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Commencement Program [Fall 2012], St. Cloud State University

Commencement Programs

St. Cloud State University commencement program for fall 2012

Information Media News, Vol. 43, No. 1, St. Cloud State University

Information Media Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Educational Administration And Leadership Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 1, St. Cloud State University

Educational Administration and Leadership Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Ctips, Issue 2: Close Reading Template, Carolyn G. Hartz

CTips: Newsletter on Critical Thinking

Issue 2 present a template for close reading originally created by Prof. Emily Schultz (Anthropology) and adapted by Kevin Sharpe (Philosophy).

Factors That Influence Students' Persistence And Degree Attainment While Matriculating Through A Doctor Of Education Program, Michele L. Braun

Culminating Projects in Higher Education Administration

The purpose of this research study was to examine factors that influence doctoral students’ persistence and retention during various phases of professional development in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program. This study used a quantitative approach and a quasi-experimental methodology to explore doctoral students’ needs and experiences from the students’ viewpoint as they were matriculating through their Ed.D. program. The factors explored included competencies, cultural adjustment, student transition to/through doctoral education, professional role identification and commitment, doctoral program environment, academic integration, social integration, SCSU campus environment, advising, research experiences, financial resources, and orientation.

Four assessment surveys (Admissions, Membership, Candidacy, and …

Book Review: Transforming Information Literacy Instruction Using Learner-Centered Teaching, Cindy Gruwell

Library Faculty Publications

In-depth book review of Kaplowitz, J. R. (2012). Transforming information literacy instruction using learner-centered teaching. London: Facet. Journal of information literacy, 6(1), pp.107-108. http://dx.doi.org/10.11645/6.1.1703

Rethinking Cinco De Mayo, Sudie Hofmann

Human Relations and Multicultural Education Faculty Publications

[Personal narrative describing development of an anti-oppressive curriculum for Cinco de Mayo in a teacher education course.]

Commencement Program [Spring 2012], St. Cloud State University

Commencement Programs

St. Cloud State University commencement program for spring 2012

Past, Present, Future: Times Of Change For Continuing Education Units In Higher Education Institutions, Gail M. Ruhland

Culminating Projects in Higher Education Administration

This is a qualitative multiple case study that analyzes and compares the purpose, roles, and drivers of change for continuing education divisions in public, four-year, post baccalaureate, comprehensive higher education institutions in the United States. The research stems from a historical standpoint. This study also examined processes carried out by continuing education leadership to demonstrate quality and accountability to their higher education institutions. This investigation focuses on the distinctive drivers that have triggered and influenced changes in continuing education units within higher education institutions.

The findings from this study illuminated areas in need of development and enhancement of continuing education …

Educational Administration And Leadership Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 1, St. Cloud State University

Educational Administration and Leadership Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Higher Education Administration Newsletter, Spring 2012, St. Cloud State University

Higher Education Administration Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Ctips, Issue 1: What Is Critical Thinking?, Carolyn G. Hartz

CTips: Newsletter on Critical Thinking

The first issue defines critical thinking and provides a case example of critical reasoning.

Information Media News, Vol. 43, No. 2, St. Cloud State University

Information Media Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate Student Leadership Development: A Quantitative Investigation Using The Social Change Model Of Leadership Development, Jodi L. Monerson

Culminating Projects in Higher Education Administration

Given the widespread popularity of the Social Change Model of Leadership Development (SCM) in college student leadership literature, there is a surprising lack of attention to the assessment of leadership skills associated with this model. This study was aimed at gaining a greater understanding of leadership through an assessment of leadership attributes associated with the SCM. This research study was quasiexperimental and examined a leadership development series at a public, 4-year, Midwestern university. Undergraduate college students participated in a leadership development series over the ·course of a semester, with a follow-up analysis completed 2- 3 weeks into the second semester. …