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Linking Parents, Community And School, Migdalia Soto

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to develop ways to build and create partnerships between parents, community and School by providing a variety of opportunities for parent-community participation. These partnerships will be fostered through the use of effective communication methods, such as coffee club sessions, focus group discussions, and school newsletters.

This action research was conducted via qualitative and quantitative methods to gather and analyze data. The participants for the study were the parents of the children at Parkside school, community members, and the faculty. A pre- and post-survey were sent to a randomly selected group of parents of students …

A Case Study: New Teacher Induction, Keith B. Patterson

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine in what areas new teachers were deficient using a case study action research approach. The study will result in recommendations to the administration of Pennsauken Public Schools for a redesign of the new teacher-training academy and for the development of a mentor-training academy. Nine new teachers ranging in one to four years of experience were studied using a variety of instruments designed to answer three research questions. (1) What training do new teachers need in classroom management techniques? (2) What training do new teachers need in lesson planning and instructional strategies? (3) …

Influences Of Leadership Theory And Change Processes During The Implementation Of A Social Skills-Violence Prevention Program, Lanetta Hammill

Theses and Dissertations

An implementation of a prosocial skills program was conducted in the Middle Township School District's K-2 Elementary #1 School, Cape May Court House, New Jersey. Three time periods of the implementation are discussed. The first time period, running from January 1994 to 1998, describes the historical events leading up to the participants desire to implement a social skills program. The second time period, running from January 1998 to December 1998 describes the period when the social skills program was discussed and piloted. During this pilot period, members became discouraged. They felt the program wasn’t giving them the results they wanted. …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, May 10, 2001, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Statutes Effective 5-9-2001, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Ufa Aac Library Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes, May 2001, Barbara Swartzlander

UFA AAC Library Sub-committee Meeting Minutes

Meeting report from the University Faculty Assembly Academic Affairs Committee's Library Sub-committee meeting at the University of New England.

Special Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Special Meeting of the WKU Board of Regents to discuss approval and endorsement the transfer of Diddle Arena and athletic facilities to the city of Bowling Green.

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

WKU Administration Documents

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.

May 4, 2001 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate May 4, 2001 Approved Minutes

Agenda, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Agenda for meeting to be held May 3, 2001. See By-Laws, Constitution, Rules for University Charter amendments. No meeting minutes on file.

Proposed Amendments To The Charter Of The University Senate, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Proposed amendments to University Senate Charter sent out with agenda for May 3, 2001 meeting.

Ua25/2 Retirement Banquet, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Program for WKU retirement banquet with list of retirees.

Academic Senate Minutes Index 2000-2001, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Senate Meeting, May 2, 2001, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding productivity, faculty computers, English as second language, retreat, faculty development, faculty orientation, meetings and academic program review.

Ua1b3/3 Annual Report, Wku Athletics Committee

WKU Administration Documents

WKU Athletics Committee annual report for the 2000-01 school year.

The Perceptions Of Women Superintendents Regardlng Their Leadership Practices And Uses Of Power, Susan Katz

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In public schools a limited number of women have attained the position or superintendent. Limited resemch exists that focuses on understnnding the position from n woman's perspective. The purpose of this study, then, was to understand how women public school superintendents describe their leadership practices and uses or power in leading their school districts. The study was both quantitalivc and qualitative in methodology. The problem under study was approached from the conccpltial framework or five leadership practices. Challenging the Process, Inspiring a Shared Vision, Enabling Others to Act, Modeling the Way, and Encouraging the Heart are the practices that Kouzes …

Brief 8: Graduate Preparation Of Student Affairs Staff: What's Needed, New England Resource Center For Higher Education, University Of Massachusetts Boston

New England Resource Center for Higher Education Publications

The Student Affairs profession has changed significantly. Is graduate training keeping up? Do young Student Affairs professionals know what to expect once they get to campus? Members of NERCHE’s Student Affairs Think Tank met to discuss the relationship between graduate training and the workplace.

Brief 7: Preparing For The Next Wave Of Faculty, New England Resource Center For Higher Education, University Of Massachusetts Boston

New England Resource Center for Higher Education Publications

Ten years ago higher education scholars predicted a major faculty turnover in the late 1990s and into the twenty-first centurya prediction based on demographic data on an aging faculty. The turnover is under way, accelerated by early retirement policies. Currently blocks of faculty positions are opening up at regional colleges and universities, and new faculty are being hired in groups, rather than a few at a time. In larger universities, the impact of this kind of hiring is felt most acutely at the department level. At small institutions, the effects can be institution wide. Throughout this academic year, NERCHE’s Department …

University Of Central Florida Undergraduate Catalog, 2001 - 2002, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Development Of A Freshman And Transfer Student Athlete Orientation Program At Rowan University, Michael D. Jefferson

Theses and Dissertations

Many college student athletes fail to attain degrees. Academically, students struggle to maintain the minimum academic requirements to remain enrolled in their college or university. The purpose of this thesis project was to determine the feasibility of developing a freshman and transfer student athlete orientation program at Rowan University. An action research design was used to collect qualitative data on student athletes regarding their attitudes and perceptions towards the development and possible implementation of an orientation program for freshman and transfer student athletes. Student athletes and university administrators supported the development of an orientation program for student athletes at Rowan …

The Development And Implementation Of A Co-Curricular Transcript Program At Rowan University, Catherine R. Ragan

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this action research project was to study the process of change while developing and implementing a Co-Curricular Transcript Program at Rowan University. The action research project included a content analysis of available literature, a case study with an existing co-curricular transcript program, program proposals to Rowan administration, focus group interviews and a survey of employers regarding the effectiveness of the co-curricular transcript in evaluating entry-level candidates. The result of this action research project is an online co-curricular transcript program at Rowan University. The results of the employer survey indicated strong support for the program. This project also …

University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 2001 - 2002, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

University Reporter - Vol. 05, No. 09 - May 2001, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

Apportionment: Comparison Of Members From Each College, Georgia Southern University, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Bill 01-17-S Finals Week Gift, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to purchase highlighters and provide stress relievers to students during finals week.

Quarterly Meeting Agenda, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Agenda and action items submitted for the April 2001 meeting. Academic Affairs Committee items include establishment of a School of Health & Human Services and changing Engineering Technology to Engineering. Executive Committee items include purchase of 1700 Chestnut Street for president's home, fund raising and media report. Finance & Budget Committee items include second quarterly financial report, operating budget, salaries and Six Year Capital Plan.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, April 26, 2001, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Bylaws Draft, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Draft of bylaws for the University Curriculum Committee.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Walsh, Erica. Fraternity Kicked Off Campus for Hazing Violation – Kappa Alpha Psi
• Moore, Brian. Regents to Approve Budget
• Almost Home – International Students, Sofia Soberon
• New Ombudsman Named for WKU Glasgow Campus – Dianna Miller
• Walsh, Erica. Kappa Sigma Want Back on Campus
• Marsupials: Chumps & Champions
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Marsupial Awards
• Bogard, Matt. Evaluating Evaluations
• Corbin, Brett. Football Team Finally Gets Its Championship Rings
• Corbin, Brett. Arts Center to be Built Next to Campus – Kentucky Performing Arts Center
• Hall, Rex. …