Small School District Consolidation In Texas: An Analysis Of Its Impact On Costs And Student Achievement,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Small School District Consolidation In Texas: An Analysis Of Its Impact On Costs And Student Achievement, Dwight Cooley, Koy M. Floyd
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
Institutional Factors Promoting Community College Fundraising,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Institutional Factors Promoting Community College Fundraising, Madeline C. Justice, Joyce Scott
Administrative Issues Journal
The purpose of this study was to examine the annual revenue received by United States public community college foundations from 2008-2009 in relation to selected variables associated with successful foundation performance. This study replicated and expanded upon the work of Dr. Sharon McEntee Carrier a decade earlier. Linear regression analysis was used to collect descriptive statistics about the frequencies, central tendencies, and distribution of the data. The researchers used linear regression and analysis of variances (ANOVA) to study the relationship between revenue gained in connection with private giving and college foundation operations for fiscal year 2008-2009, the degree to which …
Seizing Opportunity: “Opportunity As Transformation”,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Seizing Opportunity: “Opportunity As Transformation”, Michael Williams, Esther Muller
Administrative Issues Journal
Part 3 of this issue’s “Seizing Opportunity” special-invitation collection, “Opportunity as Transformation,” first appeared in “Coaching Corner” (November 2011), a column in The Mann Report-Residential real estate magazine published in New York City. The article is reprinted by permission.
Teacher Preferences For Alternative School Site Administrative Models,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Teacher Preferences For Alternative School Site Administrative Models, Paul M. Hewitt, George S. Denny, John C. Pijanowski
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
Creating Future Opportunities Through The Alignment, Administration, And Assessment Of A University Graduate Program,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Creating Future Opportunities Through The Alignment, Administration, And Assessment Of A University Graduate Program, Richard Parsells
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
Changes In Authentication And The World Wide Web,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Changes In Authentication And The World Wide Web, Karen Sweeney
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Symbolic Speech In Public Schools: A Selective Case Analysis From Tinker To Zamecnik,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
The Impact Of Symbolic Speech In Public Schools: A Selective Case Analysis From Tinker To Zamecnik, Charles R. Waggoner
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
Homegrown In Oklahoma: Corporate/Community Models And Best Practices,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Homegrown In Oklahoma: Corporate/Community Models And Best Practices, Beverly Woodrome
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
The Importance Of Incorporating Personal Finance Objectives In The College Classroom,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
The Importance Of Incorporating Personal Finance Objectives In The College Classroom, Teri G. Allen
Administrative Issues Journal
It has been well documented that many college students have an alarmingly low level of financial literacy. These students have insufficient knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors relating to personal financial management. The recent economic crisis further illustrated that many young adults are not financially prepared to cope with the financial reality of being selfsufficient. Many states have implemented requirements for personal finance education in high school, and some colleges have included personal finance as a general-education requirement. However, studies have shown that levels of awareness of personal finance issues still vary greatly by major, student motivation, and financial background. This paper …
The Balanced Scorecard And Improvement Performance In Nonprofit Organizations,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
The Balanced Scorecard And Improvement Performance In Nonprofit Organizations, Jeffrey J. Aulgur
Administrative Issues Journal
Nonprofit executives and board members rate measurement of performance as one of three key organizational concerns. The academic literature, however, does not identify a dominant methodology for organizational effectiveness and governance. The intent of the Balanced Scorecard approach to organizational strategic planning is to translate the vision and strategy into performance measures. By placing the customer domain and the mission at the top of the Balanced Scorecard, the organization is identifying accountability between itself and society. The Balanced Scorecard has proven successful in nonprofit organizations due to its ability to align intangible assets to strategy. Successful outcomes are unlikely if …
Bring Your Own Technology: A Public School Technology Policy Case Study,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bring Your Own Technology: A Public School Technology Policy Case Study, Cynthia Bauter
Administrative Issues Journal
This case study examines a large Texas school district that implemented a “bring your own technology” (BYOT) technology policy. The study considers teachers’, administrators’, and students’ issues and challenges as a result of the implementation. The study finds that although this policy is aligned with national and state technology integration standards for education, it is problematic in reality. Questions are raised about equity and adequacy, the need for professional development to deal with implementation, and the intention versus the reality of BYOT policies.
Seizing Opportunities Moment By Moment: The Effects Of An
8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course On
Personal Epistemological Beliefs And Implications For Academic
Program Administration,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Seizing Opportunities Moment By Moment: The Effects Of An 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course On Personal Epistemological Beliefs And Implications For Academic Program Administration, Carrie J. Boden-Mcgill, Mazen Homound
Administrative Issues Journal
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courses that teach individuals to “live in the present moment” have been shown to improve health and well-being; however, there seems to be very little research into how MBSR may affect the way we think about the nature of knowledge, also known as epistemology. The researchers developed this study in an effort to determine if MBSR techniques would have an impact on personal epistemological beliefs and the implications for academic program administration. Though this study is currently a pilot study, early results seem to indicate a statistically significant change in the area of “Quick Learning.” This …
Personal Or School? Factors That Influence A Teacher’S Intentions Of Remaining Or Leaving The Profession,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Personal Or School? Factors That Influence A Teacher’S Intentions Of Remaining Or Leaving The Profession, Carrie J. Boden-Mcgill, Amy Sedivy-Benton
Administrative Issues Journal
Teacher turnover is costly in its financial implications and negative impact on student learning. Recent studies demonstrate that many teachers choose to transfer to a more preferable work setting or leave the field. By employing a nested design using Hierarchal Linear Modeling data from the most recent complete Schools and Staffing Survey 2007-2008 (SASS) by NCES, the researchers found indications that school-level contextual factors, such as teacher influence on school, teacher perception of control, and teacher perceived support play a significant role in teachers’ intentions to leave or remain in the field. An understanding of these factors allows policymakers and …
Designing Effective Group Projects: Applying Student Feedback To Project Design,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Designing Effective Group Projects: Applying Student Feedback To Project Design, Apryl Brodersen
Administrative Issues Journal
By integrating group projects into the curriculum, educators can seize the opportunity to provide students not only with marketable skills, but the chance to deepening their understanding of a given topic or subject matter by learning from one another. Designing an effective group project, however, is a challenging task. In the current paper, I utilize results from a student survey on characteristics of effective groups to design an applied group project and describe six key lessons learned by incorporating student feedback into group project design.
Faculty Senate: Models, Myths, And Minutia,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Faculty Senate: Models, Myths, And Minutia, Dana Gray, Maryrose Hart
Administrative Issues Journal
This paper reviews the research literature about the structure, roles, and models of faculty senate including roles of faculty senate in academic and non-academic issues, the difference in faculty voice and influence in shared governance, and identified models of faculty senate purpose. The authors of this concept paper propose a three-step strategic process for faculty to analyze the current profile of their respective faculty senates, determine the desired state of their senates, and develop a plan for transition. Larger issues such as what does effectiveness mean are beyond the scope of this paper. This paper focuses on what are the …
Monitoring Students And Enforcing Information Technology Use Policies In Universities,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Monitoring Students And Enforcing Information Technology Use Policies In Universities, Jimmy D. Speers
Administrative Issues Journal
This paper presents the results of an Internet survey of university Information Technology (IT) managers on the use/abuse of IT resources by a university’s students. The survey sought data on university size, public/private organization, whether there were policies in place on acceptable use of IT resources, possible student use and actions, and finally how IT resources were monitored if they were monitored. Results revealed that most universities had policies on the proper use of IT resources but were very unlikely to monitor use/abuse of IT resources mainly due to a lack of personnel. Some potential abuses were identified and respondents …
Consenting To Treat: A Rights-Based Principle,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Consenting To Treat: A Rights-Based Principle, Pamela J. Stokes
Administrative Issues Journal
This paper explores the consent process in relation to academic, scientific research. Consent is a human right given to each research participant. The participant’s autonomy should be supported and encouraged when obtaining informed consent. This paper reviews current literature and discusses the development of this right, in addition to the manner in which scientific researchers should uphold it.
Secrets Of Success For High Nclex-Rn Pass Rates For Bsn Nursing Programs,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Secrets Of Success For High Nclex-Rn Pass Rates For Bsn Nursing Programs, Nonie Wiggins
Administrative Issues Journal
No abstract provided.
Leading Professional Learning Communities Toward Efficacy,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Leading Professional Learning Communities Toward Efficacy, Laura S. Witherington
Administrative Issues Journal
As Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), defined by DuFour et al (2008), continue to sweep into schools across the nation, school administrators need the tools to assess the productivity of the teachers’ collaborative teams. PLCs provide the structure for teachers to analyze student achievement data and design common formative assessments. The PLC Efficacy Rubric discussed in this presentation was developed for use in the College Ready in Mathematics and Physics Partnership grant funded by the National Science Foundation to provide school administrators the tools to evaluate teachers’ collaborative work and guide them to increased success. This presentation introduces the five indicators …
Legal And Managerial Issues In Airport Scanning,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Legal And Managerial Issues In Airport Scanning, Joan Hubbard
Administrative Issues Journal
After the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S., the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States recommended that The TSA and the Congress give priority attention to improving the ability of screening checkpoints to detect explosives on passengers. As the legality of the TSA’s full-body scanner program continues to be debated, the federal government is investigating the next generation of airport screening technology. The privacy debate centers on the Department of Homeland Security’s use of full-body scanners to screen passengers at the nation’s major airports.
