This research is a qualitative, phenomenological study of the lived experiences of special education administrators within Intermediate Unit 08 in Pennsylvania. Through the reported lived experiences, the researcher developed motivation and hygiene themes from participant response that may impact retention and attrition within the field of special…

The purpose of this study is to explore the perceptions of academic student support program leadership regarding best practices, experiences, and behaviors that influence their work toward retention and graduation efforts. Three research questions resulted from the study's purpose: (a) What are program directors' perceptions regarding their…

This quantitative study examined the moderating role of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) faculty motivation orientation, expressed as autonomous or controlled motivation, on the relationship between faculty job satisfaction and the faculty's perception of their program director's transformational or transactional leadership behavior. Participants…

In this paper, we examined managers' leadership behavior when working on a simulated team project regarding task-oriented versus relationship-oriented leadership behavior to effectively achieve successful project completion. Managers attending an advanced project management development program responded to the Fielder Leadership Behavior Style…

School principals are confronted with a variety of issues as they provide leadership and organization to their schools. Evidence is growing that successful school leaders influence achievement through the support and development of effective teachers and the implementation of effective organizational practice (Davis, Darling-Hammond, LaPointe,…

Muses in journal entries on the differences between teaching writing and administering a writing program--missing the ego rush and the "power thing" of teaching, and feeling "like a traitor" in having gone over to the "other side." Suggests that the essay might serve as a archival document. (PA)

This book outlines issues of concern to top decision makers in a nonprofit organization that involves volunteers, including the role of the executive staff in supporting the volunteer program. The 12 chapters in the book discuss the following topics: developing a vision for volunteer participation; questions of policy; budgeting and other resource…

This book is designed to help nonprofit organizations recruit and retain volunteers. Following an introductory section covering the recruitment and use of volunteers, it contains 14 chapters organized in 3 sections. The chapters in the first section discuss what volunteer recruiters need to do before actually asking anyone to volunteer. They…

Noting that directors of early care and education programs face numerous challenges on a daily basis, this book is designed to provide real-world answers to common situations, in a format that directors can access immediately. The book is organized into seven chapters. Chapter 1 addresses staff-related challenges and includes a list of "how…

The impact of research and development (R&D) on decision making and managers in vocational education and training (VET) was examined through a review of recent Australian studies in VET and health care. The framework adopted to analyze the relationships between R&D and decision making distinguished between the decision-making domain, the…

The changing face of further education (FE) college governance in England and Wales was examined in a study that included the following activities: (1) a survey of 447 FE colleges across England and Wales (response rate, 55%) to identify the composition and operation of governing bodies, proposed changes, perceived developmental needs; and areas…