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Showing 1 to 20 of 24 for “"University System of Georgia"”.
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An Analysis of Paid Agent Contracts Utilized in the Recruitment of International Students at University System of Georgia Institutions
… international students. However, the use of paid agents is fraught with many dangers. Paid agent contracts govern the relationships between these entities in the absence of regulations. This study explored the paid agent contracts employed by colleges and universities within the University …
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Mergers in Higher Education: A Case Study of Organizational Culture, Communication, and Conflict Management Strategies in the University System of Georgia
… </strong></p> <p> By 2018, the University System of Georgia will have 18 institutions merged with each other. This qualitative case study focuses on how organizational culture, communication strategies, and conflict management strategies affect a merger in higher education in the …
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The Relationship between Computer Skills and the Levels of Technostress among Faculty and Academic Librarians from Selected Institutions within the University System of Georgia
… change has increased for the majority of the population, especially those in higher education. Change is an inevitable part of society and each individual handles change differently. Furthermore, technology's effect on society, and in particular on higher education, has been positive …
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An Examination of the Identification of Student Veterans within the University System of Georgia to Assist in the Decision-Making Process to Better Serving Them
<p>Within the USG, no systematic approach exists regarding the identification of its student veterans. In support of the significant number of veterans living in Georgia and more of them utilizing VA educational benefits, the purpose of the research was to explore the various means in which USG …
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A Case Study Exploring the Motivating Factors and Needs That Influence Older Adult Learners’ Decisions to Enroll and Persist in One University System of Georgia eMajor Collaborative Program
… Leadership bachelor's degree program offered by the University System of Georgia (USG). The research will investigate what motivates students to enroll in and advance through a degree program and their present technological competencies in relation to online learning management …
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A Case Study of Collegiate Alcohol Education: How Can Kennesaw State University Improve?
<p>Alcohol consumption is often seen as a rite of passage for college students. Unfortunately, over 1,800 college students die and thousands more are injured each year as a result of inappropriate alcohol use. Alcohol abuse is also often linked to sexual assaults, fights, property damage, and …
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Public Relation planning to increase Attendance Rate of Athletic Events
Kennesaw State University (KSU) is the third-largest university in the University System of Georgia with nearly 20,000 commuter and residential students, including more than 1,700 from 136 countries and the needs of the students are multiple. Athletic sports and events is an important part of daily …
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Identifying Best Practices for Student Success in Developmental Education in Georgia
… are academically underprepared. A key component of the mission of the two-year college is open-access. This overarching mission drives more than 60% of enrollment in developmental education. The national successful completion rate of required developmental education coursework is less than 60%. …
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Essays in the economics of higher education
This thesis consists of three studies in the economics of higher education. The first two chapters investigate the impacts of mergers of colleges and universities within US higher education markets. Chapter 1 is a case study of five recent consolidations within the University System of Georgia. …
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Dual-Career Couples: A Coup or to Cope in Academia
… the policies and procedures at a specific subset of institutions, namely the 26 higher education institutions that collectively form the University System of Georgia. Through descriptive content analysis, the researcher examined the positives and negatives of dual-career couples.</p>
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Presidents at Public Colleges, Universities and Technical Colleges in the State of Georgia: A Leadership Tribute Analysis
… identifies self-described leadership attributes of college or university presidents in the University System of Georgia and technical college presidents in the Technical College System of Georgia. Additionally, this study identifies commonalities in leadership attributes between both groups. Data …
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Strategies Used by The Georgia University Registrar When Implementing Technology Change
The purpose of this study was to investigate strategies used by University System of Georgia registrars for implementing technological change and how those strategies align with Kotter's (1996) eight-stage model of change and registrars' readiness for change. The purposive sample was comprised of …
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The Politics of the Budgetary Process: The Case Study of Georgia Perimeter College
Given that numbers alone do not tell much of a story, this research project investigates Georgia Perimeter College’s budget process and the politics that is associated with it. This case study is an exploratory analysis. This type of methodology is ideal when a holistic, in‐depth investigation is …
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Perceptions of Online Teaching Endorsement Program Effectiveness in Georgia: A Case Study
<p>The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine the beliefs and perceptions of professional educators about online teaching endorsement practices in the state of Georgia. The participants in this study included three University System of Georgia teacher educators, one Georgia K-12 …
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Analysis of the Effects of Georgia House Bill 1113 (2008): A Case Study of the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Department of Internal Auditing
<p>Ethical behavior on the part of public administrators has been understood to be one of the guiding principles of public service. When public administrators decide to cross the line into behavior that is not only considered to be unethical but unlawful, they have not only put their own careers …
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Mentoring within the Minority Population: How to Retain and Matriculate Minorities in a College Setting
… modern day college students. The establishment of effective support mechanisms is an essential component to aid in the development of students. Minority students, in particular, have shown a growing need to receive additional guidance outside of the traditional adherents (i.e., parents, personal …
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Leadership Styles, Ethics Institutionalization, Ethical Work, Climate, and Employee Attitudes toward Information Technology Misuse in Higher Education: A Correlational Study
… misuse is a complex problem facing institutions of higher education in the United States. As institutions of higher education become more dependent on technology to increase access to programs and services, organizational leaders must rely on employees to utilize a variety of technology …
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A Mixed Methods Examination Of The Relationship between Workload, Job Satisfaction, and Burnout on Faculty Quitting Intentions at Public, Associate Degree Granting Institutions In Georgia
… intent to leave is necessary for the retention of qualified faculty and proper functioning of postsecondary institutions. The theoretical framework that was the basis of this research was Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation, which states that certain factors must be in place to prevent job …
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Perceptions of Chief Information Officers Who Have Managed Information Technology both Outside and Inside Higher Education
… about information technology management of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in higher education who have previously worked outside that environment. Participants from the University System of Georgia and from universities in the Southern Regional Education Board were interviewed. They …
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