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AN ANALYSIS OF THE COMPOSITION, OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS, AND PERFORMANCE OF TRUSTEE MANAGED MUNICIPAL PENSION FUNDS IN FLORIDA
Title
AN ANALYSIS OF THE COMPOSITION, OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS, AND PERFORMANCE OF TRUSTEE MANAGED MUNICIPAL PENSION FUNDS IN FLORIDA.
Creator
O'LEARY, HAROLD EDWARD., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
This dissertation is an examination of the rates of return obtained on the assets of municipal pension funds located in the State of Florida that are managed by boards of trustees. The risk characteristics associated with the employment of these assets are also examined. The study is based on a sample of 37 plans out of a population of approximately 200 which fit the "trustee managed" classification. Before addressing the sample data the current literature and various evaluation techniques...
Show moreThis dissertation is an examination of the rates of return obtained on the assets of municipal pension funds located in the State of Florida that are managed by boards of trustees. The risk characteristics associated with the employment of these assets are also examined. The study is based on a sample of 37 plans out of a population of approximately 200 which fit the "trustee managed" classification. Before addressing the sample data the current literature and various evaluation techniques are reviewed. The methodology employed is based on the works of Dietz and modified using the semi-variance techniques favored by Osteryoung., The composition of these plans seems to be related to their size as measured in total asset value. Smaller funds are composed primarily of low risk deposits while larger funds have diversified portfolios. There are exceptions to this rule, of course. Analysis of their operating characteristics really entails a study of management responses to changing market stimuli. Also considered, and found very important, is the efficiency with which management handles the stream of contributions. These factors impact on the performance of the sample funds. Performance, as measured by the return earned on total available assets, is compared with the rate of inflation and the cost to the sponsoring cities of borrowing funds., The conclusions reached are that these pension plans are not performing in a manner which will protect their assets from decreasing in value due to the effects of inflation. The effect of security trading may be detrimental to attempts to obtain efficient trade offs between risk and return, the buy-hold strategy may be the better route to follow. Decisions for or against funding should be made on a case-by-case basis considering the unique conditions concerning individual sponsors and plans., Some areas for future research in this area might be an investigation into the specific investment goals of these funds, an application of the capital asset pricing model to the performance of pension plans, and the development and use of a simulation model to test performance of these funds without considering the legal restrictions placed on the composition of their investment portfolios.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8020358, 2989629, FSDT2989629, fsu:74136
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DEVELOPMENTAL CONCERNS OF WOMEN RETURNING TO SCHOOL AT MID-LIFE BASED ON A CONCEPT OF THE MID-LIFE TRANSITION
Title
DEVELOPMENTAL CONCERNS OF WOMEN RETURNING TO SCHOOL AT MID-LIFE BASED ON A CONCEPT OF THE MID-LIFE TRANSITION.
Creator
KAHNWEILER, JENNIFER BORETZ., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8001103, 2989315, FSDT2989315, fsu:73822
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THE EFFECT OF CRISIS INTERVENTION THERAPY IN REDUCING ANXIETY IN EMERGENCY HOSPITALIZATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Title
THE EFFECT OF CRISIS INTERVENTION THERAPY IN REDUCING ANXIETY IN EMERGENCY HOSPITALIZATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN.
Creator
GOSLIN, EVELYN ROBERTS., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8001099, 2989314, FSDT2989314, fsu:73821
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THE ELASTIC AND INELASTIC SCATTERING OF OXYGEN-16 FROM COBALT-59 AND ZINC-64,66,68
Title
THE ELASTIC AND INELASTIC SCATTERING OF OXYGEN-16 FROM COBALT-59 AND ZINC-64,66,68.
Creator
TANNOUS, NADEEM B. J., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8002634, 2989319, FSDT2989319, fsu:73826
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THE EFFECTS OF CONTINGENT POINTS AND TOKEN REINFORCEMENT ON PREFERENTIAL READING BEHAVIOR
Title
THE EFFECTS OF CONTINGENT POINTS AND TOKEN REINFORCEMENT ON PREFERENTIAL READING BEHAVIOR.
Creator
MCLEOD, LINDA REBECCA., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8001108, 2989316, FSDT2989316, fsu:73823
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BEHAVIORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF PHOTOSENSITIVITY IN CERCARIAE OF SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI (DIGENEA: SCHISTOSOMATIDAE)
Title
BEHAVIORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF PHOTOSENSITIVITY IN CERCARIAE OF SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI (DIGENEA: SCHISTOSOMATIDAE).
Creator
SALADIN, KENNETH STANLEY., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8001113, 2989317, FSDT2989317, fsu:73824
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NUCLEAR REACTION SPECTROSCOPY OF THE TRANSITIONAL NUCLEI GOLD-195, GOLD-197, GOLD-199, PLATINUM-199
Title
NUCLEAR REACTION SPECTROSCOPY OF THE TRANSITIONAL NUCLEI GOLD-195, GOLD-197, GOLD-199, PLATINUM-199.
Creator
ATWOOD, CHARLES HENRY., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8002630, 2989318, FSDT2989318, fsu:73825
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AN INVESTIGATION OF SELECTED FAMILY DEVELOPMENTAL ANTECEDENTS OF HOLLAND'S OCCUPATIONAL TYPES
Title
AN INVESTIGATION OF SELECTED FAMILY DEVELOPMENTAL ANTECEDENTS OF HOLLAND'S OCCUPATIONAL TYPES.
Creator
DIX, C. VINCENT., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8001093, 2989313, FSDT2989313, fsu:73820
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THE ENCODING OF SPATIAL BRIGHTNESS IN SINGLE CELLS OF CAT STRIATE CORTEX
Title
THE ENCODING OF SPATIAL BRIGHTNESS IN SINGLE CELLS OF CAT STRIATE CORTEX.
Creator
VAUTIN, ROBERT GORDON., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8002635, 2989320, FSDT2989320, fsu:73827
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TRANSFER OF STANDARD ALGEBRAIC PRINCIPLES TO NUMERICAL SITUATIONS
Title
TRANSFER OF STANDARD ALGEBRAIC PRINCIPLES TO NUMERICAL SITUATIONS.
Creator
ABDELAZIZ, ABDELAZIZ MOHAMED., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8006216, 2989323, FSDT2989323, fsu:73830
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DETERMINANTS OF GENDER ROLE EXPECTATIONS
Title
DETERMINANTS OF GENDER ROLE EXPECTATIONS.
Creator
THAYER, JOEL HOWARD., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI7926829, 2989321, FSDT2989321, fsu:73828
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AN ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS IN FLORIDA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Title
AN ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS IN FLORIDA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Creator
ADAMS, JANET R., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8006217, 2989324, FSDT2989324, fsu:73831
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AN INVESTIGATION OF VARIABLES AFFECTING THE OCCURRENCE OF SEX DIFFERENCES IN LEARNED HELPLESSNESS
Title
AN INVESTIGATION OF VARIABLES AFFECTING THE OCCURRENCE OF SEX DIFFERENCES IN LEARNED HELPLESSNESS.
Creator
BRODERICK, MARY ELLEN., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8001086, 2989309, FSDT2989309, fsu:73816
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THE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG CONCEPTUAL TEMPO, PIAGETIAN LEVEL OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT, AND FIRST GRADE READING ACHIEVEMENT
Title
THE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG CONCEPTUAL TEMPO, PIAGETIAN LEVEL OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT, AND FIRST GRADE READING ACHIEVEMENT.
Creator
BOOKOUT, RUTH ERNICE DYSON., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8006224, 2989328, FSDT2989328, fsu:73835
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SURFACE LITHOFACIES, BIOFACIES, AND DIATOM DIVERSITY PATTERNS AS MODELS FOR DELINEATION OF CLIMATIC CHANGE IN THE SOUTHEAST ATLANTIC OCEAN
Title
SURFACE LITHOFACIES, BIOFACIES, AND DIATOM DIVERSITY PATTERNS AS MODELS FOR DELINEATION OF CLIMATIC CHANGE IN THE SOUTHEAST ATLANTIC OCEAN.
Creator
DEFELICE, DAVID RICHARD., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8001091, 2989311, FSDT2989311, fsu:73818
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EVALUATING THE UTILITY OF THE DETERRENT RESIDUAL IN PREDICTING DETERRENT OUTCOMES IN A SELF-REPORT STUDY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE BECCARIAN AND BENTHAMITE MODELS OF DETERRENCE THEORY
Title
EVALUATING THE UTILITY OF THE DETERRENT RESIDUAL IN PREDICTING DETERRENT OUTCOMES IN A SELF-REPORT STUDY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE BECCARIAN AND BENTHAMITE MODELS OF DETERRENCE THEORY.
Creator
ARCHAMBEAULT, WILLIAM GEORGE., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8006220, 2989327, FSDT2989327, fsu:73834
Format
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A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTUAL MOTOR SKILL ON ROAD PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL DRIVER EDUCATION
Title
A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTUAL MOTOR SKILL ON ROAD PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL DRIVER EDUCATION.
Creator
ABAL, JOSEPH ALVAREZ., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8006215, 2989322, FSDT2989322, fsu:73829
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A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF RHETORICAL CRITICISM ON SELECTED BASIC TEXTBOOKS IN SPEECH COMMUNICATION
Title
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF RHETORICAL CRITICISM ON SELECTED BASIC TEXTBOOKS IN SPEECH COMMUNICATION.
Creator
CARMICHAEL, MARY MARGARET., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8006229, 2989331, FSDT2989331, fsu:73838
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DISCRIMINANT MODEL FOR USE IN PREDICTING CORPORATE DIVIDEND INCREASES
Title
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DISCRIMINANT MODEL FOR USE IN PREDICTING CORPORATE DIVIDEND INCREASES.
Creator
CALDWELL, CHARLES WILLIAM., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8006228, 2989330, FSDT2989330, fsu:73837
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THE BURDEN AND HEAT OF THE DAY: SLAVERY AND SERVITUDE IN SAVANNAH, 1733-1865
Title
THE BURDEN AND HEAT OF THE DAY: SLAVERY AND SERVITUDE IN SAVANNAH, 1733-1865.
Creator
BYRNE, WILLIAM ANDREW., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8006227, 2989329, FSDT2989329, fsu:73836
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THE IDENTIFICATION AND VALIDATION OF CRITICAL INCIDENTS IN CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE AND THE SOLUTIONS REPORTED BY FIRST-YEAR VOCATIONAL TEACHERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
Title
THE IDENTIFICATION AND VALIDATION OF CRITICAL INCIDENTS IN CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE AND THE SOLUTIONS REPORTED BY FIRST-YEAR VOCATIONAL TEACHERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
Creator
RILEY, MARCIA GALE., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8007501, 2989388, FSDT2989388, fsu:73895
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THE DYNAMISTIC VISION: AN EXAMINATION OF FAULKNER'S SENSE OF MOTION
Title
THE DYNAMISTIC VISION: AN EXAMINATION OF FAULKNER'S SENSE OF MOTION.
Creator
PATTON, OSCAR, JR., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8007494, 2989383, FSDT2989383, fsu:73890
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SOCIAL EXCHANGE IN THE COLLEGE CLASSROOM: THE IMPACT OF EQUITY, POWER, AND NORMS ON GRADUATE STUDENTS' SENTIMENTS
Title
SOCIAL EXCHANGE IN THE COLLEGE CLASSROOM: THE IMPACT OF EQUITY, POWER, AND NORMS ON GRADUATE STUDENTS' SENTIMENTS.
Creator
ROUSE, LINDA PATRICIA., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8007504, 2989389, FSDT2989389, fsu:73896
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THE GREEK-AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS AND ITS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Title
THE GREEK-AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS AND ITS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Creator
SGOUROS, ADAM DEMETRIOS., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8007507, 2989390, FSDT2989390, fsu:73897
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SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELING PROCEDURES, MATERIALS, AND PROGRAMS FOR FEMALE STUDENTS AS THEY RELATE TO THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY TITLE IX
Title
SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELING PROCEDURES, MATERIALS, AND PROGRAMS FOR FEMALE STUDENTS AS THEY RELATE TO THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY TITLE IX.
Creator
RILEY, BARBARA GRIFFIN., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8007500, 2989387, FSDT2989387, fsu:73894
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TOWARD A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF PAULO FREIRE'S CONCEPT OF CONSCIENTIZACAO: ITS SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
Title
TOWARD A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF PAULO FREIRE'S CONCEPT OF CONSCIENTIZACAO: ITS SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION.
Creator
PONGWAT, ANNOP., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8007496, 2989385, FSDT2989385, fsu:73892
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THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE: A CROSS-NATIONAL STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF TERMS OF TRADE MOVEMENTS
Title
THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE: A CROSS-NATIONAL STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF TERMS OF TRADE MOVEMENTS.
Creator
RAPKIN, DAVID PAUL., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8007497, 2989386, FSDT2989386, fsu:73893
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AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF FLORIDA'S COMMUNITY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES PROCEDURES
Title
AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF FLORIDA'S COMMUNITY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES PROCEDURES.
Creator
DALLET, PATRICK HENRY., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
Although much has been written on cooperation and coordination, there has been little documentation of statewide efforts to promote such activities in the field of adult and community education. In 1976, the Florida Legislature mandated the establishment of Community Instructional Services (CI
Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8016296, 2989530, FSDT2989530, fsu:74037
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THE ST. CLARE ALTARPIECE: A RE-EVALUATION OF A FOURTEENTH CENTURY DOUBLE TRANSFORMATION ALTAR FROM COLOGNE
Title
THE ST. CLARE ALTARPIECE: A RE-EVALUATION OF A FOURTEENTH CENTURY DOUBLE TRANSFORMATION ALTAR FROM COLOGNE.
Creator
KIRN, MARY EM., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The St. Clare Altarpiece is the earliest extant double transformation altar with both reliquary busts and a tabernacle from the fourteenth century. Created in Cologne it is a work of rich stylistic and iconographic complexities. Parts of the altar's paintings may be seen as the culmination of a style prevalent during the second quarter of the fourteenth century in Cologne while other parts may be seen as the gestation of the early fifteenth century "Soft Style." The altarpiece was examined...
Show moreThe St. Clare Altarpiece is the earliest extant double transformation altar with both reliquary busts and a tabernacle from the fourteenth century. Created in Cologne it is a work of rich stylistic and iconographic complexities. Parts of the altar's paintings may be seen as the culmination of a style prevalent during the second quarter of the fourteenth century in Cologne while other parts may be seen as the gestation of the early fifteenth century "Soft Style." The altarpiece was examined near the end of its present restoration and previous hypotheses concerning the style, iconography, original location, and donors are re-evaluated and more adequate re-interpretations suggested., Nineteenth and twentieth century restorations and fifteenth century overpainting have resulted in confusion concerning the altar's style and have led in the past to contradictory evaluations. As a result, the present chronology of most fourteenth century Cologne painting, which was based on attempted stylistic associations with the St. Clare Altarpiece, has been grounded on the slimmest evidence. In particular, this investigation shows that the interest in finding an artist(s) for the altarpiece has lead to inconclusive results, especially when attempts were made to associate the altar either with William of Herle or Herman Wynrich of Wesel., Iconographically, no serious investigations have been undertaken previously to explain each opening of the altarpiece and indicate their inter-relationships. Although certain scenes have been extrapolated from the altar and used as illustrations for discussions of a particular iconographic theme, these discussions were tangential and often flawed methodologically. Earlier suggestions of the altarpiece's relationship to Rhenish mysticism are refuted in terms of origin, style, iconography, and function., Two new iconographic interpretations are developed. First, the probability of a carved Crucifixion in the central upper niche of the second opening is suggested. Second, the scene on the first opening referred to in most accounts as the Return from Egypt is reidentified as the Journey to the Temple. In addition, it is argued that relationships may exist between the different openings. The program seems to reflect a carefully established theological program emphasizing allegorical and/or tropological meanings that had a long tradition in medieval textual exegesis., The altarpiece appears to be related to the fourteenth century Franciscan convent of St. Clare's by the Roman Tower in Cologne. An argument is made that the hypothesized relationship of the Guelders sisters to the altar is suspect and that a strong possibility exists that the entire convent commissioned the altarpiece., After a careful perusal of the stylistic, iconographic, and historical elements associated with the St. Clare Altarpiece, this investigation has concluded that the best range of dates for the earlier painting can be established from around 1347 to around 1390, with the greater possibility focussing on a period shortly after the dedication of the new church of St. Clare in 1347. The later overpainting occurred during the earliest phase of the Soft Style in Cologne around 1400.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8016300, 2989532, FSDT2989532, fsu:74039
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A STUDY OF THE PERCEPTIONS OF THE PRESIDENTS, ACADEMIC DEANS AND LEARNING RESOURCES ADMINISTRATORS IN THE PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN FLORIDA REGARDING THE 1972 LIBRARY STANDARDS, "GUIDELINES FOR TWO-YEAR COLLEGE LEARNING RESOURCES PROGRAMS"
Title
A STUDY OF THE PERCEPTIONS OF THE PRESIDENTS, ACADEMIC DEANS AND LEARNING RESOURCES ADMINISTRATORS IN THE PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN FLORIDA REGARDING THE 1972 LIBRARY STANDARDS, "GUIDELINES FOR TWO-YEAR COLLEGE LEARNING RESOURCES PROGRAMS".
Creator
WEBB, MARYALICE., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the perceptions of presidents, academic deans, and learning resources administrators in the public community colleges in Florida to determine to what extent similarities and significant differences exist regarding the 1972 "Guidelines for Two-Year College Learning Resources Programs.", A three-part survey questionnaire was sent by direct mail to the three groups of Florida community college administrators. The first part of the...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to examine and compare the perceptions of presidents, academic deans, and learning resources administrators in the public community colleges in Florida to determine to what extent similarities and significant differences exist regarding the 1972 "Guidelines for Two-Year College Learning Resources Programs.", A three-part survey questionnaire was sent by direct mail to the three groups of Florida community college administrators. The first part of the questionnaire solicited personal and institutional information. The second part, the focal part of the survey, gathered perceptions of the administrators regarding statements from the Guidelines relative to learning resources areas: objectives and purposes, organization and administration, budget, staff, facilities and instructional equipment, and materials. Part III surveyed opinions regarding the need for quantitative standards to implement the qualitative Guidelines. Space was also provided for comments., A Likert-like scale of five numbered places allowed the respondent to assign a degree of importance to statements from the Guidelines. Information was supplied by check marks in other parts of the questionnaire. All responses to the questionnaire were tabulated in numbers and percentages of the population reporting. These figures were placed in tables., Results of the survey of perceptions revealed many similarities in the perceptions of Florida community college presidents, academic deans, and learning resources administrators. However, perceptions varied within the individual groups as well as among the three groups; perceptions varied frequently from the lowest to the highest level on the scale. Responses from presidents tended to be less scattered on the scale than those from academic deans or learning resources administrators., Results showed some differences in perceptions of the academic deans vis-a-vis presidents and learning resources administrators regarding several sensitive statements in the Guidelines. The most significant variances in perceptions concerned the rank and status of the chief learning resources administrator, the staff, instruction, and the budget., Out of the total of seventy-seven administrators, 62 percent believed that quantitative standards were necessary to implement the qualitative Guidelines. Learning resources administrators recognized greater need for the quantitative standards than did either academic deans or presidents. Academic deans saw the least need. The majority of the administrators in favor of the quantitative standards believed that the standards should be based on a formula which could be applied to colleges of varying sizes. However, in spite of the agreement that there was a need for quantitative standards, questions were raised about applying the standards.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8016305, 2989535, FSDT2989535, fsu:74042
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PREFERRED APPROACHES TO THE TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES AS THEY RELATE TO THE PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS, SOCIO-POLITICAL VALUES AND POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT OF SECONDARY TEACHERS IN MICHIGAN
Title
PREFERRED APPROACHES TO THE TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES AS THEY RELATE TO THE PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS, SOCIO-POLITICAL VALUES AND POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT OF SECONDARY TEACHERS IN MICHIGAN.
Creator
SIMMONS, LEROY., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The study was designed to determine the extent to which teacher preferences for selected social studies education traditions were related to their beliefs in traditional socio-political values (BTSV), level of political and community involvement, and personal characteristics (i.e., age, sex, and years of teaching experience). Additionally, it focused on the extent to which teachers' political and social behaviors could be predicted from the personal characteristics and values of the sample.,...
Show moreThe study was designed to determine the extent to which teacher preferences for selected social studies education traditions were related to their beliefs in traditional socio-political values (BTSV), level of political and community involvement, and personal characteristics (i.e., age, sex, and years of teaching experience). Additionally, it focused on the extent to which teachers' political and social behaviors could be predicted from the personal characteristics and values of the sample., For this investigation, preferred approach to teaching social studies was defined as those teaching decisions that reflect the following rationales for social studies education: (1) history of citizenship, (2) student centered, (3) critical thinking or reflective inquiry, (4) social studies as social science, and (5) active involvement. Belief in traditional socio-political values was defined as narrow and parochial views toward youth, the role of education as a social institution, and the American system of government as a world model. Political involvement was defined as the extent to which an individual had participated in the political process as indicated by voting habits, working in a political party, working for a political candidate or political issues, and participating in selected community affairs., One hundred-twenty secondary social studies teachers throughout the State of Michigan participated in the study. A .05 level of significance was set. Multiple regression analysis procedures were used to establish the relationship between the independent and dependent variables of the study., Two research hypotheses were developed for this study. These were as follows: (1) There are no significant relationships among each of the independent personal characteristic variables (age, sex, and years of experience), BTSV scores and political involvement scores, and the dependent variable preferred teaching approach. (2) There are no significant relationships among each of the independent personal characteristic variables (sex, age, and years of teaching experience), BTSV scores, and the dependent variable political involvement scores., The findings on these hypotheses were as follows: Hypothesis 1. The independent variables of political involvement, years of teaching experience, BTSV scores, and age were found to be useful predictors of preferred teaching approach, and thus, generated a prediction equation that was significant. As anticipated, political involvement related positively to teaching approach; years of teaching experience, BTSV scores, and age were inversely related to preferred teaching approach. The multiple correlation of these four variables with the variable teaching approach was .27, significant beyond the .05 level. Hypothesis 2. A correlation of personal characteristic variables (sex, age, and years of teaching experience) and BTSV scores with political involvement scores showed that years of teaching experience correlated positively and significantly with political involvement at the .05 level. However, a regression of personal characteristic variables and BTSV scores on political involvement showed that none of the four predictor variables had F-values which were significant beyond the .05 level. Thus, these variables were not found to be useful predictors of political involvement and did not support the rejection of the hypothesis.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8016304, 2989534, FSDT2989534, fsu:74041
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING CONSUMER EDUCATION CONCEPTS IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILES TO SELECTED SECONDARY STUDENTS IN HOME ECONOMICS
Title
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING CONSUMER EDUCATION CONCEPTS IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILES TO SELECTED SECONDARY STUDENTS IN HOME ECONOMICS.
Creator
GILBERT, CARLOTTA SHEFFIELD., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The purpose of the study was to develop instruments to determine what teachers and experts think ought to be taught, what is taught, and what is known concerning consumer education in clothing and textiles programs in home economics in the public secondary schools of Bay County, Florida. The specific objectives examined, analyzed, and reported the findings of the assessment of consumer education as taught in clothing and textiles classes in a sample of secondary schools. The review of...
Show moreThe purpose of the study was to develop instruments to determine what teachers and experts think ought to be taught, what is taught, and what is known concerning consumer education in clothing and textiles programs in home economics in the public secondary schools of Bay County, Florida. The specific objectives examined, analyzed, and reported the findings of the assessment of consumer education as taught in clothing and textiles classes in a sample of secondary schools. The review of literature included background information regarding consumer education, consumer legislation affecting textiles and clothing, and consumer education research in the schools., The test items were formulated in relation to those concepts identified in the Florida 1974 Free Enterprise and Consumer Education Act including: advertising, appliances, banking, budgeting, credit, governmental agencies, guarantees and warranties, home and apartment rental and ownership, law, motor vehicles, professional services, and taxes. A questionnaire was developed to ascertain what teachers and experts think students ought to know and estimated amount of class time spent regarding these identified concepts of consumer economics as related to clothing and textiles. This questionnaire was utilized in the test development as were the Florida Guides, Textiles and Clothing and Clothing Management, Production and Services. Sixty-five questions were developed and pilot tested with 45 secondary home economics students in Broward County, Florida. The test was revised on the basis of the item analysis made by the Office of Evaluation Services at The Florida State University., Data were collected from 131 senior high school students in two public schools of Bay County, Florida. Seventy first semester clothing and textiles students were assigned to the experimental group whereas 61 home economics students who had not had clothing and textiles were assigned to the control group., It was concluded that the test was reliable due to an analysis coefficient (K-R 20) which was .90 when administered to the experimental group and .89 when administered to the control group., The t test was used to determine if there was a significant difference in the mean of the test scores of the experimental group and the control group. No significant difference was found between the mean score of the experimental and control groups. Students in both groups received an average score of 65 percent on the instrument. It appears that teachers are incorporating consumer education in all areas of the school curriculum as well as in specific clothing and textiles classes.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8016297, 2989531, FSDT2989531, fsu:74038
Format
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THE MOTIF OF LONELINESS IN SELECTED DRAMAS BY GERHART HAUPTMANN AND ANTON CHEKHOV
Title
THE MOTIF OF LONELINESS IN SELECTED DRAMAS BY GERHART HAUPTMANN AND ANTON CHEKHOV.
Creator
MAJSTOROVIC, SAVKA., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The analysis of three dramas by Gerhart Hauptmann and three by Anton Chekhov shows that loneliness is not only a motif for descriptive passages in prose works and for lyrical expression, but can also be strongly and movingly expressed in the drama in various forms of dialogues and monologues.
Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8016301, 2989533, FSDT2989533, fsu:74040
Format
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A MODEL OF A SUSPENDED SEDIMENT INDUCED, STABLY STRATIFIED OCEANIC BOTTOM BOUNDARY LAYER
Title
A MODEL OF A SUSPENDED SEDIMENT INDUCED, STABLY STRATIFIED OCEANIC BOTTOM BOUNDARY LAYER.
Creator
ADAMS, CHARLES EARL, JR., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8014108, 2989536, FSDT2989536, fsu:74043
Format
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THE ROLE OF EXPECTANCY IN RATINGS OF CONSUMER SATISFACTION WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Title
THE ROLE OF EXPECTANCY IN RATINGS OF CONSUMER SATISFACTION WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Creator
BROWN, ELIZABETH DUIGOU., The Florida State University
Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8014111, 2989537, FSDT2989537, fsu:74044
Format
Document (PDF)
ON THE TRAIL OF THE RUNNER'S HIGH - A DESCRIPTIVE AND EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ELUSIVE PHENOMENON
Title
ON THE TRAIL OF THE RUNNER'S HIGH - A DESCRIPTIVE AND EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ELUSIVE PHENOMENON.
Creator
SACHS, MICHAEL LEO., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The nature of the psychological phenomenon experienced by runners during participation known as the "runner's high" was investigated. The determination of a number of characteristics which differentiate runners who experience the runner's high from those who do not was initially attempted. Additionally, the effect of manipulation of association/dissociation cognitive strategies on perception of quality of the run and experience of the runner's high was studied., Subjects were 60 male regular...
Show moreThe nature of the psychological phenomenon experienced by runners during participation known as the "runner's high" was investigated. The determination of a number of characteristics which differentiate runners who experience the runner's high from those who do not was initially attempted. Additionally, the effect of manipulation of association/dissociation cognitive strategies on perception of quality of the run and experience of the runner's high was studied., Subjects were 60 male regular runners (average of at least four days per week, 30 minutes per day, for the past two months), average age 32 years. The runners had been running an average of 5.7 years, and had averaged 53.5 minutes and 6.8 miles per run for the past two months. Average number of days per wek running was 5.8 days. The majority (87%) of the runners described themselves as addicted to running, with an average of 1.5 years required for addiction to develop., Most (46 = 77%) of the runners indicated they had experienced the runner's high, although 14 said they had never experienced it. Those runners noting a percentage of runs on which the runner's high was experienced reported that this phenomenon occurred on an average of 29.4% of their runs., A descriptive categorization of the runner's high was offered, frequented by descriptions of floating, well being, effortlessness, euphoria, and power. Few of the runners, however, indicated any peak experiences. A high degree of physiological preparedness was cited as necessary for experience of the runner's high, and it was noted that it was not possible to predict if and when the runner's high would be experienced during a run., Bivariate correlational analyses, stepwise multiple regression,and discriminant function analyses were conducted in assessing the relationship of dependence upon and commitment to running, laterality (right/left brain dominance), and training style to experience of the runner's high. Of particular interest was the relationship of laterality to the runner's high, due to reports of the runner's high as a right brain phenomenon., Scores of the runners on a scale of addiction to running and length of time runners had been participating were both significantly related to experience of the runner's high. Multiple regression and discriminant function analyses, however, failed to yield results of value in attempting to predict experience of the runner's high. The absence of a significant relationship of two measures of laterality to experience of the runner's high was particularly noted., The runners tended to employ the cognitive strategy of dissociation more frequently during their training runs, although they shifted frequently between association and dissociation. A simple characterization of the cognitive strategies of the runners could not be provided., Results of the attempted manipulation of cognitive strategies (association/dissociation) during the next to last mile of the middle four of eight test runs of the subjects did not reveal any significant findings. It was suggested that a combination of the particular strategies used and the need for intensive training in use of specific strategies served as important factors in the lack of obtaining significant findings.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8016677, 2989577, FSDT2989577, fsu:74084
Format
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MOTHERS' PERCEIVED STRENGTH OF PRIMARY GROUP NETWORKS AND MATERNAL CHILD ABUSE
Title
MOTHERS' PERCEIVED STRENGTH OF PRIMARY GROUP NETWORKS AND MATERNAL CHILD ABUSE.
Creator
GAUDIN, JAMES MARTIN, JR., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
This study was an initial effort to use social network concepts to compare the informal support systems of mothers identified as child abusers with those of non-abusing mothers. A social-psychological approach was taken to the measurement of social network strength. The strength of the mother's primary group network was defined in terms of the mothers' reported perceptions of the amount of role-supportive help available to her from neighbors, friends, and relatives., The data were collected...
Show moreThis study was an initial effort to use social network concepts to compare the informal support systems of mothers identified as child abusers with those of non-abusing mothers. A social-psychological approach was taken to the measurement of social network strength. The strength of the mother's primary group network was defined in terms of the mothers' reported perceptions of the amount of role-supportive help available to her from neighbors, friends, and relatives., The data were collected by means of structured interviews with two groups of mothers. A group of 38 mothers were interviewed who had been identified as physical child abusers by one of eight public protective services programs in North Florida and North Georgia. A control group of 59 mothers who had not been reported for child abuse were similarly identiviewed., A structured, 51 item Index of Social Network Strength, was developed by the author and used as the interview guide. The instrument contained 28 Likert-type items which yielded a summated index of the mother's perceived strength of her combined neighbor-friend network and an index of the perceived strength of her kinship network. The total of the combined scores was the measure of the mother's perceived strength of her total primary group network. The data collection instrument also provided demographic characteristics of the mothers, a measure of their use of formally organized parent-support services, a marital satisfaction index, and an index of situational stress., An inverse relationship was hypothesized to exist between mothers' perceived strength of their primary group networks and maternal child abuse. This inverse relationship between mothers' perceived strength of primary group network and maternal child abuse was hypothesized to be stronger for mothers in high stress situations than for mothers in low stress situations, and stronger for mothers who reported low use of formally organized parent-support services than for mothers who reported high use of the service. The fourth hypothesis postulated that the inverse relationship between mothers' perceived strength of their kinship network and maternal child abuse would be greater than the inverse relationship between the mothers' perceived strength of their neighbor-friend networks and maternal child abuse., The data were analyzed by means of contingency tables and non-parametric statistics. Chi-square was used as a measure of statistical significance and Yule's Q was used as a measure of the strength of association between the variables., The findings supported the major research hypothesis. Mothers who perceived their primary group networks as strong were significantly less likely to be child abusers than mothers who perceived their primary group networks as weak. This inverse relationship between the mothers' perceived strength of their primary group networks and child abuse was significantly stronger for mothers who did not utilize formally organized parent-support services than for mothers who did utilize them, and was stronger for lower-income mothers than for higher-income mothers. Level of situational stress did not significantly influence the inverse relationship between mothers' perceived strength of their networks and child abuse. The perceived strength of the mother's neighbor-friend networks was found to have a stronger, negative association with child abuse than did the perceived strength of their kinship networks., The findings suggest that interventions to prevent maternal child abuse should be directed toward strengthening the social linkages between abusive or potentially abusive mothers and their neighbors and friends.
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Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8017663, 2989582, FSDT2989582, fsu:74089
Format
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FINANCIAL RATIOS AS INDICATORS OF REPAYMENT OR DEFAULT OF BANK LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES: A MULTIVARIATE DISCRIMINANT ANALYSIS
Title
FINANCIAL RATIOS AS INDICATORS OF REPAYMENT OR DEFAULT OF BANK LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES: A MULTIVARIATE DISCRIMINANT ANALYSIS.
Creator
SELPH, CARL JACKSON., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The study involves a multivariate discriminant analysis (MDA) of financial ratios of 172 small businesses that during 1971-1976 borrowed fom 29 banking institutions representing 174 Florida banks. Of the 172 borrowers, 92 made timely repayment and 80 defaulted their loans. The study also contains an extensive review and evaluation of previous contributions to ratio analysis., The study analyzes 54 industry and size-relative financial ratio variables ("relatives") for their usefulness as...
Show moreThe study involves a multivariate discriminant analysis (MDA) of financial ratios of 172 small businesses that during 1971-1976 borrowed fom 29 banking institutions representing 174 Florida banks. Of the 172 borrowers, 92 made timely repayment and 80 defaulted their loans. The study also contains an extensive review and evaluation of previous contributions to ratio analysis., The study analyzes 54 industry and size-relative financial ratio variables ("relatives") for their usefulness as indicators of loan outcome. The determination of a value of a relative involves (1) computing the value of a financial ratio from financial data submitted by a borrower to a bank prior to a loan and (2) dividing that value by the mean value for a similar ratio computed from data appearing in the Robert Morris Associates (RMA) Annual Statement Studies for the period approximately concurrent with the borrower's financial statements., The sample of 172 borrowers was split into two subsamples, each consisting of 40 defaulters and 46 non-defaulters. Analysis of one of the subsamples showed that dispersions of ratio values for defaulters and nondefaulters in the sample differed greatly. Consistent with that difference, a discriminant model using a quadratic decision rule proved more effective than a linear discriminant function for separating defaulters from nondefaulters., The analysis produces a quadratic model containing 39 variables that correctly classifies 96.5% of the defaulters and nondefaulters in the subsample analyzed. For validation, the model was tested for efficacy in classifying the second subsample. The model successfully classifies 63% of the borrowers in the validation subsample. This result was tested for significance using normal approximation of the binomial distribution and was found significant at the .01 level., The study concludes that information in small business financial statements is useful for short-term bank loan decisions, despite apparent inaccuracies in some of the unaudited data. The study also finds that MDA is effective for analyzing financial ratios as indicators of loan outcome., Data for this study consists of a sample drawn from a population of loan recipients, rather than a population of loan applicants. Accordingly, if the model developed were to be used by a lender it should be regarded as an appellate model whose use is limited to reviewing decisions to lend that have been made using independent alternative models., The study concludes that progress on three fronts is needed if empirically-derived, statistically sophisticated discriminant models are to play an important role in lending decisions. First, larger quantities of data must be collected for analysis and the reliability of data must be improved. Reviews or audits by CPA's of a larger percentage of the financial statements of small business borrowers are apparent means for enhancing data reliability. Second, analytical methods require additional refinement. In particular, methods are needed for selecting the variables to be retained for use in a nonlinear discriminant model. Presently available techniques appear to be less satisfactory for selecting variables for retention in nonlinear discriminant models as compared with linear discriminant functions., Third, lenders must be educated as to the usefulness and the limitations of statistical lending decision models. Only if lenders are convinced of the potential usefulness of the models and the financial data on which they are derived will those lenders require from borrowers and provide to researchers the quality and quantity of data needed for continued progress in financial ratio analysis. Only if they are convinced of potentially beneficial results will lenders adequately test statistical models in real decision situations.
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Date Issued
1979, 1979
Identifier
AAI8016678, 2989578, FSDT2989578, fsu:74085
Format
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THE EFFECT OF A BEHAVIORAL CONTRACT UPON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND SELF-CONCEPT OF FAILING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Title
THE EFFECT OF A BEHAVIORAL CONTRACT UPON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND SELF-CONCEPT OF FAILING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Creator
WELLS, MARY LEE., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a behavioral contract upon the academic performance and self-concept of failing middle school students. These students were selected by random sample from failing sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students of approximately the same socio-economic level in one school in Northwest Florida., The California Test of Basic Skills, the grade point average as determined by percentage scores, and the Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a behavioral contract upon the academic performance and self-concept of failing middle school students. These students were selected by random sample from failing sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students of approximately the same socio-economic level in one school in Northwest Florida., The California Test of Basic Skills, the grade point average as determined by percentage scores, and the Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale were used to obtain data. The achievement test scores and grade point averages earned prior to the treatment were obtained from the school records and compared for significant differences., The contract treatment was used cooperatively by the student, teachers, counselor, and parents for a period of 18 school weeks. Treatment began in January, 1979, and was completed by May, 1979., Thirty-five cases each were selected for experimental and control cases. Thirty-three of the experimental cases completed the treatment. Average differences in scores between the experimental and control cases were compared for significant gains in grade point averages, composite achievement tests scores and subtest scores and for significant differences in these scores using the t-test. Self-concept scores were obtained at the completion of the treatment and compared for significant differences also., Significant differences at the .05 level were found in achievement test scores and grade point averages in all cases (except the language subtest gain score at the completion of the treatment). The self-concept scores were found to be significant at the .05 level; the subtest scores, Intellectual and School Status were also found to be significant at the .05 level.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8016681, 2989581, FSDT2989581, fsu:74088
Format
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EFFECTS OF AN ISOMETRIC RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM ON PASSIVE ABDUCTION OF THE HIP JOINT IN COLLEGE WOMEN
Title
EFFECTS OF AN ISOMETRIC RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM ON PASSIVE ABDUCTION OF THE HIP JOINT IN COLLEGE WOMEN.
Creator
LEBE-NERON, ROSE-MARIE CELINE., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The influence of a regular exercise program of isometric contractions of the thigh adductor muscles upon the range of passive thigh abduction and the maximum isometric strength of the adductors was examined. A sample of 52 female college students divided in four groups were trained during 2 weeks under conditions which combined two dependent variables: (1) degree of thigh abduction, and (2) percentage of maximum isometric force developed for each contraction during the program. No change in...
Show moreThe influence of a regular exercise program of isometric contractions of the thigh adductor muscles upon the range of passive thigh abduction and the maximum isometric strength of the adductors was examined. A sample of 52 female college students divided in four groups were trained during 2 weeks under conditions which combined two dependent variables: (1) degree of thigh abduction, and (2) percentage of maximum isometric force developed for each contraction during the program. No change in the angle of passive thigh abduction was found after training. On the other hand, a significant increase in maximum isometric strength occurred. It was noted that under conditions of maximal work (100% of isometric strength), the anatomical position was the most effective in increasing strength of the adductor muscles. The findings indicated that a program increasing the maximum isometric strength of the adductor muscles did not improve the range of passive thigh abduction during a ten day period. On the other hand, within a two-week training period, the development of strength did not restrict the flexibility at the hip joint., Simultaneously, an objective method for the measurement of passive thigh abduction was tested; it was designed to maximize the reproducibility of the testing positions, the torque responsible for the passive movement and the level of muscular tension., It was found that under condition of muscular relaxation controlled by electromyography, the reliability coefficient for the measurement of passive thigh abduction reaches .94.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8016676, 2989576, FSDT2989576, fsu:74083
Format
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THE IMAGE OF POLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE AS PERCEIVED BY ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Title
THE IMAGE OF POLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE AS PERCEIVED BY ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Creator
TUCKER, LOTTIE SHEFFIELD., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study was to assess the current image of Polk Community College held by the eleventh grade students in the Polk County Public School System. The research methodology employed for this study was that of the descriptive survey. Data were collected by the use of a questionnaire which was administered to all of the eleventh grade students enrolled in the ten public high schools. The major findings were these: (1) Based on the large number of "No Opinion" responses produced for...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to assess the current image of Polk Community College held by the eleventh grade students in the Polk County Public School System. The research methodology employed for this study was that of the descriptive survey. Data were collected by the use of a questionnaire which was administered to all of the eleventh grade students enrolled in the ten public high schools. The major findings were these: (1) Based on the large number of "No Opinion" responses produced for each item by high school, income level, and ethnic background, the perceptions of Polk Community College were very vague to non-existent in the minds of Polk County eleventh graders. There were, however, no marked negative perceptions indicated in the data. The responses seemed, rather, to show a lack of real knowledge about the college among the student respondents. (2) No significant differences of opinion were shown to exist when the data were analyzed by high school, by economic level, and by ethnic groups., The following recommendations were proposed: (1) As the chief source of respondents' information was found to be family, friends, and Polk Community College graduates, it was recommended that college personnel encourage present students and alumni of the college to become voluntary recruiters. (2) College personnel should encourage visits from potential students and their families, and should design special college functions to provide them with information about the college. (3) There should be increased effort on the part of the college personnel to work with high school guidance counselors in providing all high school students with information on all aspects of the college. (4) A survey should be conducted periodically to observe whether there has been any change in the perceptions of high school students within the Polk County area, and to investigate the factors that influence high school students' perceptions of the college. (5) The information dissemination and recruitment programs of the college should be continually adjusted in the light of the ongoing surveys recommended above.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8016680, 2989580, FSDT2989580, fsu:74087
Format
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PUERTO RICAN NEWSPAPERS AND JOURNALS OF THE SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD AS SOURCE MATERIALS FOR MUSICOLOGICAL RESEARCH: AN ANALYSIS OF THEIR MUSICAL CONTENT
Title
PUERTO RICAN NEWSPAPERS AND JOURNALS OF THE SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD AS SOURCE MATERIALS FOR MUSICOLOGICAL RESEARCH: AN ANALYSIS OF THEIR MUSICAL CONTENT.
Creator
THOMPSON, ANNIE F., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The present study offers an organized analysis of that portion of the content of Puerto Rican newspapers and journals of the Spanish Colonial period pertinent to the island's music and musical life., The time-span chosen for this study encompassed the Spanish colonial period in its entirety. Insofar as publishing is concerned, this era began with the importation of the first printing press in the first decade of the nineteenth century. The study ends with the termination of Spanish...
Show moreThe present study offers an organized analysis of that portion of the content of Puerto Rican newspapers and journals of the Spanish Colonial period pertinent to the island's music and musical life., The time-span chosen for this study encompassed the Spanish colonial period in its entirety. Insofar as publishing is concerned, this era began with the importation of the first printing press in the first decade of the nineteenth century. The study ends with the termination of Spanish sovereignty in 1898., The number of existing sources is uneven, offering a larger number of both titles and issues in the last three decades of the century. Each existing number was examined for its musical content. The latter was summarized by decades in a general way, then described in detail in tables appearing in Part II., These tables are divided into very broad categories which are continued throughout and which enable the reader to follow particular segments of musical life throughout the century., The categories are: (1) religious music; (2) dances and other secular festivities; (3) articles, short pieces and song texts; (4) concerts and theatre; and (5) advertisements., This study has determined that Puerto Rican newspapers and journals of the nineteenth century are indeed a valuable source for the investigation of the island's musical history. The materials available in these sources has now been described in such a way as to provide a research tool for the serious musicologist and social historian.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8016679, 2989579, FSDT2989579, fsu:74086
Format
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THE ECOLOGY OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: THE CASE OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
Title
THE ECOLOGY OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: THE CASE OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Creator
RENICK, JAMES CARMICHEAL., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
This study examines the impact of environmental variables and organizational characteristics on minority bureaucratic representation in American municipalities., A random sample of 111 American municipalities with populations of over 25,000 was chosen from U.S. census data. The base year for the analysis is l977., After a comprehensive background, definitions of representation bureaucracy and affirmative action are drawn from the literature to provide rather explicit parameters for the...
Show moreThis study examines the impact of environmental variables and organizational characteristics on minority bureaucratic representation in American municipalities., A random sample of 111 American municipalities with populations of over 25,000 was chosen from U.S. census data. The base year for the analysis is l977., After a comprehensive background, definitions of representation bureaucracy and affirmative action are drawn from the literature to provide rather explicit parameters for the analysis. Affirmative action, as a public personnel policy, is viewed as a contemporary means for achieving a representative bureaucracy., There is first a concern for describing the municipal occupational representation of minorities. This descriptive section of the research addresses such questions as: (1) What is the occupational distribution of minorities? (2) In what occupations are minorities most represented? and (3) How do blacks and white females compare with regards to occupational representation? Second, there is a concern for generalizing these findings to U. S. municipalities., The study tests hypotheses relating to organizational and environmental variables with the assumption that they would have a significant impact on minority bureaucratic representation in American cities. The relationship between these variables and their respective impact on municipal minority representation constitutes an ecological orientation., This study shows that minorities tend to be located in lower status jobs. The most significant ecological factor that explains black bureaucratic representation is the percentage of blacks in the municipal population.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8016675, 2989575, FSDT2989575, fsu:74082
Format
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CAREER SPONSORSHIP OF WOMEN SENIOR-LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Title
CAREER SPONSORSHIP OF WOMEN SENIOR-LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
Creator
MANN, BARBARA ANN., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study was to investigate and analyze career sponsorship of selected current women senior-level administrators in higher education to determine whether mentor/protege relationships occurred in their careers and whether the sponsorship was a factor in their career advancement., Regionally accredited public and private institutions in the United States granting at a minimum the baccalaureate degree were chosen for inclusion in this study. During the 1978-1979 academic year, 1...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to investigate and analyze career sponsorship of selected current women senior-level administrators in higher education to determine whether mentor/protege relationships occurred in their careers and whether the sponsorship was a factor in their career advancement., Regionally accredited public and private institutions in the United States granting at a minimum the baccalaureate degree were chosen for inclusion in this study. During the 1978-1979 academic year, 1,644 individuals were employed as presidents at their institutions. Of this number 113 (6.8 percent) were women. During the same period, 6,774 individuals were employed as vice-presidents, of whom 521 (7.7 percent) were women. A Survey of Women Senior-Level Administrators (SWSLA) was developed and mailed to a sample of 245 of these women. Responses to the SWSLA were received from 179 individuals (73.1 percent)., The majority of the respondents ranged in age from 30 to 50 years and had become senior-level administrators during the same age span. The majority had been in higher education administration between five and twelve years and had spent one to four years in their current position, if not members of religious orders, and five to fourteen years if they were members of religious orders., Over 70 percent of the presidents and 50 percent of the vice-presidents reported the highest degree earned was the doctorate. Two-thirds of the presidents and half of the vice-presidents who were not members of religious orders reported being married or having been married during their careers. The majority of the respondents were employed at private coeducational institutions with fewer than 2,500 students., The respondents selected as the most important factors in the advancement of their careers being competent, possessing the appropriate academic credentials, and being in the right place at the right time. Having drive and determination and being sponsored were the next most frequently selected factors., The respondents enumerated bosses, female professors and teachers, husbands, mothers, fathers, and female friends and colleagues as the persons who had most directly influenced their careers., Encouragement, reinforcement of a sense of competence, guidance and advice, and role modeling were the most frequently mentioned types of assistance provided by the influential persons. Few mentors in the classic sense who nurtured, supported and taught the protege were described by the respondents. The types of assistance described appeared instead to fall along a continuum of advisory/support relationships., Using guidelines describing a mentor as "a person who sponsors or grooms," nearly two-thirds of the women indicated the presence of mentors in their careers. The mentor was of help to more than half of the women in gaining their present positions. There was a high level of agreement among the women that having a mentor is helpful to a woman beginning a career in administration., Over three-fourths of the women indicated that they had acted as a mentor in the past. Nearly all the women indicated that they would act as mentors in the future, expressing their support for women seeking careers in higher education administration., The relationship between having had a mentor and the background variables of the respondents were tested by the chi-square distributions and none were found to be significant.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8019603, 2989601, FSDT2989601, fsu:74108
Format
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RETRENCHMENT: PRACTICES, POLICIES, AND EFFECTS IN THE COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Title
RETRENCHMENT: PRACTICES, POLICIES, AND EFFECTS IN THE COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.
Creator
LARGUE, EULA MURIEL., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
This is a descriptive study designed to determine the aspects of retrenchment within the Colleges of Education in the nine public universities of Florida. The analysis was based on reports made by the universities to the Board of Regents and on the responses to a written questionnaire from the Deans and Chairpersons of the Colleges of Education concerning their perception of retrenchment and retrenchment policies. Whereas formal written policy for coping with retrenchment did not exist at any...
Show moreThis is a descriptive study designed to determine the aspects of retrenchment within the Colleges of Education in the nine public universities of Florida. The analysis was based on reports made by the universities to the Board of Regents and on the responses to a written questionnaire from the Deans and Chairpersons of the Colleges of Education concerning their perception of retrenchment and retrenchment policies. Whereas formal written policy for coping with retrenchment did not exist at any level in the State University System, informal practices were evident in the decision-making structure according to the findings.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8019601, 2989600, FSDT2989600, fsu:74107
Format
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DESIGNING A PLAN OF ACTION TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRAM COMMITTEES WITHIN COOPERATIVE EXTENSION IN NEW YORK STATE
Title
DESIGNING A PLAN OF ACTION TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRAM COMMITTEES WITHIN COOPERATIVE EXTENSION IN NEW YORK STATE.
Creator
JEWETT, DONALD LEO., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
Cooperative Extension in New York State has as its primary purpose to help people to improve their lives, families, and communities through interpretation of research and extension of new knowledge from the land grant university to deal with their concerns. Attainment of this purpose depends greatly on the effectiveness of elected program committees responsible for guiding informal educational programs and services in each county., In 1978, a project was conducted, the purpose of which was to...
Show moreCooperative Extension in New York State has as its primary purpose to help people to improve their lives, families, and communities through interpretation of research and extension of new knowledge from the land grant university to deal with their concerns. Attainment of this purpose depends greatly on the effectiveness of elected program committees responsible for guiding informal educational programs and services in each county., In 1978, a project was conducted, the purpose of which was to design a plan of action for helping county extension agents improve program committee effectiveness. A design method created by Roy J. Ingham (1972) was used to develop the plan of action. Project steps were performed in accordance with his "Method of Designing Action Systems" (MODAS). Implemented steps are:, (1) Description of the present state of the situation (S). In 1977, less than 30% of all New York counties had program committees rated as performing at or above a "good" level of effectiveness., (2) Description of the desired state (S(,1)). The preferred situation was to have no less than 75% of the counties with program committees performing at or above a "good" level by June 1980., (3) Formulation of a rationale for S(,1) to substantiate its value., (4) Identification of a more encompassing class of phenomena which includes the observed situation (S). Through a literature search it was learned that a rating of performance could be classified as an instance of organizational effectiveness., (5) Location of a relevant and reliable knowledge base. Rensis Likert's (1967) theory of organizational behavior was selected as the explanatory system most adequate to explain the means for achieving member acceptance of high goals, a concept identified as having strong potential for controlling organizational effectiveness. The identified means concepts are high leader goals, supportive leadership, group methods of leadership and leader work facilitation., (6) Design of a specific plan of action (POA(,1)) by translating identified means concepts into concrete observable actions. Sixteen activities, attributes of which specifically matched the means concepts, were designed for the plan of action for increasing member acceptance of high goals., (7) Identification and measurement of exogenous variables (external environmental factors) which, if in a certain state, might prevent the POA(,1) from attaining the desired state; then, modification of the plan of action (POA(,2)) to account for these variables. The three program leaders in a county selected for POA implementation and their state supervisors were interviewed and available records were examined in light of variables identified in social science literature. The organization climate was examined by a survey of committee members., (8) Preparation of a plan for process and product evaluation. Interviews of committee members were planned to determine what, and how, components of the plan of action were implemented. Pre- and post-project member surveys were planned to measure the present and desired states of the means concepts in the selected county and a comparison county., (9) Implementation of the POA(,2). One new and two experienced program leaders in the project county implemented POA(,2) with different program committees over a period of ten months., (10-12) Evaluation of the process with necessary modifications and determination of the state of member acceptance of high goals in the program committees through product evaluation. Evidence obtained from survey responses, corroborated by reported member actions, supports the claim that attainment of (S(,1)) can be attributed to POA(,2)., Fellow extension administrators urge that POA(,1) be used in other counties of New York. Also, they suggest using MODAS to assist extension agents in designing plans of action for improving other aspects of Cooperative Extension.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8019599, 2989598, FSDT2989598, fsu:74105
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THE "OLD SUMPTER HERO": A BIOGRAPHY OF MAJOR-GENERAL ABNER DOUBLEDAY
Title
THE "OLD SUMPTER HERO": A BIOGRAPHY OF MAJOR-GENERAL ABNER DOUBLEDAY.
Creator
RAMSEY, DAVID MORGAN., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
Abner Doubleday was an unusual and often a controversial person. Born into a family staunchly supporting Andrew Jackson, Doubleday reflected the determined Unionist position of the strong-willed president. Abner's attitude towards the Union was later vividly demonstrated at Fort Sumter. A mediocre career at West Point illustrated Doubleday's lack of desire to excel although he possessed the ability to do so. The controversy over the origin of baseball, although Doubleday was never directly...
Show moreAbner Doubleday was an unusual and often a controversial person. Born into a family staunchly supporting Andrew Jackson, Doubleday reflected the determined Unionist position of the strong-willed president. Abner's attitude towards the Union was later vividly demonstrated at Fort Sumter. A mediocre career at West Point illustrated Doubleday's lack of desire to excel although he possessed the ability to do so. The controversy over the origin of baseball, although Doubleday was never directly involved in the question, was the first of several controversies with which Abner Doubleday's name is associated., Doubleday never seemed satisfied with his early life. In his papers he continually referred to people, prominent in later years, which he knew. While serving in the Mexican War, Doubleday continually felt the need to relate the dangerous situations in which he was placed. He seemed to want to demonstrate his personal responsibilities, which while actually meager, he viewed as of supreme importance. Doubleday apparently wanted to be a famous, bold cavalier, but realized he failed to accomplish his objective and stressed his "noble" deeds., Doubleday loved large cities and the benefits they offered a person. He liked being in the right social circles and enjoyed the "good life." By 1852, while serving as a commissioner for the Senate, Doubleday had come to despise Mexico and the Mexicans. By 1858, while serving in Florida, he disliked the inconveniences of chasing "savages." With secession in 1860 Doubleday no longer liked Charlestonians; later extending his revulsion to all Confederates., With the crisis at Sumter in 1861 Doubleday was greatly troubled. The affront to the United States government was almost more than he could bear. With the outbreak of the war, Doubleday was more than willing to fight the rebels. A dependable, if unspectacular soldier, Doubleday served well during the Civil War. While no one accused him of original thinking militarily, his men always fought well. Gettysburg was Doubleday's finest hour but became his final hour in the Civil War when he could not countenance serving under a junior officer., It seems strange that Doubleday served in the Freedmen's Bureau since his superior was none other than his old enemy from Gettysburg, O.O. Howard. Doubleday's service in California brought the controversy over the origin of the cable car. Retirement from the army in 1873 brought out several new qualities in Abner Doubleday. He wrote books, read French and Spanish literature, and became interested in the occult and became a believer in theosophy., Doubleday was a colorful figure in nineteenth century America. He was associated with several significant events in the growth of the nation. Doubleday represented, possibly to an extreme, the attitude of many American Unionists and supporters of Manifest Destiny. His commitment to a united nation is similar to Lincoln's attitude. Doubleday not only vocalized this sentiment, but, like Lincoln, was prepared to fight for his belief. Abner Doubleday was an intense American. He desired a strong, powerful United States and opposed those not supporting such a course.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8019606, 2989604, FSDT2989604, fsu:74111
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A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PACKAGING AND RETENTION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1974-1975 AT TROY STATE UNIVERSITY
Title
A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PACKAGING AND RETENTION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1974-1975 AT TROY STATE UNIVERSITY.
Creator
KRIEGER, THOMAS BERT., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The problem of the study was to determine if there were differences in student retention related to financial aid packaging for Troy State University students classified as freshmen during the fall quarter of 1974-75. Data were collected from students' permanent record files maintained by the Troy State University. Statistical analyses of the study were performed using a census of 271 freshmen financial recipients to form one group and a systematic random sample of 271 nonrecipients of...
Show moreThe problem of the study was to determine if there were differences in student retention related to financial aid packaging for Troy State University students classified as freshmen during the fall quarter of 1974-75. Data were collected from students' permanent record files maintained by the Troy State University. Statistical analyses of the study were performed using a census of 271 freshmen financial recipients to form one group and a systematic random sample of 271 nonrecipients of financial aid to form the second group., The first group was used for testing the study intragroup interactions of financial aid packaging and personal characteristics as they related to retention. The second group was used to compare retention differences between recipients and nonrecipients of financial aid., Stepwise multiple regression analysis was the basic statistical approach utilized to provide descriptive information, basic correlational data, regression analysis data, and regression equations. No significant statistical differences were found in retention at the p < .05 level between recipients and nonrecipients of financial aid using persistence to graduation as the retention criterion. Significant statistical differences were found in retention using length of time a student remained enrolled at the university, at the p < .05 level, between recipients and nonrecipients of financial aid. The interaction of the type of financial aid package awarded to a student and the student's academic ability, sex, age, ethnic origin, or family income did not explain a significant proportion of the variance in student retention at the p < .05 level., It was concluded that students' educational opportunity is limited only by their ability to meet reasonable academic standards. Financial aid does permit a student to persist in college, but it could not be stated that persistence is the result of any particular type of financial aid package. The amount of award was the most important financial aid factor in retention. Grants have a positive effect on persistence. Work-study, as a form of financial aid, is less desirable than grants. Loans appear to be negatively related to persistence. It appears that grants should form the major proportion of any type of financial aid package. If additional financial aid is required, it would be preferable to consider work-study before loans., The type of financial aid package is important in retention, but the primary reasons for its importance were beyond the scope of the study. Further research is needed with large regional data bases to measure positive retention effects, if there are positive effects. A need exists to isolate what student characteristics or forces substantially explain retention in relationship to financial aid. A study of the relationship between retention and the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant Program and College Work Study Program is especially warranted.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8019600, 2989599, FSDT2989599, fsu:74106
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THREE GROUPS OF POLICY-MAKERS CONCERNING SELECTIVE COMPONENTS OF RURAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Title
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THREE GROUPS OF POLICY-MAKERS CONCERNING SELECTIVE COMPONENTS OF RURAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION.
Creator
MAIBERGER, GEORGE L., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study was to analyze three groups of policy-makers from the western counties of the state of Florida concerning four components of rural community education. The groups were; superintendents of education, county commissioners and school board members. The survey determined total population attitudes and group differences in terms of selective activities relating to interagency cooperation, citizen involvement, use of public school facilities and broad-based programming....
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to analyze three groups of policy-makers from the western counties of the state of Florida concerning four components of rural community education. The groups were; superintendents of education, county commissioners and school board members. The survey determined total population attitudes and group differences in terms of selective activities relating to interagency cooperation, citizen involvement, use of public school facilities and broad-based programming. Knowledge of community education information held by policy-makers was also examined., Methodology. One hundred and fifty four questionnaires were mailed to policy-makers located in the fourteen western rural counties of the state of Florida. Seventy two responses were returned for a response rate of forty seven percent. Five categories of response were profiled: disagree, slightly disagree, no opinion, slightly agree and agree. Responses were assigned a number weight from one to five with higher numbers assigned to responses indicating more favorability. Total population and group attitudes were determined in relation to activities associated with the four components., Findings. Policy-makers' attitudes regarding activities associated with interagency cooperation, citizen involvement, use of public school facilities and broad-based programming were mixed. County commissioners were much less supportive of the components than were superintendents and school board members. Superintendents were the most supportive. Policy-makers agreed that the rural public schools were meeting the educational needs of children and adults in their communities. Policy-makers rated their knowledge of community education information as medium or high. The majority had received information about community education from national, state or local sources., There was a significant difference at the .05 level of confidence for group differences in thirteen of the twenty three activities associated with the components of community education., Conclusions. Superintendents and school board members were much more supportive than county commissioners regarding those activities associated with the four components of community education. County commissioners disagreed with the proposition of sharing resources with community agencies for the purpose of addressing social problems. Clear neutrality concerning use of referral services and opposition to resource sharing expressed by the county commissioners could indicate weak understanding of agency capability to adequately deliver the prescribed services under mutual agency sponsorship. Sharing of educational facilities to enhance delivery of social services to the rural population did not find favor with the county commissioners.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8019605, 2989603, FSDT2989603, fsu:74110
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SEX DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS AGAINST FLORIDA PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION: PERCEIVED EFFECTS ON THE COMPLAINANT AND THE INSTITUTION
Title
SEX DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS AGAINST FLORIDA PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION: PERCEIVED EFFECTS ON THE COMPLAINANT AND THE INSTITUTION.
Creator
MCLEOD, KATIE PATRICIA., The Florida State University
Abstract/Description
This is a case study of terminated sex discrimination complaints filed with the Office for Civil Rights against public institutions of higher education in Florida. Included are the perceived effects of complaint action on the grievant and the aggrieved institution, collegial relationships, as well as, stratagems employed by the grievant to protest inequality. Sources of information were the Office for Civil Rights, Letters of Findings, and participants' responses to a questionnaire and an...
Show moreThis is a case study of terminated sex discrimination complaints filed with the Office for Civil Rights against public institutions of higher education in Florida. Included are the perceived effects of complaint action on the grievant and the aggrieved institution, collegial relationships, as well as, stratagems employed by the grievant to protest inequality. Sources of information were the Office for Civil Rights, Letters of Findings, and participants' responses to a questionnaire and an interview.
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Date Issued
1980, 1980
Identifier
AAI8019604, 2989602, FSDT2989602, fsu:74109
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