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A Case Study Of Students Entering Writing Courses At College Of Sequoias, Jill Andrea Peck
A Case Study Of Students Entering Writing Courses At College Of Sequoias, Jill Andrea Peck
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The purpose of this qualitative research study is to discover whether English Language Learners' (ELLs'), English as a Second Language (ESL) students', and First Generation College Students' (FGCSs') participation in College of the Sequoias' writing center encouraged or yielded students' personal and professional involvement. The purpose of this study is to encourage faculty, staff, ESLs/ELLs/FGCSs, and community stakeholders to enroll in the services offered at the college discipline's writing center. More specifically the research questions for this study are as follows: According to student and staff members, is the writing center at College of the Sequoias maintaining effective reading and …
Storytelling Strategies For Leading Change In University Prestige, Matthew T. Paden
Storytelling Strategies For Leading Change In University Prestige, Matthew T. Paden
Theses and Dissertations
Universities across the United States desire to enhance their level of institutional prestige in order to recruit top students, hire outstanding faculty members, and increase financial support. The purpose of this study is to discover storytelling strategies for leading change in university prestige. This qualitative study utilized the Dynamic Narrative Approach in conducting interviews to collect data from university leaders whose titles included president, provost-vice president, and academic dean. The interview instrument consisted of semistructured questions, was reviewed for validity by a panel of experts, and was administered through the use of technology. A review and synthesis of the literature …
Including People With Disabilities In Disaster Preparedness: A Delphi Study, Michael Anthony Castañeda
Including People With Disabilities In Disaster Preparedness: A Delphi Study, Michael Anthony Castañeda
Theses and Dissertations
Recent disasters demonstrate that the needs of people with disabilities are not being met when disaster strikes. At the root of the problem is a widespread failure to include people with disabilities in preparing for emergencies before they occur. This study used a 2-round Delphi methodology with a panel of experts, consisting of people with disabilities and key players in emergency planning and response. The study instrument consisted of questionnaires containing items presented in Likert, yes-no, and open-ended formats. The goal of the study was to reach consensus on a way for people with disabilities and emergency planners to address …
The Role Of Mentoring In The Identification And Selection Of College Student Unions/Activities Careers, Kathleen K. Mcintosh
The Role Of Mentoring In The Identification And Selection Of College Student Unions/Activities Careers, Kathleen K. Mcintosh
Theses and Dissertations
Commonly referred to as the living room of campuses, student union facilities serve as an environment for the social, cognitive, cultural, and intellectual education of students that occurs outside the classroom. This study aims to provide an understanding and knowledge of the student union-activities profession, its dedicated professionals, and the impact of their work on college students. This grounded theory and phenomenological study sought to deduce how student union-activities professionals identified and selected their careers based on available alternatives. The research questions explored in this study were: (a) What are student union and activities administrators' recollections of their lived experiences …
Leading A Successful Change Effort At The School Level, Sindy Samantha Shell
Leading A Successful Change Effort At The School Level, Sindy Samantha Shell
Theses and Dissertations
Schools that have implemented professional learning communities (PLCs) have been experiencing the initial intention of professional learning communities, however, the essence of shared leadership, using collaboration as a problem solving component, and data-driven decision making is not in fact what is taking place in schools. The term "PLC" has become an overused and often detrimental label. This observed outcome could be attributed to how the professional learning community is implemented in the school. In order to have the change be effective, the new endeavor must be anchored in the culture. In fact, it has been observed that missing component in …
An Exploration Of The Accreditation Self-Study Process From The Perspectives Of Organizational Effectiveness, Troy Lee Roland
An Exploration Of The Accreditation Self-Study Process From The Perspectives Of Organizational Effectiveness, Troy Lee Roland
Theses and Dissertations
A total of 22 sanctions were issued in 2009 for noncompliance of the accreditation standards by the Junior College Division of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The most common reason for these sanctions is not conducting program reviews. Another major cause is for not integrating organizational planning or using assessment results, and not correcting institutional deficiencies with governing boards. Yet, despite these warnings, many institutions continue to receive such sanctions. Models for organizational effectiveness could help institutions of higher education prepare for and become compliant with accreditation standards. This case study involved the development of an assessment …
Factors Related To Special Education Teacher Job Commitment: A Study Of One Large Metropolitan School District In Southern California, Joseph David Green
Factors Related To Special Education Teacher Job Commitment: A Study Of One Large Metropolitan School District In Southern California, Joseph David Green
Theses and Dissertations
Researchers have focused their attention on the subject of special education teacher attrition for many years. While these researchers have made valuable findings, the need to abate the staggering numbers of special education teachers who leave the field still exists. Districts desiring to retain their teachers must place greater emphasis on the development of evidence-based strategies to reduce teacher attrition (Billingsley, 2004). The purposes of this study were to: (a) provide an overview of the extent to which, if at all, perceptions of job commitment among current special education teachers in a large metropolitan school district in Southern California differ …
Baldrige System Reform In New Mexico: A Grounded Theory Study Of Elementary School Principals' Implementation Of The Strengthening Quality In Schools (Sqs) Initiative, George Schumpelt
Theses and Dissertations
In 1992, the New Mexico Governor's Business Executives for Education (GBEE) launched the Strengthening Quality in Schools (SQS) initiative and Baldrige Reform. In 2006, Dr. Peter Winograd, Director of Educational Accountability for the New Mexico Public Education Department, studied 48 Baldrige schools and discovered increased student achievement in only 63% of the schools. The purpose of this research was to gather state-wide data about the Baldrige Reform implementation process and develop a grounded hypotheses aimed at increasing the reliability of the implementation. The following questions served as a guide for the study: What barriers do New Mexico elementary principals at …
The Effectiveness Of Knowledge Sharing And Collaboration In Creating High Performance Work Teams, Gelder Susan Van
The Effectiveness Of Knowledge Sharing And Collaboration In Creating High Performance Work Teams, Gelder Susan Van
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study is to analyze the feedback and data extracted from employees of the supply chain organization of an aerospace company, in developing a plan or model to encourage knowledge sharing among employees to create high performance work teams. This study also determines the level of influence the plan or model will have on employee behavior and morale. The company's recent survey results indicated low employee morale. While various types of recognition are in place in the supply chain organization, as well as Employee Involvement/Engagement team based business initiatives to capture process improvements, the problem is that …