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Driven or drafted : is there a connection between principals' motivational factors, leadership style approaches, and perceived effectiveness?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
A case study of peer-driven efforts to improve instructional effectiveness during teacher absences: Implications for school leaders in an era of accountability
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Evaluation of the Kansas City Public Schools' student-centered learning program Harry Truman Elementary
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Student-Centered Learning is a foundational curriculum and instructional framework developed in the Kansas City Public Schools District and implemented ...
The drive to improve : a quantitative study of the relationship between professional learning communities and teacher motivation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
This paper explored the perceived level of Professional Learning Community (PLC) implementation in secondary schools in Missouri who participate in the State Professional Learning Communities Project (PLCP) based upon a ...
A qualitative case study investigating the graduation and job placement outcomes of college students with autism spectrum disorder : implications for higher education leaders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to investigate the policies, procedures, and programs in place to encourage the graduation and job placement of college students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Data ...
Faculty internationalization perceptions survey : development and validation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The purpose of this study was to develop an assessment instrument for measuring faculty member perceptions of support for internationalization. The instrument was developed through a literature review, examined for content ...
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 ...
A case study of the integration of technology and instruction in a rural midwestern school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine teachers' and administrators' perceptions of the integration of instruction and technology ...
Black on both sides : double consciousness and the black male experience in a predominantly white school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The principal's role in the implementation of professional learning community components in selected Missouri exemplary PLC schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
A case study of northwest Missouri state legislators' perceptions of the Missouri Teacher Tenure Act
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Diversity & cultural competence in an academic health center: Organizational leadership in a complex system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
A qualitative examination of the support systems impacting the African American student persistence, retention and graduation at a predominantly white, research-extensive, land-grant Midwestern universityA qualitative examination of the support systems impacting the African American student persistence, retention and graduation at a predominantly white, research-extensive, land-grant Midwestern university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Completion of a college degree serves as an necessity for many individuals who want to transform their lives, change their socio-economic status and have a better chance of living the "American Dream." For African Americans, ...
An analysis of the tuition price elasticity of international undergraduates at four-year institutions in the United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The purpose of this study is to examine how out-of-state tuition and fees affects international undergraduate enrollment at U.S. four-year institutions. This study adopts the student demand theory as the theoretical framework ...
Teacher perceptions of change : an evaluation of the network for educator effectiveness system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The purpose of this study was to examine teachers' perceptions of change impacted by the Network for Educator Effectiveness teacher evaluation system as presented by the University of Missouri. The study gathered teachers' ...
Gender inequality and four generation of women's education in a rural Chinese villageGender inequality and four generation of women's education in a rural Chinese village
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The purpose of this study is to contribute to scholarly understanding of generational change and individual variation in women's educational experiences when encountering gender inequality. The guiding framework is a ...
A naturalistic inquiry into community college transfer students' perception of adjustment when transferring to a larger research university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
This dissertation research investigated community college transfer students' perception of the adjustment process that takes place when transferring from a two-year college to a four-year college. The research question is: ...
The impact of school district financial allocation on district effectiveness : a look at school districts in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The purpose of this quantitative study was to increase the knowledge base on the relationship between categorical educational spending and how resource allocation impacts district effectiveness. The independent variables ...
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 ...
A case study of school district administrators' perceptions of teacher leadership in one northwest Missouri school districtA case study of school district administrators' perceptions of teacher leadership in one northwest Missouri school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The purpose of this qualitative, case study was to gain insight of Administrators' perceptions of teacher leadership in one Northwest Missouri school district. While a well-developed base of literature continues to grow ...