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Learning To Practice Leadership For Social Justice: An Autoethnography, David S. Martin

Theses and Dissertations

Some students in schools are served well, whereas others are not. Students traditionally marginalized in schools are students of color, students whose native language is not English, students who receive free and reduced-price lunches, and students with an individualized education program. On nearly all measures in all schools, there exists a persistent achievement gap. The role of leadership in schools can be an important piece in addressing the achievement gap. Traditional leadership has focused on managerial skills such as efficiency, charisma, heroism, decisiveness, and confidence. Another form of leadership exists that can serve to lessen or eliminate the achievement gap: …

News From The Crest (March 2014), Crest Associates

News from the Crest

Heidi Bernard, Executive Director

Rhea Neckers, Editor

Prism #78, March 2014, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Traumatic Brain Injury: The Efficacy Of A Half-Day Training For School Psychologists, Susan C. Davies, Ashlyn M. Ray

Counselor Education and Human Services Faculty Publications

The incidence rates of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are increasing, yet educators continue to be inadequately trained in assessing and serving students with TBIs. This study examined the efficacy of a half-day TBI training program for school psychologists designed to improve their knowledge and skills. Results of quantitative and qualitative survey analysis indicated there was little increase in knowledge and skills from pre-training to one-year follow-up, although participants did increase in confidence related to their decision-making abilities in working with students with TBI. The data indicate a need for future study of more effective training models.

A Primer On Charter Schools And The Law, Charles J. Russo

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

The charter school movement began in 1991, when Minnesota enacted the first law authorizing their creation. To date, 41 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico permit the creation of charter schools, according to the National Charter School Resource Center (n.d.).

Charter schools, public schools of choice, are usually operated as not-for-profit institutions independently or occasionally in conjunction with public organizations, such as colleges and universities. As such, they have generally survived challenges to their constitutionality.

This column provides a primer for education leaders on the legal basics associated with the operations of charter schools. It does not …

Creating 21st Century Classrooms: What District Level Instructional Leaders Know About Leading 21st Century Learning, Jeff Arrington

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

Common Core standards and 21st century instruction are topics at the forefront of current educational literature (Greenstein, 2012; Long, 2012; Sheninger & Larkin, 2012; Wilson, 2006). Though Common Core standards may provide a foundation for the literacy and numeracy that has been identified in preparation for college and career, even Common Core agrees that this preparation and readiness is complex and more than the standards address. “The reality is that students must develop a complex skill set that prepares them for both the rigor of college and the demands of the workplace” (Greenstein, 2012). Twenty-first century skills have been described …

Greek Affiliation And Education Abroad: A Quantitative Study Of The Role Of Greek Involvement In Study-Abroad Experiences, Luke Paul Martens Bretscher

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

The purpose of this quantitative study was to understand the impact that Greek affiliation has on the education-abroad experience. Specifically, the study examined whether there were differences in the experiences of Greek and non-Greek undergraduate education-abroad participants.

The central question for the study was: Are there differences in participation and experiences in education-abroad activities between students affiliated with social Greek letter organizations and students who are not affiliated with social Greek letter organizations? The researcher examined four different experiential differences: rate, influences to participate, barriers, and educational outcomes.

By examining 705 current University of Nebraska—Lincoln students who had study-abroad experiences, …

Educators' Perceptions Regarding Common Core State Standards And Professional Development, Christine Hipsher

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore the impact of the implementation of the Common Core State Standards in Georgia K-12 on the professional development needs of educators. Across the United States the enactment of a Common Core State Standards went into effect. The primary goal of the Common Core State Standards movement was to clarify standards. Accordingly, this study reviewed Social Learning Theory and Constructivism. The research questions in this study examined the types of support educators requested. The research conducted in this multiple case study analyzed teachers' perceptions about the implementation of the CCSS and …

The Relationship Between Principal Leadership And Teacher Morale In The Elementary Schools In A Northwest Georgia School District, Daniel Webb

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study examined the difference between 2012 CRCT math sores based on principal leadership styles and teacher morale, as well as the relationship between teacher morale and 2012 CRCT math scores at each of the 12 elementary schools within a Northwest Georgia county school district. There is a gap in current research regarding the importance of teacher morale and principal leadership at the elementary level, and another gap exists in research that compares teacher morale and student success. Teacher morale was quantified through the use of the Purdue Teacher Opinionaire (PTO), principal leadership practices were quantified through the use of …

The Leadership Practices Of Non-Traditional Students Pursuing A Bachelor's Degree: A Predictive Study, Michael Ammons

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This non-experimental, regression study examined the relationship between leadership practices and academic achievement for a non-traditional student population. The study was conducted at a small, four-year private college in Eastern North Carolina. The sample consisted of N=146 (73 male, 73 female) non-traditional students enrolled in an accelerated bachelor's degree program. Volunteer participants completed the survey which consisted of the Leadership Practice Inventory-Self (LPI) (Kouzes & Posner, 1998) assessment and a demographic questionnaire. Kouzes and Posner's (2007) model of Transformational Leadership Theory is used to explain the leadership practices of non-traditional students. The results of the survey were analyzed using hierarchal …

February 28, 2014 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate February 28, 2014 Approved Minutes

Minutes, Arts & Sciences Executive Committee Meeting, Thursday, February 27, 2014, Arts & Sciences Executive Committee

Executive Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Downey, Casey. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Sheds Light on Important Issue
• Brown, Leah. Student Government Association Releases Budget Report
• Mudd, Aaron. Outdoor Recreation Activity Center Helps Students Explore Outdoors
• Brown, Leah. Sigma Chi Aims to Beat Cancer with Annual Fight Night
• Lawson, Anna. Bonner Scholars Provide Books for Youth
• Corum, John. Women Recognized for Their Contributions to Campus
• And the Winner Is . . . – Academy Awards, Entertainment
• Botsford, Jabin. Turn Down for What? – Concerts, Entertainment
• Burton, Kristina. WKU FeelGood Works to End World Hunger
• Burton, Kristina. …

2014 February 26 - Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes, Undergraduate Curriculum Council, East Tennessee State University

Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Metalinguistic Strategy Instruction On The Oral And Written Expression Of School-Aged Children, Karen Lara Dudek

Theses and Dissertations

Vocabulary knowledge is critical for academic success; and research has indicated that students with low vocabularies can learn metalinguistic strategies that can improve their performance in school. In this study, I investigated the impact of metalinguistic strategy instruction on the oral and written expression abilities of elementary-aged children (third grade). The strategy was the Expanding Expression Tool (EET; Smith), which can help students to increase their oral and written expression by describing words using semantic features. I used a pretest-posttest-posttest between groups design to investigate the impact of three experimental conditions on oral and written expression over a nine week …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Rogers, Shelby. Council on Postsecondary Education Supports WKU During Budget Uncertainty
• Burton, Kristina. Whodunit? WKU Theatre & Dance, Music Department Presents Curtains
• Crumbie, Trey. Honors College & International Center Construction to Begin Next Month
• Lawson, Anna. WKU Remembers Inspiring Professor – Lindsey Powell, Anthropology
• Roederer, Anna. WKU International Club Fosters Diversity Through Olympic Games
• Cole, Tanner. Police Academy Hosts Education Program – WKU Police
• Crumbie, Trey. New Director Helps Retention at South Campus – Carlous Yates
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon Athletics Budget vs Other Things
• Knight Commission Numbers Show …

2014 February 24 - Faculty Senate Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Policy Regarding Honors Cords At Graduation, Del Shilling

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Faculty Attendance At Graduations And Honors Day, James P. Braselton

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding elections, budget, SACS review, legislation, Student Government Association, Colonnade Plan, South Campus faculty and information technology policy.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Rogers, Shelby. Athletics & Academics Gap Totals $25K – Budget
• Burton, Kristina. A Delayed Degree – Non-Traditional Students, Barbara Morrow
• Mathews, Mackenzie. Kentucky’s Graduation Rate Drops in High Schools
• Roederer, Anna. Chef Dishes Out Advice, Nutritious Recipes – Julie Lee
• Holloway, Kae & Keevin Foree. Spring Into Warmer Fashion Trends
• Pait, Ryan. House of Cards Paints the White House Black – Television
• Wolffbrandt, Adam. Just Dance – Theatre & Dance
• Lawson, Anna. Green River Grotto Cleans Hidden River Cave – Spelunking
• Brown, Leah. Gordon Emslie Consults Student Government Association, …

Ua3/9/7 Legislative Talking Points, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff.

Senate Meeting, February 19, 2014, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council On Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding fund raising, retirement, extended campuses, promotion, faculty classifications, staffing plan and evaluations.

Minutes, Arts & Sciences Professional Standards Commitee Meeting, Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Arts & Sciences Professional Standards Committee

Professional Standards Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Minutes, Arts & Sciences Academic Affairs Committee Meeting, Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Arts And Sciences Academic Affairs Committee

Academic Affairs Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Normalizing the Grief: Procedures to Follow After a Student Death
• Harrison, Taylor. Administrators Grapple With Student Death
• Brown, Leah. Fraternity Coming Back to WKU – Phi Delta Theta
• Williams, Joanna. WKU Store Experiences Major Turnover
• Holloway, Kae. Corvette Museum Regroups, Works to Retrieve Cars – Sinkholes
• Mathews, Mackenzie. Center for Financial Success Works to Spread Financial Literacy
• Prochazka, Tyler. Professor’s New Book Delves Into History of Tobacco in Kentucky – Ann Ferrell
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon Students Lose Jobs – Minimum Wage, Budget
• Short Changed: Don’t Let Student Jobs …

2014 February 17 - Faculty Senate Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Faculty Grievance Procedures, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Bor Policy 2.5.2 Motion, Michael Moore, Marc D. Cyr, Sandra Peacock, Fred Mynard, Kathleen M. Comerford, Richard Flynn, Michelle Haberland, Robert Yarbrough, Mark Welford

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.