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An organizational analysis of structural characteristics during the merger of two higher education organizations

Creator:: McMahon, John J.
Abstract:: Organization theory had seldom been applied to higher education organizations but recent developments in organization theory appeared to have potential for such application. No coherent theory of educational change had been developed. However, one multidisciplinary synthesis of literature on organizational change was congruent with modern organization theory and contained both...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: during the Merger of Two Higher Education Organizations AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF John J. McMahon

The effects of teacher gender on mathematics achievement of first-grade students

Creator:: Barnett, Werner Joseph
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The purpose of the study was to determine whether there were significant statistical differences in achievement between first-grade students taught mathematics by male teachers as compared to first-grade students taught mathematics by female teachers. A substantive hypothesis was formed, which stated: "This writer hypothesizes that mean-gain...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of First-Grade Students AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Werner Joseph Barnett for the degree of

An analysis of the ability and achievement of students in career cluster programs compared to students not in career cluster programs

Creator:: Warberg, William B.
Abstract:: Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare the ability and achievement of students in career cluster programs to the ability and achievement of students not in career cluster programs. The cluster programs included in this study were Distributive Education, Health Careers, Mechanical, Food Services, Metals, Child Care, Construction,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: professor, Dr. Philip B. Davis, and committee members Drs. Joseph Hlebichuk, Forest Gathercoal, William

The identification of medicine education learning outcomes for ambulatory, noninstitutionalized older adults

Creator:: Gaeta, Michael J.
Abstract:: The primary purpose of this study was the identification of specific medicine education learning outcomes which are important and appropriate for ambulatory, non-institutionalized older adults. A modification of the Delphi technique was utilized and a panel of 16 national experts was selected on the basis of four criteria to respond...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for ambulatory, noninstitutionalized older adults AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF MICHAEL JOSEPH GAETA

Students' perceptions of teacher characteristics : how these perceptions relate to student self-esteem and locus of control perceptions

Creator:: Alexander, Robert M.
Abstract:: This investigation was a two stage study performed in two urban/ rural communities in Washington State. Stage I was an effort to replicate a study performed in an eastern Virginia school district whereby results were obtained demonstrating that 9th graders and black students identified teacher warmth behaviors as being important...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A study of the contrast between computer assisted instruction and the traditional teacher/learner method of instruction in basic musicianship

Creator:: Vaughn, Arthur Clarence
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to contrast the effectiveness of computer-assisted ear-training instruction with the traditional style of ear-training instruction to determine if computer-assisted instruction increased the students' ability to identify auditory stimuli utilized in Basic Musicianship at a rate different from that of the traditional methodology. Procedures The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The role of the city manager in policy making : a study of differences in the conception of actual and perception of ideal policy making roles of the city manager by elected mayors and appointed managers in small California council-manager municipalities

Creator:: Feldman, Steven, 1954-
Abstract:: In recent years, the role of the City Manager in municipal policy making has been the focus of considerable attention and debate in both the academic and local government arenas. The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in views of elected mayors and appointed managers with regard...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A study of the mathematical competence requirements for graduation among Oregon's A-AA-AAA senior high schools

Creator:: MacFarlane, William Henry
Abstract:: Competency-based education was introduced to the state of Oregon in the early 1970's, mandating that the graduating classes of 1978 would meet these competency requirements for graduation. The Oregon Department of Education allowed each school district to compile its own lists of competencies in each of the mandated areas. There...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ramifications. According to J. Patrick Mahon (18) there were three kinds of legal issues associated with

Managerial competencies for church administration as perceived by seminary faculties, church lay leaders, and ministers

Creator:: Boersma, Stephen A.
Abstract:: The conceptual foundation of the study emerged from a concern regarding the application of managerial competencies in the local church. A review of the literature suggests that in spite of the increasing awareness for the need to make greater use of these skills, little consensus currently exists regarding their relative...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: precision. The invaluable contribution of Patrick Cunningham earns my special appreciation and thanks. To

A study of the whole job (multi-position) approach as compared to the traditional (single-position) approach in the development of arc welding skills

Creator:: Stemmer, Roland Clarke
Abstract:: The major consideration of this study was the testing of the superiority of the whole or part method for developing basic arc welding skills. Data were also generated which facilitated investigation of: (1) the relationship of welding skill development to cognitive attainment of welding information as measured by welding proficiency...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: appreciation and gratitude to: Dr. Patrick Atteberry, Major Professor, who provided guidance, counsel, and

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An organizational analysis of structural characteristics during the merger of two higher education organizations

The effects of teacher gender on mathematics achievement of first-grade students

An analysis of the ability and achievement of students in career cluster programs compared to students not in career cluster programs

The identification of medicine education learning outcomes for ambulatory, noninstitutionalized older adults

Students' perceptions of teacher characteristics : how these perceptions relate to student self-esteem and locus of control perceptions

A study of the contrast between computer assisted instruction and the traditional teacher/learner method of instruction in basic musicianship

The role of the city manager in policy making : a study of differences in the conception of actual and perception of ideal policy making roles of the city manager by elected mayors and appointed managers in small California council-manager municipalities

A study of the mathematical competence requirements for graduation among Oregon's A-AA-AAA senior high schools

Managerial competencies for church administration as perceived by seminary faculties, church lay leaders, and ministers

A study of the whole job (multi-position) approach as compared to the traditional (single-position) approach in the development of arc welding skills

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