Download or read book Identifying Institutional Goals written by Norman P. Uhl and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Study of Perceived and Preferred Ratings of Institutional Goals and Priority Rankings as Viewed by Faculty Students and Administrators at Oregon State University written by William Lawrence Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study was undertaken as a result of an interest in the present and future purposes and functions of higher education. American society and higher education are moving through a period of change. Since each shapes and is shaped by the other, change in either may require a review and perhaps alteration of goals. The purpose of this investigation was (1) to examine the congruence or dissonance of perceived (is) and preferred (should be) ratings of institutional goals and (2) to determine the priorities placed upon these goals by faculty, students, and administrators at Oregon State University. Design of the Study The Institutional Goals Inventory (Educational Testing Service, 1972) was administered to a stratified proportional sample of 213 randomly selected faculty, students, and administrators. The main content of the IGI consists of 90 goal statements. Eighty are related to 20 goal areas and 10 are miscellaneous. The respondents, using a five-point scale, were asked to evaluate each of the goal statements in two different ways: 1. How important is the goal at this University at the present time? 2. How important should the goal be at this University? The data analysis included the means, standard deviations, and mean differences for the 20 goal areas and the 90 goal statements for the perceived (is) and preferred (should be) responses for the total sample and for each of the subgroups. Second, independent "t" tests were used to determine if the differences in the respondents perceived and preferred mean ratings of the goal areas were significant at the .05 level. These tests provided the basic tools for determining points of convergence and divergence between faculty, students, and administrators on the 20 goal areas. Congruence (no significant difference) or dissonance (significant difference) was reported for each comparison. Further, by using the results of the mean value rank orders, conclusions were drawn as to the basic priorities for the University as viewed by the respondents. Findings of the Study In the perceived (is) category, faculty and students showed congruence on 19 of the 20 goal areas. Faculty and administrators were congruent on 15 of the goal areas, and students and administrators were equally divided between congruence and dissonance on the goal areas. In the preferred (should be) category, faculty-students showed congruence on 14 of the 20 goal areas. Faculty- administrators were congruent on all 20 goals, and students-administrators were congruent on 17 of the goals. The rankings of goal areas showed that in the perceived (is) category, the respondents ranked Academic Development, Research, and Advanced Training as the goals currently receiving the greatest emphasis. In the preferred (should be) category, the respondents ranked Intellectual Orientation, Community, and Individual Personal Development as the goals which should have high priority on campus. Further analysis indicated that the four individual goal statements (from the total of 90) with both the highest "should be" mean rankings and the largest "should be"--"is" discrepancy rankings were from the following goal areas: Individual Personal Development, Community, and Democratic Governance. Conclusions and Implications of the Study This study showed that there was a large measure of congruence in the preferred category which indicated a strong convergence of opinion concerning what should be the goals and priorities of the University. Where differences did occur, they were generally differences in terms of the "degree of importance" attached to a given goal area, and did not reflect extreme divergencies. The implications of these findings would tend to suggest that the faculty, students, and administrators want the 20 goal areas (with the exception of "Traditional Religiousness") to have a greater importance on campus.

Download or read book An Examination of Preferred Institutional Goals at Oregon State University and Western Oregon State College as Perceived by the Education Faculties written by Bonnie Jean Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new organization was created when Oregon State University (OSU) School of Education and Western Oregon State College (WOSC) Division of Education merged into the OSU-WOSC School of Education in the fall of 1982. Two education faculties from two different kinds of institutions (i.e., a large university and a small four-year state college) were combined. A literature review established the importance of goals for an organization, identified important goal studies, and identified the IGI (Institutional Goals Inventory) as a popular instrument for clarifying goal orientations. The instrument contains goal statements divided into 20 goal areas of four statements each, plus 10 additional statements totaling 90 statements in all. The IGI was completed by a randomly selected sample of education faculty at OSU and WOSC. Analysis of variance was the statistical tool. A comparison of "should be" (preferred) goal means were tested for significant differences between OSU and WOSC faculty. Goal areas and goal statements were ranked to determine priorities for future planning for the new organization. ss, From a total of 20 goal areas, statistical differences were found in only two areas: Research and Advanced Training. OSU faculty gave higher mean ratings to these two goal areas than WOSC faculty. Strong similarities between institutions were indicated when goals were ranked and put in order of priority. Seven goal statements were common to both institutions when the 10 goal statements with highest "should be" means were ranked. When five priority goal statements were ranked, three similar statements were listed for both OSU and WOSC. Recommendations for immediate action included using the goals study to help rank, plan, and establish direction for the new OSU-WOSC School of Education.

Download or read book Using Goals in Research and Planning written by Robert H. Fenske and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Institutions Goals Policies And Analytics In Economic Development written by Solomon I Cohen and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2024-07-09 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of Development Economics (DE) has overstretched over time with risks of becoming shallow. There is a need for the compartmentalization of DE that focuses on simplification, oversight, productivity and relevance. This volume is a handbook in development economics with a compartmentalized perspective. It makes use of case study applications, both recent and over the last few decades. Next to 2 introductory chapters that elaborate on the development regions, the book falls in five parts.The first part, consisting of two chapters, displays structural/system changes in the development regions, examines institutions that discourage/promote development, and applies institutional modelling to related case studies of land reform in India and Chile.The second part, consisting of two chapters, takes the courageous step of discussing, measuring and posting the twin development goals of growth with redistribution as the primary development goals, and analysing their trade-offs for major countries in the six development regions. Secondary development goals are important but they correlate with the primary goals, and are considered as conditional.The third part, consisting of eight chapters, contains applications on multi-sector development policies. The applications use the Social Accounting Matrix and related economy wide modelling. They highlight alternative policies to achieve the development goals of growth and redistribution in Pakistan, Indonesia, Korea, UAE, Nepal, Sudan, Suriname and other countries.The fourth part, consisting of six chapters, examines human resource development and policies in the areas of labor market information systems, labor market adjustments, manpower forecasts, earnings profiles, educational plans, and intergenerational mobility, with case studies related to Pakistan, Indonesia, Colombia, Korea, Ethiopia.The fifth and final part, consisting of two chapters, focuses on world development and global governance; in particular the persistent income disparities at the global level in spite of the strengthened positions of the development regions in the world economy, the consequences of shifting dominance for world governance, the evaluation of the G-20, and a proposed more representative world governance. Throughout all chapters special attention is devoted to introducing and applying analytical methods that have proven to be fundamental in development economics.

Download or read book Assessing Institutional Effectiveness written by Peter Ewell and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Education. Assessment and institutional effectiveness have become overriding themes in higher education. Institutions of higher education are increasingly being asked by consumers and external authorities to demonstrate that they make a difference, and to provide evidence about how much their students have learned.

Download or read book Institutional Goals Inventory written by John Thomas Pohto and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sustainable Development Goals and Institutions of Higher Education written by Godwell Nhamo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-09-14 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together both theoretical and case study based contributions to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Institutions of Higher Education (IHE), presenting an impactful combination of authors from both developing and developed countries. While most current publications addressing the SDGs and education focus on sustainable development in general and specific topics such as climate change or energy, this book attempts to accelerate the localisation of the SDGs by presenting opportunities and innovations offered in various universities and campuses regarding SDGs localisation. The book seeks to provide an important contribution to the global dialogue on IHE and the SDGs, and will be of interest to academics and researchers engaged in the SDGs and education, as well as government agencies and other interested stakeholders. The book focuses on curriculum and learning matters, research and development as well as community engagement. Case studies detail the integration of SDGs in academic and professional development, new approaches to implementing sustainability science instruction, improvements in teaching practices to enhance teacher competence, and responsible management education. Additional focus is placed on the alignment of the SDGs in higher education with the other goals, emphasizing technological innovation for improved human health and environmental management, and climate change policies and action plans. Interdisciplinary solutions for pressing environmental problems are also provided, making sure that no one is left behind in realising these global development goals.

Download or read book The Use of Performance to Maximize organizational Goals and Objectives in educational Organization written by Anderson Brians and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2013-04-08 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: A, University of Cambridge, language: English, abstract: The research will focus on my institution, how it has tries to achieve its set objectives and goals through performance. How it engages the organizational stakeholders in all its operations and how this impacts on performance.Surveys, primary and secondary data collection methods were used for the purpose of this study.

Download or read book A Practitioner s Handbook for Institutional Effectiveness and Student Outcomes Assessment Implementation written by James Oliver Nichols and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Applying Design Thinking to the Measurement of Experiential Learning written by Adam Peck and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book features chapters addressing they can improve student learning outcomes and students awareness of what they are learning by applying principles of design thinking into the curriculum"--

Download or read book Good Strategy Bad Strategy written by Richard Rumelt and published by Currency. This book was released on 2011-07-19 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good Strategy/Bad Strategy clarifies the muddled thinking underlying too many strategies and provides a clear way to create and implement a powerful action-oriented strategy for the real world. Developing and implementing a strategy is the central task of a leader. A good strategy is a specific and coherent response to—and approach for—overcoming the obstacles to progress. A good strategy works by harnessing and applying power where it will have the greatest effect. Yet, Rumelt shows that there has been a growing and unfortunate tendency to equate Mom-and-apple-pie values, fluffy packages of buzzwords, motivational slogans, and financial goals with “strategy.” In Good Strategy/Bad Strategy, he debunks these elements of “bad strategy” and awakens an understanding of the power of a “good strategy.” He introduces nine sources of power—ranging from using leverage to effectively focusing on growth—that are eye-opening yet pragmatic tools that can easily be put to work on Monday morning, and uses fascinating examples from business, nonprofit, and military affairs to bring its original and pragmatic ideas to life. The detailed examples range from Apple to General Motors, from the two Iraq wars to Afghanistan, from a small local market to Wal-Mart, from Nvidia to Silicon Graphics, from the Getty Trust to the Los Angeles Unified School District, from Cisco Systems to Paccar, and from Global Crossing to the 2007–08 financial crisis. Reflecting an astonishing grasp and integration of economics, finance, technology, history, and the brilliance and foibles of the human character, Good Strategy/Bad Strategy stems from Rumelt’s decades of digging beyond the superficial to address hard questions with honesty and integrity.

Download or read book Making International Institutions Work written by Ranjit Lall and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-02-23 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains why some international institutions succeed and others fail - and what we can do to improve them.

Download or read book The Architecture Student s Handbook of Professional Practice written by American Institute of Architects and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-01-09 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to beginning your career in architecture The Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice opens the door to the vast body of knowledge required to effectively manage architectural projects and practice. A professional architect is responsible for much more than design; this book is specifically designed to help prepare you for the business and administrative challenges of working in the real-world—whether you are a student or are just starting out in practice. It provides clear insight into the legal, financial, marketing, management, and administrative tasks and issues that are integral to keeping a firm running. This new edition has been restructured to be a companion textbook for students undertaking architectural practice classes, while also fulfilling the specific knowledge needs of interns and emerging professionals. It supplements information from the professional handbook with new content aimed at those setting out in the architectural profession and starting to navigate their careers. New topics covered in this new edition include: path to licensure, firm identity, professional development, strategic planning, and integrated project delivery. Whether you want to work at a top firm, strike out on your own, or start the next up-and-coming team, the business of architecture is a critical factor in your success. This book brings the fundamentals together to give you a one-stop resource for learning the reality of architectural practice. Learn the architect's legal and ethical responsibilities Understand the processes of starting and running your own firm Develop, manage, and deliver projects on time and on budget Become familiar with standard industry agreements and contracts Few architects were drawn to the profession by dreams of writing agreements and negotiating contracts, but those who excel at these everyday essential tasks impact their practice in innumerable ways. The Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice provides access to the "nuts and bolts" that keep a firm alive, stable, and financially sound.

Download or read book Atomic Habits written by James Clear and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 20 million copies sold! Translated into 60+ languages! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights. Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field. Learn how to: make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy); overcome a lack of motivation and willpower; design your environment to make success easier; get back on track when you fall off course; ...and much more. Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.

Download or read book Assessing Student Learning written by Linda Suskie and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2004-06-04 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is assessment? -- How can student learning be assessed? -- What is good assessment? -- Why are you assessing student learning? -- The keys to a culture of assessment: tangible value and respect -- Supporting assessment efforts with time, infrastructure, and resources -- Organizing an assessment process -- Developing learning goals -- Using a scoring guide or rubric to plan and evaluate an assignment -- Creating an effective assignment -- Writing a traditional test -- Assessing values, attitudes, dispositions, and habits of mind -- Assembling assessment information into portfolios -- Selecting a published test or survey -- Setting benchmarks or standards -- Summarizing and analyzing assessment results -- Sharing assessment results with internal and external audiences -- Using assessment results effectively and appropriately -- Keeping the momentum going.

Download or read book Identification of Core Goals and Related Outcome Measurements for the Development of Community Service learning Programs in Selected Institutions of Higher Education written by Jon Kevin Price and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to identify important educational goals and valid and feasible outcome measures that could be used in the design and development of campus based service-learning programs. The study was designed to utilize the consensus of a panel of experts responsible for the administration notable college or university campus-based service-learning programs. In addition to responding to questionnaires that indicated the perceived importance of the identified goals, followed by the validity and feasibility of the identified outcome measures, the selected panelists were asked to identify potential problems associated with using the outcome measures. The findings may be useful in understanding which goals and outcome measures would be most valuable in the design and development of a campus based service-learning program. Utilizing the Delphi method, three structured questionnaires designed by the researcher were used to collect responses by the identified experts. The first questionnaire included important core goals and related outcome measures for campus-based service-learning centers as identified through an extensive review of the literature and constructed based on sequential reasoning. After each set of outcome measures, respondents were asked to evaluate each goal according to their perceived importance, and each outcome measure according to their perceived validity and feasibility using Likert-type scales. The panelists were then asked to identify potential problems associated with using the outcome measures and suggest additional outcome measures. A second and third questionnaire was distributed to the panel members, with a summary of responses from the previous round. Panel members were asked to review their individual response in comparison to the group mean score and reevaluate their response if it fell outside the interquartile range (IQR) of the combined response ratings. Responses stabilized following round three and the process ended. Statistical analysis of inter-rater agreement and agreement between rounds was done to determine if the Delphi process was successful in promoting consensus on ratings. A final review of ratings of goals and outcome measures was used to identify the important goals and the outcome measures identified with the highest validity and feasibility ratings. In addition, panelist comments were used to interpret final ratings.