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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"Southern Association of Colleges and Schools"”.
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An assessment of nontraditional education among the collegiate members of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the nontraditional credit programs offered by the member institutions of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. As a secondary purpose, there was a desire to provide the Commission on Colleges with data …
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Correlation Between Financial Support of Facilities Management and Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions
… financial support for facilities management (FM) and accreditation outcomes among public higher education institutions in the southern region of the United States accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Using a quantitative correlational …
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Group Attributes and Group Processes: An Inferential Analysis of Facilitating and Inhibiting Factors For Quality Enhancement Plan Development
<p>This research examined the influence of five group attributes on three group processes during the development of a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) at public, two-year colleges as part of the institutional accreditation process managed by the Commission on Colleges for the Southern Association of …
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Faculty perception and use of learning-centered strategies to assess student performance
… the researcher explored collegiate faculty use and perception of learning- centered strategies to assess student performance on various learning tasks. Through this study, the researcher identified the assessment strategies that faculty participants most frequently used, as well as the …
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The Impact of Accreditation on the Teacher Education Curricula at Two Historically Black Colleges from 1920-1940
<p>Problem. Many historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are experiencing major challenges in meeting accreditation requirements. Without good accreditation status they are in jeopardy of losing student enrollment and facing closure. Concern about accreditation has become a growing …
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The Relationship between Second-Wave Feminist Philosophy and Interpretation of Biblical Gender Roles by Entering Seminary Students
… between second-wave feminist philosophy and the interpretation of biblical gender roles by entering seminary students in select theological schools accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The …
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A Comparative Analysis of Effective School Board Leadership: The Case of Gwinnett County and Atlanta City Public Schools
… is essential in determining the success of future generations. All too often K-12 school systems fail to meet the expectations of success held by students, parents, and the community. On the other hand, there are school systems that surpass expectations of success held by stake holders of …
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The impact of institutional core values on traditional students at a Southern Baptist college
… impacted by the institutional core values at a Southern Baptist college. The subjects of mission statements, core values, and college impact were defined. Special attention was given to the eight institutional core values being examined in this study. The current study was conducted at …
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Chief Student Affairs Officers in 4-Year Public Institutions of Higher Education: An Exploratory Investigation Into Their Conflict Management Styles and Praxis
… investigated the conflict management styles of chief student affairs officers in 4-year public institutions of higher education in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The data for the study were collected using Hall's Conflict Management Survey. The sample for the study …
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Community College Leadership In The 21st Century
The purpose of this study was to explore with community college presidents of 292 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Level 1 institutions their perceptions as to the extent to which selected leadership styles presently required in the performance of presidential duties may be required in …
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Needs-based curricular content goals for two-year equine curricula
… is a significant contributor to the economy of any area in which it is found. Products and services oriented toward its recreational and competitive aspects are provided by workers in more than 71 categories of equine occupations. The equine industry is undergoing continuous technological …
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Thoroughly furnished, Southern Baptist alternatives in the education of ministers
The purpose of this study was to ascertain what Southern Baptists are doing in alternative programs of ministerial education for ministers who will not attend a theological seminary. Fifty-three percent of all Southern Baptist ministers will not attend a seminary.This study consisted of two phases. …
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Student Services in Bible Colleges and Universities Accredited by the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges (AABC)
… study attempted to determine the types, extent, and quality of student personnel services in colleges and universities accredited by the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges (AABC). The Basic Services Questionnaire (BSQ) was adapted for use among Bible colleges and universities and mailed to …
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A comparison of Tennessee elected and appointed school superintendents on selected demographic and school system variables
The purpose of this study was to provide a comparison of Tennessee elected and appointed school superintendents on selected demographic and school system variables. A questionnaire, consisting of demographic characteristics related to the superintendent and Tennessee school systems, was developed …
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Administrator and faculty support for assessment at Virginia public colleges and universities
In 1987, public colleges and universities in Virginia began complying with state-mandated outcomes assessment requirements. Administrators and faculty were expected to assume the responsibility for conducting assessment planning/activities, and substantial administrator and faculty support for …
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The Perception of CEOs and CIOs in Regard to Planning and Information Systems Success in Higher Education in the Southeastern United States
… systems become an ever-increasing part of the educational infrastructure, their successful implementation and operation become paramount and strategic. It appears that information systems have not been utilized in a paramount or strategic fashion by education, especially in organizations …
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School Climate Components that Contribute to Adequate Yearly Progress in Elementary Schools
The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the impact of the school climate components of teacher job satisfaction, morale, and efficacy on student achievement. This qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews of both principals and teachers, reviewed information pertaining …
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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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A comparative study to determine factors contributing to the development of off-campus credit programs in small, private, four-year liberal arts colleges
The purpose of this study was to investigate why small, private, four-year liberal arts colleges implement off-campus credit programs. The focus of the research was to determine the factors responsible for offering off-campus programs in some institutions, while in others, no attempts were made to …
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Learning How to Grow: a Case Study of School Renewal in One Elementary and Middle School
… as an alternative route to school improvement and regional accreditation. However, there is no direct evidence to support its use. To date, there have been no systematic inquiries to document the regional accreditation process of improving an elementary and middle school through the School …
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