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Planning And Managing School Facilities, Theodore J. Kowalski

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

Theodore Kowalski addresses the administrative procedures associated with planning and managing school facilities. Practitioner interest in school facilities has been growing rapidly in recent years because decades of neglect, poor planning, and cost cutting have created a situation in which large numbers of America's school buildings are in need of major repair or replacement.

At the same time, the realization that costs related to repair and replacement have escalated significantly has fueled a new concern among school facility planning and management.

Writing for school administrators, superintendents, and board members as well as graduate students in education, Kowalski discusses planning from …

Adult Basic Education: An Instructional Program Plan, Nancy Helen Warnstadt

All Graduate Projects

The project provides a comprehensive instructional program guide for Adult Basic Education at Centralia College. The project plan will be utilized to help track activities and illustrate accountability, assist in program evaluation, to clarify individual program objectives, end to provide guidelines and assistance to other programs facing similar problems. The project provides the following information: the setting description, the program mission statement, the instructional model, the component plans, the organization and staffing, progrem evaluation and a program improvement plan.

1988-89 Annual Report, Illinois' Investment, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Annual Reports

With your support, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy forged new paths in 1988-89, resulting in another banner year. In looking back and reflecting on the many highlights and achievements, I invite you to join me in celebrating the Academy as a symbol of our state's belief in and commitment to the potential of youth.

Lodging And Transportation Information

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Letter, by Art Crawley (Conference Site Coordinator)

Plane Reservations

Maps

1989-90 Honorary Membership Massengale

UNOPA: Documents and Publications

No abstract provided.

Oregon Women In Educational Administration: Profiles And An Analysis Of Upward Career Mobility Factors, Leland D. Chapman

Dissertations and Theses

The first purpose of this study was to determine from the positive and negative factors identified by Jones and Montenegro (1982), which factors Oregon female administrators perceived had influenced upward mobility in their careers. Study of this topic reveals added information and direction to administrators of university administrative programs, school board members and school personnel administrators involved in hiring and providing training or staff development. As a result, the commonalities and differences among female school administrators in Oregon are identified. Identifying the factors that relate to upward mobility of tenured and nontenured female administrators provides insight and hopefully will promote …

At-Risk Youth In Suburban Nebraska, John W. Hill

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate Catalog (1989-1990), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Undergraduate Catalogs

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is a comprehensive, four-year, public university located in the heart of Nebraska's largest city. It is the second largest higher education campus in the state. The University of Nebraska at Omaha is part of the University of Nebraska System, which also includes the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Graduate Academic Catalog (1989-1990), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Graduate Catalogs

This Graduate Catalog is provided by the Graduate Faculty of the University of Nebraska at Omaha in the hope that it will be a source of information to you on the graduate programs available through our University. We are proud of our University and of its programs. We encourage you to become acquainted with us and with the many resources available to the community through the University.

The lamp of learning which you see on this page ls the symbol of the scholarship and creative activity which characterizes every graduate program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. It is …

A Performance Appraisal Model For Postsecondary Education, Peggy Connolly

Dissertations and Theses

Purpose. Although performance appraisal is an important factor in the successful operation of organizations, it is often a difficult and threatening task. Traditional approaches to evaluation have proved to be neither effective nor in legal compliance. This problem affects postsecondary institutions, where customary subjective appraisal contributes to undesirable employment discrimination.

This study provides postsecondary administrators with an effective and legally defensible model of performance appraisal. Research addressed these questions: (1) What does statutory law mandate in appraisal? (2) What issues, patterns, and decisions concerning appraisal have been identified through the judicial process, and what degree of consistency has been shown …

Membership Of The Faculty Senate, 1989-1990, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Membership Lists

No abstract provided.

A Rating Of Doctoral Programs In Selected Areas Of Theatre: 1987--1988, Renee Edwards, Kittie Watson, Larry L. Barker

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reports the results of a national survey evaluating perceived quality of doctoral programs in theatre. Members of two professional associations were asked to rate programs in areas including history and criticism, performance theory, production and performance, theatre for young audiences, dramatic literature, playwriting, and overall quality. The study also collected rankings of top programs and examined the bases of evaluation such as familiarity with faculty, graduates, administrators, publications, and hearsay. Results show that familiarity with faculty and graduates was the most frequently cited basis for ratings, and confidence in evaluations was linked to direct knowledge rather than hearsay. …

Research Grants And Their Role In Promotion And Tenure, Bert E. Bradley

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article investigates faculty attitudes toward the role of research grants in promotion and tenure decisions. A survey of tenured professors in a liberal arts college was conducted to assess whether grants should substitute for, supplement, or carry equal weight with publications. Results show that most faculty opposed substituting grants for publications or basing promotion solely on grants. Respondents emphasized that grants are a means to enable research rather than an end in themselves, and that scholarly publications remain the primary indicator of academic contribution. Some faculty supported partial credit for grants when they resulted in publications or significant research …

Aca News

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This news update announces leadership changes and organizational developments within the Association for Communication Administration. Highlights include the installation of a new president and president-elect, election of three new members to the Executive Committee, and appointment of a replacement member due to a resignation. The bulletin also provides information on recent manuscript submissions, lists referees for the previous year, and outlines upcoming ACA-sponsored programs at regional conventions. These updates reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership, expand professional engagement, and maintain active participation across affiliated associations.

A Rating Of Doctoral Programs In Selected Areas Of Mass Communication: 1987--1988, Kittie W. Watson, Renee Edwards, Larry L. Barker

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reports findings from a national survey evaluating perceptions of doctoral program quality in mass communication. The study employed peer ratings from members of two professional associations to assess programs across ten areas, including research methodology, media effects, broadcasting, journalism, public relations, advertising, and overall quality. Results provide comparative rankings of programs, offering insight into how doctoral training in mass communication is perceived by academic peers. The analysis considers bases for evaluation such as familiarity with faculty, graduates, and publications, as well as the role of hearsay in shaping judgments. While noting limitations related to sample size and the …

Top Published Authors In Communication Studies 1915--1985, Nancy F. Burroughs, Diane Christophel, J. Cole Ady, Elizabeth A. Mcgreal

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a historical analysis of publication productivity in communication studies between 1915 and 1985. Using the Index to Journals in Communication Studies Through 1985, the study identifies the top published authors in the field and examines patterns of scholarly output across seventy-one years. Results reveal that fewer than one percent of authors produced a disproportionately large share of publications, with the top group contributing nearly fourteen percent of all articles. The analysis highlights gender disparities, noting only a small number of women among the most prolific authors, while also documenting shifts in doctoral training institutions over time. The …

Evaluating Grant In The Promotion And Tenure Process: The Perspective Of A Faculty Member, David Appleby

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article critiques the growing emphasis on grant funding as a measure of faculty productivity in promotion and tenure evaluations. It describes how increasing administrative pressure to pursue grants risks narrowing definitions of scholarship, privileging fundable projects, and undervaluing significant research that may not attract external support. The discussion highlights tensions between academic values and financial imperatives, noting how reliance on funding can distort research priorities, create inequities across disciplines, and reduce attention to teaching and intellectual development. Examples illustrate the consequences of equating grantsmanship with research excellence, including a shift toward projects designed primarily for fundability. The article argues …

Report From The President, Robert M. Smith

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This report marks the Association’s transition from an emerging to a mature national organization in communication arts and sciences. It reflects on the leadership that guided the Association’s development, highlights the appointment of a new Executive Director, and acknowledges the relocation of the National Office. Emphasis is placed on continuity, service to members, and the collective commitment of officers and membership to support future growth and success.

The Department Chair As Responsible Academic Leader: A Competency--Based Perspective, Randy Y. Hirokawa, J. Kevin Barge, Samuel L. Becker, Judith L. Sutherland

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a competency-based perspective on academic leadership, focusing on the role of department chairs in higher education. It critiques traditional trait, style, and functional approaches to leadership for their limitations in explaining how chairs contribute to departmental effectiveness. The study reports faculty perceptions of nineteen competencies necessary for effective leadership, which cluster into four categories: resource management, climate management, image management, and faculty development. Findings indicate that these competencies are generalizable across different academic units and strongly predict perceptions of leadership effectiveness. The discussion emphasizes the chair’s role as a mediator between faculty and administration, requiring skills that …

Twenty Years Of Research By And About Women In Major Communication Journals: 1967--1986, Pamela J. Cooper, Lea P. Stewart, Sheryl A. Friedley

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article analyzes the presence of women and gender-related topics in major communication journals over a twenty-year period from 1967 to 1986. The study examines authorship patterns, the proportion of articles focusing on communication and gender, and the participation of men and women in gender-related scholarship. Findings show that while men authored the majority of articles during this period, the proportion of female authorship steadily increased, along with co-authorship between men and women. Approximately four percent of published articles addressed communication and gender, with contributions from both male and female scholars. The analysis suggests that blind review policies and broader …

Evaluating Grants In The Promotion And Tenure Process: Perspectives Of A Chief Academic Officer, Elisabeth A. Zinser

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article considers the role of extramural funding in faculty evaluation and its implications for promotion and tenure. It reviews the growing diversity of funding sources, including government, corporate, and foundation support, and identifies economic, technological, and institutional pressures that have increased emphasis on external grants. The discussion acknowledges the benefits of additional resources but cautions against risks such as external influence over research agendas, restrictions on publication, and erosion of academic values. It argues that funding should not substitute for achievements in teaching or scholarship, but rather serve as evidence of professional recognition and academic citizenship. Recommendations emphasize balancing …

Grantsmanship And Tenure, Robert R. Smith

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the relationship between grant activity and faculty evaluation, focusing on its role in promotion and tenure. It situates grant-seeking within the historical adaptability of universities, noting that institutions have long balanced financial necessity with the preservation of academic values. The discussion emphasizes that while universities increasingly pursue external support, traditional measures of achievement such as publications and creative work remain central to long-term advancement. Grants are portrayed as useful when they facilitate research, teaching, or creative activity, but limited in value if disconnected from scholarly outcomes. Disciplinary differences are highlighted, with sciences relying heavily on funding to …

Teacher Perceptions Of And Satisfaction With The Power Base Uses Of Elementary And Secondary Principals, John P. Franzoia

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was (1) to determine how elementary and secondary teachers in a large North Dakota school district perceived the power base use of their principals and (2) to determine how satisfied these teachers were with the power base use.

The researcher administered the Power Perception Profile- Perception of Other and a brief questionnaire to the teachers to study the relationship between satisfaction and background variables. Of 544 teachers in the district, 410 participated resulting in 379 usable responses, a total of 69.7% of all teachers in the district. Interviews were conducted with principals after results were …

Instructional Leadership: A Self-Assessment Instrument For Principals, John L. Bailey

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

A Curriculum Response To Budgetary And Marketing Pressures On A Two-Year Community College Engineering Technology Program (Microprecision Technology), Gerald R. Hough

Masters Theses

The process described is a program level response to institutional-wide budgetary restraints. The program in question is a two-year engineering technology associate degree program (Microprecision Technology). The major focus deals with:

1. reducing unit cost

2. improving marketability (recruiting)

3. improving transferability (as it relates to recruiting

The reductions in cost center around the ratio of contact hours to credit hours in the specialty courses as well as a reduction in the number of such courses. Issues dealing with marketability are directly related to the unique nature of the program and the difficulties involved in the public presentation of such …

Strategies For Increasing Community Participation In School Decision-Making Processes, Graeme Lock

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

The aim of this study is to develop, by a deductive approach, a framework of strategies which would assist school administrative teams to form a school-based decision making group. Specifically, the strategies are aimed to increasing the participation of non-school-based community members in decision–making processes. Three focusing themes - the need for an overall plan the availability of adequate time and the provision of sufficient financial resources - are used as the structure for the literature review. Within these themes a number of strategies are identified which are relevant to the purpose of this study. Using a deductive approach, these …

The Status Of Field Implementation Of Clinical Supervision, Kathleen Sullivan Mulholland

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which clinical supervision is practiced in American public schools. The investigator gathered data on the form of the practice, central office support for it, principal training in clinical supervision, the purposes for which clinical supervision was used, and principal's valuing of the process for improving practice. The sample of building administrators used for this study was drawn from a list of schools recognized as effective by the U.S. Department of Education from 1982-83 through 1985-86. The population consisted of 778 principals, the sample, 311; 218 principals responded to a …

An Analysis Of Selected Initial Phase Iii Plans Developed From Iowa's Educational Excellence Program H.F. 499, Randall B. Clegg

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Phase III of Iowa's Educational Excellence Program has provided Iowa school districts with the unique opportunity to improve and enhance the quality and effectiveness of Iowa teachers through the development of performance-based and supplemental pay plans. With 50 million dollars in state funding Iowa school districts were in a unique position to develop and implement their own prescription for achieving educational excellence.

The purpose of this study was to conduct an analysis of initial performance-based supplemental pay plans developed by Iowa school districts. As a result of the analysis this study described the reform efforts initiated by local school districts …

The Relationship Among Principal Power Tactic Usage, Leadership Style And School Climate In Selected Iowa Elementary Schools, Steven R. Decker

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

One purpose of this study was to determine primary principal power tactic usage in Iowa elementary schools. The study also investigated the associations among principal power tactic usage, leadership style, and organizational climate.

The study utilized the Leadership Effectiveness Adaptability Description (LEAD-Self) survey to determine primary leadership style. The Organizational Climate Description Questionnaire (OCDQ-RE) was utilized to identify teachers' perceptions of school climate. The Perception of Principal Power Tactics Survey (PPPTS) was utilized to assess teachers' perceptions of principal power tactic usage.

A total of 573 surveys were included in this study. Completed survey instruments were received from 80 principals …

News & Views - Vol. 07, No. 05 - December 19, 1988, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.