Browsing Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies by Issue Date
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Improving transfer and articulation policies
(ERIC Clearinghouse for Community Colleges Los Angeles CADepartment of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, University of Texas at Arlington, 1998) -
African-American and Latino conceptualizations of the role and value of community colleges: results from a study of high school students and counselors
(Rapid Intellect GroupGraduate School of Education and Information Studies, UCLA, 2000)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Using qualitative analysis and a Bourdieuian framework, authors investigated perceptions held by southern California African American and Latino high school students ... -
Faculty tiering and academic inbreeding: one institution's relationships and realities
(Oklahoma State University, 2000)"Like inbreeding, if the proliferation of faculty tiering is problematic for academe, this institution is promoting faculty tiering, but at a lower rate than national trends. But, inbreeding and faculty tiering appear to ... -
No rookies on rookies: compliance and opportunism in policy implementation
(Ohio State University PressOklahoma State University, 2001)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: This case study analyzes implementation of an institutional policy restricting the use of graduate teaching assistants in freshmen-level instruction. Findings suggest ... -
The role of HBCUs in the college choice process of African Americans in California
(Howard University School of EducationUniversity of South Carolina, Columbia, 2005)The significance of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the educational experience of African American students has been well documented. However, recent court decisions challenge these institutions' ... -
Procedural methodology for a grounded meta-analysis of qualitative case studies
(Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.Dept. of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Texas at Arlington, 2010)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: University researchers conduct large numbers of case studies in the field of consumer studies each year and many are published in the research journals. Although ... -
Using short stories in higher education courses
(Rapid Intellect GroupDepartment of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, University of Texas at Arlington, 2010)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: This article presents a new context for using short story creative writing assignments and conveys the student perceptions of their benefits. First, the paper ... -
What counts as knowledge in the small school district: Superintendent's thoughts about decision-making
(American Association of School AdministratorsDept. of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Texas at Arlington, 2010)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Based upon the words of small school-district superintendents, this article explores how superintendents might lead in these complex contexts. In national focus ... -
An Analysis Of School Principals' Perceptions Of Change And The Implications For Dual Language Program Success
(Education, 2011-10-11)The primary purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between principals' view of Dual Language program implementation as a First-Order or Second-Order Change and variables of administration experience, ... -
Rationalizing neglect: an institutional response to transfer students
(Copyright 2012. The Ohio State University Press. Reproduced with permission.Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, University of Texas at Arlington, 2012)Almost 60% of college students attend more than one institution (Adelman, 2006; Peter & Forest Cataldi, 2005) and a growing body of literature documents the distinct academic and social challenges these students encounter ... -
Accountability In Texas: Predicting District Ratings Based On Indicators
(Education, 2012-04-11)The major purpose for the study was to determine if a relationship existed between district ratings, as assigned by the Texas Education Agency, and population groups, funding, and class size. The variables utilized for ... -
Interdisciplinary Collaboration for College Access and Success in an Age of Technological Innovation
(2012-08-15)As games and social media gain traction as viable tools for K-16 educators, the need for collaboration among educators, researchers and game designers grows. In this white paper, the authors undertake an analysis of the ... -
Book Review of The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition by Quick, Tina L. (2010).
(Journal of International Students, Walker Hall, University of Louisiana at Monroe, LADepartment of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2013) -
Studying Overseas: Factors Impacting Intention of Female Students in Mainland China
(Journal of International Students Walker Hall, School of Education, University of Louisiana at Monroe (USA)Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, University of Texas at Arlington, 2013) -
" . . . But The Light's Better Here," He Said: Mischance, Misapplication, And Misdirection In Data-driven Applications
(Education, 2013-03-20)The primary purpose of this study was to provide quantitative data on the use of released Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) exams as benchmark test instruments in a sample population. Teachers have expressed ... -
Exploring College Readiness: The Role Of Dual Credit And SES On College Persistence And Student Success
(Education, 2013-03-20)Texas' 2006 House Bill 1, which required all high schools in Texas to provide students with the opportunity to earn a minimum of 12 hours of college credit prior to their graduation beginning the fall of 2008, changed the ... -
Rural Principals' Perspectives Of Social Justice Leadership In Schools
(Education, 2013-03-20)This qualitative study explores how principals who are leaders for social justice in rural high schools perceive student diversity, specifically lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) students, and if, ... -
Academic Optimism And Academic Success: An Explanatory Case Study
(Education, 2013-03-20)Increasing student academic achievement continues to be a national call to action. Early student academic success can help prepare future citizens to be college and workforce ready. One construct, academic optimism (Hoy, ...