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The Defeat Of Major General Arthur St. Clair, November 4, 1791: A Study Of The Nation's Response, 1791-1793, William Patrick Walsh Jan 1977

The Defeat Of Major General Arthur St. Clair, November 4, 1791: A Study Of The Nation's Response, 1791-1793, William Patrick Walsh

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A Study Of Curricular And Spatial Characteristics Of Selected Public And Private Secondary School Facilities Constructed From 1967 Through 1976 In Puerto Rico, Manuel Velazquez Jr. Jan 1977

A Study Of Curricular And Spatial Characteristics Of Selected Public And Private Secondary School Facilities Constructed From 1967 Through 1976 In Puerto Rico, Manuel Velazquez Jr.

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Problem. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the spatial allocation for curricular purposes and the special features of each of the twenty-seven public and private secondary schools built in Puerto Rico during the years 1967-1976. The problem was: Were these schools being constructed in accordance with the desired curriculum; was the curriculum an outgrowth of the resulting physical structures, or were the curriculum and the planning of the structures unrelated? -- Method. The spaces within the building were grouped into three major categories: (a) classrooms and laboratories; (b) special facilities; and (c) operation and services facilities. In order …


The Concept Of Character Development In The Writings Of Ellen G. White, John M. Fowler Jan 1977

The Concept Of Character Development In The Writings Of Ellen G. White, John M. Fowler

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Problem. Character development is a fundamental objective of the Seventh-day Adventist educational system. The purpose of this study was to define the concept of character development in the writings of Ellen G. White whose thought is foundational to the philosophy of the worldwide system of Seventh-day Adventist schools. The investigation focused on four subproblems: (1) the meaning and significance of character; (2) the nature of character development; (3) factors affecting character development; and (4) responsibility for character development.

Method. The problem was approached by (1) carefully perusing White's published writings and noting every statement related to the study; (2) inductively …


An Exploratory Study Of Nursing Personnnel Needs In Seventh-Day Adventist Hospitals In The Continental United States With A View To Educational Assessment And Planning, Robert Thompson Andrews Jan 1977

An Exploratory Study Of Nursing Personnnel Needs In Seventh-Day Adventist Hospitals In The Continental United States With A View To Educational Assessment And Planning, Robert Thompson Andrews

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Problem. The purpose of this study was to collect, organize, and analyze data from Seventh-day Adventist hospitals, nurses, SDA church leadership, and general statistics to provide nursing-personnel resource information for Adventist hospital and nursing education planning.

Some of the objectives of this study were to obtain a descriptive profile of nurses working in Adventist hospitals, to discover personnel selection patterns, turnover rates by position, annual job openings, numbers and percentages of Adventist-educated nurses, and the supply and demand for nurses in different nursing and administrative positions.

Method. Population of this descriptive study included all nurses working in forty-seven hospitals in …


The Relationship Of Leadership Characteristics Of Academic Deans In Seventh-Day Adventist Colleges And Universities To Their Performance Levels As Perceived By Educational Administrators And Faculties, H. Leverne Bissell Jan 1977

The Relationship Of Leadership Characteristics Of Academic Deans In Seventh-Day Adventist Colleges And Universities To Their Performance Levels As Perceived By Educational Administrators And Faculties, H. Leverne Bissell

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Problem. The research literature in educational administration describes few studies directed toward identifying the relationship of specific characteristics of administrators to their performance levels. Yet such research would be useful in providing information relevant to the educational preparation and selection- of administrators and of value to practicing administrators. The purpose of this study was to Identify the relationship of the leadership characteristics of academic deans in Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities to their performance levels.

Method. Six research hypotheses were formulated for determining the relationship between the deans' performance levels and their leadership characteristics and for testing the differences between …


An Analysis Of Systems Utilized In The Evaluation Of School Superintendents, Robert J. Roelle Jan 1977

An Analysis Of Systems Utilized In The Evaluation Of School Superintendents, Robert J. Roelle

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Japanese American Experiene Of Misei Parents And Their Sansei Children And Implications For Education, Seiichi Michael Yasutake Jan 1977

Japanese American Experiene Of Misei Parents And Their Sansei Children And Implications For Education, Seiichi Michael Yasutake

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Education Of Ethnic Leadership: A Case Study Of The Ukranian Ethnic Group In The United States (1970-1974), Daria Markus Jan 1977

Education Of Ethnic Leadership: A Case Study Of The Ukranian Ethnic Group In The United States (1970-1974), Daria Markus

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Aristotle's Attitude Towards Homer, Donald J. Mcguire Jan 1977

Aristotle's Attitude Towards Homer, Donald J. Mcguire

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A Comparative Study Of The Stances Of Selected Urban Principals, Superintendents, And Local School Council Leaders On Community Participation In Local School Affairs, Mary Mikros Jan 1977

A Comparative Study Of The Stances Of Selected Urban Principals, Superintendents, And Local School Council Leaders On Community Participation In Local School Affairs, Mary Mikros

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Emile Boutmy: The Political Education Of The Third Republic, Louis J. Voskuil Jan 1977

Emile Boutmy: The Political Education Of The Third Republic, Louis J. Voskuil

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A Construct Validity Inquiry Of The Mosak-Shulman Theory Of Neurosis, Maria Pappas Nikolas Jan 1977

A Construct Validity Inquiry Of The Mosak-Shulman Theory Of Neurosis, Maria Pappas Nikolas

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An Examination Of Executive Development Programs In Private Illinois Colleges And Universities, Thomas E. Murray Jan 1977

An Examination Of Executive Development Programs In Private Illinois Colleges And Universities, Thomas E. Murray

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Adolescent Tat Responses: Normative And Developmental Approaches, Aaron Cooper Jan 1977

Adolescent Tat Responses: Normative And Developmental Approaches, Aaron Cooper

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Alumni And Giving: A Study Of Student Personnel Services And Alumni Philanthropy, John William Mcnulty Jan 1977

Alumni And Giving: A Study Of Student Personnel Services And Alumni Philanthropy, John William Mcnulty

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The Effectiveness Of Career Awareness Workshops With Fifth Grade Girls, Jane M. Podall Jan 1977

The Effectiveness Of Career Awareness Workshops With Fifth Grade Girls, Jane M. Podall

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A Study Of Field Dependence-Independence, Selected Curricular Choices And Preferred Guidance Strategies Of Adult, Evening College Students, Richard Donald Decosmo Jan 1977

A Study Of Field Dependence-Independence, Selected Curricular Choices And Preferred Guidance Strategies Of Adult, Evening College Students, Richard Donald Decosmo

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Personality Correlates Of Hypnotizability In College Students, Cheryl R. Rampage Jan 1977

Personality Correlates Of Hypnotizability In College Students, Cheryl R. Rampage

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A Study Of A Procedure For The Scaling And Calibration Of Personality Test Items Applicable To The Circumplex Model, Clarence C. Mccormick Jan 1977

A Study Of A Procedure For The Scaling And Calibration Of Personality Test Items Applicable To The Circumplex Model, Clarence C. Mccormick

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Teaching Critical Life Issues In Nursing: A Philosophical Analysis, Evelyn G. Hartigan Jan 1977

Teaching Critical Life Issues In Nursing: A Philosophical Analysis, Evelyn G. Hartigan

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The Psychodiagnostic Test Battery: The Effects Of Sequence Of Administration On Rorschach Variables, Dale Anthony Bespalec Jan 1977

The Psychodiagnostic Test Battery: The Effects Of Sequence Of Administration On Rorschach Variables, Dale Anthony Bespalec

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The Presidential Years Of Sister Ann Ida Gannon, Bvm, Mundelein College, 1957-1975, Carole Zucco Chambers Jan 1977

The Presidential Years Of Sister Ann Ida Gannon, Bvm, Mundelein College, 1957-1975, Carole Zucco Chambers

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No abstract provided.


Education And Social Mobility In Tamil Nadu, India: An Empirical Study Of Intergenerational Occupational Mobility And Occupational Aspiration, Savarimuthu Savarimuthu Jan 1977

Education And Social Mobility In Tamil Nadu, India: An Empirical Study Of Intergenerational Occupational Mobility And Occupational Aspiration, Savarimuthu Savarimuthu

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No abstract provided.


Desegregation In Catholic Schools In The Archdiocese Of Chicago, 1964-1974, Including A Case Study Of A Catholic High School, James Charles Moses Jan 1977

Desegregation In Catholic Schools In The Archdiocese Of Chicago, 1964-1974, Including A Case Study Of A Catholic High School, James Charles Moses

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A Study Of The Michigan Property Tax Collection Procedures And Distribution Of The Tax Revenues To Public School Districts, James J. Gallagher Dec 1976

A Study Of The Michigan Property Tax Collection Procedures And Distribution Of The Tax Revenues To Public School Districts, James J. Gallagher

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A Comparison Of Background Profiles, Career Expectations And Career Aspirations Of Men And Women Public School Administrators, Joyce W. Way Aug 1976

A Comparison Of Background Profiles, Career Expectations And Career Aspirations Of Men And Women Public School Administrators, Joyce W. Way

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No abstract provided.


A Study Of The Acceptance Of The Community Education Philosophy By Superintendents In The State Of Michigan, Frank J. Manley Iii Apr 1976

A Study Of The Acceptance Of The Community Education Philosophy By Superintendents In The State Of Michigan, Frank J. Manley Iii

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An Historical Analysis Of The Fellowships Programs At The Johns Hopkins University, 1876-1889: Daniel Gilman's Unique Contribution, Arthur Serfass Eichlin Jan 1976

An Historical Analysis Of The Fellowships Programs At The Johns Hopkins University, 1876-1889: Daniel Gilman's Unique Contribution, Arthur Serfass Eichlin

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A Cross-Cultural Comparison Of The Symptoms Of Maladaptive Functioning And The Attitudes Of Psychiatric Staff Members Toward Mental Illness In Nigeria And America (U.S.), Supo Ayodele Laosebikan Jan 1976

A Cross-Cultural Comparison Of The Symptoms Of Maladaptive Functioning And The Attitudes Of Psychiatric Staff Members Toward Mental Illness In Nigeria And America (U.S.), Supo Ayodele Laosebikan

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No abstract provided.


The English Clerical Diplomats, 1327-1461, Mary Smoley Blust Jan 1976

The English Clerical Diplomats, 1327-1461, Mary Smoley Blust

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No abstract provided.