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A Model For Small Illinois School Districts In Response To Financial Crisis, Michael A. Weaver

Masters Theses

This study describes the options available to small, rural Illinois school districts that face financial crises. The implications for a particular school relative to consolidation, annexation, cooperative high schools, tuitioning out, and tax referenda are described. Survey results relative to school effectiveness, the financial future, and school loyalty are reported and analyzed. The study concludes with a recommendation which appears most appropriate to solve the financial problems of the Findlay Community Unit School District #2.

School Effectiveness Factors And Elements Likely To Enhance Student Performance In The Kell, Illinois, Consolidated School District, Bob C. Wilson

Masters Theses

This study identified from the literature and research school effectiveness factors which can be applied to the Kell Community Consolidated School District for the purpose of improvement. The seven factors identified were: (1) Safe and orderly environment, (2) Clear and focused school mission, (3) Instructional leadership, (4) School climate of high expectations, (5) Opportunity to learn and student time on task, (6) Frequent monitoring of student progress, and (7) Home-school relations. This study also identified elements within each of the seven school effectiveness factors which could be utilized by the Kell Community Consolidated School District to conduct a self-evaluation. These …

Superintendent Internship In Argenta-Oreana School District #1, Jerry D. Zachary

Masters Theses

The purpose of this superintendent internship was to provide practical experiences for the student germane to the role of superintendent. These experiences were selected under the advisement of Dr. Larry Janes with cognizance of the general objectives of the internship (Attachment A) and the student's own voids in administrative experience.

The internship has been under the direction of Superintendent Donald Magee of the Argenta-Oreana Community Unit District Number 1. District Number 1 is a consolidated district with 1,226 students. Dr. Magee has been a high school teacher, coach, and principal and has served as superintendent in four school districts for …

Parent Participation In The Educational Process And Student Achievement, Linda Worrell Deans

Theses and Dissertations in Urban Services - Urban Education

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of parental involvement between parent and child as well as between parent and school. After the level of parent participation was established, the data set was used to determine whether a relationship exists between the level of parental involvement and student achievement at selected secondary urban schools. The selected secondary schools include two different school divisions.

The study employed five approaches: (1) a descriptive analysis of the variables of parental interaction with the child as it relates to a personal, affective level; a monitoring level; and a social level; as …

Iowa Middle Level Schools: Grade Level Groupings, Titles, Instructional Patterns, And Pupil Control Orientations, Patricia Mary Holthaus

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Iowa middle level schools during the spring semester of 1988 were described in terms of grade level groupings, titles, instructional patterns, and pupil control orientations of teachers. This data was compared to data about Iowa middle level schools collected during the 1970-71 and 1979-80 years as well as data collected in recent years form studies across the nation. Changes in middle level education were documented.

The study was divided into two major parts with separate samples, instruments, data collection, and data presentation procedures. During the first part of the study, all 4-6, 4-8, 5-6, 5-8, 6-8, 6-9, 7-8, and 7-9 …

0479: Wendell Kumlien Papers, 1963-1987, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection is predominantly composed of Kumlien’s notes for assorted music courses he taught while at Marshall. Due to the disorganized and frequently unidentified nature of the content, all course materials such as outlines, lecture notes, and related class materials are grouped into folders 1 to 5. Other class materials include a separate folder for final exams and review guides which provide the course number and title as well as two student papers. Also included in the collection to a lesser extent are handbooks, faculty, and administrative material, materials related to a concert by Jon and Sharon Polifrone, and an …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 18, 1987, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Recommendation re Continuing Education Faculty Compensation
• Recommendation re AIDS Policy
• Recommendation re Faculty Senate Constitution
• Evaluation of President and Recommendation re Presidential Compensation
• Resolutions re Trustee Emeritus Fred Adams and Trustee Emeritus Charles Ludlow
• Recommendation re Ratification of Contract between Western Michigan University and Western Michigan University Police Officers Assocation
• Comments
• Ernst & Whinney Management Letter and Response
• Quarterly Cash Investment Report
• Report on Select Student Services
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment
• Attachment A - AIDS Policy
• Attachment B …

Ua66/14/3 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Wku Nursing

WKU Administration Documents

Pinning ceremony program listing graduates of the WKU Nursing program.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding enrollment, new positions, institutional effectiveness and faculty handbook.

Pod Network News, December 15, 1987, Marilla D. Svinicki

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD Network News

List of nominees for the Core Committee

1987 December 14 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

19871212: University Council Minutes, 1959-1987, Faculty Senate

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Faculty Senate at Marshall University from 1959-1987 (or at least, this is our best bet for where they came from). Items were received in 1987 but were not processed until 2026. Items in this collection include the Faculty Council Minutes (which later turned to University Council Minutes in 1961-1962) from the period of 1959-1987. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

December Agenda, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Agenda for December meeting with notice of Open Forum state legislators.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting to discuss WKU Glasgow, student evaluations, salary survey, Tom Jones symposium, department heads' manual, faculty awards and optional retirement plans.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald - Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Turner, Todd. Bill’s Hill: Bowling Green State University
• Patrick, Kelli. On the Right Foot – Earnece Walker, Shoe Shine
• Pack, Todd. Murray’s Restaurant
• Albrecht, Dana. Grandpa – A Short Story

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Duff, Jill. Bill Schilling Under Eye of Watchdog Committee – Student Government Association
• Stevenson, Cindy. Vandalism, Repairs Add to Shuttle Cost
• Wendell Strode Named Regent
• Harris, Carla. Cola Company Founder Gives Campus a Jolt Before Finals – C.J. Rapp, Jolt Cola
• Hoppes, Lynn. Kern Alexander Not Seeking Virginia Tech Job
• White, Douglas. Legislators Discuss Education Budget
• Western Must Learn From Mistakes for New Basketball Tourney
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon – Kern Alexander Sponsor of Wendy’s Classic
• Seeger, Ronald. Building Heat a Problem
• Fogle, William. Fogle …

Newsletter Vol. Xi, No. 4, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate newsletter. This issue includes articles:

• Murphy, Fred. Report from the Chair
• Tom Jones Symposium
• Evans, Eugene. Faculty Regent Report
• Faculty Salary Comparison
• At Long Last -- The Final Vote
• Senate Passes Four Points on Faculty Recognition
• Retirement Program Proposal Passed
• Legislative Toll-Free Number
• Mark Your Calendars
• Gifts, Applications Rise at Wichita State After Its Losing Football Team is Dropped
• Syracuse U. Tries to Turn Its Sports Successes into Fund-Raising Advantage

Senate Meeting December 9, 1987, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Pack, Todd. Records Dispute President’s Claims - WKU Glasgow Campus
• Summers, Jason. Bids Could Be Required on Campus Businesses
• Poore, Chris. Bar Inspector’s Job Not as Simple as ABC – Kirby Ramsey
• Pack, Todd. Western Looks to Compare with Bigger Benches
• 1950 Topper Gets Artificial Heart – Walton Jones Jr.
• Deadline for Newsletter Job is Today
• Wallace Wilkinson to Take Oath this Afternoon
• Richards, Toya. Western Plans to Study Hotel Idea
• Greek Row Spending Adds Up to Discrimination
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon: Greek Row vs …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding Community College, academic advising, awards, attendance policy, affirmative action and new faculty positions.

1987 December 7 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

19871205: Faculty Senate Standing Committee, 1983-1985, Faculty Senate

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Faculty Senate at Marshall University from 1983-1985. Items were received in 1987 and include notable materials from or about the Academic Planning Standards Committee during the described time period, as well as some curriculum subcommittee information, CEUs or CR/NCR option, and Academic Advising information. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Duff, Jill. Student Government Association Drops Request for Impeachment
• Pack, Todd. Western Outgrowing Peers in Quest for Higher Status
• Hoppes, Lynn. Regents Show Support for Glasgow, Greek Row Plans
• Hoppes, Lynn. Klausnitzer, Dorren. Board of Regents Sees Preliminary Blueprint for Proposed 6-House Greek Row
• Librarian’s Fall Ruled Accidental - John Michael Cudd
• Stevenson, Cindy. Cellar Habit Holds Despite Hangout
• Student Government Association Drama a Tragedy, but Shouldn’t Mean Curtains
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon: Student Government Association Clowns
• Freeman, James. New Campus Defended – WKU Glasgow …

News & Views - Vol. 06, No. 07 - December 3, 1987, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of WKU Board of Regents meeting regarding resolution in honor of William Bivin, distinguished service professorships, university distinguished professorships, establishment of the William Bivin Forensics Society, budget, Asian Studies Center, personnel actions and salaries, Dental Hygiene program, General Studies degree, alumni grants, John Robinson professorship, enrollment, fraternity and sorority residence halls and Glasgow extended campus.

Exhibit I - Council On Higher Education Recommendations For 1988-1990, Kentucky Council On Higher Education

Board of Regents Documents

Budget recommendations received from the Council on Higher Education.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Discussion of salary surveys, faculty awards, departmental governance, TIAA retirement plan and campus post office.

Koinonia, Dan Brown, Brent Garrison, Larry Mealy

Koinonia

Student Development At Bible College: What Do We Really Know?, Dan Brown

Executive Committee Meeting

Public Relations and Student Development, Brent Garrison

South Central Regional, Larry Mealy

Tax Exempt Status

Growing a Healthy Personality

Ua3/7/7 Scrapbook File, Wku President - Alexander

WKU Administration Documents

Clippings regarding WKU during December 1987.

A Study Of Some Characteristics Of Chippewa Valley Public School Teachers And Their Attitudes Toward Merit Pay, Michael D. Samulski

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a relationship between certain personal characteristics, educational background, and educational philosophical opinions of teachers and their level of support of merit pay and related forms of compensation. It was also the purpose of this study to determine if there is a relationship between personal characteristics, educational background, and educational philosophical opinions of teachers and the extent to which they think merit pay has an effect on learning. Teachers in the Chippewa Valley Schools in Macomb County, Michigan, were the subject of this study.

A survey questionnaire was sent to …