Quantifying Online Learning Contact Hours,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Quantifying Online Learning Contact Hours, Karan Powell, Jennifer Stephens Helm, Melissa Layne, Phil Ice
Administrative Issues Journal
Technological and pedagogical advances in distance education have accentuated the necessity for higher education to keep pace regarding institutional infrastructures. Each infrastructure—driven by a common mission to provide quality learning—interprets quality according to standards established by various governmental and accrediting entities. Staying ahead of the technological and pedagogical changes have been challenging for many public higher education institutions, which are continuing to struggle with online course design and delivery modes (Suttle, 2010). Online universities, however, have aggressively and strategically responded to technological and pedagogical shifts across institutional, departmental, program, and course levels according to their institutional mission, vision, and core …
Implications Of Out-Of-Class Engagement: Exploring The Experience Of Obu Students,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Implications Of Out-Of-Class Engagement: Exploring The Experience Of Obu Students, Neal Ellis
Administrative Issues Journal
In addition to learning, the college experience involves building relationships with peers and university faculty. For many students, interactions with faculty take place only in the classroom. For students at small liberal arts colleges, though, students and faculty often meet serendipitously both on and off campus. This study focuses on the unplanned interactions that occur between students and faculty. Data obtained from an interview, a focus group, and a campus-wide survey indicate that students who interact with their professors out-of-class (OOC) gain more value from their college experience and enjoy greater academic success than students who meet their professors in …
Elementary Principals’ Role In Science Instruction,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Elementary Principals’ Role In Science Instruction, Patricia Casey, Karen Dunlap, Kristen Brown, Michele Davison
Administrative Issues Journal
This study explores the role elementary school principals play in science education. Specifically, the study employed an online survey of 16 elementary school principals at high-performing campuses in North Texas to explore their perceptions of how they influenced science education on their campuses. The survey used a combination of Likert-type rating scale items and open-ended questions. Responses from elementary principals suggest that the important components of instructional leadership for science included a) collaboration with teachers, b) changing teaching assignments, and c) teacher motivation.
Corruption And Human Rights: Exploring The Relationships,
2012
Jigjiga University
Corruption And Human Rights: Exploring The Relationships, Berihun Adugna Gebeye
Human Rights & Human Welfare
Corruption is a global phenomenon which every society faces though its degree of severity varies from country to country. Despite its long history, there is no single universally agreed upon definition of corruption. Moreover, its causes, forms and impacts are diverse and multi-faceted. Understanding corruption by itself is a complex undertaking. However, it is agreed that corruption is inimical to public administration, undermines democracy, degrades the moral fabrics of the society and violates human rights. The pain of corruption touches all the human family but it disproportionately affects the vulnerable sections of the society. It reinforces discrimination, exclusion and arbitrariness. …
Exploring The Effects Of Managerial Ownership On The Decision To Go Private: A Behavioral Agency Model Approach,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Exploring The Effects Of Managerial Ownership On The Decision To Go Private: A Behavioral Agency Model Approach, Alix Valenti, Marguerite Schneider
Administrative Issues Journal
This paper utilizes the behavioral agency model to investigate why many formerly public companies have been converted to privately held corporations. Using a matched pairs sample and categorical binary regression, and controlling for effects found in previous studies, we explore how the equity ownership of those entrusted to manage firms, the firms’ executives, might affect their perceptions of the risks of going private and might therefore affect the decision to take a company private. This study complements prior research examining the predictors of public to private transactions and illustrates how behavioral agency theory can provide insight into a major decision …
Symbolic Interactionism And Moral Hazards In Higher Education,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Symbolic Interactionism And Moral Hazards In Higher Education, Louella Moore
Administrative Issues Journal
Public colleges and universities today are more than institutions of academic study. They play a role in the economic and social life of their communities by engaging in partnerships aimed at enhancing their scope and brand image. This paper suggests these partnered activities do more than just manage costs and replace state support during economic downturns; the activities are also central to managing the image and political scope of the institution. This paper presents an exploratory, multi-disciplinary examination of the market forces and potential moral hazards inherent in hybrid public/private partnerships in higher education. Agency and symbolic interaction concepts are …
Enhancement Of Entrepreneurial Leadership: A Case Focusing On A Model Of Successful Conflict Management Skills,
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Enhancement Of Entrepreneurial Leadership: A Case Focusing On A Model Of Successful Conflict Management Skills, Anita Leffel, Cory Hallam, John Darling
Administrative Issues Journal
The purpose of this paper is to present a case study focusing on a new technology start-up firm, founded by two graduate students, an engineer and a business major, who met during their university studies. The case is timely, in that only ten percent of new product introductions result in a profitable business. The causes of failure are numerous and include the following: the market may create failure; inadequate funding and capitalization; and competition from established enterprises. Several research studies also point to rising indications of interfunctional conflict in high technology companies. One reason may be that, today, management teams …
Seizing Opportunity: "Succeeding To Fail: A Path To Transformation",
2012
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Seizing Opportunity: "Succeeding To Fail: A Path To Transformation", Michael Williams, Esther Muller
Administrative Issues Journal
Part 4 of this issue’s “Seizing Opportunity” special-invitation collection, “Succeeding to Fail: A Path to 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.
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 …
