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Teacher perception of the role and purpose of school resource officers: an examination of alignment with the SRO Triad
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
School Resource Officers (SROs) are a growing profession in public schools across the country. With the increase of school shootings, the number of SROs has proliferated without federal or state standards or evaluations. This mixed methods study...
An exploratory study of cohesion among co-located and virtual members of virtual, partially distributed groups
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
. Participants were part of a doctoral cohort. Data was gathered using a demographic survey and individual interviews. Data analysis was accomplished through open, focused, and axial coding using constant comparison and inductive reasoning to identify categories...
An evaluation study of an alternative middle school at-risk program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
on the state assessment in communication arts and mathematics, and they did not statistically improve more on the state assessment in communication arts and mathematics than a similar group of their peers. Through the qualitative analysis it was found students...
An analysis of discipline disparities of Black and White students in Springfield public schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
at the school district, despite a reduction in the overall use of exclusionary discipline in the district. Qualitative data revealed 1) some, but not all, district staff believe there was a significant disparity in exclusionary discipline between Black and White...
An implementation fidelity evaluation of the McKinney-Vento homeless assistance act in the state of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Homelessness continues to be a growing reality for students within the K-12 public school system. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (MVA) was in response to this growing reality, focused on ensuring students and ...
The transformative impacts of international study on Omani nationals: a phenomenological investigation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
by a phenomenological approach and underpinned in Mezirow's (1991) theory of transformative learning, the researcher collected data from 16 Omani citizens who studied in the United States and now live and work in Oman. Findings suggest that participants...
Diagnostic competencies of those administering and interpreting cognitive (IQ) assessments for special education placement within Missouri: perceptions of special education directors and process coordinators
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
coordinators. Archival data from DESE as well as from the Missouri Association of School Psychologists were examined to provide supporting information. This analysis was mixed methods in nature while employing a pragmatic approach. The researcher sought...
Weight stigma at a university : a study of policy, media, and student experiences with implications for improving weight-inclusivity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
sample of seven participants through photo-elicitation to collect body messages the university used in print materials and social media platforms. Participants then completed a questionnaire about each photo. Additionally, the researchers collected...
Continuing education for certified athletic trainers working in the traditional setting: perceived utility based on adult learning theory
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The purpose of this mixed methods program impact evaluation is to determine the perceived utility of continuing education for athletic trainers working in the traditional setting. Data were collected via survey and interviews. Based on adult...
Retention of undergraduate white male students at Missouri University of Science and Technology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
to their second year of college, a mixed methods approach using Astin's I-E-O model was used. A survey to students, interviews with advisors, and institutional data were utilized to understand the complexity of retaining students in their first year. Research...
Policy analysis using sensemaking : implementation of an ambiguous policy mandate in institutions of public higher education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
rates, state lawmakers in Missouri adopted the Complete College America agenda and enacted laws impacting institutions of higher education. This study utilized a qualitative case study designed to explore policy analysis using sensemaking of leaders...
Great expectations : a qualitative study of selection, school preparation, and implementation of a professional development program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
participants took part in this basic qualitative study which utilized three forms of data collection: (a) interviews, (b) observations, and (c) document and video clip analysis. The researcher analyzed data as it was collected. Upon completion of the data...
A case study examining the transformative impact of a civil discourse program at a Midwestern state university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
learning. While transformative learning was undetermined from the observation data, findings led to recommendations that impact the facilitation of the Talk Together program, which, subsequently, impact potential transformative learning for future...
Teacher perceptions of their evaluations : impact of the Network for Educator Effectiveness (NEE) data tool on teacher growth, teacher effectiveness, and learning-centered culture in a Missouri rural public high school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
for promoting teacher growth, improving teacher effectiveness, and promoting a learning-centered culture in a rural public school. Specifically, the researcher plans to measure the impact of the Network For Educator Effectiveness (NEE) Data Tool upon teacher...
Strategies for fostering self-determination in students with autism spectrum disorder: a qualitative study of community college faculty and staff
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
faculty at a community college support students with ASD in developing SD skills. The study used Garrison-Wade and Lehmann's (2009) framework for students' with disabilities transition to community college to evaluate data regarding how faculty accomplish...
Missouri foster parents : advocating for the educational needs of children from hard places
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
the study will be the four dimensions of advocacy proposed by Duquette, Stodel, Fullarton, and Hagglund (2011). The framework will inform the interview protocol: items will follow the four dimensions (awareness, seeking information, presenting the case...
Relationships between the leadership practices of student union and campus activities directors and the professional outcomes of entry-level professionals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
activities and student unions on college campuses in the Midwest. An analysis of the data was completed exploring general descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations) to determine how the participants evaluated themselves and their director...
The role of faculty in the implementation of an unfunded statewide curricular mandate
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
courses. For this research, ten members of this committee responded to surveys, eight of those ten members were interviewed, and primary documents were analyzed to search for patterns in structure and power manifestation. This data was analyzed using...
Strategy decisions for academic leadership: analyzing the perspectives of master of accountancy stakeholders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
indicate generally favorable perspectives of MAcc programs and degrees from stakeholders, with career expectations being the greatest determinant of intention toward the MAcc. Nevertheless, the data indicates a disconnect between the perspectives...
A phenomenological study of gifted cross-cultural kids at an international school : exploration of intersecting identities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
. Utilizing qualitative data, this study seeks to answer the following question: how do gifted Cross-Cultural Kids understand the intersection of their gifted and cross culture identities? This study contextualizes that question inside the organizational...