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Retention In Salem Elementary Schools, Charles M. Raglin

Masters Theses

Social or chronological promotion has long been a practice of the public schools of the United States. The alternative, nonpromotion or retention, has in the opinion of most psychologists and sociologists led to emotional and sociological trauma for the child. Another and probably the most cogent objection, is many parents oppose nonpromotion and are unwilling to accept the social stigma of "flunking." Children's achievement is a status symbol which profoundly affects families in many communities.

The writer contends that unless parents are directly involved in the decision early in the nonpromotion year, retention will not culminate in satisfactory achievement. Cooperation …

Administrative Experiences At Moulton Junior High, Andrzej Cichalewski

Masters Theses

OBJECTIVES

During the spring semester of 1979, Dr. Donald W. Smitley of Eastern Illinois University; Mr. Joseph Foster, Superintendent of Shelbyville School System Unit #4; and Harold O. Redicks, Principal of Moulton Junior High, agreed that the author would participate in an assortment of activities in order to gain meaningful experiences to prepare the author for a position as a school administrator. The author entered this program for the purpose of acquiring knowledge of being a school administrator and to work under the guidance of a successful superintendent and principal.

PROCEDURES

The author gained meaningful experiences by participating in and …

Writing A Grant Proposal For Funding By The Title Iv, Part C Of The Elementary And Secondary Education Act, Elizabeth L. Smith

Masters Theses

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

This paper deals with the problem of developing and writing a grant proposal following the Title IV, Elementary and Secondary Education Act guidelines.

PROCEDURE

The writer explains the procedure she followed to develop her idea into the final project proposal that was submitted to the Title IV, ESEA office. Included in this narrative are: an explanation of how the proper funding was located, the development of the project, a copy of the evaluation process used by the Title IV office to determine which projects are funded, and copies of the·final evaluations of the project proposal.

CONCLUSIONS

The …

A Study To Identify And Analyze Problems Experienced By International Students Enrolled In Eastern Illinois University, Ru-Ing Hwang

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Wmu Board Of Trustee Minutes 1979, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• MINUTES
  • January 19
  • February 16
  • March 16
  • April 20
  • May 18
  • June 15
  • July 20
  • September 21
  • October 19
  • November 16
  • December 21
• APPENDIX A - HONORARY DEGREES
  • DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS
• APPENDIX B - WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
  • April 21, 1979
  • June 23, 1979
  • August 18, 1979
  • December 22, 1979
• INDEX

An Analysis Of Policies, Regulations, And Procedures Of Purchasing In Selected School Districts, Lawrence A. Wyllie

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Attitudes Of Elementary Principals And Kindergarten Teachers Toward Mandatory Kindergarten And Optional Pre-Kindergarten Programs In Iowa, Janice E. Woods

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This thesis research provided background for the Iowa Association of Elementary Principals on the current status of early childhood education in the fifty states. It also determined the support for mandatory kindergarten and optional pre-kindergarten programs among elementary principals and kindergarten teachers in Iowa. This data was sought to provide information for the Iowa Association of Elementary School Principals for possible legislation requiring mandatory kindergarten and optional prekindergarten programs in Iowa.

One aspect of the study involved compilation of data reported by the department of public instruction in the fifty states. A second aspect concerned a survey of elementary principals …

Educational Facility Space Guidelines For Seventh-Day Adventist Schools, K-12 In The United States, George P. Babcock

Dissertations

Problem. There is a lack of definitive educational facility space guidelines that Seventh-day Adventist church groups may follow in their planning for new school plants. Since re­ quests constantly arrive at the denomination's headquarters for assistance in the planning of school facilities, the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists through its Department of Education has requested that a set of guide­ lines relative to minimum space requirements be developed to cover grades K-12 in the United States. Therefore, the primary purpose of the study was to develop minimum space guidelines for the planning of school facilities for the United States portion …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding course numbers, academic planning and sabbaticals.

Fac: 001.1 Cost Of Administration & Instruction At The College & Departmental Levels, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

The study reported here was designed to provide an estimation of the relative costs of instruction (and research) and administration in the colleges of WKU.

Senate Meeting December 13, 1978, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Senate Meeting December 13, 1978, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

1978 December 11 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Special Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of WKU Board of Regents special meeting regarding John Minton's appointment as interim president, presidential search, financial report and audit, housing policies, personnel changes and salaries, liability insurance, Barren River Area Development District, decreasing student enrollment, resolutions regarding a Multipurpose Indoor Recreation and Physical Education Building and the Glasgow Scottie Band, FM radio station, Kentucky Building renovations and the football team.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Hancock, Catherine. Elusive Associated Student Government Officer Neglecting Duties, Colleagues Claim – David Carwell
• Fish, Tim. Team to Investigate Integration at Western
• Judd, Alan. Board of Regents May Make John Minton School’s Interim President
• Decorations Should be Fire Resistant
• Riley, Robert & John Clark. Wants to End Concerts
• Reynolds, Les. Agrees With Column
• Stowers, Betsy. Questions Coverage
• Kuhl, Greg. Criticizes Gene Keady
• Howe, Margaret. Appreciates Choir
• Eblen, Tom. Despite Hassles, Editor Will Miss Job
• Beaty, Lisa. Campus Adviser Says ACLU Defends Civil Rights – American …

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting to discuss J. David Cole's meeting with the Faculty Senate, communication line for Congress of Faculty Senate, salaries and tenure and promotion.

Ua3/6/3 Position Classification & Compensation Program Memo, Micahel Dale

WKU Administration Documents

Memo from Michael Dale assistant to WKU Personnel Services director James Tomes to WKU Vice President for Business Affairs Harry Largen regarding the Position Classification & Compensation Program report.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Young, Monte. Student Wage May Go up 22¢
• Concert Canceled; Tickets Sales Blamed – Wet Willie
• Stinnett, Chuck. Despite 3 Recent Threats, Bomb Scares Less Frequent
• Holman, Connie. Egyptian Trades Exotic Life for Business World, Teaching – Ali Adel Albadawy
• MacDonald, Margaret. Buses May Ease Vehicle Shortage
• Queen Elected – Dawn Smith
• Program Will Extend Education – Weekend College
• Outlaws Justified in Canceling Show
• Reynolds, David. Complains About Heat – Barnes-Campbell Hall
• Kappa Alpha. Thanks Pledges
• Concerts Appealing to Blacks May Be Here Next Semester …

A Survey Of The Work-Study Programs In The State Universities Of Kentucky, Glen Knight

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study was undertaken to determine the status of the work-study programs in the eight state universities of Kentucky. A review of the literature indicated that little research had been conducted in the area of work-study administration, and thus this study was performed to increase the knowledge in this area. A questionnaire was developed to survey the work study program at the eight universities concerning the following three areas: organization and administration, evaluation procedures, and professional preparation. A high degree of centralization was indicated at all of the universities in regard to their student work programs, and administrative policy was …

Report Of An Internship In The Office Of Curriculum Planning And Evaluation In Grand Rapids Public Schools, Joseph Steven Miller

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

A Report Of An Internship In Public Relations At Western Michigan University, John G. Dezek

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

A Report Of An Internship In The Three Rivers Community Schools, Three Rivers, Michigan, Janis Monreau Morton

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Relationship Between The Written Communication Of Community College Deans And The Deans’ Effectiveness Ratings, Maureen P. Taylor

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of Three Selected Mental Maturity Measures In Predicting Academic Achievement Of Students For Educational Decision Makers, Robert M. Davis

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Problem. The problem was to determine by comparison which of the three selected mental maturity measures was the best predictor of achievement in mathematics and reading as measured by the Peabody Individual Achievement Test. (Abstract shortened.)

Ua35/2/4 Meeting Minutes, Wku Committee Of Staff Deans

WKU Administration Documents

Meeting regarding baccalaureate program inventory, women in administration and fellowships.

Senate Meeting, November 29, 1978, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Senate Meeting November 29, 1978, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding building security, Health, Education & Welfare visit, Professional Development Center Network consortium, American Council on Education Fellowships, public service award, president search and sabbaticals.

1978 November 27 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Spectator - Vol. 02, No. 04 - November 24, 1978, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1978-1979, Spectator

No abstract provided.