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Koinonia, Edee Schulze

Koinonia

Equipping Students for Service, Edee Schulze

President's Corner

The Spirit of the Disciplines: Focus on the 1994 ACSD National Conference

A Size Seven Forever

CoCCA: Introducing CASCO

In Memory of Lee Demarais

Update on the 1994 National Conference

The Role Of Administrators And Teachers In The Selection And Implementation Of Computer Technology In The "Classroom Of Tomorrow" Program, Ahmad Al-Obiedat

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the role of administrators and teachers in the selection and implementation of computer technology in Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS). Recently, KPS participated in Michigan's "Classroom of Tomorrow" program. They received 170 computers of various types (i.e., Apple, IBM, etc.). Elementary teachers received 126, middle school teachers received 16, high school teachers received 26, and 2 computers were awarded to personnel at the community education center. To date, there are no reports or research studies on the success or lack of success of the processes used to select and implement the computers in …

“Knowledge Utilization” Universities: A Paradigm For Applying Academic Expertise To Social And Environmental Problems, Abraham B. Bernstein

New England Resource Center for Higher Education Publications

Promoting the utilization of knowledge is an important mission for institutions of higher education. The "knowledge utilization" university should stand alongside the research university, the professional school, the liberal arts college, and the community college as one of the five archetypes of higher education institutions.

Environmental problems typify a class of social problems that require the utilization of existing knowledge in a trans-disciplinary manner just as much as they require the creation of new knowledge through research. These problems are characterized by their multiple dimensions-- they have scientific, technical, social, political, economic, and ethical aspects, all of which must be …

Volume 07, Number 02, Richard F. Welch Editor

Reaching Through Teaching

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Staff Development Model For A Special Education Inclusion Program In The Northshore School District, John E. Deforest

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to design a staff development model for a special education inclusion program for the Northshore School District, Bothell, Washington. The inclusion model developed was intended for use by regular and special education teachers at the secondary level. To accomplish this purpose, a review of current literature and research regarding the special education inclusion concept was conducted and selected education inclusion models were studied.

Koinonia, Jon Kulaga, Damon Deacott

Koinonia

Excerpt from the book Churches That Abuse, by Ronald Enroth

President's Corner

Reality Rides the Current

CoCCA: Student Activities: Serving a "New" Community of Learners; Hot Ideas

CACSD Conference

Regional Directors

Selected Institutional Characteristics, Bridgewater State College, Academic Year, 1993-1994, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State College

Factbook

No abstract provided.

Case Studies Of Beginning Teachers, Theodore J. Kowalski, Roy A. Weaver, Kenneth T. Henson

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

Case Studies of Beginning Teachers offers a collection of 35 case studies of first-year teaching experiences — a mixture of true dilemmas and best solution scenarios — that bridge educational theory and practice to shed light on actual problems and challenges new teachers most often confront.

Teacher Behaviors And Their Effect On Student Behavior: An Inservice Project, Cindy K. Dracobly

All Graduate Projects

This project was developed as a means to provide meaningful inservice for school staff in the area of classroom management as it relates to student behavior. This project established inservice activities providing staff with simple strategies to develop a positive classroom climate and to foster effective management of the learning environment while minimizing off task and disruptive student behavior.

Stakeholder Perceptions Of Barriers To Implementing Shared Decision-Making In Wisconsin Schools, Donald John Viegut

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was (a) to investigate if differences exist in stakeholder perceptions of barriers to implementing shared decision-making (SDM), and (b) to investigate if differences exist in stakeholder perceptions across the following constructs of shared decision- making: empowerment, leadership, motivation, organizational culture, accountability, and learning organizations. Randomly selected members from the stakeholder categories of: parents, board of education members, superintendents, principals, and teachers, were the sample (N = 100). Stakeholder perception was compared on a composite score of the survey instrument. Perceptions were also compared across the six constructs of SDM for each of the stakeholder categories. …

The Development Of The Parent Effectiveness Test (Pet), Sharon S. Morrison

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Abstract Not Available.

Koinonia, Paul Borden, Tim Arens, Paul Nemecek, Rob Sisson, Andy Bratton

Koinonia

Targeting The Neo-Trekkies: Going Where No One Has Gone Before, Paul Borden

President's Corner

Book Review: Breaking Down Walls, A Model for Reconciliation in An Age of Racial Strife

Remembering the ACSD 1993 National Conference

COCCA: Film Aesthetics; Book Review: Hollywood vs. America and Hot Ideas

Focus on the ACSD 1994 National Conference: Convicted Civility, Can We Be Faithful and Polite Too?

Editorial

Leadership Retreat Held at Milligan College

ACSD New Professionals' Retreat

Position Changes

Volume 07, Number 01, Don Forrester Editor

Reaching Through Teaching

Full text of Volume 07, Number 01 of Reaching Through Teaching.

Dyadic Similarity Of The Superintendent-Principal Interpersonal Relationship, Principal’S Job Satisfaction, And Subordinate’S Performance Evaluation, Richard William Drury

Dissertations

Due to mounting school improvement demands, the role of the principal has increasingly received pressure throughout the past decade. Although frequently referred to as the catalyst for effective school change, few empirical studies exist addressing organizational variables influencing this key administrative position. It has strongly been suggested that the interpersonal relationship principals share with their superintendent may affect the principal's job satisfaction and performance evaluation.

The purpose of this study was to examine the situational effect of dyadic similarity on the superintendent-principal interpersonal relationship. Specifically, the study explored the relationship of managerial, dyadic similarity and subordinate outcomes. According to similarity …

Rating Intervention Strategies For Overcoming Impediments To Planned Change By Michigan Public School Administrators, Dale Kimball

Dissertations

In this study, Michigan public school principals reported their perceptions regarding differences in the degree to which nine intervention strategies helped to overcome 10 impediments to change that are often encountered by principals. The intervention strategies and impediments to change used in this study were chosen as a result of a content analysis of literature on change.

A two-part pilot study was conducted. In part one, principals were asked for comments regarding the effectiveness of the letter of introduction, clarity of instructions and questionnaire items, and ease and time of completion. In part two, information was gathered to determine whether …

A Comparison Of Strategic Decision Task Variable Analysis Between School And Business Executives, Peter A. Behnke

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the differences between school and business executives when making strategic decisions through a comparison of task variable analysis skills. The hypothesis for the study was: After reading a case study describing a strategic decision- making situation, business executives will have more correct responses than school executives on an author written evaluation instrument. The evaluation instrument was designed to measure the subjects' analysis skills of 10 different decision-making task variables.

Thirty Wisconsin school district superintendents and 30 business executives were randomly selected to participate in the study. The results indicated that the difference …

Volume 06, Number 03, Don Forrester Editor

Reaching Through Teaching

Full text of Volume 06, Number 03 of Reaching Through Teaching.

Koinonia, Cliff Briggs, Margaret J. Barr, Carol Trejos, Kathy Henderson, Heather M. Helms-Erikson

Koinonia

Guiding Principles: Toward Development of An Ethic of National and Community Service with an Emphasis Upon Higher Education, Cliff Briggs

President's Corner

Focus on the ACSD 1993 National Conference: Mirrors of the Past, Directions for the Future

When Goals Hinder Vision

CoCCA: Planning Activities for Adult Students; Hot Program and Promotional Tips

Males' Attributions and Expectancies about Potential Mates as a Function of Sex Roles Part II

Volume 06, Number 02, Don Forrester Editor

Reaching Through Teaching

Full text of Volume 06, Number 02 of Reaching Through Teaching.

Gender Differences In Work And Family Commitments And Their Effect On Work-Family Role Conflict Among Administrators In Higher Education, Maudie Elizabeth Karickhoff

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

This study intended to determine 1) if, among administrators in higher education, commitment to the work role, commitment to the family role, and work-family role conflict varied by gender and other demographic variables, and 2) what combination of variables best explained level of work-family role conflict in this population.

A random sample, stratified by type of institution, was selected from the 4,679 department chairs in 196 public colleges and universities in the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) member states. Questionnaires measured work commitment (Organizational Commitment, Career Commitment, Job Involvement), Family Commitment, work-family role conflict, and demographic variables. One-way analysis of …

Koinonia, Paul Lowell Haines, Miriam Sallers, Jessica Mccoskey, Cecilia Delve Scheuermann, Heather M. Helms-Erikson, Dana Alexander

Koinonia

Legal Issues Facing Student Development Professionals at Private Institutions of Higher Education, Paul Lowell Haines

President's Corner

New Professionals' Retreat

CoCCA: Decentralizing Activities Programming, Hot Promotional Tips & Program

Highlight on the ACSD 1993 National Conference: Mandatory Community Service

Males' Attributions and Expectancies about Potential Mates as a Function of Sex Roles: Part I

Senior Year: Window of Opportunity or Door to Wilderness Wandering

Placement Service

An Attitudinal Study Of The Clinical Supervision Practices Of Tacoma Public Schools Principals And Assistant Principals, Leanne M. Dunlap

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to determine the statistical relationship between the importance of clinical supervision practices and the frequency of their use. To accomplish this purpose, a review of the current literature and research regarding clinical supervision practices was conducted. In addition, seventy-five principals and assistant principals rated the importance and frequency of clinical supervision practices as identified in the literature. Implications for clinical supervision practitioners are discussed.

Selected Institutional Characteristics, Bridgewater State College, Academic Year 1992-1993, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State College

Factbook

No abstract provided.

Comparative Study Of The Extra-Curricular Activity Programs In Selected Middle And Junior High Schools In Pierce County Washington, Nancy S. Immel

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to compare the differences in extra-curricular activity programs of middle and junior high schools in Pierce County (WA). To accomplish this purpose a review of current literature and research regarding extracurricular activity programs was conducted. Thirty-nine selected middle and junior high schools were surveyed to determine which extra-curricular activities were offered at their schools.

Contemporary School Administration: An Introduction, Theodore J. Kowalski

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

Contemporary School Administration presents a pragmatic approach to school administration as a career choice, offering a broad, comprehensive overview of educational leadership in both public and private schools.

The initial chapters provide a foundation for understanding leadership and management, the primary components of administration. Common questions students ask regarding academic study, licensure, job opportunities, income, and career development are featured in the early chapters. The text is also unique in that it covers critical topics ignored in most other introductory books. Examples of these topics include private schools, women and minorities in administration, and communication. Content does not overlap with …

The Effects Of A Yearly Attendance Incentive Plan And Formal Evaluation Of Teacher Attendance On Teacher Absences, Steve E. Phillips

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study analyzed the effect yearly teacher attendance incentive plans have on teacher absence rates, iii the effect school size has on teacher absence rates, and the effect formal evaluation of excessive teacher absences has on teacher absence rates. The statistics used to test the significance of these approaches were a one-way analysis of variance and a two-way analysis of variance. Along with the analysis of these factors, this study generated information regarding teacher absences. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the rate of teacher absences, cost of teacher absenteeism, the number of schools that provide a yearly incentive plan, …

Volume 06, Number 01, Don Forrester Editor

Reaching Through Teaching

Full text of Volume 06, Number 01 of Reaching Through Teaching.

Koinonia, Ernest Pascarella

Koinonia

Designing Colleges for Greater Learning: Ernest Pascarella and Patrick Terenzini

President's Corner

Faith Development

ACSD Conference Photos & Quotes

CoCCA: The Student Center; Hot Promotional Tips & Program

Salary Survey

CACSD Conference Report

Volume 05, Number 03, Don Forrester Editor

Reaching Through Teaching

Full text of Volume 05, Number 03 of Reaching Through Teaching.

English Proficiency & Academic Performance Of International Students At A Small Baptist University, Danny Hinson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The predictive reliability of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as a predictor of academic success of international students at Belmont University, a small Baptist university, was examined. Data were collected and examined on 168 international students. They were profiled by gender, language background, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, grade point average achieved, and major area of study.

No significant correlation was found between TOEFL scores and academic achievement as measured by CPA. However, significant correlation was found between major field of study, TOEFL ranges, and gender in relationship to academic success.

TOEFL …