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There Is A Relationship In The Classification Of The Level Of Concern Of Student Teachers Regardng The Use Of Technology Between Student Teachers Who Participated In Educational Technology 301 And Those Who Did Not, Kathy Hawks

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Concord College has focused on improving the classroom use of technology among preservice teachers. This is done in an effort to reduce anxiety concerning technology and increase the level of comfort. Recent requirement changes mandate that all preservice teachers participate in a new course, Education 301, Instructional Technology in Education.

The problem is it is unknown if there is a relationship in the level of concern of student teachers, regarding the use of technology in the classroom, between the student teachers who have participated in Education 301 and those who have not.

The purpose of the study was to determine …

A Comparison Of The Scores Of Students Taking A Business Course Via Internet And Students Taking A Traditional Classroom Delivered Course, David Lusk

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Limestone College is a small four-year liberal arts college that has a long-standing tradition of providing education to those people that desire a college degree, but because of their family and work responsibilities are not afforded the opportunity to attend traditionally delivered classroom courses. Limestone College has begun delivering non-traditional formatted courses via the internet. The Curriculum Committee felt that the web-based courses offered via the internet might not provide students with sufficient in-depth instruction or classroom interaction that would allow students to become proficient in the applications of the course material.

The Director of the Block Program at Limestone …

Analyzing Participant Confidence Levels To Deliver Brief Tobacco Cessation Interventions Post Training At The University Of Arizona, Louise J. Strayer

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Pregnant, postpartum and lactating women who are clients of the Arizona Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program have a 22% rate of tobacco use. This is 8% above the national average for this population. The purpose of this study was to measure changes in training curriculum participants' reported levels of self-confidence to deliver brief tobacco cessation interventions before and immediately after participation in the WIC tobacco cessation training curriculum. The research question investigated was: Does participation in a one day, six hour training curriculum designed to teach the skills necessary to deliver brief tobacco cessation interventions increase the participant' s …

Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of An Evaluation Plan For A Two-Year Nursing Program, Rhonda Sparrow

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Accreditation of nursing programs is designed to give the general public a measure of confidence regarding the quality of a particular program Many baccalaureate-completion nursing programs require persons to have graduated from accredited basic nursing programs in order to be accepted. The Ohio Board ofNursing also uses accreditation status of a nursing program when granting approval to conduct classes within the state. In 1 999 the nursing program at Lima Technical College was informed that the evaluation plan of the nursing program did not meet all of the criteria established by the accrediting agency. To maintain accreditation status, the nursing …

A Determination Of The Relationship Between Participation In An Electronic Resume Workshop And Knowledge And Satisfaction Of Job Search Results, Thwanda L. Davidson

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The problem under investigation was that the knowledge and satisfaction with job search results of students who participated in the Electronic Resume workshops and those who did not was unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a significant relationship in the knowledge and job search results between workshop participants and nonparticipants.

There were eight research questions asked: (1) "Is there a relationship between participating in the electronic resume workshop and response to converting a traditional resume to plain text?" (2) ''Is there a relationship between participating in the electronic resume workshop and understanding the importance …

Evaluation Of Retention Practices For International Students At College Of Dupage, Robb Frank

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The problem was, administrative staff at College of DuPage did not know if international students are satisfied with the retention programs and services offered them at College of DuPage. The purpose of this study was to assess students' ratings of importance, and obtain ratings of the effectiveness of programs and services designed to increase student retention. Based on the findings of this evaluation, recommendations to improve the retention focused programs and services were developed. The research question for this study was: What are the international students' ratings of importance and effectiveness concerning the programs, services, and interactions offered to increase …

An Evaluation Of The Professional Development Of Credentialed Ministers Of The Assemblies Of God In Victoria, Australia, Brendan Roach

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The Assemblies of God (AOG) in Victoria is a diverse fellowship of Churches, ministers, and non-Church organizations. The fellowship has been growing in numbers and diversity significantly over the last 20 years. This diversity has made it increasingly difficult to run training programs that are relevant to individual needs. The problem is that the perceived professional development needs of AOG in Victoria ministers are unknown. It is also unknown if past professional development programs have met the perceived needs of the ministers.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perceived needs of credentialed ministers of the AOG in …

Development Of An Orientation Guide For Faculty Teaching Credit Contract Training Courses At Prince George’S Community College, Diana Wilkins

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The problem addressed by this development study was that faculty at Prince George's Community College (PGCC) have difficulty adjusting their instructional procedures to the adult learner in a business and industry enviomment. Therefore, there was a need to develop an orientation guide for faculty teaching credit contract training courses at Prince George's Community College.

The purpose of this study was to develop an orientation guide for faculty teaching credit contract training courses at PGCC. The research question addressed in this study was, "What is the appropriate content for an orientation guide for faculty teaching credit contract training courses at Prince …

Development Of A Handbook For Implementing Distance Learning Programs At Mcintosh College, James K. Dowding

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As the world of higher education is abuzz with the concept of distance education and online courses, many colleges see the Internet as the goose that lays the golden egg. McIntosh College and the Career Education Corporation would also like to develop on-line and distance education programs. The key to developing a successful program requires a comprehensive process model to follow. The problem is that McIntosh College does not have a procedure to develop online courses or online supplements.

The need for distance education comes from several factors. First is the changing profile of students. As McIntosh College has grown, …

Development Of A Curriculum In Interdisciplinary Studies And Communication Skills For The Doctor Of Philosophy In Biblical Studies Degree At Baptist Bible Seminary, Lee D. Kliewer

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The problem for this study was that the Doctor of Philosophy degree curriculum at Baptist Bible Seminary does not develop communication skills and theological studies integration in its graduates. The purpose of this study was to develop a curriculum in interdisciplinary studies and communication skills for this program.

Two research questions were addressed in this study. What are the objectives, form, and content that should be included in an interdisciplinary studies and communication course curriculum for the Doctor of Philosophy program at Baptist Bible Seminary? What delivery system of this curriculum would best serve the students in this degree program? …

Comparison Of The Quality Of Curriculum Written By Faculty Who Have Participated In Training To Curriculum Written By Faculty Who Have Not Participated In Training, Sue Salter

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The problem for this study was that it was unknown whether faculty participation in an IPD curriculum-writing workshop resulted in higher IPD curriculum module overall quality assessment scores (OQAS) when compared to the OQAS scores of modules written by faculty who did not participate in the curriculum-writing workshop.

There was one research question for this study: Will there be a significant difference in the mean IPD curriculum module OQAS scores of modules written by faculty who have participated in an IPD curriculum-writing workshop and by faculty who have not participated in an IPD curriculum-writing workshop?

IPD records of curriculum modules …

Development Of A Student Satisfaction Survey For The Office Of Residence Life At Virginia Wesley An College, Keith Moore

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The problem is that poor student retention rates at Virginia Wesleyan College affect the financial stability of the institution. The college has become increasingly dependent on funds generated by residential fees. Thus, the purpose of the study was to develop a survey instrument that could be utilized regularly to determine student satisfaction with the residential services and facilities at Virginia Wesleyan.

There were two research questions for this study: What are valid criteria for a survey instrument that could be used to determine student satisfaction with the services provided by the office of residence life at Virginia Wesleyan College? What …

Development Of A Management Course Syllabus For The Child And Family Development Program At Southwest Missouri State University-West Plains, Renee S. Moore

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The associate of applied science degree program in child development at Southwest Missouri State University-West Plains contains a management of early childhood programs course. The course is listed in the catalog and is required for successful completion of degree requirements. The problem was that the course had never been taught, did not have a course syllabus, and needed careful curriculum consideration prior to implementation.

The purpose of this study is to develop the course syllabus for an associate level management of early childhood programs course for delivery on the West Plains campus of Southwest Missouri State University. The research question …

Evaluation Of A Nursing Computer Learning Resource Laboratory At Contra Costa College, Saul P. Jones

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In 1997 a Nursing Computer Learning Resource Laboratory (NCLRL) was established 2 for nursing students at Contra Costa College (CCC) by the nursing faculty to serve as a resource to help support the students in their studies. Prior to the establishment of the NCLRL the nursing program did not have computer equipment or nursing software available for student use. The lack of a NCLRL placed the nursing program at CCC behind other San Francisco Bay area and national nursing programs in using computer technology and computer-assisted instruction to enhance nursing student education and as an attraction for new and potential …

A Comparison Of Achievement Scores Of Students In Concentrated Weekend Classes Versus Those In Traditional Evening Classes At Middlesex Community College, Margaret C. Figgins-Hill

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Recently, Middlesex Community College (MCC) has begun offering a new and innovative format for non-traditional students taking courses to attain an associate degree. One of these courses is Sociology of the Family and is a requirement for all students in the Early Childhood Program. These classes are offered once per month on four all-day Saturday sessions to cover a full semester of study. The problem is that there are administrative concerns about the equivalency of all day Saturday classes in terms of student learning.

The purpose of this study was to determine if achievement scores of students completing the Sociology …

Effect Of Applied Academics On The Final English Course Grade Of Associate Of Science Degree Students In Automotive Service Management Technology, Kathleen Habel

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Traditionally, students enrolled in two-year Automotive Service Management Technology degree programs, had a difficult time succeeding in required general education courses, especially math, English composition, and physics. They enrolled in classes open to the general student population but found that the material had little meaning or relevance to their chosen field of study. According to college records, the pass rate was less than the norm for liberal arts students. Because of this, faculty and staff decided that class material needed to be presented through applied academics. The new curriculum demonstrated the relevance of subject matter in general education classes to …

Evaluation Of The Online Curriculum For The State Exam Review Course At The Southeastern Public Safety Institute Of St. Petersburg Junior College, Carlene M. Peterson

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The problem was the curriculum for the online delivery of the State Exam Review Course has not been evaluated in its current format to see that the student is provided the same learning outcomes in the distance delivery as in the on-campus delivery. The purpose of the study was to conduct an evaluation of the online curriculum for the State Exam Review Course at the Southeastern Public Safety Institute of St. Petersburg Junior College to determine whether the present curriculum meets the goals and objectives of the Commission law enforcement curriculum. There was only one research question related to this …

Developing An Organizational Model For Marketing Nova Southeastern University Academic Programs, Irving Rosenbaum

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Fragmented independent marketing efforts by 17 schools, colleges, and academic centers at Nova Southeastern University have resulted in missed opportunities for NSU, and an inconsistent image for the university. As new providers and methods of delivery create an increasingly competitive environment, marketing has assumed increased significance in higher education.

The purpose of this developmental practicum was to develop a plan for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing at NSU. The research questions were "What would be the optimal model for establishing clear leadership over the now fragmented NSU marketing efforts?" and "What would be an appropriate and valid structure …

Development Of An Accounting Curriculum For The Devry Institute Of Technology, Arthur A. Gillis

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The problem is that the DeVry Institute of Technology (DeVry) has been unable to market its accounting program effectively since its curriculum is not current and lacks computer applications. The purpose of the project is to develop an accounting curriculum that is professionally current and includes computer applications.

There were six research questions that needed to be answered in this study. First, what learning objectives should be included in each of the six core accounting classes; second, what will constitute valid measurements as to the learning objectives; third, what recommendations should be included in the applicable curriculum guides for the …

Evaluation Of Peerless Insurance Company’S Commercial Underwriting Knowledge Management Initiative And Development Of A Training Program To Address Performance Gaps, Kenneth John Swymer

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As a result of a recent knowledge management initiative, Peerless Insurance Company's (PIC) commercial underwriters {n=45) were provided access to the Internet and a company-wide intranet. The problem addressed was that incorrect underwriting decisions were being made due to the fact that information available was not being utilized, and there was no training program in place to address the shortcomings of this knowledge management initiative. Based upon an evaluation of this initiative, a training program was developed to address identified knowledge management performance gaps, with a plan for implementation and evaluation. The following five research questions were developed to address …

Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of A Study Abroad Program In Rome, Italy For Mount Mary College, Yvonne M. Hennigan

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The problem addressed in this project was that although Mount Mary College wants enrolled students to have an international experience, the college seeks also to prevent the loss of tuition when students study abroad. The mission of the all women Catholic college was committed to the development of the whole woman. The vision of the college was to educate women to transform the world.

The conflict between the president of the college wanting students to study abroad and the loss of revenue when students leave to study abroad was serious and problematic. The purpose of the project was to provide …

Correlation Of Baccalaureate Nursing Students’ Portfolio Evaluation Scores With Other Measures Of Academic Performance, Karen A. Karlowicz

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A portfolio evaluation tool had been created by undergraduate nursing faculty at Old Dominion University School of Nursing to enable student portfolios to be used as an adjunct method of program evaluation. While the tool was previously judged to have face validity and high inter-rater reliability, the lack of evidence to show that portfolio scores were comparable to other measures of academic performance used to determine the attainment of program outcomes was a problem. Thus, the purpose of this project was to investigate the extent to which portfolio evaluation scores correspond with other measures of academic performance.

There were four …

Development Of A Strategic Plan Based On The Evaluation Of Relevant Quality Measures For Joliet Junior College, Mary Lou D'Allegro

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The strategic planning process at Joliet Junior College had been dormant since 2000. The problem, therefore, was that no strategic planning was being conducted that adhered to the institution's accreditation mandates or addressed stakeholder expectations. The purpose of this dissertation was threefold. First, a systematic methodology to develop key performance indicators by soliciting the input of various stakeholder groups was generated. Second, an inventory of those key measures was developed via the input of a formative committee and validation by a summative committee. A pilot study was then conducted to further corroborate lucidity of those quality measures. The final inventory …

Assessment Of The Validity Of Course And Non-Course Prerequisites In Predicting Success Of Associate Degree Nursing Students At Monterey Peninsula College, Debra Schulte

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The problem under investigation was that the nursing program was not in compliance with the mandate from the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges that each mandatory prerequisite be a valid predictor of student success in the program. The purpose of this study was to determine the validity of each course and non-course prerequisite as meaningful predictors of success for Associate Degree Nursing students.

Four research questions were under consideration. The first is "Which course prerequisites have content validity as prerequisites for the Associate Degree Nursing program?" The second was "Is each of the course prerequisites for the Associate …

Evaluation Of Adventure-Based Training Programs For Adult Learners, Jean Mee

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The nature of the problem was a lack of data supporting the validity of the adventure education movement; it was not known whether various adventure-based programs and experiences are teaching what they claim to be teaching. The purpose of the project was to evaluate the effectiveness of adventure-based training programs for adult learners. The study addressed several research questions. First, "Are existing adventure-based training programs utilizing adult learning principles?" Second, "Are existing adventure-based training programs 3 for adult learners effective in meeting the learning needs of program participants?" Third, "What are the goals of adventure-based training programs, and are those …

Survey Of The Educational Needs Of Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists In The Western Pennsylvania Geographic Area And Development Of A Program To Meet Identified Needs, Colleen A. Cooke

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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists are not being adequately served in their access to education options that are necessary for recertification of professional growth. Slippery Rock University is interested in increasing enrollment and remaining viable in the new competitive climate of higher education. The purpose of this project was to assess the learning needs and interests of the potential constituents of Slippery Rock University who are interested in furthering their education in the therapeutic recreation profession, and to develop a program responsive to those needs and interests.

This study addressed the following research questions: (a) "What is the current best practice …

Development Of A Performance Checklist For Paramedic Education At Crafton Hills College With Plans For Implementation And Evaluation, James Holbrook

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Changes in the regulations for paramedic education have recently been adopted (DOT HS 808 862 National Standard Paramedic Curriculum, 1998). The Crafton Hills College Paramedic program is required to meet these regulations, and as a requirement of the regulations, document the attainment of the required competencies to achieve paramedic course completion. No performance checklist existed within the Crafton Hills College paramedic program that tracks and documents the clinical and field exposures of the graduates that includes national, state, and local requirements. The purpose of this study was to develop, with plans to implement and evaluate, a performance checklist specific to …

Development And Evaluation Plans Of A Denominational Program To Equip Local Church Leaders With Creative Thinking And Problem Solving Techniques, Richard C. Harris

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The problem investigated within the Free Methodist Church was that church leaders (pastors and lay leaders) lacked skills in how to proactively engage churches in creative thinking and problem solving. The purpose of this project was to develop a program to help church leaders improve creative thinking and problem-solving skills and to design a plan for evaluating such a program.

There were four comprehensive research questions for this study. The first was "What is the subject matter of a comprehensive program for developing in church leaders the skills and attitudes needed to improve creative thinking and problem solving? The second …

Development Of A Marketing Plan To Increase Enrollment At Windward Islands School Of Evangelism, With Plans For Implementation And Evaluation, Simeon Norton

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The problem under investigation was the low enrollment at the Windward Islands School of Evangelism (WISE), although WISE offers full scholarship to all applicants who are accepted. After 21 years of existence in the Caribbean, and offering a program with assistance that no other institution in the region offers, the student enrollment at WISE ought to be higher than what it has been. The purpose of this project was to develop a marketing plan that will render assistance to the alleviation of the problem of low student enrollment at WISE.

Five research questions guided this Applied Dissertation. First, "What are …

Development And Validation Of A Guide To Improve The Management Of Family Stressors During Pregnancy, Elena E. Jones

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The problem under investigation was the developing of practical coping strategies for adolescent pregnant mothers that improved the management of family stressors during pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to develop and to verify the content and design of a guide to improve the management of family stressors during pregnancy for adolescent mothers. Five research questions to address the problem were related to the development and validation of the content and design of a guide and the implementation and evaluation of a guide to improve the management of family stressors during pregnancy.

The development methodology was used to answer …