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Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 8, No. 6, 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:

• Skipper, Bob. Applied Science & Tech WKU's First Program of Distinction
• WKU Regents Elect Cornelius Martin Chair; Kristen Bale Vice Chair; Welcome Three - Stephanie Cosby, Ronald Sheffer, James Tennill
• Yarbrough, Alex. Meet WKU's 1998 Distinguished Professors - Richard Salisbury, Julia Roberts
• Eison, Sheila. Professor With a Cause: Corporate Advocacy - Judith Hoover
• Yarbrough, Alex. He's Dr. Historian to His Colleagues - Vernon Sheeley
• Annuoncing This Year's Productivity Awards …

Ua12/2/1 View Of The Hill, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special welcome to campus issue of the College Heights Herald. This issue contains articles:

• Ransdell, Gary. Welcome to WKU
• Campus Map
• Felkins, Melissa. Student Government Association: Long-Term Effects Mostly Positive
• Olmsted, Mikki. Office Provides Support for Minority Students – Minority Student Support Services
• Newcomer Information
• University Services
• Academic Calendar 1998-1999
• Englert, Jennifer. Intramurals: It’s Just Fun
• Fitness: Preston Health & Activities Center Offers Students Fitness
• Panhellenic Association
• Interfraternity Council
• Greek Map
• Local Churches
• Englert, Jennifer. Religious Organizations Provide Chance to Praise God with Friends
• Karen, Mattias. Getting Involved Important

New Teacher Induction Programs In Tennessee: Formal, Informal, And Influential Practices, Peggy A. Goodson-Rochelle

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The researcher examined beginning teacher induction programs in large and small districts in Tennessee for the 1997-1998 school year. Types of induction, formal and informal, were examined. The study looked at the teacher attitudes of job satisfaction, job adjustment, and socialization into the profession of teaching. The research design included five questions with two hypotheses used for testing differences between teacher attitudes in large and small systems. Beginning first-year teachers were surveyed and asked to rate their induction program as to best practices. Teachers rated the occurrence of activities in seven areas and how supportive activities were in their roles …

High School Block Scheduling As A Stimulus: A Multiple-Site Case Study, William H. Phelps

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to identify the processes that have been used for implementing the alternative scheduling plan of block scheduling in high schools. The study attempted to discover what professional development activities were used for the change, if teachers altered instruction, and what additional staff development was needed. The qualitative method of case study research was selected for the study. The investigator chose five public high schools, representing city and county systems and different professional development budgets and types of instructional support. Central office administrators who were responsible for the implementation of block scheduling, principals, and a …

The Effects Of Consideration And Initiating Structure Exhibited By Principals On Teacher Morale In Selected Louisiana Secondary Schools, Robert Wayne Webber

Doctoral Dissertations

This study was conducted to determine whether a statistically significant relationship exists between the leadership styles of principals and teacher morale in the public secondary schools of north Louisiana, as perceived by teachers. The Ohio State studies and Getzels and Guba's Social Systems Model for educational organizations provided the theoretical framework for this study. Selected demographic variables of gender of the teacher, years of teaching experience, and race of the teacher were considered in this study. Information on teacher morale was collected from teachers in 14 randomly selected schools of north Louisiana. Data were obtained concerning teacher morale using the …

Nsu Summer Instruction Master's Program In Life Span Care And Administration: “The Profession And Public Policy Family Systems In Substance Abuse Counseling Group Theory And Practice” July – August 1998, Nova Southeastern University

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

No abstract provided.

An Internship Study Of Character Education In A Middle School Setting, Laureen J. Cohen

Theses and Dissertations

This internship experience focused on the study of the effectiveness of a formal approach to character education in a small New Jersey middle school. This effort projected student outcomes to include observable student demonstration of positive character traits. The character traits emphasized consist of respect, reliability, responsibility, and resourcefulness. Hence, the name of the project is the "Four R's."

The entire student body of 254 in grades five through eight participated in this study. The integration of one of the four R's into the current curriculum of each quarter served as the means by which the character traits were presented …

Parents As Partners In Progress: A Study Of Parent Involvement In An Urban Elementary School, Janine P. Riggins

Theses and Dissertations

The research project focused on parent involvement in the context of the urban school setting. The target population included one parent or guardian for each BSI student in grades 1-3 during the 1997-98 school year. Subjects completed a pre-survey during the first semester of the 1997-98 school year using a 6 item interest inventory. Responses to individual items were summarized using percentages. This data served as the basis for the development of the internship activities. A post-survey was administered during the second half of the 1997-98 school year using a similar inventory. Post-survey data was summarized and compared to patterns …

19980521: Library Director's Files, 1979-1993, University Libraries

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the University Libraries at Marshall University from 1979-1993. Items were received in 1998 and include notable materials from the library director's office files from this period of time. Items include things such as greatest needs, accomplishments and administrative objectives, dean's notes, the law library, and Special Collections. This is not at all an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

Quarterly Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Quarterly Meeting of the WKU Board of Regents to discuss disposition of minutes; Executive Committee report; Academics & Student Affairs Committee report; Finance & Budget Committee report; Institutional Advancement Committee report; personnel recommendation; gender equity salary; distinguished professor status; Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program; property acquisition; strategic plan; president's report; and election of officers and committee members.

Bylaws And Code Of Ethics, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Revised bylaws and code of ethics for the WKU Board of Regents.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Lanter, Charlie. University Boulevard Negotiations Optimistic
• Lanter, Charlie. Gordon Ford College of Business Receives $1 Million – Leon Page
• Brewer, Jerry. Danielle McCulley Selected No. 1 in American Basketball League Draft
• Back, Shannon. Council on Postsecondary Education Postpones Programs of Distinction Decision
• Harper, Molly. Lack of New Funds May Lead to Belt-Tightening for Western – Budget
• 1998 Marsupial Awards
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Space for Lease
• Harrell, Drew. Increase for Campaign Spending Limits Needed – Student Government Association
• Lobo, Mazz. Athletes Not Just Like Regular Students
• People Poll: What …

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 8, No. 4, 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
• Coming Up - Calendar of Events

This issue includes articles:

• Siria, Stephanie. Mace Will Add to WKU's Rich Tradition
• WKU Supporter Col. Ed Stansbury Pledges $1 Million+ for Scholarships
• WKU Hires Veteran Fundraiser as Vice President - Thomas Hiles
• Spring Commencement May 16, L.T. Smith Stadium
• Catch the Spirit of the MASTER Plan - Making Academic & Social Transitions Educationally Rewarding
• Skipper, Bob. Faculty Emeriti Robert & Catherine Ward Give Property to Support …

University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 1998 - 1999, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Volume 11, Number 02, Lana Wachniak Editor

Reaching Through Teaching

Full text of Volume 11, Number 02 of Reaching Through Teaching.

University Of Central Florida Undergraduate Catalog, 1998 - 1999, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

An Internship Experience In Educational Leadership At Gloucester Township School District, Stephen V. Mecke

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to identify the major cause of the Gloucester Township School District's attendance and classification errors when reporting the annual Application for State School Aid. After identifying the problem, the intern developed and implemented a plan of action to resolve the problem.

The methodology of data collection included a questionnaire survey, interviews, an internal attendance audit in narrative form, and a review of the archival attendance reports. The research revealed that the Gloucester Township School District was experiencing difficulty exchanging computer data between its 11 schools, curriculum building, and the central administrative office. The district …

An Internship Experience In Educational Administration At Haddon Heights Junior-Senior High School, 1997-1998, Ruthmarie Schopfer Weinberg

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this internship was to provide the candidate with an opportunity to acquire competencies and skills which are essential to an effective administrator of a secondary school.

The internship focused on the project: Alternate Methods for At-Risk Students Who Disrupt the Educational Environment. The areas addressed in this study were: (1) The purpose and setting of the study, (2) Review of the literature, (3) The design of the study, (4) Presentation of the research findings, (5) Conclusions, implications, and further study, and (6) The need for alternative methods re: Scared Straight – Haddon Heights Style, In-School Suspension, Out-of-School …

The Organizational Climate Of Eastern Regional High School, Kirk Martin Rickansrud

Theses and Dissertations

This study was done on the premise that a school's organizational climate affects employee morale, behavior, and motivation. This study was conducted in order to communicate to all administrators and faculty the status of Eastern Regional High School's organizational climate. The essence of this type of study was to create new avenues of open communication, coupled with the push for a more reflective practice, between the faculty and administration. The results have allowed individuals to make suggestions to improve the educational quality and effectiveness of the entire school.

The design of the study was to conduct a survey of employee …

A Report On The Internship Experience In Educational Leadership At Eastern Camden County Regional School District, Audry Cser

Theses and Dissertations

The current system of record-keeping for the various student activity accounts was assessed and revised in order to establish a more accurate and efficient accounting policy of all monies. Internal audits will be implemented in order to demonstrate a more critical accounting for all student activity accounts. In addition to monthly and year ending reconciliation statements it will be necessary at the end of each fiscal year to provide district auditors with accurate financial documents exhibiting the receipt of student monies for various activity accounts.

Prior to developing a revised accounting system for student activity accounts, current practices, procedures and …

A Report On The Internship Experience In Educational Leadership And Parent Conferences At Delsea Middle School, Jill M. Bryfogle

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to make parent conferences more meaningful for those involved. To do this, the intern intended to increase parental attendance at conferences in her school. She tried to achieve the goal of increasing attendance by giving out a survey to parents and teachers who were present at conferences. The questionnaire asked people how to improve conferences. Responses were tallied and then discussed with a committee of parents, teachers and administrators who decided which ideas to put into action. Changes were made to conferences. Attendance data was taken before and after the changes. Then the two …

An Internship Experience In Educational Leadership In The Pitman School District, Eileen P. Roberts

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this project was to study the observation instrument and job description of an instructional aide, evaluating each for its relevancy and updating where necessary. Instructional aides and administrators were inserviced to ensure everyone's understanding of job expectations and indicators for evaluation. Classroom instruction would be enhanced by achieving uniformity in evaluation and knowing the value of the job.

All twelve instructional aides completed a survey and were interviewed, answering questions about the responsibilities of his/her job. Through this process, the intern determined the need for a revised job description and evaluation instrument. Samples of job descriptions and …

An Internship Experience To Improve The School Climate At Upper Pittsgrove School Through The Teaching Of Courteous Behaviors And Service, Susan Perna

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to provide evidence to support the statement that all students will be able to follow a basic code of courteous behaviors and participate in service learning during school to improve the climate of the school and to produce a caring community. Surveys were administered to the staff and students at the beginning, midpoint, and end of the year to assess the current school climate conditions. A daily tabulation of behavior incidents was used as a statistical comparison to last year's to determine whether the program had any effect on reducing the number of behavior …

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 8, No. 3, 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
• Coming Up - Calendar of Events

This issue includes articles:

• Inauguration Week Events May 2-8, 1998
• Dennis Felton Named WKU Head Men's Basketball Coach
• $88,000 Gift Supports Industrial Tech Program
• $25,000 Gift Supports Potter College Programs
• April is the Month for Robert Penn Warren at WKU
• You Are Invited to the International Gala
• Hughey, Aaron. Concern & Sensitivity: The Key to Survival in Higher Education
• Global Reach / Local Touch Connect @ the …

Ua77/1 Alumni, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. Higher Education a Priority
• Inauguration ’98 Celebrating Excellence
• New Administrative Structure
• Stephen House Elected President of National Group
• Responding to the Institutional Review
• Western’s Public Radio Receives Governor’s Award – WKYU-FM
• Phonathon Sets New Record, Again
• Radon Testing Complete
• Students Receive Psychology Awards
• Radio News Wins Kentucky Press Association Competition
• College Heights Herald, Students Win Journalism Awards
• Student Wins Emmy Award at Regional Competition – Kelly Hobbs
• Sigma Chi Receives National Award
• Lucas, Marion. Dr. Lowell H. Harrison
• Head Start Gets Head Start
• Homecoming!
• Kentucky Museum – Historic Coverings, Tiny Trains
• Gary Ransdell on …

Analyses Of Acceptable Use Policies Regarding The Internet In Selected K-12 Schools In The United States, Beverly Flowers

Doctoral Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence, origins, contents and purposes of Internet Acceptable Use Policies being used to address issues and concerns surrounding the Internet in 100 selected K-12 schools in the United States. The implementation practices of educators utilizing AUPs and the attitudes of educators toward the Internet were also examined. The study also investigated the number and location of Internet connections in the selected K-12 schools. A researcher-developed online survey was used to collect descriptive data in conjunction with qualitative data collected from a content analysis of 24 selected AUPs to address the purpose …

University Reporter - Vol. 02, No. 08 - April 1998 - Calendar Of Events, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

University Reporter - Vol. 02, No. 08 - April 1998, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

Governing Massachusetts Public Schools: Assessing The 1993 Massachusetts Education Reform Act, John Portz

New England Journal of Public Policy

The Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 created a number of important changes in public education. In the area of local governance, the act was guided by a corporate model in which authority and responsibilities were reallocated among school committees, superintendents, principals, and newly created school councils. School committees in particular assumed a policymaking role, and superintendents became the chief executive officers of their school districts. This article, based on responses to a mail survey, is an early assessment of the act's governance changes. Superintendents are most satisfied with their role, especially their authority over principals and teachers. School committee …