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Creating connectedness: assessing the use of social media by Missouri middle school education leaders to develop their professional learning network
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Educational leaders are increasingly required to have knowledge over a wide range of topics. They are seeking ways to engage with colleagues and other educational leaders by connecting in meaningful learning and collaboration. ...
High risk students on track to graduation: a qualitative case study of student success
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This qualitative case study was designed to investigate how first-time, full-time undergraduate students who met standard admissions requirements ended up on academic probation after their first semester. Furthermore, this ...
Exploring college food insecurity : a qualitative case study of the perspectives of the University of Central Missouri food pantry clientele
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Insufficient resources undermine postsecondary educational experiences and delay credit attainment for many college students (Goldrick-Rab, Baker-Smith, Coca, Looker, and Williams, 2019). To examine the efficacy of existing ...
Is the grass really greener? A qualitative study of teacher reflections on their decision to migrate from small rural districts to larger school districts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Teacher retention in rural schools continues to be an area of concern. This qualitative study examines why teachers migrate from small, rural school districts to teach in larger districts by interviewing teachers who have ...
The impact person-environment fit theory has on teacher recruitment and retention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
study. This study makes the connection between satisfaction and the impact the work environment has on it. It analyzes the school-community as a whole and recommends practical solutions to increase retention rates among teachers in rural public schools....
Slowing the sophomore slide: do second-year on-campus residency requirements predict student success factors?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Residential living requirements benefit students in a variety of meaningful ways. Living on campus can be an effective conduit in helping college students feel more committed and connected to their institutions. Existing ...
School leaders' perceptions of Missouri's outdoor leadership experience
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Training school administrators to be more effective leaders through Missouri's Outdoor Leadership Experience is a unique concept that has been in place since 1987. Many other fields have used outdoor experiences for ...
Active learning engagement classrooms at the University of Central Missouri : practical strategies to implement and sustain utilization of active learning in higher education using technology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
concludes with three phases of recommendations for practice and ideas for future research....
A study of the elementary math program utilized by a mid-Missouri school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This qualitative study focused on one Mid-Missouri school district and was designed to collect and analyze teachers' and administrators' perceptions regarding the elementary math program for the purpose of program improvement. ...