contest
• Open Faculty Evaluations to Students
• White, Bart. Conflict’s with Thomas Meredith, Not KRS Statute – Ray Mendel, Regents
• Brown, Mark. Election Night Sparks Memory
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding degree audits, academic excellence fund, indirect cost recovery, James Ramsey, sabbatical and Academic Affairs productivity.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Quarles, Mitchell. Apathy: Voters Aren’t Being Responsible
• Lucas, Fred. Students Rally for Democrats, Paul, Paul – Paul Patton
• Hall, Jason. Dan Quayle Seeks Support for GOP – Republicans
• Mains, Brian. Kappa Sigma, Chi Omega Full of Shenanigans
• Water Pressure Sets Off Fire Alarms
• Becker, Lori. Assassination of Israeli Leader Hits Home – Yitzhak Rabin
• Lenz, Rebecca. First International Honor Society in State to Be on Hill – Phi Beta Delta
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin
• Yitzhak Rabin’s Death Shouldn’t End Peace …