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Editorial Matter 1992

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Ordering Information

Permission to Copy

Instructions to Contributors for the 1993 Volume

Foreword, by Donald H. Wulff and Jody D. Nyquist, Editors

In Memory of Jack Lindquist (1945-1991)

Mission Statement

Membership

Conference and Programs

Contents

List of Contributors

Faculty Development In Out-Of-The-Way Places, Sally S. Atkins, Marilla D. Svinicki

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Beyond Needs Assessment: Institutional Research as Faculty Development

Instructional Research: A Sneaky Way into the Classroom

Faculty Committees: Purgatory or Possibility?

Assisting Others Helps the Helper

Team-Teaching

Freshman Seminar

Writing Support

Faculty as Persons

Empowering Others to Assist in Faculty Development

Rituals, Myths, and Magic

Conclusion

References

Reflections On Teaching Courses In Faculty Development: Three Case Studies, Kathleen T. Brinko, Richard G. Tiberius, Sally S. Atkins, Judy A. Greene

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Richard Tiberius: Reflections on a Graduate Course at the University of Toronto

Sally Atkins: Reflections on a Graduate Seminar at Appalachian State University

Judy Greene: Reflections on a Training Institute for New Faculty Developers

Themes Across the Case Studies

Conclusion

References

Developing A Code Of Conduct Policy For Hoopeston-East Lynn High School, Mark C. Conolly

Masters Theses

The purpose of this field study was to develop a model code of conduct policy for Hoopeston-East Lynn High School in Hoopeston, Illinois. A survey instrument on school discipline was completed by teachers and students. Results of the survey helped identify discipline problems in the school. Information was obtained pertaining to types of discipline codes used in other schools. These included other school codes as well as prepared codes such as Assertive Discipline, Reality Therapy, and Teacher Effectiveness Training. A committee of faculty members and parents was established to review and discuss types of discipline codes. It was decided that …

Assessment Of Sex Equity In Athletics In Illinois Educational Service Center #13 Schools, Wayne C. Scarlett

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine sex equity compliance and sex equity achievement in athletic programs in grades 5-8 and 9-12 attendance centers in the eight county area served by Illinois Educational Service Center #13. Champaign, Douglas, Ford, Iroquois, Kankakee, Livingston, Piatt, and Vermilion Counties were included in the study. An 18 question survey instrument, keyed to the 1990 Illinois Sex Equity Rules, was sent to building administrators in all attendance centers in the eight county area that contained grades 5-8 and/or 9-12. The survey asked administrators to provide, by grade and gender, numerical information on student …

Administrative Field Experience Internship In Educational Administration, Gary Zum Mallen

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Adopting An Eight Period Day Schedule: An Analysis Of The Merits For Oakland Community Unit School District #5, Norman L. Tracy

Masters Theses

In coping with financial problems and changing demands on students' course selections, it has become increasingly more difficult to provide secondary school students with the best education possible. This seems to be especially true for the smaller school districts. Many small school districts have reduced their staffs to the "bare bones" due to budget cuts. Such reductions have often resulted in fewer course offerings and a reduced number of section offerings for required classes. When this problem was coupled with the Illinois Board of Higher Education's increased college entrance requirements that high school students must complete, the common result was …

An Evaluation Of Educational Indicators In Illinois' New Illinois Accountability Law, Leon Francis Gobczynski

Masters Theses

In the fall of 1992, P.L. 87-559 will change the way schools and districts in Illinois are evaluated for the purpose of recognition. This is commonly known as Illinois' new accountability law. This law shifts recognition from solely legal compliance to include school performance and school improvement.

Five educational indicators were chosen for Illinois' new accountability law by the State Legislature in conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education. This research study measured administrators perceptions about the five educational indicators used in Illinois' new accountability law. In addition, ten national educational indicators were selected and administrators were requested to …

The Mukilteo Elementary School Parent Handbook, Lora Lee Wilson

All Graduate Projects

A handbook orienting parents to a school is an important first step in helping parents become acquainted and ultimately involved with their child's school. A survey of literature to determine the need for a handbook was conducted. Handbooks currently in use were collected and examined to determine the categories of information typically found in orientation type handbooks. Finally, the policies, procedures, and special programs and services specific to Mukilteo Elementary School in the Mukilteo School District were examined to select the most pertinent information to include in an orientation handbook designed specifically for this school. Ideas for additional ways to …

Volunteer Assisted Reading, Linda Laurene Young

All Graduate Projects

The problem investigated in this study relates to the need in schools today to find ways of providing educational support assistance for classroom teachers as part of the classroom learning process. With the continued rise in school enrollments, it is difficult for school funding to keep up with growing educational demands. Favorable student-teacher ratio issues emphasize the need to provide additional help for the classroom teacher. Finding additional classroom help has become a major concern; parents' commitments to employment and social obligations have changed their availability to participate at the schoolhouse and have lessened parent-child contact time (Cassidy, 1981). According …

Virginia's Plan For Dual Enrollment, William A. Owings, John B. Titus, R. D. Barrack (Ed.), M. W. Bedwell (Ed.), J. S. Byrne (Ed.), S. H. Campbell (Ed.), T. Page Johnson (Ed.), R. E. Jones (Ed.), G. L. Koonce (Ed.), W. A. Owings (Ed.), H. R. Stiff (Ed.)

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Faculty Publications

[First paragraph] There is a plan where Virginia pays Average Daily Membership (ADM) monies to a school system for a student attending a community college - and the community college collects the Full Time Equivalency (FTE) from the State. Principals must be aware of this dual enrollment plan for secondary students with community colleges approved in September of 1988. This plan provides options for students which were not available before. Dual enrollment allows high school students to accumulate credits for graduation while simultaneously earning college credit. The courses to be offered are to be mutually agreed upon by the school …

Graduate Academic Catalog (1992-93), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Graduate Catalogs

This Graduate Catalog is provided by the Graduate Faculty of the University of Nebraska at Omaha in the hope that it will be a source of information to you on the graduate programs available through our University. We are proud of our University and of its programs. We encourage you to become acquainted with us and with the many sources available to the community through the University.

The lamp of learning which you see on this page is the symbol of the scholarship and creative activity which characterizes every graduate program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. It is …

Workloads For Theatre In Higher Education, Joint Task Force Of The Association For Theatre In Higher Education (Athe) And The United States Institute For Theatre Technology (Usitt) And The United States Institute For Theatre Technology (Usitt)

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a policy framework for equitable faculty workloads in higher education theatre programs developed by a joint task force of ATHE and USITT. It argues that sustainable teaching load limits and production demands are essential to protect student learning faculty scholarship and safety. Recommendations urge institutions to articulate artistic and educational missions align production scale with resources recognize diverse forms of teaching such as studio laboratory practicum and integrate ethical collaboration among designers technologists and directors. The statement emphasizes that clear job descriptions balanced classroom and rehearsal commitments and attention to physical and mental wellness promote productivity and …

Economics Of Ethics In The Business Of Education, Lawrence Broglio

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article interrogates the intersection of economics and ethics within contemporary higher education, focusing on theatre and performance programs as case study sites. Through one hundred probing questions arranged across philosophy pedagogy production and administration, the discussion exposes how financial imperatives influence faculty recruitment tenure evaluations curricular standards and student admissions. It traces the ripple effects of market driven accountability on grade inflation workload distribution accreditation compliance royalty payments and disability inclusion, revealing conflict between cost containment and professional values such as artistic integrity cultural pluralism and equitable access. By framing ethical dilemmas as economic decisions, the article challenges administrators …

An Evaluation System For Measuring Faculty Performance, Lawrence B. Rosenfeld, Beverly Whitaker Long

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article proposes a micro evaluation system that quantifies faculty performance in research teaching and service to guide merit pay decisions and strategic planning in higher education communication departments. Drawing on effectiveness system maintenance and resource acquisition perspectives the model assigns weighted point values to scholarly publications creative production course innovation advising committee leadership and external grant success. The resulting point totals group faculty into raise categories and link monetary rewards to documented productivity while retaining discretionary funds for equity and exceptional achievements. The discussion addresses clarity inclusiveness reliability faculty motivation and administrative alignment and illustrates how a transparent points …

A Field Experience: The Paris High School Climate, Steven R. Sabens

Masters Theses

A comprehensive survey of the perceptions of students, teachers, and parents regarding the climate at Paris High School was conducted. This assessment was accomplished by conducting a random sample survey of students and parents, and a total survey of faculty.

Analysis of the survey results identified five specific areas in the Paris High School climate needing improvement (a) school/community relations, (b) student support climate, (c) school image, (d) school problems, and (e) students identifying a purpose between what they are studying and their everyday lives. In addition, a thorough review of recent literature and research associated with effective schools and …

Consolidation Study For Illinois Community Unit School Districts No. 10 And No. 20, Judith J. Phipps

Masters Theses

The main purpose of this field study was to examine factors related to school consolidation in Lawrence County, Illinois. Two unit school districts-Community Unit School District No. 10 and No. 20-have been in operation since 1972 in southeastern Illinois. Both districts have full recognition by the Illinois State Board of Education and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

In 1991-92, approximately 2,800 students attended kindergarten through twelfth grade in Lawrence County. However, financial considerations were the primary concerns of the schools/ operations. Due to revenue losses in farmland reassessment, property taxes and general state aid, Lawrence County administrators examined …

Suffolk University Academic Catalog, College Of Arts And Sciences And School Of Management, 1992-1993, Suffolk University

College of Arts and Sciences and Sawyer Business School Academic Catalogs

This catalog contains information for the day, evening, and graduate programs.

An Investigation Of The Responsibilities Of Secondary Principals Serving Shared And Nonshared Superintendents, Dale E. Greimann

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

In 1981-82, two school districts in the state of Iowa shared one superintendent; in 1985-86, 10 districts shared five superintendents; by 1991-92, 116 school districts reported sharing 58 superintendents. Studies on the shared superintendency suggested that role overload accompanied the position and that superintendents reacted to the increased workload by delegating responsibilities, often to building principals. The primary purpose of this study was to determine if there were significant differences in the perceived responsibilities of Iowa secondary principals serving shared superintendents and Iowa secondary principals serving nonshared superintendents. In addition, the study determined if significant relationships existed between Iowa and …

0552: Albert Esposito Papers, 1971-1992, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Huntington, West Virginia ophthalmologist. Copies of correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports and other items related to Dr. Esposito's role in the establishment of the Marshall University School of Medicine.

Ua66/14/3 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Wku Nursing

WKU Administration Documents

Pinning ceremony program listing graduates of the WKU Nursing program.

1991 December 16 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Friday Report - Vol. 01, No. 07 - December 13, 1991, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1991-1996, Friday Report

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Martin, John. Audit: Patsy Judd Says It’s Not a Witch Hunt
• Martin, John. Thomas Meredith Gets Brereton Jones’ Support
• Grundy, Julie. Non-Traditional Students Film’s Stars – The Plight of the Non-Traditional Student
• Poynter, Chris. Storer Cable to Investigate
• Residence Hall Association, Associated Student Government Mailing Asks Parents to Support the Health Service
• Residence Life Should Shape Up – Housing & Residence Life
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Roaches Climbing Pearce-Ford Tower
• Parker, Stephen. Pest Control Story Was One-Sided – Housing & Residence Life
• Baldwin, Paul. Graduation: …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Lawson, Jamie. Homeless Poets Gain Exposure
• Poynter, Chris. Black Resident Assistant Accuses His Boss of Discrimination – Housing & Residence Life, Pearce-Ford Tower, Greg Putnam, Maclynn Scott
• Hannah, Jim. Roaches Bugging Dorm Dwellers – Housing & Residence Life
• Projects Get More than $6 Million – Sponsored Programs
• Stivers, Stephanie. Hubcaps Stolen in Pearce-Ford Tower Parking Lot
• Recycling Efforts Need to Continue – Sustainability
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Big Red Makes Money Recycling
• Cecil, Jerry. Restore Funding of Higher Education
• Schneider, Sandra. Travel Complaint Adds Insult …

Friday Report - Vol. 01, No. 06 - December 6, 1991, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1991-1996, Friday Report

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald. Vol. 67, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Martin, John. Former Regent Questions Action – Ronald Clark
• Hadley, Kim. Feminists Speak Out – Women’s Alliance of WKU
• Jordan, Keary. Exam Schedule: Abacus Error Causes a Little Confusion
• Stewart, Nikita. Racism Forum: Students Respond
• Governor’s Trusteeship at University of Kentucky No Surprise – Wallace Wilkinson
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Wallace Wilkinson & His Mirror on the Ceiling
• Allen, Stephen. Marijuana is Harmful
• Baldwin, Paul. Parties: Leave Your Lampshades at Home
• Hannah, Jim. A Chance to Feel Like I’m Doing Something Good – Tutoring
• Hadley, …

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 1, No. 18, Wku University Relations

WKU Administration Documents

On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

• College News
• Sponsored Programs
• Hot off the Press
• Personnel File

This issue includes articles:

• Eison, Sheila. Funds Can Help Research, Travel
• Regents Approve $2.4 Million Cut
• Public Radio Wins
• Enrollment if 15,767
• Overby, Carol. Dr. Carl Hall Wants Competitive Grads
• Student Organizes Non-Traditionals Group on Campus - Students Over Traditional Age, SOTA, David Fields
• Wanted: Hosts for Students

Ua19/16/5 On-Campus Halftime Program, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

On-Campus Halftime Program featuring Debby Cherwak recreation director interviewed by Todd Gibbs.

1991 December 2 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.