Online Courses, Instructional Quality, and Economics: A Conceptual Analysis
In this article, we discuss the development of online courses in higher education in terms of the instructional quality and economic costs. In our conceptual analysis, we point out problems in...
View ArticlePerceived Induction Needs for Beginning Principals
This study attempted to determine the perceptions of beginning principals regarding their need for induction experiences and the relationship of principal responsibilities to those perceived induction...
View ArticleThe Superintendent Search: Who are the Consultants and What are the Barriers
Superintendent search consultants are often used to assist school boards in finding the top leaders of a district. The role of superintendent search consultants suggest that they have an understanding...
View ArticleThe Rigor Mortis of Education: Rigor Is Required in a Dying Educational System
In an effort to answer the “Educational Call to Arms”, our national public schools have turned to Advanced Placement (AP) courses as the predominate vehicle used to address the lack of academic rigor...
View Article21st Century Theories of Education Administration
This Collection is authored by Virginia Tech Doctoral students as part of their requirements for the course, Theories of Educational Administration, Summer 2009. The authors posit that much of the...
View ArticleIdentity Crisis: A Leader’s Image is Worth a Thousand Words
There is a short supply, yet tacit demand, for creative and effective communication training for educational leaders. A field of literature indicates that a leader’s identity is a potent communication...
View ArticleAligned or Askew: Faculty Perceptions of Principal Preparation Programs
This study was conducted to focus attention on the issues involved in the preparation of school leaders and to provide an enhanced profile of the perceptions of faculty members involved in principal...
View ArticleParadigms, Mental Models, and Mindsets: Triple Barriers to Transformational...
Anyone with an interest in creating substantial, frame-breaking change in America’s school systems is probably familiar with the terms “paradigm,” “mental models,” and “mindsets.” But what exactly do...
View ArticleSuperintendents’ Views of the No Child Left Behind Act
The views of 33 superintendents in South Texas were obtained concerning the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act through a Likert-format survey. Results were that superintendents perceived NCLB as having...
View ArticleBuilding Leadership Skills with Evaluation Techniques
The career of educational administrator does not lend itself well to allowing new principals to practice their skills. As individuals are involved in principal preparation programs, the internship...
View Article
