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Exploring the reasons teachers stay in the profession : a case study in one Midwestern urban high school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
The purpose of this qualitative bounded case study was to find the factors that lead teachers at SS High to remain in teaching and more specifically, to stay in their current building. A review of literature provided ...
Transformational leadership in urban educational settings /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Urban education has both internal and external challenges that place inner city students at an extreme disadvantage. They are at risk of educational equity and access to knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a ...
Perceptions of success factors in rural K-12 public alternative education programs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Alternative education programs for students in the rural K-12 public school setting are designed to fit the needs of the District due to the learning needs being accommodated through the program. This qualitative case study ...
Innovation in summer sessions : a qualitative, multi-case study of public universities summer session programs through the use of academic entrepreneurship
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
The emergence of academic entrepreneurship is a recent phenomenon and the application of academic entrepreneurship is not consistent nor has consensus among institutions (Mars and Metcalfe, 2009). Mars and Rios-Aguilar ...
First-year student's understanding of academic dishonesty : a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This case study examines first-year first-time college students’ understanding of academic dishonesty. The study used data from interviews with ...
The influence of school-wide positive behavior support interventions on the effects of student mobility and reading achievement /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The purpose of this study was to begin to take on the behavioral and academic challenges presented by student mobility. In this study, the reading ...
A qualitative inquiry into social justice issues facing educators of students with autism spectrum disorders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of various educators charged with the task of educating students with ASD within three public Midwestern school districts. Through the lens of social justice theory, ...
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 ...
Does one test fit all? : the effects of state-mandated assessments on students with special needs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
This mixed methods study examined the effects of requiring students with special needs to take the same assessment as their same-aged peers. A significant difference in student performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams was ...
An exploration of the relationship between leadership styles and school culture in a small rural southeast Missouri school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Principals who understand and nurture positive school culture often experience academic and career success. This dissertation focuses on leadership styles and their relationship to school culture in a small rural school ...
Women midlevel student affairs practitioners : exploring through narrative inquiry the skills, abilities, and expertise needed for career success
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
This study attempts to fill a gap in the literature by taking a new direction in the research of professional competency in student affairs through the exploration of professional stories of women midlevel student affairs ...
Positive and negative influences perceived by minority students toward a career in athletic training
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Objective: The lack of diversity in the profession of athletic training is a concern as other healthcare professions increase. This research explores the influences and barriers that students perceive exist for choosing ...
Sources of financial stress and its impact on undergraduate international student experience and retention process
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This phenomenological study sought to explore how financial stress shaped the experiences and retention intentions of undergraduate international ...
Mentor program delivery and accountability : a mixed methods study in southwest Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Through a mixed methods approach, this research investigated the aspects of mentor program delivery and accountability across multiple districts in Southwest Missouri. A state-by-state review of mentoring by The New Teacher ...
The role of college admissions representatives in the college application process by students' income and academic achievement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] College access is one of the most studied areas in higher education, and yet college enrollment rates remain problematically stratified by socioeconomic ...
Student perceptions of their postsecondary aspirations after facing long-term suspensions /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
For decades, researchers have shed light on the injurious effect exclusionary discipline policies have on academic achievement and postsecondary aspirations. By providing personal narratives, these stories can enhance our ...
Meeting the educational needs of farm women : a case study of Annie's Project /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Women farm operators continue to be underserved by traditional models of agricultural education and training. In addition, limited research exists on the specific content and format of educational programs that addresses ...
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 ...
Minorities in higher education : their status and disparities in student and faculty representation /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
This manuscript is a qualitative design, which studied diversity disparity in high education that relates to faculty and the student body. The setting dwells within the University of Missouri system, more specifically, ...
The middlescence principal : professional growth in times of increased accountability /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Middlescence is a term coined for a professional in mid-career and how this can be "a time of burnout or rejuvenation" (Morison, Erickson, and Dychtwald, 2007, p. 1). This qualitative narrative case study explores the lived ...