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A qualitative case study of graduate assistantship experiences at the University of Central Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
This qualitative case study was designed to investigate graduate assistantships at the University of Central Missouri (UCM). Specifically, the researcher sought to understand how assistantships prepare graduate students ...
Experiences of mid-level managers in student affairs : a qualitative study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Although there is some research on mid-level managers in student affairs, there is little information on their personal experiences of supervision. The primary purpose of this qualitative research study is to understand ...
Co-teaching model of student teaching : perceptions of beginning teachers for career readiness
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
This study investigated the effectiveness of the Co-Teaching Model of instruction as implemented by the University of Central Missouri (UCM) teacher education program in relation to teacher readiness, retention, satisfaction, ...
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 ...
Prior learning assessment for credit at the University of Central Missouri : a program evaluation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Institutions of higher learning have focused recruiting, retention, and persistence efforts on the "traditional" student. In doing so, the retention and persistence rates of the highest growing population in higher education ...
The connection between superintendent-school board relations and the political frame of organizational analysis : a qualitative approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The study of superintendent-school board relationships is a worthwhile endeavor from a practitioner's point of view and is important for the success of a school district. The conceptual framework consisted of features and ...
Leveraging university mission statements : a case study analyzing competitive academic teams' contributions towards advancing mission statements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
This case study examines the importance of program alignment with a university's mission and pedagogical commitment to students and articulates the unique ways in which competitive academic teams advance the mission and ...
Accredited athletic training clinical experience : are we adequately preparing our students?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The purpose for the current study is to examine the perceived preparation of newly educated Certified Athletic Trainers from Accredited Athletic Training Programs' based on clinical educational experiences as compared to ...
Co-teaching as a clinical model of student teaching : perceptions of preparedness for first year teaching
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
College of Education faculty members at the University of Central Missouri found that public school teachers and administrators from surrounding schools were reluctant to hand over classrooms of students to novice teachers ...
Hispanic parental involvement in school : perspectives of parents and educators /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain an understanding of Hispanic parent perspectives about school involvement. The interview questions were semi structured and open-ended to allow for the participants to share ...
Utilization-focused evaluation of the cohort-based ethical strategic leadership M.B.A. program offered by the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies at the University of Central Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Program assessment allows administrators to facilitate strategic changes that integrate external opportunities and internal capabilities for long-term ...
Student perceptions of athletic training preceptor traits and their effects on board of certification examination outcomes /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
This study explored the perceptions Athletic Training Students' harbored of the traits of preceptors they have been assigned. The preceptor characteristics examined in this study were nurturing, contemplative, consolidative, ...
What were we thinking? : an analysis of Department of Defense advanced studies group theses from Operation Desert Storm to Operation Iraqi Freedom I, 1992-2002
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The aftermath of the 2003 invasion of Iraq left little doubt that many military and civilian leaders downplayed or entirely missed the possibility of an Iraqi insurgency. Volumes have been or will be written about the major ...
A utilization-focused program evaluation of the graduate safety program at University of Central Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Program assessment has historically and continues to be a critical element for academic programs to ensure continuous quality improvement of their programs. In the recent years, occupational safety, health and environmental ...
Equity measures of the Missouri SB287 school funding formula
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to compare horizontal equity measures in Missouri school funding through the fifth year of implementation of the Senate Bill 287 (SB 287) funding formula with the final year of the previous ...
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 ...
Movement and learning in lecture classroooms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
This mixed methods research utilized Action Based Learning Theory on a population of undergraduate college-aged students to determine if movement breaks in a predominately lecture-style college class affected a student's ...
At-risk students' academic performance indicators and extracurricular participation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to determine what, if any, associations exist between at-risk students' academic indicators and participation (or nonparticipation) in a school sanctioned extracurricular activity. The subjects ...
An examination of the influence of Powerpoint lectures in higher education upon student assigned reading completion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
This mixed methods research examined the influence of PowerPoint presentation as a means of delivering content in higher education courses and the influence of this instructional mode on assigned student reading completion. ...
An examination of the success factors of African America [sic] men in executive leadership positions in Arkansas higher education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to examine the success factors of five African American men serving in executive leadership positions in the state of Arkansas. Five men agreed to participate in the study which ...