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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
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Steven Feldman for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education presented on

The Effect of Recession on Community College Innovation: A Historical Analysis 2006-2011

Creator:: Hopf, Steven J.
Abstract:: Literature on U.S. higher education includes a historical and consistent debate over adequate funding in relation to the ever-increasing challenges which require U.S. colleges to embrace change as a constant. As change continues to challenge all aspects of our society scholars and organizational leaders recognize innovation as imperative in addressing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Steven J. Hopf for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education

African American/Black Upward Mobility through Sports : A Critical Analysis

Creator:: Smith, Michael D.
Abstract:: Research has shown that African Americans/Blacks, especially those with low socioeconomic status, acknowledge athletics as an avenue for upward mobility (Coakley, 2011). Although the chances of becoming a professional athlete might seem unachievable through sports, athletes develop tangible and intangible abilities that transfer and are useful in the years following...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , and willingness to sacrifice their time to make achieving my masters possible. Dr. Steven Ortiz

Innovative Coaching in Intercollegiate Athletics : Advocating for Cultural Responsiveness

Creator:: Thompson, Mitchell D.
Abstract:: It has been established that intercollegiate sport is an important social institution for student athletes of color in the United States (Coakley, 2012). White intercollegiate coaches have a prominent influence on the academic, athletic, social and emotional development of student athletes and therefore must be tuned into variation in cultural...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Chasing the Limelight : An Exploratory, Grounded Theory Multivariate Analysis of Academic Prestige in Sociology

Creator:: Farris, Tucker D.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to provide exploratory understanding of the nature of academic prestige in the field of sociology, and to provide insights into the history of the discipline. The primary research question was: does academic prestige act as a factor in controlling academic knowledge production in the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Voices of experience : understanding and enhancing successful conflict management by community college presidents

Creator:: Zanjani, Mellissia M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research study was to enhance understanding of successful conflict management by community college Presidents through highlighting and describing conflict experiences with the faculty union or the board of trustees in a community college context. The following questions guided the research: (a) How do community college Presidents...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Dr. Earl P. “Joe” Johnson; Dr. Steven Rubert, Graduate council representative, and Dr. Mary

Chunking professional-technical programs to create pathways to degree completion in community colleges

Creator:: Dins, Kate
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the phenomenon of community colleges creating pathways to degree completion in professional-technical programs by breaking degree programs into smaller portions, referred to as "chunks." The purpose or possible advantage of chunking was that it would improve the rate of degree completion among...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Electric utility pole yard training facility : Designing an effective learning environment

Creator:: Topping, Robert P.
Abstract:: The primary responsibility of electric utilities is to supply consistent, dependable, and affordable energy to private customers, businesses, and industries. As with many businesses, electric utilities are experiencing the effects of an aging workforce and expending considerable resources to train their current and replacement workers. Community colleges can partner with...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: (minor professor), Dr. Steven Rubert (graduate school representative), Dr. John Howes (committee member

Modernizing school communication systems: using text messaging to improve student academic performance

Creator:: Crisp, Matthew Scott
Abstract:: The emerging use of portable digital devices by students, parents and teachers, is forcing schools to develop real-time communication systems that integrate technology into the general operations of schools, and contemplate governing policies and procedures to sustain and guide the challenges of these new technologies. This study contributes to this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Letter to Parents Describing Research Study………………………..….169 R Teacher 1 TM Intervention A Weeks 1-3

The successful experiences of first generation community college transfer students

Creator:: McKenzie, René
Abstract:: The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the successes of first generation, community college transfer students served by a TRiO/Student Support Services (TRiO/SSS) program. This study addresses a specific problem in higher education – there are a limited number of first generation transfer students who successfully matriculate...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Clemetsen, Dr. Kate Dins, Dr. Kenneth Winograd and finally, Dr. Steven Zielke, I appreciate your

ScholarsArchive@OSU

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

The Effect of Recession on Community College Innovation: A Historical Analysis 2006-2011

African American/Black Upward Mobility through Sports : A Critical Analysis

Innovative Coaching in Intercollegiate Athletics : Advocating for Cultural Responsiveness

Chasing the Limelight : An Exploratory, Grounded Theory Multivariate Analysis of Academic Prestige in Sociology

Voices of experience : understanding and enhancing successful conflict management by community college presidents

Chunking professional-technical programs to create pathways to degree completion in community colleges

Electric utility pole yard training facility : Designing an effective learning environment

Modernizing school communication systems: using text messaging to improve student academic performance

The successful experiences of first generation community college transfer students

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