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The essence of servant leadership : a case study of a female administrator in a public school setting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain an understanding of the behaviors of a female servant leader in a public school setting and her impact on the staff and culture of the building. The research questions focused on the leader...
A utilization-focused evaluation of the job-embedded component of the collaborataive principal preparation program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
The purpose of this study was to provide a utilization-focused evaluation (Patton, 1997) of the job-embedded component of the Collaborative Principal Preparation Program (CPPP) that was implemented in 2002 by Central University (a pseudonym...
Prior learning assessment for credit at the University of Central Missouri : a program evaluation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
student) is even lower than traditional students. Tinto (2012) described the relationship between the student and the institution as a moral contract in which the institution is obligated to provide an environment for success, particularly in the classroom...
A study of the teacher perceptions of the boost program : a tier two academic intervention program at a middle school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Higher achievement scores, skill building, and closing the achievement gap are all anticipated results when providing academic interventions to students. When using Response to Intervention (RtI), a three tiered model where academic interventions...
The perceptions of novice teachers regarding a PDS program and the importance of collaborative, reflective and communicative skills
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
and other teacher preparation institutions. Data were collected through a mixed design employing both quantitative and qualitative methodology. The researcher created an on-line survey after study of relevant literature and discussion with the program...
A case study of perceptions of teachers engaged in teaching reading to adolescent students in middle school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Reading is a foundational skill that contributes to success in school and life-long endeavors. Teaching students to read and ensuring they learn how to master the five components of the reading process is a primary task of those in the education...
Co-teaching as a clinical model of student teaching : perceptions of preparedness for first year teaching
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
qualitative interview. The quantitative survey asked respondents to rate items on a Likert-type scale (Fink, 2013) as to how well they perceived the co-teaching model of student teaching prepares student teachers to meet Missouri Teaching Standards...
Job satisfaction and stress among Missouri public school superintendents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
in the state of Missouri for the 2007-2008 school year. The study also explored: (a) superintendents perceptions of overall stress and overall job satisfaction and (b) if stress or job satisfaction is associated with changing employment or early retirement...
Program assessment : industrial hygiene and safety sciences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Program assessment has long been a critical element for academic programs to ensure continuous quality improvement of their programs. More recently, occupational safety, health and environmental programs have embraced assessment by external groups...
Superintendent search and selection practices in the State of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Local school boards have the responsibility to select school superintendents to lead their districts. The process by which school boards go about searching for and selecting a superintendent varies. In Missouri, school boards have the option to hire...
The lived experience of nurse mentors : mentoring nurses in the profession
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This qualitative study explored the lived experience of 13 nurse mentors in various practice settings, specialties, and roles. Additional findings included understanding facilitative practices, obstacles, and benefits of ...
A qualitative case study of graduate assistantship experiences at the University of Central Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
, provide a place to perfect their leaned skills, and assist with professional goal attainment. Participants of this study included current graduate assistants, previous graduate assistants, university leadership, and supervisors of graduate assistants...
The relationship of emotional intelligence and self-efficacy of first and second year principals in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
and second year principals. The relationship between the factors and competencies was also investigated with first and second year principals. Seventy-five first and second year principals participated in the quantitative study by completing a demographic...
Profile of African American women leaders in a southeastern community college system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives and experiences of African American women administrators in a southeastern community college system. The study examined...
Missouri kindergarten teachers' perceptions of early childhood experiences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
school ready to learn and what type of childcare is best in preparing children to start school ready to learn. This descriptive and comparative study used a web-based survey that was sent to all public school kindergarten teachers in the state of Missouri...
Teacher evaluation practices and teacher job satisfaction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Determining teacher quality has become a critical focus for public school administrators due to the codification of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Recruitment and retention of quality teachers is not only beneficial for continual student...
Enterprise resource planning implementation in higher education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
of the ERP implementation project. Preparing the campus for the potential drawbacks, pitfalls, and shortcomings was also important, and at a level that ensured the success of an ERP implementation project. Preparing for the many changes associated with an ERP...
Perceived relation of adult community college students between quality of effort and outcome gains : adult students at one community college
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
This study's purpose was to explore the relationship between the perceived quality of student effort and the perceived gains in skills and knowledge of adult undergraduate students. The student population of Metropolitan ...