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Current And Projected Socioeconomic Conditions Of The Levisa Fork Of The Big Sandy River Basin Of Kentucky And Virginia, Gary Cox

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

This study Is an analytical assessment of the social and economic situation in the 11 county area. The major focus of the study is directed toward the impact of increased mining activity on population, settlement patterns, land use, and the economic structure of the coal-rich basin. While this assessment is primarily concerned with the present socio-economic situation along the Levisa Fork and its tributaries, considerable effort has been given to projecting the future impact of continuing growth in coal production. It is assumed that the nation's need for energy will continue to stimulate the coal-based economy of the region for …

The Brigance K&1 Screen And Corresponding Teacher Ratings Of Students, Shanna Waddington

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The relationship between teacher ratings of kindergarten students and scores on the Brigance K&1 Screen was examined in order to obtain a measure of construct validity for the Brigance. A Kentucky sample and California sample were included in the study. Data was analyzed separately for each sample for purposes of regional comparison. Teacher’s ratings of students’ overall ability and ability across five skill dimensions (expressive language, receptive language, personal information, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills) were compared via a linear regression analysis. The results indicated that overall ratings of students by teachers are significant and reliable combinations of …

Property Tax Ellort In Eastern Kentucky Counties: Implications Lor Financing Public Services, Douglas Dotterweich

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

The eastern portion of Kentucky has long had insufficient tax revenues available to provide quality public services for local residents. Frequently, the response by legislators and others within the region has been to request additional resources from the state and federal levels of government for service provision. Particularly in present times of limited resources, the higher units of government would do well to ask the question: "Is this region truly poor, or are its residents simply unwilling to tax themselves at the same level as the rest of the state?" The purpose of this report is to provide a method …

Long Term Impact Evaluation Of Nursing And Other Health Care Professionals' Continuing Education Program, John A. Henschke Edd

IACE Hall of Fame Repository

From October, 1977, through December, 1979, 13 of Missouri Extension for nurses and other health-care professionals. A total of 520 different health care professionals attended the sessions, with multiple registrations bringing the total enrollment in the program to 925. Programs were designed to help the participants acquire updated information on various aspects of nursing and other professional health care, new and improved methods and techniques in the delivery of health care, and enhancement of their competencies. To provide long-term evaluation of the effects of the workshops, a one-page Impact Survey Report Form was adapted from one used with the University …

An Assessment Of The Levels Of Knowledge Of Faculty Representatives In Nebraska Concerning Preparation Of The Local Plan For Vocational Education In The Secondary School, Roy D. Dillon, C. A. Cromer

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Faculty Publications

Recruitment of students in departments of agricultural education is crucial. Recruitment also demands time and money. To make the recruitment process work as efficiently as possible, it must be organized to effectively use all of the people available. By following the 16 theorems outlined in this article, a department of agricultural education should find that its recruitment efforts operate both efficiently and effectively.

The Involvement Of Nebraska Vocational Education Secondary School Advisory Councils In The Preparation Of The Local Plan For Vocational Education, Roy D. Dillon

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Faculty Publications

With passage of the 1976 Vocational Education Amendments, PL 94-482, local schools were required to establish an advisory council or councils to enable lay persons to have input into decisions regarding the local secondary vocational education program. This policy was established on the rationale that local citizens have a right and responsibility to assist in the decisions concerning which clientele groups will be served by the local school, and what knowledges these persons should receive.

The State Advisory Council for Vocational Education, in an effort to fulfill one of its responsibilities, asked that a statewide status study be conducted to …

An Assessment Of Applied Biological Science Interests Of Seventh Grade Students!, Roy D. Dillon, Robert W. Walker

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Faculty Publications

Vocational education programs in high schools should be designed to prepare young people for their next pursuit after graduation. Students' interests, needs, and employment opportunities should form the basis upon which decisions are made concerning what vocational courses to offer in the high school curriculum.