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2023-09-20 General Education Council Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., General Education Council. Sep 2023

2023-09-20 General Education Council Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., General Education Council.

Faculty Senate Records

Meeting minutes of the General Education Council for September 20, 2023.

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Print Versus Electronic: A Mixed-Method Exploration Of Student Preferences At Marathon University, Jennifer King Matthews Sep 2023

Print Versus Electronic: A Mixed-Method Exploration Of Student Preferences At Marathon University, Jennifer King Matthews

Theses and Dissertations

Academic libraries have been adapting and changing their collections with technology. Often, this technology has accompanied a conversion from physical collections, such as print books to electronic collections and electronic books. This mixed methods case study aimed to understand how first-generation college students at a public research university use print books versus electronic books. Data was collected using a survey based on the Academic Reading Questionnaire (Mizrachi, 2015) to assess the attitudes of both first-generation college students and continuing-generation college students towards these materials in the Marathon University Library collection. A qualitative semi-structured interview was also conducted, which focused on …

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A Case Study Of Diverse Faculty Recruitment In A Graduate Higher Education Institution, Miguel Valenzuela Sep 2023

A Case Study Of Diverse Faculty Recruitment In A Graduate Higher Education Institution, Miguel Valenzuela

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this collective case study was to describe higher education faculty’s experience with recruitment and retention through the university hiring process and to discover the equity standards of the phenomenon for higher education institutions. The importance of recruitment and retention of diverse faculty within higher education institutions is imperative for the health of the institution and will assist in furthering diversity initiatives for faculty recruitment that will enable better student experiences. The theory guiding this study was critical race theory (CRT) that was initially intended to be used in the legal field. However, CRT has been used in …

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The Low Retention Rates Of Nontraditional Students In Community Colleges: An Exploratory Case Study, Stephanie Rodrigo Sep 2023

The Low Retention Rates Of Nontraditional Students In Community Colleges: An Exploratory Case Study, Stephanie Rodrigo

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this exploratory case study was to explore nontraditional community college students' experiences with student support services, their connectedness to the institutions, and their overall satisfaction with the institution. Tinto’s integration framework guided this study to test connectedness and its association with student retention rates. The central research question for this study was: What are nontraditional community college students' perceptions of their overall satisfaction with the institution? The study was conducted at Waynesboro Community College in Waynesboro, NC. The purposeful sample size selected included 10 nontraditional students as research participants. The triangulation of data collection methods used in …

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A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Middle Managers: Self-Determined Lifelong Learning In The Banking Industry, Daniel K. Ray Sep 2023

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Middle Managers: Self-Determined Lifelong Learning In The Banking Industry, Daniel K. Ray

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the experiences of middle managers in the banking industry practicing heutagogy to develop lifelong learning skills. The theory guiding this study is Deci and Ryan’s self-determination theory and its relationship with lifelong learning. This study aimed to answer the central research question: What are the lived experiences of middle managers in the banking industry practicing heutagogy to develop lifelong learning skills? Data collected from individual interviews, focus groups, and journal prompts were synthesized using open and axial coding to identify patterns and connections in the resulting data. Data analysis followed …

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Shared Experiences Of Novice School Principals' Mentor Training: A Phenomenological Study Of The Experience Of Peer Educators, Bryan Martyn Sep 2023

Shared Experiences Of Novice School Principals' Mentor Training: A Phenomenological Study Of The Experience Of Peer Educators, Bryan Martyn

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to explore the shared experiences of novice school principals’ mentor training and to gain an understanding of the experience of peer educators. This dissertation employed a qualitative case study methodology to interview Arizona principals with less than three years of experience who did not receive district-provided, formal mentorship training during their first years as principals to determine their experiences and support needs. I assessed the current literature on inexperienced principal mentorship programs in the United States via the lens of Kram’s Mentoring Model and then linked this literature to the principals’ reported concerns. …

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Faculty Of Color In The Academy: A Perspective On Cross-Cultural Mentoring, Sherrise Y. Truesdale-Moore Sep 2023

Faculty Of Color In The Academy: A Perspective On Cross-Cultural Mentoring, Sherrise Y. Truesdale-Moore

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

Research has indicated that students’ race and their experiences and sense of belonging are associated with the racial characteristics of the faculty. This highlights the importance of recruitment and retention for faculty of color (FOC) in higher education. A formal faculty mentoring program is essential to providing an academic atmosphere that nurtures, supports, and develops faculty members’ teaching and research skills to assist them in feeling a sense of belonging within the university community is essential. However, finding the right mentoring program that addresses the daunting challenges among FOC is challenging. Upon reviewing the higher education faculty data and literature …

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Assessing The Role Of The Northern Education Initiative (Nei) Plus Teacher Training Program In Enhancing Teachers’ Professional Development In Gamawa, Bauchi State, Nigeria., Aisha Yakub Sep 2023

Assessing The Role Of The Northern Education Initiative (Nei) Plus Teacher Training Program In Enhancing Teachers’ Professional Development In Gamawa, Bauchi State, Nigeria., Aisha Yakub

Educational Studies Dissertations

The lack of access to quality education in northern Nigeria has proven endemic due to the incessant marginalization of the area by various governments since independence to date. The marginalization and lack of investment in teacher training institutions to bridge the manpower gap has created a vicious cycle of poverty, high illiteracy rates, and banditry in most of the northern states in Nigeria. Apart from the historical marginalization of these states, another critical factor that has been identified as contributing to this problem is the lack of professional development opportunities for teachers. The NEI Plus teacher training program is a …

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Principal Perspectives Of Professional Development On Their Growth And Self-Efficacy: A Phenomenological Study, Melinda J. Stewart Sep 2023

Principal Perspectives Of Professional Development On Their Growth And Self-Efficacy: A Phenomenological Study, Melinda J. Stewart

Student Theses and Dissertations

The current study investigated the perspective of principals related to the influence of professional development on their self-efficacy and professional growth. A qualitative, phenomenological study was conducted involving 14 school administrators from 10 different states with vary experience from 2 years to 17 years in an administrative position. The study utilized semi-structured interviews, field notes, and reflexive journals to gather data. Collected data were analyzed through coding and thematic analysis. Principals shared that the top professional development that supports their own professional growth centers around three themes. The themes were collaboration, supports for teachers, and personal investigation. The participants were …

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Teachers’ Perspectives On Qualities Of An Effective Instructional Leader: A Phenomenological Study, Lindsey Renee Bohler Sep 2023

Teachers’ Perspectives On Qualities Of An Effective Instructional Leader: A Phenomenological Study, Lindsey Renee Bohler

Student Theses and Dissertations

This phenomenological study highlighted teachers' perceptions and experiences with principal support in improving classroom instruction. The issue addressed in this study is that classroom teachers may fail to improve classroom instruction or raise student achievement without the appropriate support of principals. The purpose of this qualitative research study was to explore the experiences of classroom teachers regarding the skills principals need, as effective instructional leaders, for classroom instruction. The phenomenon apparent in this study is the participants' experience working with principals that focused on constructing a culture of teaching and learning which created opportunities for collaboration among colleagues, provided professional …

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2023-09-15 Institutional Review Board For The Protection Of Human Subjects In Research Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Institutional Review Board For The Protection Of Human Subjects In Research. Sep 2023

2023-09-15 Institutional Review Board For The Protection Of Human Subjects In Research Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Institutional Review Board For The Protection Of Human Subjects In Research.

Faculty Senate Records

The meeting minutes of the Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research for September 15, 2023.

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2023-09-15 University Tenure Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., University Promotion Committee. Sep 2023

2023-09-15 University Tenure Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., University Promotion Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

University Tenure Committee meeting minutes from September 15, 2023.

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Crisis In South Carolina: A Phenomenological Study Examining Teacher Attrition Through The Experiences Of Educators Before And During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Kimberley Kristin Devers Sep 2023

Crisis In South Carolina: A Phenomenological Study Examining Teacher Attrition Through The Experiences Of Educators Before And During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Kimberley Kristin Devers

Student Theses and Dissertations

As the COVID-19 pandemic ended, the number of teachers leaving the profession soared resulting in a teacher shortage that is crippling schools. Public education is faced with unstaffed classrooms, uncertified teachers, and students missing quality instruction. The purpose of this phenomenological study is to illuminate the experiences before and during the COVID-19 pandemic that led to educators in South Carolina exiting the profession. Using Maslach’s burnout theory as a guiding theoretical framework, qualitative data was collected during ten in-depth interviews with former South Carolina educators. Ten participants were chosen using purposive sampling and the following selection criteria: at least eight …

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Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, September 14, 2023 Sep 2023

Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, September 14, 2023

Board of Trustees Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Board of Trustees Meeting held on September 14, 2023.

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2023-09-14 Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee. Sep 2023

2023-09-14 Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

The meeting minutes of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for September 14, 2023.

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2023-09-14 Provost's Message On Library Status, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost. Sep 2023

2023-09-14 Provost's Message On Library Status, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

Faculty Senate Records

Message sent from the Provost to the Library Dean on faculty status of librarians from September 14, 2023.

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2023-09-14 Examination Of Benchmarks For Msu’S Library Staffing Level Recommendations, Methodology, And Sources, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate. Sep 2023

2023-09-14 Examination Of Benchmarks For Msu’S Library Staffing Level Recommendations, Methodology, And Sources, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A report submitted on September 14, 2023 to the Faculty Senate on library staffing titled, an Examination of Benchmarks for MSU’s Library Staffing Level Recommendations, Methodology, and Sources.

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Teachers’ Perceptions On Effective Strategies To Retain Black Ninth-Grade Students, Jackie Lanette Mcfarland Sep 2023

Teachers’ Perceptions On Effective Strategies To Retain Black Ninth-Grade Students, Jackie Lanette Mcfarland

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative narrative study was to examine teachers’ perceptions on effective strategies to retain Black ninth-grade students Data was collected from 10 ninth-grade teachers who have at least three years of teaching experience of ninth-graders. The ninth-grade teachers shared their experiences of working with Black ninth-grade students while reflecting and sharing their perceptions on strategies they have implemented to prevent these students from dropping out of school. The study was grounded in Critical Race Theory (CRT). Eight major themes emerged from the interviews: (1) Positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), (2) parent/community involvement, (3) student voice, (4) …

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Educator Experiences In The Reshaping Of Schools During Challenging Times: "The New Normal Or Is It?", Juliann Sergi Mcbrayer, Pamela Wells Sep 2023

Educator Experiences In The Reshaping Of Schools During Challenging Times: "The New Normal Or Is It?", Juliann Sergi Mcbrayer, Pamela Wells

School Leadership Review

The purpose of this photovoice study was to better understand how the recent COVID-19 global health pandemic has professionally and emotionally impacted current school leadership. Educators faced varied challenges during this unprecedented time with a rapid shift from in-class to online or hybrid learning and often back and forth between both. The findings identified three overarching themes as major challenges faced by school leaders and professional school counselors during this pandemic: problem solving, emotional brutality, and exhaustion. The findings inform education stakeholders and policymakers about the experiences of educators in times of crisis, specifically during the recent global health pandemic. …

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Preparing Aspiring Leaders To Address Special Education Needs In An Embedded Principal Residency Program: A Content Analysis, Dusty L. Palmer, Linnie Greenless, Fernando Valle, Cathy Palmer Sep 2023

Preparing Aspiring Leaders To Address Special Education Needs In An Embedded Principal Residency Program: A Content Analysis, Dusty L. Palmer, Linnie Greenless, Fernando Valle, Cathy Palmer

School Leadership Review

This content analysis aims to investigate the effectiveness of a job-embedded principal residency program in addressing special education needs within schools. By analyzing various sources such as action plans, participant reflections, and student outcomes, this research seeks to provide insights into the impact of the program on improving special education practices, fostering inclusive environments, and enhancing overall student achievement. The findings of this study have the potential to inform principal preparation programs, school administrators, and educators about the benefits and challenges of implementing best practices to support support students with special education students.

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2023-09-22 Research And Creative Productions Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Research And Creative Productions Committee. Sep 2023

2023-09-22 Research And Creative Productions Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Research And Creative Productions Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

The meeting minutes of the Research and Creative Productions Committee from September 22, 2023.

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Partnering Educational Leadership And Preservice Teacher Candidates To Conduct Virtual Classroom Observations Via A Practitioner-Based Mentor-Teacher Candidate Model, Juliann Sergi Mcbrayer, Regina Rahimi Sep 2023

Partnering Educational Leadership And Preservice Teacher Candidates To Conduct Virtual Classroom Observations Via A Practitioner-Based Mentor-Teacher Candidate Model, Juliann Sergi Mcbrayer, Regina Rahimi

School Leadership Review

This research proposes a new model for Educational Leadership and Teacher Preparation Programs through a “Practitioner-Based Mentor-Teacher Candidate Model”, which is intended to be beneficial to both the aspiring school leader as the evaluator and mentor and the preservice teacher as the recipient of the feedback. With the shift to virtual and hybrid learning during the recent global health pandemic, methods to classroom observational-based supervision were challenged to adapt appropriately. Through a partnership of leadership and teacher preparation programs, the implementation of virtual classroom observations, including post-conferencing to encourage authentic and reflective feedback is proposed to provide evidence-based strategies for …

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The Unique Challenges And Best Practices For Rural School Principals: Attracting And Retaining Skilled Teachers In Small Communities, Ray Barbosa Jr., Betty Coneway Sep 2023

The Unique Challenges And Best Practices For Rural School Principals: Attracting And Retaining Skilled Teachers In Small Communities, Ray Barbosa Jr., Betty Coneway

School Leadership Review

The study aimed to address rural school principals with unique challenges and responsibilities who have the critical task of attracting and retaining skilled teachers. These schools often face challenges in hiring and keeping quality teachers due to their remote locations, low salaries, and additional workloads. The research focused on identifying effective leadership practice strategies that can significantly impact teacher recruitment, hiring, and retention in such schools. Given the growing shortage of teachers across the state and country, there is an urgent need to find systemic solutions for rural school leaders. The study's objective was to identify innovative practices in attracting …

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2023-09-07 Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee. Sep 2023

2023-09-07 Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

The meeting minutes of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for September 7, 2023.

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2023-09-07 Governance Committee Report, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Governance Committee. Sep 2023

2023-09-07 Governance Committee Report, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Governance Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

Governance Committee Report submitted to the Faculty Senate on September 7, 2023.

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2023-09-07 Level Up Committee Description, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate. Sep 2023

2023-09-07 Level Up Committee Description, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Level UP Committee Description submitted to the Faculty Senate on September 7, 2023.

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2023-09-07 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate. Sep 2023

2023-09-07 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from September 7, 2023.

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Equipping Faculty Of Color: Mentorship And Strategies For Success In The Academy, Kara R. De La Fosse Sep 2023

Equipping Faculty Of Color: Mentorship And Strategies For Success In The Academy, Kara R. De La Fosse

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

Equity is salient in the academy; however, the lens is focused on students and not faculty. Affording faculty of color, the same respect, honor, and opportunities white individual possess are critical. Discounting credit and recognizing individuals’ achievements based on the color of their skin transpired unfortunately. Emphasis has been provided necessitating the need to have diverse leadership in higher education to reflect the population of students. This exemplifies what students have voiced and provides support for the growing diverse population matriculating through higher education. Ensuring that recruitment for faculty of color and ongoing support is extended is paramount. Removing gaps …

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Prologue, Patrick J. Clipsham Sep 2023

Prologue, Patrick J. Clipsham

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

No abstract provided.

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Arkansas K-2 Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Science Of Reading: A Case Study, Heather L. Nutt Sep 2023

Arkansas K-2 Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Science Of Reading: A Case Study, Heather L. Nutt

Student Theses and Dissertations

Most people would agree that proficiency in reading is essential for students’ success in school and throughout life; however, students across the nation struggle to achieve grade-level proficiency in reading. For decades, people have argued about how reading should be taught. Many scientists now agree that body of evidence is known as the science of reading should inform reading instruction. Although there is a consensus in the scientific community, a gap in the literature exists regarding teachers’ perceptions of the science of reading. Unless all stakeholders come together, this issue will continue to present challenges for students. In this study, …

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