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An Investigation Into The Feasibility Of Incorporating Additional Specializations And Concentrations Into The Programs For Higher Education Curriculum Structure, William M. Kaye

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The last major curriculum change in the Programs for Higher Education (PHE) took place seven years ago when the specialization courses were incorporated into the summer institute. Since that time there have been significant changes in the higher education environment which have impacted on the vitality and marketability of the PHE programs. Changes in PHE student demographics have also contributed to an increasing concern about the lack of variety of courses in the academic program, as well issues such as the viability of introducing more specific fields of specialization and/or concentrations to the programs, the potential need for a more …

Nova University Ed.D. Program In Early And Middle Childhood Ed.D. Program In Child And Youth Studies 1990, Nova University

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

No abstract provided.

Improving Communication And Collegial Relationships Within An Elementary School Staff, Carolyn E. Reynolds

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The author developed and implemented a program to facilitate communication and improve working relationships among members of an elementary school staff. The purpose of the project was to improve communication and collegial relationships within an elementary school. The program consisted of three components: (1) a series of inservice workshops for faculty to strengthen self-knowledge and understanding of others and to introduce effective communication skills; (2) additional training in team building for team leaders and (3) concrete adjustments in communication mechanisms.

The results were mixed. The level of communication and collegial relationships improved, but not to the extent that had been …

Quarterly Report - Spring 1990, Nova University

The Quarterly Report

No abstract provided.

G90-988 A Process For Building Coalitions, Georgia L. Stevens

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

What should you consider in building coalitions? This NebGuide offers guidelines.

What is a Coalition?

1. A coalition is a group of organizations and individuals working together for a common purpose. There are two types of coalitions:

2. "One issue" or event coalitions only have to agree on one particular issue. The coalition is dissolved when the issue has been solved or the event has been coordinated.

"Multi issues" coalitions have related issues, such as nutrition and health, child care needs, elderly health care, or the environment. This more permanent type of coalition recognizes the value of mobilizing together for …

Cc90-352 Team Building: Developing A Productive Team, Arnold J. Bateman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Team building is an effort in which a team studies its own process of working together and acts to create a climate that encourages and values the contributions of team members. Their energies are directed toward problem solving, task effectiveness, and maximizing the use of all members' resources to achieve the team's purpose. Sound team building recognizes that it is not possible to fully separate one's performance from those of others.

Nova University Master's Programs In Child And Youth Care Administrators, And Family Support Studies 1990–1991 Catalog, Nova University

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

No abstract provided.

Nova University Master's Programs: Child And Youth Care Administrators, Family Support Studies (Application Packet) 1990–1991, Nova University

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

No abstract provided.

Development Of An In-Service Training Program Designed To Increase Management Skills Of Child Care Center Directors, Jan H. Martinec

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Due to a lack of management knowledge and experience, center directors encounter many problems that they are not prepared to handle. The problems increase stress that contribute to director burnout. The lack of business knowledge coupled with increased stress, hinder directors’ efforts to provide a quality early childhood program.

The author designed and implemented an in-service training program which presented basic management skill information necessary to the success of directors as managers of personnel. The in-service program consisted of a series of three train sessions. Six concepts were developed in the sessions. The concepts presented were: leadership style, personality types, …

Taylor Magazine (Fall 1989), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Fall 1989 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Nurses’ Perceptions On The Shortage Of Nurses And Enrollment Decline In Nursing Programs And Means To Increase Student Nurse Enrollment In Arizona, A Louise Jones

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The growing concern regarding the short age of nurses and the decline in enrollment in nursing programs being expressed by nurse leaders, practicing nurses, other health professionals and the public at large is a signal for the nursing profession to pause and take a considered look a t its strengths and weaknesses.

The purpose of this case study was to investigate three specific concerns related to the shortage of nurses and decline in enrollment in nursing programs: (1) identification of reasons for the nursing shortage and enrollment decline, (2) identification of weaknesses in nursing which have contributed to the shortage …

Taylor University Magazine (Winter 1989), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Winter 1989 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Nova University Forums 1988-89, Nova University

Forums Series

No abstract provided.

Outstanding Educational Improvement Projects M.S., Ed.S. And Ed.D. Programs Volume V, June 1989 (25th Anniversary), Nova University

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

No abstract provided.

Excerpts From The Report For The Van Ameringen Foundation On Aio's Family System Project, Ladonna Harris

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This synthesized report on AIO's Family Systems Project contains a background of research conducted by AIO on emotional dynamics in a tribe and the tribe's families; the power of Family Systems Analysis, an approach more in line with knowledge based on Family systems theory and Tribal consensus-building systems; key issues and concepts in tribal dynamics; future steps; and appendixes on North American Tribal Kinship systems from the social origins of private life.

Taylor University Magazine (Spring 1988), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Spring 1988 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Training The Gifted In Leadership, Stephen Michael Clinton

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

Nova University Center For The Advancement Of Education Programs For Higher Education 1988–1989 Catalog, Nova University

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

No abstract provided.

The Professional Development Needs Of Newly Appointed Principals: Leadership For School Development, Michael J. Harvey

Research outputs pre 2011

...The professional development needs of newly appointed principals was identified as an important area for policy development and one which would benefit from research. The appointment of a cohort of new principals is a significant moment in the life of an education system. During a period of system-level change this transition is not without risks, both to the careers of promising educators and to the organisational health of the education system. Understanding of the learning experiences of newly appointed principals would provide critical information for the planning and deli very of professional development for both present and future incumbents of …

Leadership And Nonverbal Behaviors Of Hispanic Females Across School Equity Environments, Helen A. Moore, Natalie K. Porter

Department of Sociology: Faculty Publications

Nonverbal behaviors of Hispanic elementary school students and their peers were examined in a small-group cooperative task with a total of 202 subjects. Thirty-five randomly selected groups were videotaped in ten desegregated schools, each group was gender-homogeneous, with three Hispanic and three Anglo students. Analysis of the videotapes revealed that Hispanic females used less vertical and horizontal space than Anglo females, and were also less likely to verbally interrupt or physically intrude on other group members They had similar rates of handling the group resource cards and were given similar leadership scores by multi-ethnic trained observers. Among males, Hispanics are …

A Study Of Principals' Leadership Behavior In One Suburban School District, Darleen Huber-Dilbeck

Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this study was to investigate the leadership behavior of principals as perceived by the teachers and principals of one suburban school district. Research questions asked were: (1) Are there significant differences between the perceptions of principals and teachers concerning principals' leadership behavior on the twelve subscales of the LBDQ-XII? (2) Are there significant differences in viewing the leadership role when teachers' age, gender, teaching experience, level of training, or teaching assignment is considered?

This descriptive study invited 350 randomly selected teachers and all of the principals from 35 elementary, intermediate, and high schools in one suburban school …

Preparing For Change: Management Concepts For The Future—Ideas From Supermanaging By Brown And Weiner, Ladonna Mcmurray Geddes

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reviews concepts from Brown and Weiner’s Supermanaging and considers their application to communication administration in higher education. The discussion highlights rapid social and technological change, the growth of continuing education, and shifting demographics, all of which demand flexible and future-oriented management. Key ideas include environmental scanning, “error-embracing” leadership, and the importance of marketing strategies for organizational survival. Middle managers are urged to redefine their roles by fostering self-motivating environments, networking, anticipating issues, and demonstrating unique contributions. The article also stresses the significance of social contracts, balancing responsibilities to employees, clients, communities, and funding agencies. Applying these concepts to …

Preparing For Change: What Is Learned From The Knowledge Executive?, Robert M. Smith

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article discusses the concept of the “knowledge executive” and its implications for leadership, education, and communication in an information-dependent society. It emphasizes how rapid technological change and the growing centrality of information have transformed leadership roles, requiring executives to be generalists capable of synthesizing diverse perspectives, managing ambiguity, and fostering collaboration. The discussion highlights lessons for executives, including the need for integrative thinking, participatory decision-making, and foresight in anticipating second-order consequences. For education, it underscores the importance of liberal arts training in developing problem-solving, ethical reasoning, cultural awareness, and global perspectives. Finally, the article identifies communication as an essential …

Leadership And Conflict Management, Linda L. Putnam

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines conflict management as a central component of organizational life, particularly within educational settings. Conflict is defined as interaction among interdependent parties over perceived incompatible goals or actions, with potential to be either destructive or constructive. Constructive management emphasizes clarity, openness, and trust, while destructive approaches foster rigidity, defensiveness, and escalation. The discussion explores the unique features of academic organizations, including loosely coupled systems, competing goals, scarce resources, and divided professional loyalties, which make them especially prone to disputes. Strategies reviewed include conflict styles such as confrontation, forcing, smoothing, compromising, and avoiding, as well as bargaining approaches that …

Leadership And Management In The Academic Department: How Can Community And Bureaucracy Be Reconciled?, George Cheney

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores the tension between bureaucracy and community in academic departments, offering leadership as a means of reconciliation. Bureaucratic structures, rooted in Weber’s analysis, are critiqued for displacing goals with procedures, obscuring social purposes, and minimizing individuals. These issues are shown to be particularly relevant in higher education, where efficiency, specialization, and management often overshadow academic ideals. The discussion contrasts management, associated with control and manipulation, with leadership, defined as guidance, inspiration, and cooperation. Drawing on organizational theory, leadership is described as fostering communication, articulating shared purpose, and enlisting cooperation. The metaphor of community is proposed to balance bureaucratic …

Rebecca A. Stephenson's Review Of Ngatupuna Kautai Et Al., Atiu: An Island Community, Rebecca A. Stephenson

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

Effective Schools: A Review, Rebecca Corrine Reyes

Whittier Scholars Program

Effective schools literature seeks to prove that the students can achieve academic mastery independent of discrimination. The program utilized to educate the student is what makes the difference in education, All of the programs on effective schools have a great many similarities. Each program appears to emphasize different factors that each school believes are the influencing factors in achieving effectiveness. It is necessary to develop a program for each school separately because the faculty and students may require special programs. Based on the research covered in this review, I found the following variables to be the most important: management leadership, …

Corporate Management Strategies: Applications For Communication Administrators From Iacocca: An Autobiography, Ladonna Mcmurray Geddes

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article interprets Lee Iacocca’s managerial philosophy for application in academic and communication administration. Framing Iacocca’s principles of motivation, accountability, and leadership within a university context, the discussion explores how participatory management and clear goal articulation can improve departmental performance. The analysis emphasizes Iacocca’s model of “management by wandering around” as a strategy for maintaining visibility and fostering open communication. It also adapts his quarterly review system and “equality of sacrifice” concepts to faculty evaluation and workload distribution. Drawing from administrative experience, the author proposes a Distribution of Effort Agreement to formalize faculty commitments across teaching, research, and service, aligning …

Applications From In Search Of Excellence By Thomas Peters And Robert Waterman, Jr., Robert S. Goyer

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article interprets Thomas Peters and Robert Waterman’s In Search of Excellence (1982) for application in academic administration, particularly within communication departments. The analysis outlines the authors’ critique of the rational-analytic management model and their advocacy for a value-driven, people-centered approach to organizational effectiveness. Goyer argues that while analogies between corporate and academic contexts are imperfect, two of Peters and Waterman’s eight principles—“productivity through people” and “simultaneous loose-tight properties”—offer meaningful guidance for departmental leadership. The first emphasizes creating an environment in which every faculty member’s contributions are recognized and rewarded through systematic yet flexible evaluation. The second highlights the chair’s …

Corporate Management Strategies: Applications For Communication Administrators From Managing By Harold Geneen, James E. Roever

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article adapts Harold Geneen’s corporate management principles from Managing (1984) for use in higher education and communication administration. Drawing parallels between industrial management and academic governance, it examines Geneen’s key concepts—goal-oriented planning, open communication, leadership accountability, and data-driven decision-making—and applies them to the context of colleges and universities. The discussion critiques higher education’s reliance on long-range planning at the expense of short-term results, advocating for more immediate and measurable goals. It also highlights the importance of clarifying organizational roles, promoting trust among faculty and administrators, and fostering open communication to reduce campus politicization. The article suggests that academic institutions, …