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The Effects Of Consideration And Initiating Structure Exhibited By Principals On Teacher Morale In Selected Louisiana Secondary Schools, Robert Wayne Webber

Doctoral Dissertations

This study was conducted to determine whether a statistically significant relationship exists between the leadership styles of principals and teacher morale in the public secondary schools of north Louisiana, as perceived by teachers. The Ohio State studies and Getzels and Guba's Social Systems Model for educational organizations provided the theoretical framework for this study. Selected demographic variables of gender of the teacher, years of teaching experience, and race of the teacher were considered in this study. Information on teacher morale was collected from teachers in 14 randomly selected schools of north Louisiana. Data were obtained concerning teacher morale using the …

Women And The Superintendency: Personal And Professional Demographics And The Perceptions Of Barriers And Strategies Held By Women Superintendents, Deanna Mary Anderson

Doctoral Dissertations

The major purposes of this study were to identify the personal and professional characteristics of women superintendents and to identify women superintendents' perception of barriers and successful strategies.

The survey instrument, Questionnaire on Perceptions of Barriers and Strategies Impacting on Women Securing the Superintendency, was sent to 360 women superintendents with a response rate of 60%. Frequency distributions showed that the average respondent was married between the ages of 50 and 59, was white, holds a doctoral degree, works in district with 1,000 to 2,999 students and has been in her current position for 1 to 4 years.

Frequency distributions …

Nsu Summer Instruction Master's Program In Life Span Care And Administration: “The Profession And Public Policy Family Systems In Substance Abuse Counseling Group Theory And Practice” July – August 1998, Nova Southeastern University

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

No abstract provided.

1998-2000 Lsu Medical Center Catalog/Bulletin, Office Of The Registrar

Catalogs and Bulletins

No abstract provided.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Special Meeting June 27, 1998, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Approval of Honorary Degree
• Adjournment

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting June 26, 1998, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Remarks by the Chair
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting/Special Meetings
• Remarks by the President
• Approval of Compensation - Dr. Elson S. Floyd
• Naming of Waldo Stadium Facility
• Conferring of Degrees
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Student Assessment Fee Increase
• Revised Allocation - Student Assessment Fee
• Amendments - Faculty Senate Constitution
• Graduate Certificate Program in Educational Technology
• Dual Master of Arts Degree in Special Education and Orientation and Mobility
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Investment Management Agreement
• Parking Fine Schedule
• Vehicle Registration Rates
• Ratification of general fund budget 1997-98
• Continuation of 1997-98 budget into 1998-99
• Fall Semester …

Retreat Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the June 15, 1998 retreat.

1998 June 8 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Intellectual Property Policy, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Academic Freedom Policy (6-2-1998), Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Scholarly Misconduct Policy, Draft, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Ua25/2 Connections, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff of WKU regarding personnel issues and benefits.

1998-06-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Pod Network News, June 1998

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD Network News

President's Column

'98 Conference Registration-Just Do It!

National Outreach Subcommittee

Forum on Faculty Roles and Rewards

TLT Group

POD Committee Chairpersons

Regional Association Overview

Wanted: Bright Ideas

Reviewers Sought

Web Address Update

ICED Conference

Conferences

Member News

POD Members Emeritus/Emerita

International Journal Academic Development

The Practice Of Inclusion At The Upper Deerfield Township School District, Russell Clark Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to observe the effects of inclusion upon classified and special needs students in regards to social and academic accomplishment. Eight eighth grade special education pupils were placed in a regular education science classroom along with fifteen non-classified. All pupils in the inclusive group received instruction for forty-five minutes each day. Lessons, tailored to each pupil's needs, were cooperatively planned and implemented by both a regular and special education teacher.

Before and after the study, the special education pupils and their parents completed surveys which recorded their feelings regarding the concept of inclusion. Students also …

An Internship Study Of Character Education In A Middle School Setting, Laureen J. Cohen

Theses and Dissertations

This internship experience focused on the study of the effectiveness of a formal approach to character education in a small New Jersey middle school. This effort projected student outcomes to include observable student demonstration of positive character traits. The character traits emphasized consist of respect, reliability, responsibility, and resourcefulness. Hence, the name of the project is the "Four R's."

The entire student body of 254 in grades five through eight participated in this study. The integration of one of the four R's into the current curriculum of each quarter served as the means by which the character traits were presented …

A Study Of The Feasibility Of Block Scheduling At Buena Regional High School, Bruce R. Arcurio

Theses and Dissertations

The focus of this study has been to determine the feasibility of implementing some form of block scheduling at Buena Regional High School. Due to the small scope of the project, the entire population of professionals who would be responsible for the implementation of a block schedule was used. The data collection instruments utilized were a questionnaire and various forms of interviews. Data analysis consisted of calculating percentages for quantitative questions on the questionnaire and an analysis of trends for the qualitative questions and interviews. The research indicates that it is unlikely that a block schedule can be created that …

Parents As Partners In Progress: A Study Of Parent Involvement In An Urban Elementary School, Janine P. Riggins

Theses and Dissertations

The research project focused on parent involvement in the context of the urban school setting. The target population included one parent or guardian for each BSI student in grades 1-3 during the 1997-98 school year. Subjects completed a pre-survey during the first semester of the 1997-98 school year using a 6 item interest inventory. Responses to individual items were summarized using percentages. This data served as the basis for the development of the internship activities. A post-survey was administered during the second half of the 1997-98 school year using a similar inventory. Post-survey data was summarized and compared to patterns …

Ua3/9/5 Address To The Duke University Talent Identification Search Program, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to students involved in the Duke University Talent Identification Search Program.

19980521: Library Director's Files, 1979-1993, University Libraries

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the University Libraries at Marshall University from 1979-1993. Items were received in 1998 and include notable materials from the library director's office files from this period of time. Items include things such as greatest needs, accomplishments and administrative objectives, dean's notes, the law library, and Special Collections. This is not at all an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

19980521: Library Director Files, 1972-1996, University Libraries

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from University Libraries at Marshall University from 1972-1996. Items were received in 1998 and include notable materials about the Acquisitions department and their associated annual report. Other materials include correspondence materials of and for the Rosanna Blake Library, the library budget, scholarship recipients of the Blake scholarship, campus master plan, and conferences. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding awards, programs of distinction, retreat, ethnic relations and student evaluation of faculty.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

Quarterly Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Quarterly Meeting of the WKU Board of Regents to discuss disposition of minutes; Executive Committee report; Academics & Student Affairs Committee report; Finance & Budget Committee report; Institutional Advancement Committee report; personnel recommendation; gender equity salary; distinguished professor status; Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program; property acquisition; strategic plan; president's report; and election of officers and committee members.

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Administration Documents

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.

Bylaws And Code Of Ethics, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Revised bylaws and code of ethics for the WKU Board of Regents.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, May 14, 1998, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the May 13, 1998 meeting and memo regarding proposed modifications to the WKU vacation schedule.

1998 May 11 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua3/9/4 Inaugural Address, Gary Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Inaugural address given by WKU President Gary Ransdell on May 8, 1998.