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1997-05-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Volume 10, Number 02, Lana Wachniak Editor

Reaching Through Teaching

Full text of Volume 10, Number 02 of Reaching Through Teaching.

University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 1997 - 1998, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

University Reporter - Vol. 01, No. 09 - May 1997, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

University Of Central Florida Undergraduate Catalog, 1997 - 1998, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Factors Affecting Use Of E-Mail By Public School Principals Of The Central Appalachian Region, Micheal T. Carter

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purposes of this study were to determine the factors that influence the use of e-mail by principals, the purposes for which e-mail messages were sent and received, and the impact of experience and training in the areas of computers and e-mail. A survey was sent to a stratified random sample of 620 elementary, middle/junior high, and high school principals of the Central Appalachian Region. Respondents were asked to provide data regarding demographics, accessibility to hardware and software, computer and e-mail experience and training, uses of e-mail, and items that influence e-mail use. Eleven research questions and 10 hypotheses were …

Identifying Industrial Education And Training Needs: Developing A Community College Custom Program, Don H. Lovelace

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examined manufacturing firms' characteristics and environmental factors and their relationships to the perceived importance of basic workplace skills and the preferences of employers toward customized training partnerships with community colleges. Key individuals in the human resource departments responsible for planning and decision making of employing companies were surveyed. The Workplace Education Survey was used to collect data on the employers' perceptions about the importance of basic skills groups, about workplace-based customized training as the preferred means of delivering training in each of seven basic skills groups to their employees, and to determine their preferences for providers of the …

Leadership For Learning: Narratologic Pedagogy And Knowledge Construction In Higher Education, Susan M. Mccabe

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Leadership and learning are human activities occurring within an interpersonal, social context. This study was concerned with rendering the lived experiences of leaders and learners as intelligible, allowing for understanding of factors affecting knowledge construction and learning in higher education settings. The individual, personal experiences of teachers and learners were explored in order to identify factors that can be influenced by teacher leadership. Phenomenology was the philosophical and methodological structure of this study. Fifty-two nursing students enrolled in a senior level course at a regional state university participated in the study, as well as the two course co-teachers. All participants …

The Relationship Between Personality Traits And Transformational Leadership Among North Carolina Elementary Public School Principals, Robert J. Mcgrattan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examines the relationship between personality traits as identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and transformational leadership as measured by The Nature of School Leadership. The subjects were 74 North Carolina public school elementary principals. The principals completed the MBTI. Principals also provided pertinent demographic information. Selected teachers in each school were asked to give their perception of the principal as a transformational leader by completing The Nature of School Leadership. Data were analyzed to look for significant relationships between personality and demographics as they related to transformational leadership. The analysis of demographic information yielded gender as a significant …

The Relationship Of Experience, Education, And Tennessee Career Ladder Status To Teachers' Perceptions Of Staff Development Needs In Block Scheduled Programs, Rita S. Mullins

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The problem related to this study was to develop a clearer understanding of the staff development needs of high school classroom teachers implementing block scheduled programs. The purpose of this study was to determine if teachers' perceptions of staff development needs differed when teaching experience, education (highest degree earned), and Tennessee Career Ladder status were considered. Four levels of each independent variable were analyzed by six categories of perceptions, the dependent variables. The categories were: (a) Planning, (b) Knowledge, (c) Satisfaction with staff development, (d) Adult learning strategies, (e) Level of involvement, and (f) Impact on student testing and grades. …

Assessment Of Discrepancies Between Residential Employees' Work Values And Program Directors Perceptions Of Residential Employees' Work Values, Trinetia L. Respress

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study assessed discrepancies between residential employees' work values and program directors' perceptions of the residential employees' work values. Additionally, work values of residential employees were analyzed to identify variations when considering gender, age, educational level, length of service, job classification, and current position. The study was undertaken to assist in developing a clearer understanding of the work values of residential employees for the purpose of enhancing administrator-associate relationships and to determine factors in the work setting that might contribute to longevity and more productive, satisfied, motivated employees. Data for the study were gathered from 172 program directors and residential …

Perceptions Of African-American Males Regarding Factors Supporting Doctoral Completion In Colleges Of Education, William Respress

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The primary purpose of the study was to examine what institutional factors most influenced the decision of African-American male doctoral scholars to persist unto graduation. The literature review showed mentoring, institutional climate, race relations, and social adjustment as key factors in persistence of minorities in graduate studies. An objective specific to the study was to explore the cumulative outcomes that mentoring, social adjustment, institutional climate, and race relations have upon persistence. The population included scholars at both Predominantly White Colleges (PWIs) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout the United States in Colleges of Education. One hundred sixty-four scholars …

The Relationship Between Social Support And Professional Burnout Among Public Secondary School Teachers In Northeast Tennessee, Jackie C. Walker

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Teaching is reported to be a stressful occupation and social support is thought to mediate stress. The purpose of the study was to identify relationships between the level of professional burnout and social support of high school teachers in Northeast Tennessee. In this correlational study, a sample of 228 secondary school teachers in Northeast Tennessee completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Teacher Support Network Inventory (TSNI). Respondents' satisfaction with support and amount of support were ascertained from the TSNI. Data presentation included a demographic description of the sample and a description of teachers' work support, personal support, and recreational …

Staffing Patterns In Campus Activities Departments, Tony R. Warner

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to analyze the organizational structures and staffing patterns in campus activities offices or operations within selected institutions. These institutions were selected from the membership of the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) during the 1994-95 academic year which are also public, Master's (Comprehensive) Universities and Colleges I and II institutions. Focus was placed on identifying the sizes and types of the campus activities departments at the institutions surveyed. A survey was developed and administered to a population of 355 institutions. The data from 269 (76%) responses were then carefully analyzed. Frequency analysis produced a …

Teachers' Expressed Beliefs And Practices About Developmentally Appropriate Education Of Multi-Age And Single-Age Classrooms, Dale P. Lynch

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the expressed beliefs and practices about developmental education from early childhood teachers in Tennessee's First Educational District. A questionnaire measuring expressed beliefs and practices was administered to teachers (kindergarten through third grade) in public schools with both multi-age and single-age classrooms. The area of teaching specialization along with the number of years taught within the organization structure are paramount in the study. Teachers' expressed beliefs concerning the amount of outside influences with planning and implementing instruction are also noted. Educators were asked to respond to 36 likert-type items regarding their beliefs about …

Senate Meeting, April 30, 1997, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Quarterly Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Quarterly Meeting to discuss disposition of meeting minutes; James Layne gift; presidential search; Finance Committee report; WKU-Glasgow campus capital projects; personnel recommendations; distinguished professorships; president's report; resolution of appreciation for Thomas Meredith and KRS 61.810(1)(f); and appointment of Barbara Burch as interim president.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Just a Second
• Campus Line
• For the Record / Crime Reports
• People Poll
• Sports
• Diversions
• Movie Reviews
• Classifieds

Articles in this issue:

• Stamper, John. Sexual Orientation Clause Put on Hold
• Back, Shannon. Seven Employees Have 90 Days to Work – Printing Services
• Mains, Brian. Special Day for Olympians
• Brewer, Jerry. Old School Days Relived – Delta Spencer, Class of 1929 (CHS)
• Leonard, Kim. Pay Between Genders Not Equal at Western
• Stamper, John. Department Receives $200,000 Endowment – Engineering Technology
• Stamper, John. President’s Salary, Benefits Reviewed
• A …

Ua25/2 Retirement Banquet, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Program for WKU retirement banquet with list of retirees.

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

WKU Administration Documents

WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 25, 1997, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Remarks by the Chair
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the March 14, 1997 Regular Meeting
• Remarks by the President
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Grant Lakes Center for Maritime Studies
• Establishment of the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Languages
• Center for International and Area Studies
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Annuity and Life Income Funds Investment Policy
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, April 24, 1997, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Just a Second
• Campus Line
• For the Record / Crime Reports
• People Poll
• Sports
• Diversions
• Movie Reviews
• Classified

Articles in this issue:

• Leonard, Kim & John Stamper. Student Fees May Rise $25 for Computers
• Batcheldor, Matt. Keith Coffman Takes Charge – Student Government Association
• Back, Shannon. Food Service Contract Still Undecided
• Back, Shannon. Finance Committee Closes Meeting Door
• Batcheldor, Matt. New Student Government Association President Maps Upcoming Term
• Equality in Scholarships Vital
• Back, Shannon. Family Ties More Important Than College
• Craig, Ryan. Springtime Causes Fever-ish Ailments …

Finance Committee Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Finance Committee meeting to discuss WKYU audit; third quarter financial statement; budget; property purchase 1901 Nashville Road; capital projects; WKU-Glasgow funding; food services contract; KRS 45.1085 and KRS 6.810.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting to say goodbye to President Thomas Meredith.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the April 22, 1997 meeting.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding elections, memorial tree dedication, Earth Day, Thomas Meredith, budget, Campus Clean Up, Preston Health & Activities Center equipment, off-campus housing scholarships and residence hall privatization study.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Just a Second
• Campus Line
• For the Record / Crime Reports
• People Poll
• Sports
• Diversions
• Movie Reviews
• Classifieds

Articles in this issue:

• Batcheldor, Matt. New Student Government Association Officers to be Elected Today
• Mains, Brian. Miss Black Western Spotlights Talent
• Lenz, Rebecca. Vigil Remembers Lost Lives – National Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Riley, Jason. Banshee Brings in 4,000 for Best Party of the Year
• Davis, Rochelle. Volunteers Make Neighborhood Appealing – Parker Bennett School
• Student Government Association: Send in the Clones
• Molley, Sean. Quit Complaining
• LaBelle, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Just a Second
• Campus Line
• For the Record / Crime Reports
• People Poll
• Sports
• Diversions
• Movie Reviews
• Classifieds

Articles in this issue:

• Stamper, John. Task Force OKs Paul Patton’s Reform Plan
• Lanter, Charlie. Students Recommend Professors
• Batcheldor, Matt. Student Government Association Pass Anti-Discrimination Policy by Slim Margin
• Batcheldor, Matt. Athletic, Academic Scholarships Unequal
• Stamper, John. Board of Regents to Decide on Staff Raises
• Downtown Event to Remember Children – National Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Regents’ Rush is Big Mistake – WKU Presidential Search
• Render, Todd. Cover …

Senate Meeting, April 16, 1997, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.