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The perceptions of at-risk high school students regarding their early childhood educational experiences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Research shows students who are at-risk of academic failure become a long-term liability on society. There is a large body of quantitative research which points at increased educational success for students who attend preschool. This study brings...
Middle level principals' perceptions of the adolescent literacy crisis : a qualitative study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The purpose of this research study was to examine Missouri middle school principals' perceptions of the adolescent literacy crisis and to ascertain how middle level principals are addressing adolescent literacy needs in their schools...
A comparison of the leadership styles of administrators in charge of scheduling in Missouri's secondary schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The need for educational leaders who can effectively implement change in their schools has never been greater. Due to No Child Left Behind legislation and other demands for reform and accountability, schools must meet ...
A comparative study of faculty principles of practice in curricular learning communities and non-curricular learning communities environments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This study investigated faculty principles of practice in curricular learning communities (CLC) compared to faculty in non-curricular learning community environments. A sample of CLC faculty and non-CLC faculty who teach ...
Leadership influence on teacher support teams in high poverty elementary schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
qualitative and quantitative data was chosen as the most appropriate approach to collect the data. The project began by the researcher contacting six high poverty elementary schools within the Sunnyside Public Schools and requesting their participation...
Socialization activities and professional competencies within a graduate social work program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This quantitative research project was premised on two emerging trends in graduate social work education: competency-based assessments and students developing a professional social work identity. Competency-based assessments have become a new...
Predictors of academic success for conditionally admitted first-time freshmen at a four-year public university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This quantitative study examined a sample of 249 conditionally admitted firsttime freshman at a four year public university to answer four research questions pertaining to the potential prediction of academic success and college retention...
The difference between secondary school principals' servant leadership in lower achieving and higher achieving secondary schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
in Algebra I, Biology, and English II. Data on servant leadership was collected from 70 teachers from five higher achieving schools and five lower achieving schools during the fall of 2010. The data analysis for the study included independent samples t...
Academically at-risk college students at a small, private, faith-based university : a qualitative study of factors promoting persistence to the fourth year
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
study, which utilized three forms of data collection: (a) interview, (b) open-ended survey, and (c) reflective writing. The researcher piloted the data collection tools, along with analyzing data as it was gathered, to ensure the research questions were...
Department head leadership and the use of faculty credit hours as a measure of faculty workload
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to determine if faculty credit load assignments were an accurate measurement of faculty work loads. The study also identified management techniques of department heads at a private university ...
A case study of leadership behaviors in a high poverty successful school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
in this study was gathered through focus groups, questionnaires, interviews with the principal, direct observations, and school documents. Analysis of the data led to the researcher identifying themes that include a clear understanding of culture, effective...
The cognitive and affective outcomes of a cultural diversity in business course in higher education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
This study investigated the cognitive (knowledge) and affective (attitude) outcomes of students taking a cultural diversity in business course as compared to students enrolled in another capstone course at a Midwest ...
Effect of study abroad on intercultural sensitivity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
-supported university in the Midwest. The research compared this intercultural development in students participating in study abroad and in students participating in on-campus courses. Statistical functions used for data analysis included paired samples t...
Understanding the demands and constraints of department heads in higher education based on the perceptions of deans, faculty, and department heads
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The researcher conducted a qualitative study to develop a deeper understanding of the demands and constraints placed on department heads in higher education. Rosemary Stewart's (1997) Theory of Demands, Constraints, and Choices was used as a lens...
A comparison of learning cultures in different size and types of high schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
schools (alternative schools, professional learning communities, small learning communities, and non-learning communities). Research was conducted using a quantitative design with a qualitative element. Quantitative data were gathered using a researcher...
Against all odds : leadership in a high-poverty high-performing school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
documenting observations and reflections from the researcher's four day visit to the site were compiled and pertinent documents were reviewed. Prominent themes were identified that described the leadership at the school. The emergent themes were presence...
The relationship between the emotional competence andthe [sic] leadership effectiveness of hall directors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
to students in graduate preparatory programs, and to create on-the-job training and development sessions for hall directors. Additional research could consist of using 360 degree feedback of hall director skills and behavior....
The relationship between leadership style and student achievement in high poverty, low funded schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] School administrators face several challenges ranging from opposing stakeholders, to frequent deadlines, to the pressures of No Child Left Behind. The ...
A case study of the retirement portability for Missouri educators identifying and assessing the driving and restraining forces for policy change
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
for Missouri educators. Finally, the researcher attempted to gauge the relative strengths of the driving and restraining forces. The research indicated that there were two strong driving forces for increased portability including the desire for the state...
Ethical considerations in the use of commercial agents in international student recruitment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
process. Future research would explore the ethicality issue from the agent's perspective or examine the impact of culture on the perception of ethicality in the process of recruitment....