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Showing 1 to 20 of 392 for “"Institutions of Higher Education"”.
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Change Processes in Selected Private Institutions of Higher Education
<p><em>Problem. </em> Some higher education institutions are responding to internal and external forces created by the Information Age due to changes in technology, shifts in education delivery, and increasing financial pressures. Are there common processes among a number of selected institutions …
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A subjective authority continuum model for institutions of higher education
The purpose of the study was to construct and test a theoretical subjective authority continuum model for institutions of higher education. The model designed consisted of two major parts:(1) a model for the classification of subordinates according to one of 16 subordinate types and (2) a …
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Influencers of surplus food donation at institutions of higher education
… to reducing food waste, including the practice of donating surplus food. The most recent of these policies was the 2018 Farm Bill which dedicated new funding and public positions to research and reduce the quantity of food waste. Policies come in response to a climate of both waste and hunger in …
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Leadership Training of Ministerial Students in Evangelical Institutions of Higher Education
… and satisfy church expectations. The majority of pastoral preparation is theological in nature, augmented by ministerial skill courses. The hypothesis of this research was that little has been done in the area of leadership development and that an optimum program is needed to serve as a model. …
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Examining factors of environmental sustainability programs in institutions of higher education
… and strategic planning initiatives of one campus, the University of Illinois at Chicago, of a multi-campus institution with a total of three campuses in the system, the University of Illinois. The purpose of this study was to discern which components of the institution’s strategic …
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The Ripple Effect: the Implications of Shootings At Institutions of Higher Education
<p>This study investigates how three institutions of higher education responded to the shootings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in 2007. Current policies and practices were reviewed at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), James Madison University (JMU) and …
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Perceptions of Board Effectiveness in Selected Institutions of Higher Education in Zimbabwe
<p>Problem</p> <p>The purpose of this study was to identify the level of board effectiveness in selected private and public universities in Zimbabwe as perceived by board members. Also, the study sought to determine the influence of such demographic variables as age, education level, and years of …
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A Study of Comprehensive Computer Simulation Models in Institutions of Higher Education
… in DSpace on 2014-12-10T18:48:06Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 7500431.pdf: 7623513 bytes, checksum: 0c6ff3e661f06caaf7485fc0940bf361 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1974
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An exploratory study of agreements between institutions of higher education and correctional institutions
… study was conducted in the Commonwealth of Virginia and included Wardens, Department of Correctional Education Principals, community college Deans, and community college personnel assigned as prison program coordinators for college/correctional institution programs. Those were the total …
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Exploring Data Science at Institutions of Higher Education: Competencies, Skills, Proficiencies, and Professional Experiences
… competencies, technological skills, functional proficiencies, and professional experiences of data scientists at higher education institutions. The specific population of interest was higher education administrators and staff professionals identified as data scientists. This study was informed by …
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Three essays on intercollegiate athletics and the financial relationship with institutions of higher education
… between intercollegiate athletics activities and higher education institutions. The first essay is a review of the literature, which provides evidence of a strong relationship, specifically a financial relationship, between athletics and higher education. The next two essays conduct empirical …
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A comparison of two procedures for peer group assignment of institutions of higher education
The exchange of institutional information for the purpose of comparative analysis is an established practice in the decision-making and planning processes of institutions of higher education. For comparative analysis to be meaningful, the institutions must be sufficiently alike to be comparable. …
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A description of peer education programs in public institutions of higher education in Virginia
The purpose of this research was to determine the status of peer education programs in state-supported institutions in Virginia. The result of this research was to provide base-line data relative to peer education programs in colleges in Virginia. Survey research methodology, specifically interview …
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Information management capability and operational excellence of selected institutions of higher education in South Africa
The advancement of the industrial revolution has had an impact on the way things are done globally. For instance, the unfolding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) within the current society has resulted in urgent or rapid demands for more effective information management. Both private and …
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An Examination of the Underrepresentation of African American Faculty in Illinois Institutions of Higher Education
… was conducted to examine the underrepresentation of African American Faculty in Illinois institutions of higher education. The researcher used the critical race theory and cultural proficiency theory to frame the study. The following research questions guided the study: (1) What challenges and …
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A Manpower Planning Process for the Institutions of Higher Education in the Inter-American Division
<p>Problem. Manpower Planning is a part of the administrative process of an organization. The Inter-American Division of Seventh-day Adventists operates a program in higher education through eight institutions which serves the countries of the Division. This educational program is not equipped with …
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Factors Affecting the Viability of Environmental Health and Safety Programs in Institutions of Higher Education
… in DSpace on 2014-12-12T19:54:53Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 7726669.pdf: 5502885 bytes, checksum: bc92bf9b74b6249f1186db11f57b991f (MD5) Previous issue date: 1977
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That’s So Gay: An Analysis of LGBTQIA+ Students and School Climate Within Institutions of Higher Education
<p>Institutions of higher education are composed of LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and + to be inclusive of all identities) communities that are more diverse, out, and active than ever before. However, studies have shown time and again how institutions are …
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Factors Influencing Recruitment of Collegiate Basketball Players in Institutions of Higher Education in the Upper Midwest
<p>The purpose of the study was to examine the factors that influenced college basketball players to choose to attend a certain institution of higher education. The secondary purpose was to learn if the perceptions of head college basketball coaches as to reasons for student athletes to choose a …
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A Study of the Development of Computer Based Management Information Systems in Institutions of Higher Education
… in DSpace on 2014-12-10T18:47:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 7414577.pdf: 8322395 bytes, checksum: dd00bbd5c7dff1ae9a76ac91227f78fd (MD5) Previous issue date: 1974
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