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Determination Of Student Interest In Pursuing A Baccalaureate Degree, Regina M. Mastrangelo

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Helene Fuld School of Nursing in Camden County has conducted a three year diploma program in nursing which also awards an Associate in Science degree from Camden County College. Upon completion of this nursing program students have been encouraged by faculty to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing.

The students of Helene Fuld School of Nursing in Camden County had not been surveyed regarding their interest in obtaining further education. Also, their interest in continuing this education in nursing has not been investigated. The purpose of this study was to obtain a Determination of Student Interest in Pursuing a Baccalaureate …

Monday Update - March 24, 1986, Nova University

The Update

No abstract provided.

Political Issues Surrounding The Establishment Of South Mountain Community College From The Founding Administration, Staff, And Faculty Perspective., Jerome Garrison

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

South Mountain Community College was established in 1978 to serve the South Phoenix community, which consists primary of minority and low income people.

The college is currently experiencing enrollment, curriculum and morale problems which imply that the initial planning for the college did not take into account the diverse student population at the college.

The purpose of this study was to determine and document the political issues surrounding the political issues surrounding the establishment of SMCC from the founding administration, faculty and staff perspective. In order to obtain such information, a questionnaire was developed and informal interviews conducted.

Founding administrators, …

Designing And Implementing A Computer Literacy Course For Academically Excellent Disadvantaged Intermediate Elementary Students, Ronny A. Einbinder

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The author designed and implemented a computer literacy course for academically excellent disadvantaged intermediate elementary students. The author introduced the students to a wide range of computer related skills. This information was presented in an introductory manner in order to acquaint students with the varied uses of the computer in today's technological society. The program's aims were to teach computer literacy to academically high achieving students who had little or no previous computer knowledge or experience, to provide computer time for students whose environmental background has denied them equal access to computers, and to build higher level thinking skills. The …

Analysis Of How Societal Factors Have Affected Social Societies Of Broward Community College, Thomas J. Ryan

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

During the past year, Broward Community College (BCC) has witnessed a decline of social societies. Data ascertained to analyze how societal factors have affected social societies was collected through an alumni and student survey. The inquiry contained interview questions concerning the effects of societal factors on social societies and how they affected those organizations. The questions were responded to buy thirty former and current student leaders of the College’s social organizations, who volunteered solutions or the betterment of student life. These participants were selected on a non-random basis of availability from the college registration files.

The responses were computed by …

Development Of A Workshop To Train Trade And Industrial Teachers In The Use Of Performance-Based Curriculum Materials, Bobby L. Crosby

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The purpose of this research was to develop a workshop to provide Trade and Industrial instructors with the skills necessary to develop and use performance-based curriculum materials in their occupational areas. Strategies for conducting this study included collecting data, investigating methodology associated with performance-based education, and comparing how others have used performance-based approaches in similar situations.

The need for this workshop grow out of the passage of the State of South Carolina Education Improvement Act of 1984. One section of this act specifically mandated that all vocational courses in the State of South Caroline use performance-based education by the 1987-88 …

The Development And Improvement Of The Music Education Program At Liberty University., Steven J. Reitenour

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Liberty University, a conversative, religious liberal arts institution in Central Virginia, has offered a music education program since 1973. The program has undergone many changes since its inception, yet several deficiencies in the program existed. A few of these deficiencies had already been identified, but before solutions were incorporated into the music education programs, it was determined that the entire program should be analyzed. In an effort to develop and improve the music education program, five research questions were proposed: 1. What areas of preparation for future music teachers are being met at other state collee and universities that are …

Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of An Audio-Tape And Accompanying Visuals In Hemodynamics As A Supplementary Teaching Aid For Human Anatomy And Physiology, Ranjani H. Selvadurai

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Difficulties associated with the comprehension of Hemodynamics in the Human Anatomy and Physiology course at NYCTC, had been the consensus of the course committee and large sector of the student clientele for some time. This had been attributed to the physical and mathematical principles involved in the topic. In addition, the material on the topic in the text used was found to be inadequate.

The purpose of the study was to develop, implement and evaluate an audiotape and accompanying handouts on the topic as a supplementary teaching aid in the health science learning center of New York City Technical College. …

Measuring The Effect Of Counselor Intervention On Program Completion Rates Of Adult Business Education Students, Barbara S. Deturk

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The problem at Sheridan Vocational-Technical Center was that too few Business and Office Occupations students were completing their vocational training and were, therefore, not gaining employment relating to their training. After 1986-87, according to recent State of Florida legislation, programs will be defunded if—as a result of follow-up studies—the placement rate of program completers falls below 60 percent.

The purpose of this investigation was to study the impact of counselor intervention on student completion rates. The hypothesis was that the program completion rate of adult business students was dependent upon whether or not students were counseled prior to entering their …

The Development Of A Student Competency Task List For The Welding Program At New Horizons Technical Center, Ernie E. Prillaman

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The presently used talk listing for the welding students of New Horizons Technical Center did not fit the employment requirements for welders on the Virgina Peninsula. The wide range of employment opportunities on the peninsula made the establishment of a list of competencies suited to this geographic area a must if students are expected to be competitive in the job market.

In order to identify the appropriate tasks, a curriculum committee was established. The committee developed the task listings by reviewing various catalogs of tasks, curriculum guides and textbooks. The task list was then presented to the local craft advisory …

Monday Update - February 10, 1986, Nova University

The Update

No abstract provided.

The Alumni Network, February 1986 (Vol. Ii No. 1), Nova University

Alumni Network Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Satisfaction With Nursing Of Graduate Having Experienced A Post-Graduates Preceptorship As Opposed To Those Who Have Not, Sue Lohr

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a significant difference in role transition, as exhibited by satisfaction with nursing, for new nursing graduates having experienced a post-graduate preceptorship program as opposed to those new graduates who had not experienced such a program. Background and Significance

Evaluation of established programs within as institution is an important task. Support and continuation of such programs needs to be based in research conclusions and recommendations to meet demands for accountability.

The literature review includes readings on preceptorships, internship, and mentoring programs within nursing education and nursing …

Evaluating The Early College Incentive Program, Jan O. Craddick

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

In order to address the problem of preparation that many rural Alaskans have when they first arrive at college. Sheldon Jackson College has developed a program, the Early College Incentive Program, designed to expose students to the learning and living requirements of college. The objective of this study was to determine whether participation in the Early College Incentive Program had a significant effect on participants preparation for college and attitude about college. The study compared the number of college preparatory courses taken, the grade point average for the college preparatory courses, and attitudes about college of participants with the same …

A Comparison Of Performance Scores Between Students Specifically Instructed In Computer Crimes And Students Not Instructed In Computer Crimes, Norman N. Seaton

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The major purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a significant need to instruct El Centro computer students as to what constitutes computer crime. Recent studies have determined that students are prime candidates to commit computer crimes. The computer science students do not understand the relationship between ethical behavior and criminal behavior. The sample consisted of students enrolled in selected introductory computer courses at El Centro College in Dallas, Texas.

To obtain data for the study, four classes of equal size were randomly selected and divided into two groups. One group was taught a section on computer …

The Development Of A Competency Based One-Year Diploma Program Proposal For Medical Transcriptionist, Jane Ziegler

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

A major goal of the instructional divisions at Moraine Park Technical Institute (MPTI) is to identify, plan, implement, and evaluate [illegible] based academic programs that assist adult learners in fulfilling their educational and career goals. As far back as 1977, the need for a program for the Medical Transcriptionist was identified in the MPTI district. Prior to 1983 other priorities took precedence and the program was never developed.

In response to an identified staffing need in hospitals and clinics, MPTI requested permission from the Wisconsin Board of Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education to develop a program proposal. In April, 1983 …

Monday Update - January 27, 1986, Nova University

The Update

No abstract provided.

The Development Of A Field Trip Policy Manual For Liberty University, Roger L. Miller

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Liberty University’s Drama Department has recently added a theatre appreciation course to this curriculum. The addition of this type of course has brought with it the demand for theatre field trips. The purpose of this study was to interview legal and academic personnel at the State Department of Education. Liberty University and selected local private college in order to provide rationale and information in the development of a field trip policy manual. Field trip questionnaires were designed to aid the interviews; then local colleges and state education personnel were selected for the survey of field trip information. The data obtained …

Monday Update - January 13, 1986, Nova University

The Update

No abstract provided.

Nova University Ed.D. Program In Early And Middle Childhood [No Date], Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

Nova University Center For Advancement Of Education:Student Directory For The Ed. D. Program In Early & Middle Childhood 1986, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

Nova University Center For The Study Of Administration 1986-87 Catalog, Nova University

Huizenga Postgraduate Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Nova University Programs For Higher Education 1986–1987 Catalog, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

Nova University Programs For Higher Education Policies And Procedures Manual 1986, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

Nova University Program For School Leadership Development National Ed.D. Program For Educational Leaders 1986–1987 Catalog, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

Nova University Master's Of Science Program In Speech And Language Pathology Schedule Of Classes 1986–1987, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

Nova University Center For The Advancement Of Education Schedule Of Classes Master Of Science Program In Speech And Language Pathology 1986–1987, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

Nova University Center For Undergraduate Studies 1986-87 Catalog, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

Nova University Center For The Advancement Of Education Student Directory For The Ed.D. Program In Early & Middle Childhood 1986, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

Nova University Center For The Advancement Of Education 1986-1987 Catalog, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.