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Identifying Industrial Education And Training Needs: Developing A Community College Custom Program, Don H. Lovelace May 1997

Identifying Industrial Education And Training Needs: Developing A Community College Custom Program, Don H. Lovelace

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examined manufacturing firms' characteristics and environmental factors and their relationships to the perceived importance of basic workplace skills and the preferences of employers toward customized training partnerships with community colleges. Key individuals in the human resource departments responsible for planning and decision making of employing companies were surveyed. The Workplace Education Survey was used to collect data on the employers' perceptions about the importance of basic skills groups, about workplace-based customized training as the preferred means of delivering training in each of seven basic skills groups to their employees, and to determine their preferences for providers of the …

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Teachers' Expressed Beliefs And Practices About Developmentally Appropriate Education Of Multi-Age And Single-Age Classrooms, Dale P. Lynch May 1997

Teachers' Expressed Beliefs And Practices About Developmentally Appropriate Education Of Multi-Age And Single-Age Classrooms, Dale P. Lynch

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the expressed beliefs and practices about developmental education from early childhood teachers in Tennessee's First Educational District. A questionnaire measuring expressed beliefs and practices was administered to teachers (kindergarten through third grade) in public schools with both multi-age and single-age classrooms. The area of teaching specialization along with the number of years taught within the organization structure are paramount in the study. Teachers' expressed beliefs concerning the amount of outside influences with planning and implementing instruction are also noted. Educators were asked to respond to 36 likert-type items regarding their beliefs about …

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Leadership For Learning: Narratologic Pedagogy And Knowledge Construction In Higher Education, Susan M. Mccabe May 1997

Leadership For Learning: Narratologic Pedagogy And Knowledge Construction In Higher Education, Susan M. Mccabe

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Leadership and learning are human activities occurring within an interpersonal, social context. This study was concerned with rendering the lived experiences of leaders and learners as intelligible, allowing for understanding of factors affecting knowledge construction and learning in higher education settings. The individual, personal experiences of teachers and learners were explored in order to identify factors that can be influenced by teacher leadership. Phenomenology was the philosophical and methodological structure of this study. Fifty-two nursing students enrolled in a senior level course at a regional state university participated in the study, as well as the two course co-teachers. All participants …

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The Relationship Of Experience, Education, And Tennessee Career Ladder Status To Teachers' Perceptions Of Staff Development Needs In Block Scheduled Programs, Rita S. Mullins May 1997

The Relationship Of Experience, Education, And Tennessee Career Ladder Status To Teachers' Perceptions Of Staff Development Needs In Block Scheduled Programs, Rita S. Mullins

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The problem related to this study was to develop a clearer understanding of the staff development needs of high school classroom teachers implementing block scheduled programs. The purpose of this study was to determine if teachers' perceptions of staff development needs differed when teaching experience, education (highest degree earned), and Tennessee Career Ladder status were considered. Four levels of each independent variable were analyzed by six categories of perceptions, the dependent variables. The categories were: (a) Planning, (b) Knowledge, (c) Satisfaction with staff development, (d) Adult learning strategies, (e) Level of involvement, and (f) Impact on student testing and grades. …

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1997 April 14 - Faculty Senate Agenda, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Apr 1997

1997 April 14 - Faculty Senate Agenda, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

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1997 March 31 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Mar 1997

1997 March 31 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

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1997 March 17 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Mar 1997

1997 March 17 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

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1997 March 10 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University Mar 1997

1997 March 10 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

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1997 March 03 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Mar 1997

1997 March 03 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

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Stages Of Implementation Of Block Scheduling: Perceptions Of School Climate In High Schools In The First Tennessee Regional District, Chele L. Dugger Mar 1997

Stages Of Implementation Of Block Scheduling: Perceptions Of School Climate In High Schools In The First Tennessee Regional District, Chele L. Dugger

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

A descriptive study was conducted to identify teachers' and principals' perceptions of school climate in four stages of a change to block scheduling: Initiation, the first year of Implementation, the second year of Implementation, and the third year of Implementation or Institutionalization. Data were collected from 442 teachers and principals in nine high schools in the First Tennessee Regional District in a stratified purposeful random sample using the Organizational Health Index (OHI), a 44-item survey, and a demographic information sheet. The survey has seven dimensions: Institutional Integrity, Initiating Structure, Consideration, Principal Influence, Resource Support, Morale, and Academic Support. These dimensions …

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1997 February 17 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Feb 1997

1997 February 17 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

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1997 February 10 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University Feb 1997

1997 February 10 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

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1997 February 03 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Feb 1997

1997 February 03 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

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1997 January 27 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Jan 1997

1997 January 27 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

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1997 January 13 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University Jan 1997

1997 January 13 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

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1997 January 13 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Jan 1997

1997 January 13 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

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1997 - Etsu Fact Book, Institutional Research, East Tennessee State University Jan 1997

1997 - Etsu Fact Book, Institutional Research, East Tennessee State University

ETSU Fact Books

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The Buccaneer (1997), East Tennessee State University Jan 1997

The Buccaneer (1997), East Tennessee State University

ETSU Yearbooks

The Buccaneer (1997), a yearbook published by the students of East Tennessee State University.

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Now & Then (Volume 14, Issue 01, 1997), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 1997

Now & Then (Volume 14, Issue 01, 1997), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 14, Issue 01, published in 1997. The theme of this issue is Appalachian Humor. This issue explores the region's rich comedic traditions, examining how humor shapes Appalachian identity, storytelling, and performance. Through articles on stand-up and country comedy, historical medicine shows, television portrayals, and cartoon satire, it considers both the subversion and reinforcement of regional stereotypes. Complemented by essays, fiction, poetry, reviews, and musical performances, the issue highlights how humor operates as a vehicle for social commentary, personal expression, and cultural cohesion, revealing Appalachia's wit, resilience, and self-awareness across generations.

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Identity Development And Student Involvement Of African-American Undergraduate Students At Historically White Colleges And Universities In Southern Appalachia, Rosemary G. Bundy Jan 1997

Identity Development And Student Involvement Of African-American Undergraduate Students At Historically White Colleges And Universities In Southern Appalachia, Rosemary G. Bundy

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study of African American undergraduates at Emory & Henry College, Tusculum College, Western Carolina University, East Tennessee State University, Appalachian State University, and University of North Carolina at Asheville was conducted to determine students' stages of identity development, level of involvement in campus activities, and demographic characteristics within historically White Southern Appalachian colleges and universities, both public and independent. Three research questions were answered by analyzing 21 null hypotheses using the t-test and the chi square test. Hypotheses were tested at the.05 level of significance. Data collected in this study revealed that the students' perceptions of identity development and …

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Now & Then (Volume 14, Issue 02, 1997), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 1997

Now & Then (Volume 14, Issue 02, 1997), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 14, Issue 02, published in 1997. The theme of this issue is Appalachian Photography. This issue examines how photography has shaped and reshaped visual understandings of Appalachia, highlighting efforts to move beyond stereotype toward more complex, contemporary portrayals. Featuring exhibition work such as Women of Appalachia, regional photography contests, documentary photo essays, and reflections on the careers of photographers committed to the mountains and to country and bluegrass music, it explores the tensions between art and livelihood, representation and authenticity. Through essays, poetry, and reviews, the issue underscores the enduring power …

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Now & Then (Volume 14, Issue 03, 1997), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 1997

Now & Then (Volume 14, Issue 03, 1997), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 14, Issue 03, published in 1997. The theme of this issue is Northern Appalachia. This issue turns its focus to Northern Appalachia, exploring questions of regional identity, industrial legacy, and cultural self-definition in areas often overlooked within broader Appalachian discourse. Through articles on the emergence of Northern Appalachian Studies, debates over cities such as Pittsburgh's regional identity, coalfield economic transformation, dairy farming struggles, environmental art initiatives, and alternative educational models, it examines how northern communities negotiate heritage amid social and economic change. Essays, fiction, poetry, and reviews further reflect on belonging, memory, …

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter, 1996-1997), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 1997

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter, 1996-1997), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Winter, 1996-1997), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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All About Me: Promoting Reading And Writing Through Creating Autobiographical Posters, Edward J. Dwyer Jan 1997

All About Me: Promoting Reading And Writing Through Creating Autobiographical Posters, Edward J. Dwyer

ETSU Faculty Works

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1996 December 9 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University Dec 1996

1996 December 9 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

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An Analysis Of The Transactional Distance In Asynchronous Telecourses At A Community College Using The Group Embedded Figures Test, Roger J. Brenner Dec 1996

An Analysis Of The Transactional Distance In Asynchronous Telecourses At A Community College Using The Group Embedded Figures Test, Roger J. Brenner

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Asynchronous distance education telecourses are the technological version of traditional correspondence courses. Students in asynchronous telecourses receive videos and printed material but they may not have any contact with the instructor or other students. This study analyzed the academic performance of 154 Southwest Virginia Community College students enrolled in 27 different telecourses during one semester. The purpose of this study was to determine if students' cognitive styles impacted their achievement in distance education courses. Students were given the Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT) which categorized the students as field dependent or field independent. A field dependent's cognitive style is one …

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Public School Teachers’ And Principals’ Knowledge Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Judy Blevins Dec 1996

Public School Teachers’ And Principals’ Knowledge Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Judy Blevins

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge level (general, etiology, assessment, treatment) of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD) of principles, regular education teachers, and special education teachers in the First Educational District in Northeast Tennessee. The study further the amount of instruction on ADHD/ADD that educators received as part of their teacher training and after they began teaching, the number of books and articles they read on ADHD/ADD, the number of students with ADHD/ADD they worked with, and the number of students they worked with who were on medication. The study also revealed teacher beliefs about ADHD/ADD …

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Institutional Climate And Institutional Effectiveness At Three Community Colleges, Connie S. Buckner Dec 1996

Institutional Climate And Institutional Effectiveness At Three Community Colleges, Connie S. Buckner

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to explore the impact of employee morale, as manifested in institutional climate data, upon institutional effectiveness; and (2) to determine the extent to which information generated by climate survey data was used in developing and implementing change initiatives at each of the institutions studied. Three institutions were selected for this multiple site case study. Four sources of data from each institution were used to provide a "picture" of institutional climate. These sources of data were (a) the Personal Assessment of the College Environment (PACE) climate survey, (b) institutional self-study reports, (c) reaffirmation …

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Funding Of Higher Education In Tennessee: A Qualitative Study Of The Perceptions Of State Legislators And Higher Education Leaders, David D. Collins Dec 1996

Funding Of Higher Education In Tennessee: A Qualitative Study Of The Perceptions Of State Legislators And Higher Education Leaders, David D. Collins

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to identify issues that are considered important to the legislators and higher education leaders of Tennessee in making decisions that affect the funding of higher education. A further purpose was to identify actions that such individuals believe should be taken by higher education leaders to ensure that higher education is accountable and worthy of continued or increased financial support. Using a qualitative research design, interviews were held with 10 legislators and 6 higher education leaders selected in accordance with the concept of purposeful sampling. Legislative participants included five members from the Senate and five …

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Articulation Practices Of Two- And Four-Year Public Colleges In Tennessee, Amy L. Freeman Dec 1996

Articulation Practices Of Two- And Four-Year Public Colleges In Tennessee, Amy L. Freeman

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study had two purposes. The first was to identify present articulation practices within Tennessee public colleges. The second was to select recommendations for ideal articulation practice that might lead to improved transfer/articulation among two- and four-year public colleges in Tennessee. A survey instrument was sent to persons identified as chief articulation officers within Tennessee public colleges. They were asked to evaluate identified articulation practices according to present practice and according to ideal practice. Results were used to determine which transfer and articulation practices were currently used in Tennessee public colleges, which transfer and articulation practices ideally should be used …

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