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Rural Missouri high school principals' perceptions of highly effective teachers : does it align with national research?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
The purpose of this case study was to discover what rural Missouri high school principals perceive as the characteristics of highly effective teachers to compare to the national research on highly effective teachers. High ...
A concurrent mixed-methods study of a leadership model for physician assistants: implications for practice and training
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
A physician shortage currently exists in the United States and is projected to continuefor at leasta decade. Physician assistants(PA)are expected to help fill this healthcare gap,often requiring not just medical competence, ...
The success of traditional and nontraditional first-generation college students in a TRIO Student Support Services Program : application of the theory of margin /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
First-generation and nontraditional students represent significant segments of the undergraduate population in the United States, but graduation rates for both groups lag despite extensive outreach efforts. This study ...
Meeting the educational needs of farm women : a case study of Annie's Project /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Women farm operators continue to be underserved by traditional models of agricultural education and training. In addition, limited research exists on the specific content and format of educational programs that addresses ...
Student perceptions of their postsecondary aspirations after facing long-term suspensions /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
For decades, researchers have shed light on the injurious effect exclusionary discipline policies have on academic achievement and postsecondary aspirations. By providing personal narratives, these stories can enhance our ...
Three tears for the red, white, and blue : self-realization of racial identity as a higher education administrator
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
A better understanding of one's racial identity can help eliminate racial injustice in higher education. Critical whiteness studies posit that white identity must be revealed. Using scholarly personal narrative, this study ...
An exploration of the relationship between leadership styles and school culture in a small rural southeast Missouri school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Principals who understand and nurture positive school culture often experience academic and career success. This dissertation focuses on leadership styles and their relationship to school culture in a small rural school ...
Does one test fit all? : the effects of state-mandated assessments on students with special needs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
This mixed methods study examined the effects of requiring students with special needs to take the same assessment as their same-aged peers. A significant difference in student performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams was ...
Sources of financial stress and its impact on undergraduate international student experience and retention process
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This phenomenological study sought to explore how financial stress shaped the experiences and retention intentions of undergraduate international ...
Mentor program delivery and accountability : a mixed methods study in southwest Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Through a mixed methods approach, this research investigated the aspects of mentor program delivery and accountability across multiple districts in Southwest Missouri. A state-by-state review of mentoring by The New Teacher ...
Queer leadership : an exploration of LGBTQ leadership in higher education /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
This study explored the experiences of staff members at two distinct college campuses who advocated for the advancement of LGBTQ equity through change in campus policy and practice. In this project I conceptualized a queer ...
Exploring the K-5 special education referral process in one Midwest suburban school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Studies have shown referrals for special education evaluations and the evaluation process itself is marred by teacher subjectivity and a lack of quantitative data (Dunn, 2006; Mamlin and Harris, 1998; and Ysseldyke et ...
An initial examination of sustainable leadership and employee engagement within extension nutrition programs /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Nutrition programs operated by Cooperative Extension organizations seek to provide nutrition education to a low-income audience nationally. There is research on the effectiveness of these programs, but gaps exist on the ...
A case study of teachers' perceptions of student engagement in one Midwest rural high school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
This qualitative study examines teachers' perceptions of student engagement in one Midwest rural high school. The researcher examined teacher, administrator, and members of the regional professional development center ...
Third culture kids : examining their impact in school communities, a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
The purpose of this case study is to explore the impact that Third Culture Kids have on one international school community. Third Culture Kids or TCKs are children who live in a culture that is not the culture of their ...
Perceptions of MBA preparation : new Master of Business Administration graduates, their employers, and higher education faculty
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
This qualitative study compares perceptions of Master of Business Administration (MBA) students and recent MBA graduates with those of employers of recent MBA graduates and MBA faculty regarding the skills, competencies, ...
Foundational scientific knowledge in athletic training curricula
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
During 2015 the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) first publically identified they believe strong foundational scientific knowledge produces the best health care providers. Next, in May ...
The role of gender in entrepreneurship education /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
The purpose of this case study was to understand the gendered experiences women students have while participating in a university entrepreneurship program through the lens of the theory of gendered organizations. I completed ...
Human trafficking survivors, after care services, and institutional betrayal : a qualitative perspective on the effectiveness of a victim advocacy program /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
This qualitative study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Missouri Sheriff's Association Victim Advocacy Program in rehabilitating human trafficking survivors. The conceptual framework for this study includes ...
Analyzing the impact of regular participation from at-risk students enrolled in a 21st century community learning center after-school tutoring program /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
The purpose of this quantitative study was to analyze the impact of regular participation from atrisk students enrolled in a 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) after-school tutoring program based on attendance ...