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English Language Learners And Special Education: One District's Journey Through The Collaborative Problem-Solving Process, Laura S. Salem

Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

English Language Learners are a growing population in schools in the United States. There are many challenges that face this group of students in addition to learning English as a new language. A major issue for teachers, schools, and districts is determining whether an English Language Learner is experiencing academic difficulties based on issues primarily related to language acquisition or whether a learning disability is contributing to the academic challenges. As a result, English Language Learners are often misidentified for Special Education services and may be placed in classrooms that are not adequately prepared or appropriate to meet their needs. …

Teacher + Technology = Blended Learning: How Important Is The Teacher In This Equation?, Catherine A. Doom

Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

This mixed method study investigates teacher belief, knowledge action and technology adoption rate in a blended learning setting and the impact those variables have on student comprehension measures. Surveys and data collected from the blended learning program were used to gather data in pursuit of answers to the following research questions: (a) Does the teacher’s adoption of technology rate impact reading comprehension growth in a blended learning environment? (b) Does the teacher’s knowledge, belief and action in a blended learning environment impact student reading comprehension growth? (c) Does the teacher’s adoption of technology rate combined with the teacher’s knowledge, attitude, …

The Perceived Impact On Bullying Of The Second Step Program At A Kindergarten-8th Grade School: A Program Evaluation, Adam J. Thorns

Dissertations

This program evaluation examines the Second Step program at Baker School, a Kindergarten through 8^th grade building located in Hillsborough, Illinois. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the perceptions of impact the Second Step program has had on bullying at the school. The study employs a mixed-methods approach involving surveys and interviews with students, educators, and parents. This researcher determined that although bullying does not appear to be prevalent at Baker School, there is inconclusive evidence regarding the impact of the Second Step program. Major themes that emerged from this evaluation were a wide range of student …

20160801: Zoology, 1952-1969, College Of Liberal Arts

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Department of Zoology at Marshall University from 1952-1969. Items were received in 2016 and include notable materials from “BIRDS of the Ohio River Valley” Edward L. Seeber and Ralph M. Edeburn and “Amphibians and Reptiles in West Virginia” N. Baynard Green. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Ua3/9/7 Fall Welcome Message / Convocation, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding fall semester and convocation.

Perceptions Of Hmong Parents In A Hmong American Charter School: A Qualitative Descriptive Case Study On Hmong Parent Involvement, Kirk T. Lee

Dissertations and Theses

Parental involvement plays an essential role in the United States (U.S.) educational system. However, parental involvement poses many challenges for Hmong parents in American schools. Many assumptions are made on the parts of teachers, staff, and Hmong parents about parents' roles pertaining to their involvement in their children's education. Hmong parents struggle to reconcile beliefs, attitudes, and values that they bring with them from Laos with the expectations found in the U.S. due to their unfamiliarity with the U.S. educational system.

This study employed the used a qualitative, descriptive case study approach to examine the perceptions of Hmong parents involvement …

20160725: Alumni Association, 1931-1972, Alumni Association

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Alumni Association at Marshall University from 1931-1972. Items were received in 2016 and include notable materials from or about the Alumni News Bulletins or Newsletters and their various iterations, the Marshall College Alumni Association, The Parthenon Alumni Editions, and an undergraduate alumni newsletter. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Call For Nominations; Staff Council Special Election, Greg Hackbarth

Staff Council

Call for nominations for special election to fill new positions on the WKU Staff Council.

Disparate Use Of Exclusionary Discipline: Evidence On Inequities In School Discipline From A U.S. State, Kaitlin Anderson, Gary W. Ritter

Education Reform Faculty and Graduate Students Publications

There is much discussion in the United States about exclusionary discipline (suspensions and expulsions) in schools. According to a 2014 report from the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, Black students represent 15% of students, but 44% of students suspended more than once, and 36% of expelled students. This analysis uses seven years of individual infraction-level data from public schools in Arkansas. We examine whether disproportionalities exist within schools, or are instead, a function of the type of school attended. We find that marginalized students are more likely to receive exclusionary discipline, even after controlling for the nature …

Law And Order: Lawsuit, Regulations And Implementation Of S.T.E.M. O.P.T. At The University Of Arkansas, Alexandra M. Wallace

Capstone Collection

In 2015, Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) reported that over 1,054,000 international students were studying in the United States in F-1 student status (SEVP, 2015). F-1 status comes with many regulations and benefits, such as Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allows students with F-1 status to work after they complete a degree from an American higher education institution. Students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields are allowed an additional 24-months of OPT, called STEM OPT. While this is a benefit in many senses, it is accompanied by a lot of responsibility for the student, the university …

Quarterly Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Meeting regarding Global Health Administration certificate, distinguished professors, faculty emeriti, naming rooms and areas, audit, personnel actions, bonds and election of officers.

2016-07-22 Presidential Search Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes of the Presidential Search and Screening Advisory Committee for July 22, 2016.

Annual Retreat, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Agenda and Challenging the Spirit action plan for use at annual retreat.

Ua80/1 Meeting Minutes, W Club

University Organizations

Meeting minutes for the July 2016 meeting of the W Club Board of Directors.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, July 2016, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Presidential Search Committee, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Meeting of presidential search committee.

Sine Qua Non: Emotional Intelligence As The Key Ingredient To Effective Principal, Kelly P. Davids

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this empirical, descriptive case study was to explore and describe the importance of Emotional Intelligence as perceived by California public school (K-12) superintendents when hiring and recruiting new school site principals.

Methodology: Convenience purposeful sampling was used to identify 12 superintendents throughout the California public education system at unified (K-12) school districts with a minimum of eight schools. An empirical, descriptive case study was used to collect data from superintendents through a survey and semi-structured interviews. Superintendents grouped domains of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management, and general characteristics as essential, important, desirable or no value …

20160720: Alumni Association, 1967-1976, Alumni Association

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Alumni Association at Marshall University from 1967-1976. Items were received in 2016 and were processed in 2025. This collection includes three scrapbooks from the time period within the Alumni Association specifically, and 4 1976 Marshall University Calendars. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

20160720: Alumni Association, 1965-1967, Alumni Association

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Alumni Association at Marshall University from 1965-1967. Items were received in 2016 and include two scrapbooks, one of which is an alumni association scrapbook from 1965-1966 and the other in which Marshall goes to the NIT in 1967 .

July 19, 2016 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate July 19, 2016 Approved Minutes

20160717: School Of Theatre, Undated, College Of Arts And Media

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the School of Theatre at Marshall University where items are undated. Items were received in 2016 or earlier and include play performance posters by various shows performed by students over the years (all undated). Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

20160715: Human Resources Publications, 1962-1999, Human Resources

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Human Resources at Marshall University from 1962-1992. Although not produced directly by HR, the publications documented here, including the Marshall University Greenbook (the faculty handbook), and the MU Classified Staff Handbook are present here. Please download inventory for full list of contents.

2016-07-14 Presidential Search Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes of Presidential Search and Screening Advisory Committee for July 14, 2016.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes for the July 13, 2016 meeting.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Agenda for meeting held July 13, 2016.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council On Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding Learn & Earn Program, visiting scholars and part-time faculty salaries.

20160713: Brick From Old Main, President's Office

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the President at Marshall University. Items were received in 2016 and include bricks from Old Main from the renovation of the Financial Aid Office. This item was gifted by Sarah Denman, who retrieved them when the renovations were done with the Financial Aid Office. Given to Nat DeBruin by Donald Van Horn, dean of Fine Arts.

The Evolving Role Of Higher Education In Community Engagement And Economic Development, Kelly Hunt Lyon

Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative study uses grounded theory to develop a substantive level theory (Glaser and Strauss, 1967) of a non-traditional approach to economic development and community engagement in 42 economic development and community engagement projects at 30 higher education institutions in 22 states. Institutions include research universities, land-grants, and community colleges. Documents were from the University Economic Development Association (UEDA), the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) during 2012-2013. Primary characteristics of projects included: student participation, regional alignment, faculty involvement, networks. Secondary characteristics included: built spaces, funding, and mentorship.

20160711: Sociology, 1945-1996, College Of Liberal Arts

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Marshall University from 1945-1996. Items were received in 2016 and include notable materials from Pamphlet on Elderhostel ’79, Sociology/ Anthropology staff spending patterns-survey from 1977-1978, and Department of Sociology-Anthropology Vitae (1975). This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

20160711.1: Social Work, 1974-1994, College Of Health Professions

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the department of Social Work at Marshall University from 1974-1994. Items were received in 2016 and include notable materials from the MU Undergraduate Social Work Program Self-Study. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.