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An Organizational analysis of the inter-organizational relationships between a public American higher education university and six United States corporate supporters : an instrumental, ethnographic case study using Cone's Corporate Citizenship Spectrum
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Purpose of the study. This organizational analysis examined corporate citizenship through the interorganizational relationships between a public American doctoral research university and six of its corporate partners as framed through Cone's (2010...
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 between 2010 and 2012...
Leadership in action : the influence of leadership practices on reform
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
. Although literature regarding leadership theories is prevalent (Bass & Avolio, 1994; Northouse, 2010; Sergiovanni, 1996), there remains a gap in how quality leadership translates into effective schools with high achieving children (Wallace Foundation, 2012...
An examination of the Senior Woman Administrator designation at NCAA institutions in the State of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
There is significant disagreement about the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) designation and how it should function within the overall structure of the athletic department (Smith et al., 2020). The purpose of this policy ...
Variables Predicting the Retention of Community College Students in Online Courses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
environment. Ten variables were studied at one community college in Missouri (MOCC) during academic years 2010-2012. The variables were; College division, age, gender, academic semester, academic level, prior remediation, prior online course, grade point...
A quantitative analysis of high school sports participation intensity and breadth : relationships with academic achievement in a rural Missouri high school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
experience in the school setting (Crosnoe, 2002; Eccles & Gootman, 2002; Hirschi,1969). Anonymous athletic participation and achievement data from 2015-2017 was obtained from the school's archive and analyzed by correlation, hierarchical regression, and one...
A qualitative analysis of elementary teachers' perceptions about the impact of the IPI process on classroom practices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The Instructional Practices Inventory (IPI) process is a way to collect information to accurately measure student-engaged learning from various instructional practices in order to improve student achievement and direct ...
Study of the impact of mentoring relationships on the entry level job search process in the field of student affairs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
support (self confidence, informed level of knowledge about the field, and skill development) and career preparation in the form of job search etiquette. The study population consisted of students who participated in a job search in the spring 2010...
Socialization activities and professional competencies within a graduate social work program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This quantitative research project was premised on two emerging trends in graduate social work education: competency-based assessments and students developing a professional social work identity. Competency-based assessments ...
The perceived importance and gender differences in Missouri public high school assistant principalship duty delegation for promotion preparation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of the duties commonly delegated to high school assistant principals which are perceived by building level principals to be the most important and least important ...
A comparative study of faculty principles of practice in curricular learning communities and non-curricular learning communities environments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This study investigated faculty principles of practice in curricular learning communities (CLC) compared to faculty in non-curricular learning community environments. A sample of CLC faculty and non-CLC faculty who teach ...
District-level differences between school systems recognized for distinction in performance and those not thus recognized
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to compare school districts that consistently have high student performance to other school districts with similar enrollment, socioeconomic status, and community types that do not have ...
A study of the evaluation process of Lutheran high school administrators and their perceptions regarding the evaluation process
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This qualitative study focused on administrative evaluations in Lutheran high schools that belong to the Association of Lutheran Secondary Schools. While many studies have been completed regarding teacher evaluations, there ...
General self-efficacy and course satisfaction in online learning : a correlational study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
A correlational study was conducted to determine the relationship between student's general self-efficacy and course satisfaction using the Sherer General Self-Efficacy Scale (SGSES) and the Strachota Student Satisfaction ...
A quantitative program evaluation of the impact of a three-teacher act preparatory model at a midwestern suburban high school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The purpose of this study was to determine whether an ACT prep program taught by three teachers at a Midwestern U.S. high school, each with certification in the ACT subtest topic they taught, generated statistically ...
A case study of secondary school leaders' perceptions of attendance policies and procedures used to increase attendance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
interviews and a focus group with school leaders, and archival data to find common themes which were then viewed through the conceptual underpinning of accountability. This case study adds to the field of education a deeper understanding of school leaders...
An examination of teacher perceptions of training methodology and matriculation as related to systemic technology reform : a case study of Missouri veteran eMINTS teachers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] While several studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the eMINTS instructional methodology on student success, no research exists to determine veteran ...
Job satisfaction of Missouri high school principals as measured by the Minnesota satisfaction questionnaire
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
There is a lack of information regarding job satisfaction among high school principals in the state of Missouri. For this study, 108 high school principals in the state of Missouri responded to an internet survey using the ...
Election timing as a predictor of electoral outcomes in public school bond elections in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
from Missouri school bond elections was compiled from online databases, the Missouri State Auditor's office, and archived newspaper reports. Results suggest that differences exist in electoral outcomes for school bond issues based on election timing...
Mainstreamed English language instruction in a low-incidence rural school district : a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Classrooms in the United States are changing as the population of the United States becomes more diverse with growing numbers of English language learners (Banks, 2005; Capps, Fix, Murray, Ost, Passel & Herwantoro, 2005; ...