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Adjunct Faculty Organizational Sense Of Belonging And Affective Organizational Commitment, Constance L. Merriman

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

In recent years all public higher education institutions have increased their reliance on adjunct faculty. Adjuncts provide expertise in key areas, are available at times that meet the needs of the changing student demographic, and cover an increasing number of introductory courses. It has been suggested that adjunct faculty may be more weakly linked to their students, colleagues, and institution. This may, in turn, be detrimental to the organizational health of the institution. Prior research has indicated that adjunct faculty have different motivations and expectations from teaching that impact the connections they form in the higher education workplace. This study …

Examining The Impact Of Leadership Style And School Climate On Student Achievement, Tina Robinson

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate whether or not leadership style and school climate are significant predictors of student achievement. The target population consisted of elementary and high school teachers from Virginia public schools who had taught under the leadership of their respective current principals for at least 4 years. Nine school divisions were randomly selected from each of the following regions—rural, suburban, and urban—within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Data were collected using two surveys. Bass's (1985) Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (Form 5X) was used to assess principals' leadership style—transactional, transformational, or laissez-faire—as perceived by teachers. The Organizational …

Making The Transition: African American Female Sophomores At A Midwestern Research-Extensive University, Sheena M. Kennedy

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

The purpose of this study was to explore the college experiences of African American females in their sophomore year at a Midwestern Research-Extensive institution. This study investigated these individuals’ transitions to college and sought to understand their lived experiences. Also, the study examined what strategies these individuals employed to persist in college. The intent of this study was to contribute to research on African American women in higher education by documenting their experiences.

This study upheld the literature that African American students encounter feelings of isolation, alienation, and marginality on the college campus (Allen & Haniff, 1991; Fleming, 1984; Gossett, …

Instruction Cost Report, Spring 2010, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Shows the costs associated with running the University of Northern Iowa broken down by college and department

Nefdc Exchange, Volume 22, Number 1, Spring 2010, New England Faculty Development Consortium

New England Faculty Development Consortium Exchange

Contents

Message from the President: Where would you be - Tom Thibodeau, New England Institute of Technology

From the editors -

Spring 2010 Conference, Friday, May 21, 2010, Westford, Massachusetts, United States; theme: Teaching for Learning; keynotes speaker: D. Christian Jernstedt, Dartmouth College, "How Learning Changes Brains"

A Book and Readings List for Thinking about the Human Mind - G. Christian Jernstedt, Dartmouth College

Embracing the Intimidating: Assessing Student Learning in a Non-major Online Science Course - Kristine Larsen, Central Connecticut State University

Save the date! 2010 Fall Conference, November 19, 2010, Westford, Massachusetts, United States; theme: Better Teaching, Better …

The Impact Of Individual Decision Making On Campus Sustainability Initiatives, Aurali Ella Dade

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) have increasingly committed to become more sustainable in recent years. Despite this commitment, academic publications in the sustainability field assert that progress has been slower at IHEs than expected and that most IHEs have found sustainability initiatives difficult to implement. Comprehensive sustainability initiatives require cooperation from a broad set of constituents with diverse and sometimes conflicting goals. Creating a sustainable IHE also requires changes in both physical infrastructure and individual behavior. Any number of institutional factors can advance or limit progress towards these objectives.

Previous investigations have assessed individual case studies, compared IHEs in a …

Lsuhsc Facilities Biweekly Update: April 2010, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management

LSUHSC Facilities Biweekly Updates: 2010

LSUHSC Facilities Biweekly Updates from April 9 and 23, 2010.

These updates describe damage and a timeline of repairs at the LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans campus due to Hurricane Katrina which made landfall August 29, 2005.

Lsuhsc Facilities Daily Update: April 2010, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management

LSUHSC Facilities Daily Updates: 2010

LSUHSC Facilities Daily Updates from April 2010.

These updates describe damage and a timeline of repairs at the LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans campus due to Hurricane Katrina which made landfall August 29, 2005.

2010 March 31 - Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes, Undergraduate Curriculum Council, East Tennessee State University

Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wilson, Laurel & Emily Ulber. Dean Kahler Resigns from Enrollment Management Position
• Snyder, Kristen. This Old House: Bowling Green Residents Restore Historic Homes – Emily Sharp, Bowling Green & Warren County Historic Preservation Board
• Historic Bowling Green
• Kriz, Lindsay. WKU Student Adopts Marine in Afghanistan – Lydia Kerr, Taylor Yontz, Afghan War 2001-2021
• Wilson, Laurel. Government to Control Student Loans – Legislation, Student Financial Aid, Direct Loan Program
• McIntyre, Scott. A Thousand Words – Esh Family, Mennonites, Automobile Accidents
• Wadley, Emily. Engagement Institute Opens in Garrett – Institute …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding budget, enrollment, curriculum committees, Navitas and extended campus.

Theatre Department Receives National Accreditation, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.

Discussions Begin On Future Of Art Department, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.

Library Opens New Exhibit On Roycroft Press, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.

Was Judas Iscariot Truly Evil? Find Out April 6, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.

Beyond Copenhagen Conference Will Examine Climate Change, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.

Chapman To Host Undergraduate Chemistry Conference, April 17, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.

Education Solutions For Ca Panel Will Feature Loretta Sanchez, March 30, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Harris, Shakia. WKU Seeks Captionists, Interpreters – Student Disability Services, American Sign Language
• Wilson, Laurel & Shakia Harris. A Fair Chance: Job Fair Aims to Help Students Find Employment
• Resume Tips
• Duvall, Tessa. Colonial Court Ready to House 24 Scholars – Visiting Scholars Program
• Demirjian, Hanna. South Union Shaker Museum Offers View of the Past
• Wilson, Laurel. End to Ingrid Woods Lawsuit Against Western – Discrimination
• Wilson, Laurel. House, Senate Negotiating Budget – Legislation
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Return of Spring
• Bennett, Micah. Domestic Partner Benefits Issue …

March 26, 2010 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate March 26, 2010 Approved Minutes

Recruitment And Retention Of Students In The Lee Honors College, Helen Sharp, Jennifer Varner

Academic Leadership Academy

Western Michigan University’s Lee Honors College (LHC) is elective for exceptional incoming students and also for students with an outstanding performance at WMU. The purposes of this project were to examine the honors programs at other universities, determine the factors that contribute to students’ decisions to enroll in the LHC and to remain enrolled, and develop recommendations toward the goal of increasing the census in the LHC.

Implementing A Campus Wide Universal Student Event Calendar, Chris Sligh

Academic Leadership Academy

Due to the limitations of the past University Relations calendar system, a new project was developed to create a campus-wide universal student calendar. This would make it so that organization meetings and events of interest are in one location, making it much more productive for students. This solution would greatly enhance the communication for not only students, but for the whole campus community.

"Elementary" Engineering Experiences, Steven E. Butt, Tycho K. Fredericks

Academic Leadership Academy

Through early exposure to engineering, this program attempts to open the minds of children to future exciting opportunities that are accessible to them if they are appropriately prepared in mathematics and science. The program consists of a two to four hour session in which students, parents, and teachers are walked through a sequence of hands-on activities in various locations within the CEAS building. In addition to immersing the students in engaging activities, time is also invested in helping students understand who engineers are and what engineers do. This includes describing the various engineering disciplines, and their workplaces.

Effectively Managing Time To Degree: Best Practices For Doctoral Advising, Gary Bischof

Academic Leadership Academy

The intent of this project is to identify best practices in doctoral advising at Western Michigan University and in the professional literature. This project aims to support the goal of reducing the time to degree (TTD) for graduate programs at WMU, which is identified as an indicator in the Academic Affairs Strategic Plan 2010. This project will focus on TTD for doctoral students at WMU.

Enhancing Wmu Student Services Through Extended University Programs, Betty D. Dennis

Academic Leadership Academy

WMU is committed to offering the same quality academic programs and student support services throughout its locations. In an effort to maintain and continually improve these resources, Western Michigan University’s Extended University Programs (EUP) will cross-train regional site staff in admissions, academic and career advising. The purpose of cross-training staff is to streamline the transfer process, and use staff more efficiently.

Haworth College Of Business: Student Leadership Advisory Board, Jan Gabel-Goes

Academic Leadership Academy

WMU’s Haworth College of Business offers a leadership organization to aspiring Business students: the Student Leadership Advisory Board (SLAB). SLAB is an organization assembled to enhance and further develop the value of a business degree from WMU. Members are ambassadors for the college, who promote, provide input and feedback on many college projects and activities.

Integrating Diverse Backgrounds To The Aviation Program, Gail Y. Rouscher

Academic Leadership Academy

The intended goal of this leadership project was to create a resource that will be a living document for those students new to the United States, Western Michigan University, College of Aviation, and the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek area. This leadership project was initiated to recognize the needs of, and provide support to, the many international students currently enrolled at the WMU College of Aviation.

A Four-Year Comparative Analysis Of First-Year Experience Seminar (Fye 2100), Toni Woolfork-Barnes

Academic Leadership Academy

The University introduced its first comprehensive First-Year Experience (FYE) Program Department in 2005. FYE is designed to assist students in becoming more knowledgeable and familiar with campus during their first year at school. The First-Year Seminar course (FYE 2100) is specifically designed to facilitate first-year students’ transition and engagement within the University, and this poster contains data of the progress of FYE over the past four years.

Preparing Students For Acceptance In Wmu Occupational Therapy Programs, Debra Lindstrom Hazel

Academic Leadership Academy

The goal of this project was to provide pre-Occupational Therapy (OT) students with methods for understanding what occupational therapy is, offering them relevant leadership opportunities, and fostering a diverse environment for the to prepare for future careers.

Senate Meeting, March 24, 2010, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.