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Instructor performance appraisal in community colleges

Creator:: Maxwell, David Kent
Abstract:: This study was designed to determine instructor performance appraisal methods being used in community colleges (in Florida, Iowa, New York, Texas, and Washington) and to identify factors responsible for variations in performance appraisal procedures. Questions about instructor performance appraisal which were examined included: who does it, for what purposes, what...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF DAVID KENT MAXWELL for the DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (Name) (Degree) in

An investigative study in the systematic application of effectiveness indicators for institutional improvement in northwest community colleges

Creator:: Sorensen, James E.
Abstract:: In 1990, the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges moved to an accreditation model based on outcomes, their assessment and deliberative attempts at institutional change and improvement. No study existed in northwest community colleges which identified the systematic application of effectiveness indicators for institutional change and improvement. This study was...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Institutional Improvement in Northwest Community Colleges Abstract approved: Joanne B. Engel In 1990, the

Consistency of associate degree definitions and graduation requirements in the California community colleges : perceptions of community college curricular leaders

Creator:: Borg, Carolyn Sue
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to produce data and information that inform California Community College decision-makers of: (a) extent of variance in California's associate degree definitions and graduation requirements, and (b) perceptions of curricular leaders regarding the variances. Associate degree definitions and graduation requirements were compiled and analyzed from...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Community College Curricular Leaders. ,...._ ...---) Redacted for privacy Abstract approved: Daniel B

A descriptive study of the Oregon community college budget processes during the 2001-2003 Oregon Legislative session

Creator:: Bohart, B. Edward
Abstract:: From 1990 to 2000, Oregon community colleges experienced a shift in their revenue sources from primarily local taxes to primarily state funding. Additionally during this time Oregon approved term limits for state officials and legislators. In preparation for the 2001-2003 biennial Legislative session, the community colleges pursued new approaches to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF B. Edward Bohart for the

A profile of the commonalities and characteristics of contextual teaching as practiced in selected educational settings

Creator:: Shields, Sue B., 1948-
Abstract:: Contextual teaching is emerging as an important concept in education reform efforts. This field study attempts to clarify the concept of contextual teaching by defining and identifying characteristics found in the research literature, experienced teacher observations and practices, and students' views of contextual teaching. The foundation for this field study...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 118 A Student and Teacher Surveys 119 B Human Subjects Consent Form 122 C Sample of Contextual

Student personnel services in Pacific Coast schools of ministerial training

Creator:: Wood, Paul Hudson
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: writer' s graduate ittee, Dean F. R. Zeran Dr, H. R. Laslet Dr. J. W. Sherburne, Dr. H. B. Nelson, Dean

College preparation for teaching manipulative activities in the elementary school

Creator:: Fagan, Raymond Edward Benedict
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: e a a a a a ce 4B B*$eB of Org*ni**ti** . . . e e . a e Int.rr.1*tton*hip... e e e cee e s a i e

An investigation of the causes of absenteeism in an inner-city school

Creator:: Dexter, Ronald L.
Abstract:: The study attempted to accomplish the following: 1. Identify the causes of absenteeism in an inner-city high school. 2. Investigate and compare the reasons for absenteeism of: (a) boys vs. girls, (b) students with divorced parents vs. students with parents who are not divorced, and (c) bused students vs. resident...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . 2. Investigate and compare the reasons for absen- teeism of: (a) boys vs. girls, (b) students with

Legislators' perceptions about community colleges' use of alternative funding sources to solve budget shortfalls

Creator:: Klimes, Debra S. E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to discern the nature of legislators' perceptions about community colleges' abilities to generate revenues through alternative funding sources and the resultant effects on state allocations to these colleges. Selected community college-related staff members and legislative staff members in Idaho and Oregon were asked to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: affect, and (b) expectations of legislators about community colleges‘ abilities to acquire alternative

A study of the general and managerial professional education competencies of community college physical education instructors

Creator:: Reeder, Wendell Lee
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to determine the common professional training needs, proficiency and managerial requirements of Oregon community college physical education instructors. The respondents in this study were instructors who teach physical education activity courses PE 180 - 185 - 190 in Oregon community colleges. Four major tasks...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: - agerial Professional Competencies of Com- munity College Physical Education Instructors 75 Appendix B

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Instructor performance appraisal in community colleges

An investigative study in the systematic application of effectiveness indicators for institutional improvement in northwest community colleges

Consistency of associate degree definitions and graduation requirements in the California community colleges : perceptions of community college curricular leaders

A descriptive study of the Oregon community college budget processes during the 2001-2003 Oregon Legislative session

A profile of the commonalities and characteristics of contextual teaching as practiced in selected educational settings

Student personnel services in Pacific Coast schools of ministerial training

College preparation for teaching manipulative activities in the elementary school

An investigation of the causes of absenteeism in an inner-city school

Legislators' perceptions about community colleges' use of alternative funding sources to solve budget shortfalls

A study of the general and managerial professional education competencies of community college physical education instructors

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