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Does Online Course Design Encourage Attrition? Assessing Usability Factors In Learning Management Systems, Lisa Theresa Richardson

Dissertations

Online coursework offers many college students flexibility and increased earning potential that they otherwise may not have due to personal or professional responsibilities and restrictions. Unfortunately, for students with disadvantaged technology backgrounds or disabilities limited accessibility compromises these opportunities for students who already face significant challenges to the completion of their post-secondary education. In the same manner that universal design of physical spaces increases usability of buildings and other facilities for all patrons, universal design of web-based courses could improve retention of course content for all learners.

In a case study based on cognitive load theory and constructivist pedagogy, the …

A Case Study Of Organizational Change: College Restructuring In Response To Mandated Department Eliminations, Brandy Dyan Smith

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Faced with unprecedented budget cuts, Western University had implemented vertical cuts in the Spring of 2010 resulting in the elimination of two departments within their College of Education. Western University was not alone in its struggle. Institutions nationwide were coping with similar financial constraints, with freezes, consolidations, and eliminations becoming commonplace and threatening institutional quality.

The issue of how colleges and the leaders, groups, and individuals within them cope, process, and reorganize following eliminations has quickly gained importance, although there are few empirical studies to guide such changes. The existing literature on restructuring, particularly adaptability and change processes, has focused …

Bridging The Chasm: Emerging Model Of Leadership In Intercollegiate Athletics Governance, John C. Chandler Iii

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

This dissertation examined how the executive leadership model influenced the leadership and governance of intercollegiate athletics. The focus centered on understanding the role of Athletic Directors who concurrently serve as institutional Vice Presidents using the Social Constructivist framework. Qualitative analysis was utilized to achieve the kind of examination necessary to uncover the rich and in-depth perspectives of the participants. At the time of the study, there were 119 institutions housing NCAA Division IA athletic departments. Of the 119 distinct athletic departments, there were 17 athletic departments that employed an athletic director that had been appointed to the post of university …

Lsuhsc Facilities Biweekly Update: December 2011, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management

LSUHSC Facilities Biweekly Updates: 2011

LSUHSC Facilities Biweekly Updates from December 2 and 16, 2011.

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 Updates: December 2011, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management

LSUHSC Facilities Daily Updates: 2011

LSUHSC Facilities Daily Updates from December 2011.

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.

Job Stress, Mentoring, Psychological Empowerment, And Job Satisfaction Among Nursing Faculty, Catherine Emily Ebersole Chung

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The National League for Nursing (NLN) endorses mentoring throughout the nursing faculty career trajectory as the method to recruit nurses into academia and improve retention of nursing faculty within the academy (NLN, 2006). One way mentoring assists faculty is by easing socialization to the culture of the employing institution and decreasing faculty stress (Lewallen, Crane, Letvak, Jones, & Hu, 2003). Mentoring can also be a facilitating factor of an individual's psychological empowerment. Academia is an environment able to foster psychological empowerment, a state in which faculty may be self-directed, highly productive, confident, and find a meaningful connection to their work …

A Comparison Of Internet Marketing Methods Utilized By Higher Education Institutions, Joseph Clayton Mccoy

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Use of Internet marketing techniques in higher education to attract prospective students is relatively new. While the research is recent, there are several studies that identify what is most valuable to students seeking information on college web sites. Higher education is now facing increasing competition from for-profit schools and reduced funding from typical sources. This study examines how two different Carnegie classifications use Internet marketing techniques and identifies if there is a difference in how much they use these techniques. Content techniques and search engine optimization (SEO) techniques were examined for 56 higher education institutions in this study. Of the …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding university property, child abuse reporting, course evaluations, release time and employment applications.

Community & Government Affairs Meeting Agendas 11/30/2011, University Of South Florida. Student Government Senate

Legislative Branch Publications

Student Government Senate Committee on Community and Government Affairs meeting agenda for 11/30/2011

Ex Corde Ecclesiae And Catholic Higher Education In America, James A. Caridi

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

This research assessed Ex Corde Ecclesiae within American Catholic higher education from the perspective of presidents and academicians who oversee or teach within theology or religious studies. Pope John Paul II’s Ex Corde Ecclesiae outlines the theological essence of the Catholic University and details its specific responsibilities toward providing an authentic Catholic experience. It is valuable to examine whether Catholic postsecondary presidents and academicians believe their institutions are fulfilling these expectations.

Specifically, this research explored how presidents understand and value Ex Corde Ecclesiae and whether they believe their institution has achieved progress toward its prescribed norms. Similarly, this research surveyed …

Strategic Planning Steering Committee, Agenda And Notes, November 30, 2011, Uno Strategic Planning Steering Committee

Steering Committee

Strategic Planning Steering Committee, Agenda and Notes, November 30, 2011.

Ua12/2/1 Deck The Hill, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special holiday edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Wade, Katherine. A Very Gary Ransdell Christmas
• Holiday Calendar
• Anderson, Anna. Students Provide Thanksgiving Dinner to Families in Need - Kentucky Public Health Association
• Anderson, Anna. Students & Families Miss Relatives Serving Oversees - Soldiers, Zachary Daugherty, Jacob Baldwin
• Walters, Rachael. Floral Design Center Offers Ready-made Decorations
• Harrison, Taylor. Unique Gift Ideas for WKU Students
• Justice, Maciena. Event to Benefit 22 Charities - Holiday Bash

Senate General Body Meeting Agenda 11/29/2011, University Of South Florida. Student Government Senate

Legislative Branch Publications

Student Government Senate General Body meeting minutes for 11/29/2011

Senate General Body Meeting Roll Call 11/29/2011, University Of South Florida. Student Government Senate

Legislative Branch Publications

Student Government Senate General Body meeting roll call and vote record for 11/29/2011

Senate Bill (A) 52-037 The Sun Dome Partnership, Adam Aldridge

Legislative Branch Publications

No abstract provided.

Programming And Audits Committee Meeting Agenda 11/28/2011, University Of South Florida. Student Government Senate

Legislative Branch Publications

Student Government Senate Committee on Programming and Audits meeting agenda for 11/28/2011

Executive Cabinet Meeting Agenda 11/22/11, University Of South Florida. Student Government Executive Branch

Executive Branch Publications

Student Government Executive Branch Cabinet Meeting Agenda for 11/22/11

Programming And Audits Committee Meeting Agenda 11/22/2011, University Of South Florida. Student Government Senate

Legislative Branch Publications

Student Government Senate Committee on Programming and Audits meeting agenda for 11/22/2011

2011 November 21 - Faculty Senate Agenda, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Appropriations Committee Meeting Agenda 11/21/2011, University Of South Florida. Student Government Senate

Legislative Branch Publications

Student Government Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting agenda for 11/21/2011

Rules Committee Meeting Agenda 11/21/2011, University Of South Florida. Student Government Senate

Legislative Branch Publications

Student Government Senate Committee on Rules meeting agenda for 11/21/2011

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Duvall, Tessa. Student Government Association Shocked About Owing for Provide-a-Ride
• Blanford, Sidney. Students Embracing New Major in Film Studies
• Wade, Katherine. WKU Improves in Trojan Sexual Health Rankings
• Blanford, Sidney. Boutique Provides Formal Wear on a Budget – Michelle’s Consignment Boutique
• Wood, Shane. K is for Kayaker – Matt Hodges
• Bratcher, Nick. New Summer Hours Approved by Administration
• Hayden, Natalie. Bruce Wilkerson, Melinda Hill Sworn Into Office
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Athletic Suspensions
• Illegal Procedure – Athletic Suspensions
• Adams, Jacqueline. Lance Guidry’s Decisions Lack Leadership – Drinking
• Eppinger, …

Activity And Service Recommendation Committee 11/18/2011, University Of South Florida. Student Government Senate

Legislative Branch Publications

Student Government Activity and Service Recommendation Committee meeting agenda for 11/18/2011

November 18, 2011 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate November 18, 2011 Approved Minutes

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding committee assignments, staffing plan, graduate council, dual credit courses, policies, creation of handbook committee, salaries, summer/winter teaching and the Kentucky Museum.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, November 17, 2011, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Judiciary And Ethics Committee Meeting Agenda 11/17/2011, University Of South Florida. Student Government Senate

Legislative Branch Publications

Student Government Senate Committee on Judiciary and Ethics meeting agenda for 11/17/2011

Senate Bill (P) 52-001 The Senate Rop Comprehensive Revision Act, University Of South Florida. Student Government Senate

Legislative Branch Publications

This bill updates and improves the Senate Rules of Procedure in an effort to make them more clear and concise.

University Affairs Committee Meeting Agenda 11/17/2011, University Of South Florida. Student Government Senate

Legislative Branch Publications

Student Government Senate Committee on University Affairs meeting agenda for 11/17/2011

University Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes 11/17/2011, University Of South Florida, Student Government Senate

Legislative Branch Publications

No abstract provided.