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Ethical considerations in the use of commercial agents in international student recruitment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Entrepreneurialism, globalism, and neoliberalism have influenced higher education to adopt a business model. Some critics view the university as having strayed from its public service role; others see this adaptation as ...
Effective teacher leadership : a quantitative study of the relationship between school structures and effective teacher leaders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate the relationship between certain types of school structures and the effectiveness of teacher leaders. The study focused on teachers who lead from within their ...
A statewide evaluation of gifted education in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the different program delivery models for gifted students and the nature of gifted education in Missouri currently. School districts were sent a Gifted Education ...
A comparison of the NWEA measures of academic progress and the Missouri Assessment Program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The Missouri Assessment Program's (MO MAP) required yearly assessment was compared with the computer-adaptive Northwest Evaluation Association's Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP) test to determine if the NWEA MAP was ...
The implementation impact of continuous quality improvement (CQI) on teacher perceptions of CQI categories
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
School districts and administrators across the country are struggling to meet the mandates of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Education Act. The mandates and expectations of meeting adequate yearly progress as spelled out ...
A case study of the retirement portability for Missouri educators identifying and assessing the driving and restraining forces for policy change
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The study was conducted to identify the policy factors that are driving selected public employment retirement systems to increase portability options ...
The relationship between leadership style and student achievement in high poverty, low funded schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] School administrators face several challenges ranging from opposing stakeholders, to frequent deadlines, to the pressures of No Child Left Behind. The ...
Department head leadership and the use of faculty credit hours as a measure of faculty workload
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to determine if faculty credit load assignments were an accurate measurement of faculty work loads. The study also identified management techniques of department heads at a private university ...
A case study of leadership behaviors in a high poverty successful school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Over the past 20 years, public attention has been more focused on school accountability in the United States. There is widespread concern about the ...
Community college student retention : an examination of student pre-entry attributes, academic experiences, and social experiences and the relationship to first-year persistence
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
This study investigated the extent that the attributes of incoming students and their subsequent academic and social interactions at an institution are related to community college student retention. Student data from a ...
Scholars on the sidelines : a phenomenological study of high-achieving elementary students in southwest Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
High-achieving students are those who enter the classroom ready and able to learn. They demonstrate their abilities by earning high grades in their coursework and by receiving high scores on standardized tests. The purpose ...
Tale of two schools : a phenomenological case study of culture in a high school with an international baccalaureate program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
International Baccalaureate (IB), a highly rigorous academic and college preparatory program, has sometimes been implemented to turn around otherwise struggling school systems. Little is known about the impact on school ...
Competency based grading in students' achievement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Competency-based grading models are trending in public schools all across the nation. The driving impetus of this study was to evaluate the impact of competency based grading in Missouri high school students' achievement. ...
The International Baccalaureate program : access and navigation of underrepresented students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a choice program that many high school students are increasingly participating in to gain acceptance to desired postsecondary institutions, acquire college credit, and ...
A phenomenological case study of beginning teachers' pre-service and induction experiences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
This phenomenological case study examined the pre-service and induction experiences of 30 beginning elementary teachers in a school district with a high beginning teacher turnover rate. Fifteen teachers who stayed in the ...
Deconstructing white privilege using a multicultural education approach within a rural, homogenous community
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Multicultural education training for K-12 educators can often be found in urban cities, but unfortunately, school leaders in smaller communities often fail to address hegemonic thinking and attitudes for teachers. This ...
A study of educational leadership preparation concerning the assistant principal : perspectives of Missouri principals and assistant principals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
It is unclear if the initial preparation of educational leaders, in relation to the role of assistant principals (APs), has kept pace with growing demands associated with the position. Little research exists specifically ...
Understanding the reacculturation experiences of first-generation, undecided students /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
When students enter institutions of higher education, they are typically leaving behind one culture to join another. First-generation students have a higher attrition rate as do undecided students, but little research has ...
The relationship between the high school principal's use of power and the teachers' self-perception of professionalism
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the high shool principal's use of power and teachers' self-perception of professionalism. Seven bases of power were explored during this study: (a)Reward ...
Directors of University teaching and learning centers : an examination of leadership challenges based on administrative policies and institutional culture
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
This study focused on leaders of teaching and learning centers, typically faculty, who have developed a strong teaching and research portfolio, and are respected by their peers. The researcher conducted a mixed-methods ...