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Bricks And Clicks And The Future Of The Academic Library
Authors: Levesque Nancy
Published: March 2016

Today’s librarians must create an engaging setting for teaching and learning by offering a welcoming library space, a wealth of online resources, combined with librarians’ expertise and collaborative instruction programs.  Rapid advances in information technologies, new methods of teaching and learning, and the changing makeup of university student populations are impacting the academic library.  Working together, librarians and faculty can develop active learning experiences for students, and provide opportunities to integrate resources and discovery.
Foreign National Doctoral Students In U.S. Economics Programs
Authors: Baker Joe G. , Finn Michael G.
Published: March 2016

This paper examines why enrollment of foreign national students in U.S. economics graduate programs increased so dramatically since the 1960s.   New information regarding the “stay rates” of foreign national students is examined.  The paper concludes that growth in the number of  foreign national economics graduate students was related to the quality of U.S. graduate programs, growth in foreign social science baccalaureate degree awards, growing foreign incomes, and movement of foreign economies towards markets.  These trends were especially pronounced in Asia, where most foreign national economics students are from.
Exploring The Connections Among Number Sense, Mental Computation Performance, And The Written Computation Performance Of Elementary Preservice School Teachers
Authors: Tsao Yea-Ling
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this study is to a) explore connections among number sense, mental computation performance and the written computation performance of elementary preservice school teachers; and b) explore the correlation among mental computation skills, computation skills, effect issues and number sense. The sample was composed of students in six intact entry?level mathematics sections of a course populated by preservice elementary school teachers. One hundred fifty-five participants from these six classes completed data collection tasks during the Spring 2002 semester for the study. Regression analyses were used to investigate the correlation of written computation skills, mental computation skills, and affective domain with regard to number sense. Three of these subscales of Conference Learning Mathematics, Mathematics Anxiety, Effectance Motivation of Mathematics, Mental Computation Test score, and Written Computation Test score were found to positive significantly correlate with Number Sense Test score success at the a= 0.001 level. Overall, the six independent variables considered in this study accounted for 57.1% of the variation in Number Sense Test score, with Mental Computation Test, and Written Computation Test having the strongest effects.
Determinants Of Accounting Anxiety In Business Students
Authors: Malgwi Charles A.
Published: March 2016

The identification of the level of anxiety, especially in accounting among business students, have not been directly explored and recognized. This empirical study was conducted to ascertain any significant determinants of accounting anxiety among business students. An online survey questionnaire was administered to all registered students at Bentley College, the largest business University in New England. A new accounting anxiety rating scale (AARS) was developed based on a modified computer anxiety rating scale (CARS) by Broome and Havelka (2002). A total of 1,112 responses were received and analyzed, indicating a response rate of 30 percent, which is relatively significant considering similar online survey responses. ANOVA tests were applied to determine the significance in accounting anxiety, controlling for four variables, academic majors, degree levels, experience and gender. The results show that there are significant differences in accounting anxiety levels in all four tests among students with different academic majors, degree levels, work experiences and significant difference in accounting anxiety between male and female students, contrary to recent and similar study of computer anxiety in business students.
Measuring And Changing The Values Of Accounting Students
Authors: Akers Michael , Eaton Tim V. , Giacomino Don E.
Published: March 2016

Although prior research has consistently shown that personal values influence behavior, limited research and curricular activity have been conducted with respect to the role of personal values in accounting.  This purpose of this paper is to propose a methodology that accounting programs can use to measure the personal values of students.  Specifically, we examine the Muser and Orke Typology for measuring personal values.  Using students from a comprehensive, private university in the Midwest, we discuss the administration of the instrument and the evaluation of the results.  The paper concludes with a detailed description of how accounting programs can apply this methodology to change students’ values toward a desired goal.
Finding Common Ground For Content And Technology: A Model For Course Development
Authors: Cerreto Frank A. , Lee Jung
Published: March 2016

A mathematics educator and an instructional technologist developed a practical, collaborative model that integrates content and technology and applied this model to a mathematics course for prospective elementary school teachers.
Application Of White-Collar Crime Research To Academic Fraud: A Focus On Rationalizations Of Accounting Students
Authors: Peterson Bonita K.
Published: March 2016

This study examines rationalizations of academic fraud by presenting three nonfictional scenarios of questionable academic behavior to accounting students. The students were asked to categorize the behaviors as acceptable or unacceptable.  Further, the students were asked to explain their reasonings, or rationalizations, an element found to be necessary for fraud to exist. Results find that if the student had already experienced or was close to experiencing the scenario, they were more likely to view the questionable behavior as acceptable.  Further, results indicate that many students will fault the professor for unacceptable student behavior, but they generated many additional rationalizations as well.  These findings have implications for faculty actions in the classroom.
Course Revitalization As A Change Driver Throughout Undergraduate Business Curriculum
Authors: Leeds Elke M. , Ali Radwan
Published: March 2016

This paper describes the revitalization of Business Information Systems and Communication, a high enrollment, prerequisite course for all undergraduate business students in the Coles College of Business.  An overview of the course components is presented and original structure described. The rationale for change, technologies leveraged and measures of success are presented. The change drivers are identified and their impact on undergraduate curriculum delineated. Lessons learned and future implications are discussed.
Student Evaluation Of Teacher Performance: Random Pre-Destination
Authors: Chuah Kim L. , Hill Cynthia
Published: March 2016

The student evaluation, used to measure students’ perceptions of teacher performance, has been increasingly used as the predominant component in assessing teaching effectiveness (Waters et al. 1988), and the widespread movement of outcomes assessment across the country makes this trend likely to continue in the future (McCoy et al. 1994, AACSB 1994, SACS 1995).  Substantial research has been conducted with regard to the reliability and accuracy of student evaluation of teaching quality, and a considerable number of uncontrollable factors are found to bias the results of the evaluation rating.  This paper identifies one more factor.  Each student has an “evaluator profile”, which decreases the reliability of the student evaluation.  An “evaluator profile” is a persistent pattern of evaluating behavior that may or may not be consistent with the quality of the characteristic being evaluated.  Each class of students consists of a random sample of different evaluator profiles.  A student evaluation rating of a teacher’s performance is biased up or down depending on the concentration of high or low evaluator profiles present.  This paper further shows through simulation the degree to which student “evaluator profiles” impact the overall student evaluation rating of teacher performance. We find that there is evidence to support the “evaluator profile” conjecture, and that these “evaluator profiles” do in fact have the potential to change overall student evaluation ratings substantially.
Problems For Handheld Computers In Higher Education
Authors: Johnson David W.
Published: March 2016

One of the latest devices to be utilized in education is the handheld computer or PDA.  This paper presents experimental results suggesting problems for the device in higher education.  Handhelds have been used successfully in K-12 education; however, student and faculty research presented in this paper shows that the PDA’s small form factor and other characteristics make the device less useful for college students.
Comparing Online And In-Class Students: Perceptions, Demographics And Grades In MBA Accounting Classes
Authors: Tribunella Thomas
Published: March 2016

In this study, graduate business students participated in an accounting course that was offered online and in-class.  The students worked in groups on an accounting case study.    Data collected from both online and on-campus classes were reported, compared, and analyzed.  Learning outcomes were investigated in relation to content knowledge, academic performance, fairness, and educational objectives based on Bloom’s Taxonomy.  As a result, only small differences were found in the learning outcome measures between online and in-class students.  However, input measures indicate that the online students may have been better prepared for the course.
An Analysis Of The Proposed Performance Based Pay System For Academic Staff At The University Of Technology, Jamaica
Authors: Williams Horace A. , Preziosi Robert C.
Published: March 2016

This paper discusses the implications for the use of performance based pay practices for academics at the University of Technology, Jamaica. Some universities systems which have attempted performance based pay for academics in the United States. Systems in Canada and United Kingdom were also reviewed.    The findings are that the Academic Staff at the University of Technology, Jamaica are inclined to retain the current annual increment payments, union negotiated increases together with implementation of a Performance Based Pay System. This should be based on a properly structured Performance Appraisal System and the establishment of clearly defined objectives. The paper concludes that the future practices will necessitate retaining the increments supported by the Jamaican Ministry of Finance and the implementation of a bonus system structured on the premise of a performance based pay system supported from surplus funds derived from donations, investments funds and endowments to the University.
A Device To Detect Student Cheating
Authors: Mogull Robert G.
Published: March 2016

In this article, a method is offered by which to recognize, identify, verify and/or confirm that student “cheating” has occurred on multiple-choice formatted examinations.  The approach rests upon the probability of more than one student incorrectly answering identical questions.  The technique or “device” can be used either to screen or to confirm and it is seen to be easily applied in situations involving several students and for any number of exam questions and tests.
Toward The Goal Of Teaching Excellence In Accounting: Reexamining The Role Of Neutrality And Conservatism In The Development Of Pension Accounting Standards
Authors: Carpenter Brian W. , Mahoney Daniel P.
Published: March 2016

Pension accounting is replete with complexities that present difficulties to even the most seasoned accounting practitioners.  It thus represents one of the more problematic areas of the accounting curriculum for accounting students and instructors alike.  Traditional approaches toward the teaching of pension accounting rely heavily on memorization techniques that tend to serve students’ needs on a short-term basis.  The authors present an alternative approach to instruction in which students assume the role of accounting standard setters and seek to develop pension accounting rules that favor corporate interests.  This approach allows students to recognize the economic consequences that standard setters sometimes consider in their promulgation of accounting and financial reporting rules.  The result is that students acquire a greater depth and breadth of understanding of pension accounting rules and why those rules exist as they do.  They also acquire a keener understanding of the broader standard setting process.  This logic-based approach is likely to better serve the long-term needs of our future accounting professionals.
Teaching Generation Y College Students: Three Initiatives
Authors: Eisner Susan P.
Published: March 2016

This paper presents three initiatives created to teach Generation Y students in an undergraduate general education class.  The Performance Contract, Investigative Report, and Class Game Show are described.
A N-Assets Efficient Frontier Guideline For Investments Courses
Authors: Girard Eric , Ferreira Eurico
Published: March 2016

This article provides directions that allow instructors and students to build an efficient frontier for investments courses. Our step-by-step approach intends to substantially reduce or eliminate the problems in combining the steps of downloading from the internet and use the data  to build the efficient frontier and the capital market line, when short sales are present or not. In a less restricted theoretical framework, the approach can be applied to any subset of assets.
Identifying Learning Outcomes And The Use Of The Discussion Board In An Online Course
Authors: Simione Kathleen , Rich Anne
Published: March 2016

With the popularity and resulting demand for online courses growing, many educators have developed at least a component of their courses, if not the entire course, online.  These online courses, or components thereof, present many challenges to educators. Of the challenges faced, none is more important than learning.  If we are not returning to the static model of learning but instead we are increasing the number of online courses then as educators, we must deliver online courses in which students learn through active participation.  In developing online courses, one of the first challenges facing the instructor is to identify and communicate the learning outcomes of the course.  Without identification of learning outcomes, instructors will not be able to assess learning.  Once learning objectives are identified and assessments match these outcomes, faculty should find ways to create an active learning environment. This paper describes the progression of an online introductory accounting course and how it evolved to improve the learning experience and create an active learning environment for students. Our experiences may provide useful examples that could be followed by others.  The paper specifically describes the identification and communication of learning outcomes with related assessments and the use of the discussion board to foster an active learning environment.
The Effect On Wage Of Attending A US News And World Report Best College
Authors: Owings-Edwards Stephanie
Published: March 2016

A great deal of attention is paid to the annual release of the U.S. News and World Report college rankings. According to national surveys of college freshman, enhanced earning potential is a major motivator in their choosing to attend college and in their selecting which college to attend. Thus you would expect the U.S. News and World Report rankings to be highly correlated with those institutions whose students earn a wage premium. This paper uses the data set High School and Beyond to test the effect on wage of attending a college identified by U.S. News and World Report as a “best college.” I find no statistically significant relationship between attending a U.S. News and World Report “best college” and wage earned.
The Use Of Internet By Educational Institutions: The Case Of Greece
Authors: Anastasios Panopoulos , Zoe Ventoura Neokosmidi
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this study is, to investigate the use of the Internet by Greek educational institutions (universities and polytechnics) in the field of public relations. A study of one hundred web sites, randomly selected from a list of four hundred sixteen web addresses found in the web site of Gunet (www.gunet.gr), reveals how new technologies help universities to build relationships with publics. All the selected web sites were examined in terms of: (1) ease of interface, (2) usefulness of information, (3) generation of return visits, (4) conservation of visitors and (5) dialogic loop. Content analysis was used for the gathering of the data.
Strategies To Win: Six-Steps For Creating Problem Statements In Doctoral Research
Authors: Blum Kimberly D. , Preiss Amy E.
Published: March 2016

The problem in a doctoral dissertation is the most critical component of the study. (Creswell, 2004; Simon & Francis, 2004; Sproull, 1995). The problem explains the rationale for the study, validates its importance, and determines the research design. Many students do not know how to write a problem statement despite its importance (Simon & Francis, 2004). Currently no systematic process exists to teach students how to write a problem statement. The problem is compounded for distance education students who do not have face-to-face instructor contact. This article will present a six-step method for teaching online doctoral students how to write a problem statement. The process is used at the University of Phoenix Online School of Advanced Studies (SAS).
The Use Of Debates Of Current Economic Issues As An Aid For Developing Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Papachristou Patricia T.
Published: March 2016

Economics is exciting because it can deal effectively with critical public policy issues. Unfortunately, this aspect of economics is usually left for more advanced courses. Consequently many students find principles of economics boring and not relevant to the real world. The use of public policy issues can foster greater student involvement in the learning process with a higher level of critical thinking skills.
USNWR College Rankings Reexamined
Authors: Webster Thomas J. , Mare Rosette J.
Published: March 2016

This paper extends Webster's [2001] analysis of the accuracy of the weighting scheme utilized by U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) to rank colleges and universities according to "widely accepted indicators of national excellence," which he found to be plagued by severe and pervasive multicollinearity.  As in the Webster study, we employ principal component analysis to assess the relative contributions of thirteen criteria used by USNWR in 2004 to rank "top schools" in the national university category.  Although USNWR continues to assign the greatest weight to peer assessment, this study confirms Webster's findings that average SAT/ACT scores of enrolled students is the most significant ranking criterion.  This paper also extends Webster's study by examining the reliability of the USNWR rankings, which have come under repeated criticism for their lack of consistency.  When compared with simulations generated from an estimated principal component regression model, the 2004 USNWR rankings are found to be increasingly more unreliable for lower ranked institutions.  The source of this inconsistency appears to be peer assessment, which is the only subjective criterion used in the USNWR ranking methodology.  This suggests that the rankings might be improved by lowering (or removing entirely) the relative contribution of peer assessment from the USNWR ranking methodology.
Hurricane Madness: Teaching, Learning And The Importance Of Flexibility In The Wake Of Disaster
Authors: Gutierrez Daniel , Hollister Debra , Beninati Anthony
Published: March 2016

The present study examines stress among college students (N=107) that were exposed to natural disasters at the start of the 2004 Fall Semester after Hurricane Charley and Frances battered Central Florida within three weeks of each other. The study also examines adjustments made by two faculty members during the semester in attempts to reduce student stress while maintaining high academic standards in the wake of disaster. Findings indicate that students experienced a substantial amount of stress as a result of the storms.  Of the students surveyed 50 percent indicated they suffered lost wages or income, 65 percent sustained some damage to their residences, and 63 percent experienced moderate to extremely high levels of stress. Concerning the adjustments implemented by the instructors, 84 percent of the students agreed or strongly agreed that the academic quality of their education was not compromised. While educators must have well-designed and planned courses, when disaster strikes, it is imperative that they incorporate creative and flexible teaching methods and policies in their classrooms.
How Challenging? Using Bloom's Taxonomy To Assess Learning Objectives In A Degree Completion Program
Authors: Horner Robert , Zavodska Anita , Rushing John
Published: March 2016

This paper describes the analysis of learning objectives in Philosophy classes in an adult learner degree completion program. The goal of the research was to determine if the level of cognitive challenge in the learning objectives was consistent with the course level. Using Blooms Taxonomy as the criteria, learning objectives were subjected to content analysis (Bloom et al., 1956).  Unexpectedly Understanding, a lower level cognitive skill, was the most emphasized of the cognitive skills. Given the nature of the students as adult learners one might have reasonably expected Application, also a lower level skill, to be most emphasized. Analysis, an upper level cognitive skill was next most emphasized. However, Synthesis, which is an upper level skill, was least emphasized. As a result of the study, the school conducted faculty training sessions emphasizing the importance of developing higher level cognitive skills in students by offering appropriate cognitive challenges in the learning objectives and in the course content and assessment associated with those objectives. A follow-up study is scheduled for Fall 2005.
The Development Of The Scale Of Educational Attitudes
Authors: Azman Rosiana L.
Published: March 2016

The Scale of Educational Attitudes (SEA) determines a student’s attitude towards school.  These attitudes can be separated into four categories: Academically Disinterested, Occupation-Driven, Academically Oriented Scholar, and Profession-Driven Scholar.  In phase one of this study, items were written based on the literature.  In phase two, a factor analysis eliminated weak items and identified underlying constructs of the scale.  Phase three consisted of another factor analysis and validating the scale with established scales.  The final phase tested the temporal stability of the SEA using test-retest data.  Evaluation of a student’s educational attitude can provide insight into further success of a student in his or her educational endeavors.
A Comprehensive System For The Evaluation Of Innovative Online Instruction At A Research University: Foundations, Components, And Effectiveness
Authors: Kromrey Jeffrey D. , Hogarty Kristine Y. , Hess Melinda R. , Rendina-Gobioff Gianna , Hilbelink Amy , Lang Tom R.
Published: March 2016

The delivery of post-secondary coursework via the Internet continues to gain momentum.  As a result, investigations into effective and appropriate methods of evaluating the effectiveness of these courses are required.  In an effort to meet this challenge, this study describes the development and implementation of an evaluation system applied to new online programs at a major research university. A systematic approach to evaluation provided formative feedback on the processes and products of course development using diverse data sources including course documents, interviews and web-based surveys.  Results of both quantitative and qualitative analyses support the integrity of the evaluation system and provide preliminary indications of course effectiveness based on student satisfaction.
Explaining Gender Differentials In Scholarly Productivity: The Case Of Academic Economists
Authors: Taylor Susan Washburn , Fender Blakely Fox , Burke Kimberly Gladden
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of personal characteristics, institutional factors, and time-competing workplace requirements on scholarly productivity in peer-reviewed economics journals.  The study utilizes a unique data set of individual-specific information for 714 academic economists.  The multivariate regression analysis shows that both teaching and service commitments reduce scholarly work in peer reviewed journals.  The paper also presents an analysis of the data disaggregated by gender.  While the impact of teaching and service on productivity appears roughly similar, the results indicate that collaborative efforts, whether formal or informal, benefit women’s publication efforts more than their male counterparts
Leadership: Three Approaches to Learning
Authors: Bento Regina F. , Brownstein Barry , Zacur Susan Rawson
Published: March 2016

This paper describes three approaches to teaching leadership at the advanced level for adult learners.  The three approaches address competence or skill building and authenticity or self-development.  Each approach offers a variety of materials to draw from and provides concrete examples of learning activities.
TBO/LBO: An Effective Teaching And Learning System
Authors: Coppage Richard E. , French George R.
Published: March 2016

This article describes a teaching/learning style that incorporates teamwork and participative management, taken from the well-grounded system Management by Objectives (MBO), while assuring that the skills important to future career opportunities are included in the course objectives.  The article begins with a description of the elements of the TBO/LBO process, followed by an identification of the main objectives, teaching learning strategies, and assessment methods.  Next, the article discusses the lessons learned using TBO/LBO and assesses the effectiveness of TBO/LBO by reviewing the literature regarding Management By Objectives (MBO).  The literature review revealed overwhelming support for the effectiveness of MBO.  Finally, suggestions for future research are discussed.
Cooperative Learning In Higher Education: Comparison Of Hispanic And Non-Hispanic Graduate Student Reflections On Group Exams For Group Grades
Authors: Morgan Bobbette M.
Published: March 2016

The purpose of the study is to share reflections from 202 non-Hispanic graduate students and 65 Hispanic students who have participated in cooperative written examinations for group grades. Reflections are clustered by themes identified from the students’ comments using Van Manen’s hermeneutic phenomonological approach which is how the direct statements of individuals describe a common shared experience add to the affective understanding of the event. The experience is examined and defined through reflections of the participants. Students experience positive interdependence within a cooperative learning setting. Results of 202 non-Hispanic graduate students and 65 Hispanic graduate students are compared.
The Use Of Computer Mediated Communication In Consumer Complaining: A Study In Higher Education
Authors: Pinto Mary Beth , Mansfield Phylis
Published: March 2016

The electronic channel for consumer complaining has increased dramatically in recent years and continued growth is expected in the future. The objective of this research was to explore how computer-mediated communication is being used as a channel for complaining in higher education. A study was conducted of the complaint intentions of 222 students at one college in the eastern half of the United States.  Four complaining dimensions were studied:  Voice, Negative Word-of-Mouth, Third Party, and Exit.  The results indicated that the most common behavioral intentions are: Complain to other students face-to-face, complain to the professor in office, and never take another class from the professor. The research findings also indicate the number of students who are likely to use computer-mediated communication to complain. In addition, the results show strong correlations between computer-mediated complaining and other complaining responses.
U.S.S. Online Education: Navigating The High Seas Of Large Classes
Authors: LeMaster Jane
Published: March 2016

Higher education has incorporated technology to the point of having 100% web-based degree programs composed of classes of geographically dispersed students taught by faculty from different universities that are also geographically dispersed.  This kind of flexibility for learning opportunities is well on its way to being a standard option in education.  But there are trade-offs and there are problems not yet solved.  Increasing numbers of students create difficulties in managing interactions and challenges the quality and rigor that is possible in delivering the course.   This paper presents a redesign option to manage the increasing enrollments in an online graduate level management class.   As an unexpected consequence of redesign, the level of critical thinking of the students increased.
Assimilation Conundrum: Austrian Befriends Americans in Costa Rica
Authors: Budden Michael Craig , Budden Heather Lynn
Published: March 2016

The number of international students coming to the United States has fallen during the past two years.  Still, many come.  They seek an education that may be unavailable at home or just an opportunity to study in a foreign environment.  Upon graduation, many return home with subject matter knowledge gleaned in the classroom but no real understanding of Americans or America.  Those lacking assimilation and acceptance among US students return to their homelands shortchanged and in some ways, less prepared than they should be to deal in a multi-cultural environment.  International students need to be assimilated in such a manner as to enrich their understanding of the United States and to broaden their horizons. Too, assimilation may lead to an increase in the numbers of foreign students seeking an education in the U.S.  In a similar vein, U.S. students can enrich their knowledge and understanding of foreign cultures through close interaction with foreign students.
Financial Statements: An Interactive Learning Approach
Authors: Kierulff Herbert E.
Published: March 2016

The often tedious but essential task of understanding financial statements and the inter-relationships among them can be enlivened by an interactive exercise with an unexpected and dramatic flair.  I have used this approach for over ten years in both undergraduate and graduate finance and entrepreneurship classes, with entrepreneurs in Small Business Administration workshops, and with attendees at profit improvement planning workshops.  The exercise begins with a four-quarter proforma income statement that shows a profitable, growing firm.  Participants then create, with the instructor’s guidance, the company’s balance sheet that shows it unable to pay its bills by the end of the year.  Then the participants discover for themselves how this seemingly contradictory situation can occur by developing, again with the instructor’s guidance, a proforma cash flow.  This paper demonstrates how the approach works and provides the materials used in the interactive session.
Have Business Communication Instructors Changed Their Perception Of Business Ethics? A Comparative Study With Implications For Teaching
Authors: English Donald , Manton Edgar , Walker Janet
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this study was to determine the opinions of communication instructors in the Southeastern and Southwestern Regions of the Association for Business Communication concerning the teaching of ethics.
A Process Framework For Implementing A Laptop Program
Authors: Baker-Eveleth Lori , Eveleth Daniel , McCollough Michael , Metlen Scott , O'Neill Michele
Published: March 2016

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The Total Economic Costs Of Finance Faculty Replacement
Authors: Weeks H. Shelton , Finch J. Howard , Hobbs Bradley K.
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this study is to estimate the total economic costs associated with filling a vacated finance faculty line.  These economic costs include both explicit and opportunity costs associated with the production process.  Hiring costs include explicit costs such as advertising the position and implicit costs such as the opportunity costs of faculty time spent in various search committee activities.  In addition, the recent market for finance professors has included a significant mark-to-market salary component associated with replacing departed faculty with new hires.  This paper utilizes survey data from recent finance faculty vacancies at AACSB International accredited schools to estimate the total hiring cost equation.
Brown V. The Board: The Next 50 Years Of Achievement? Empirical Analysis And Projection
Authors: Adams Michael O. , Robinson Carroll G. , Osho Gbolahan S. , Adejonwo Oluwatoyin K.
Published: March 2016

It's been over 50 years since the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of dismantling the legal basis for racial segregation in our school systems. Many agree that Brown itself was the catalyst for a plethora of decisions which were made to increase the equality of blacks in America, especially in education. But the question still remains what have blacks gained from this ruling? Have they improved their levels of scholastic achievement since 1954? Where are they in comparison to their white counterparts? Researchers have discussed sociological effects of the case, but what quantitatively do the results show? This paper will review empirical comparisons between levels of achievement of blacks and whites, yesterday and today, and make suggestions on how blacks and whites might compare in the next 50 years.
Generating Nice Integer Data Sets For The Teaching Of Correlation And Regression
Authors: Sutrick Kenneth H.
Published: March 2016

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The Impact Of Online Quizzing On Student Success In An Introductory Financial Accounting Class
Authors: Cluskey Jr. G. R. , Hodges Charles W. , Smith Sondra
Published: March 2016

We document the impact of transitioning to online quizzing in an introductory Financial Accounting course.  Results show significantly increased course pass rates, significantly increased individual exam averages, and lower overall drop rates.
Schema Theory And L2 Reading Comprehension: Implications For Teaching
Authors: Al-Issa Ahmad
Published: March 2016

Reading is a multileveled and interactive process in which readers construct a meaningful representation of text using their schemata.  While it has been known for some time that both content and formal schemata are necessary for a complete understanding of written texts in a reader’s first language (L1), and has been suspected to be true in a reader’s second language (L2), it is still an area that has been generally ignored by both researchers and classroom teachers.  The purpose of this paper is threefold.  The first is to give a brief overview of some of the literature that deals with schema theory as part of a reader centered psycholinguistic processing model for both native and non-native readers.  The second goal is to show how familiarity with the subject matter (i.e., content schema) as one aspect of schema theory, affects L2 reading comprehension.  The third goal is to discuss the implications of schema theory in L2 classrooms.
Alternative Method Of Calculating The Interest-Adjusted Methods Of Determining The Cost Of Life Insurance
Authors: Eck James R.
Published: March 2016

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Revisiting Plagiarism In An Internet Era: How Modern Technology Contributes To The Problem And Solutions
Authors: Loutzenhiser Kirsten , Pita Antonio , Reed Jillian Mitchell
Published: March 2016

Plagiarism is widespread in academia. A vast and profitable new Internet-based industry has developed around students’ continued aversion towards doing their own work. Undergraduate and graduate students can acquire a paper on any topic for a cost of anywhere from free to over a hundred dollars a page. This article will acquaint the academic professional with the market place for college papers, name and evaluate several free and pay services for identifying plagiarism, and suggest assignment designs which aid in preventing the use of both the amateur and the professional paper.
How Prepared Are You For The First Day Of Class--Or "Blink", Does It Matter?
Authors: Davis William Young , Waggy Michael E.
Published: March 2016

Recent findings indicate that students often form lasting impressions and opinions of teachers and their potential teaching effectiveness within the first few minutes or even the first few seconds on the first day of class.  This paper argues it is the entire first day of an economics class that deserves special attention. Teachers of economics should clearly define economics as a science and explain its scientific methodology.  They should emphasize the distinct limitations of economics that explain the many widespread disagreements among economists.  Of equal importance, they should stress that understanding the science of economics will be of assistance in preparing and expanding a student’s critical-thinking skills that will ultimately result in sound decisions throughout life.  Finally, the paper calls upon teachers to bond with their students by reaching out with genuine concern for each student's success in the class.
Co-Teaching In Higher Education
Authors: Bacharach Nancy , Heck Teresa Washut , Dahlberg Kathryn
Published: March 2016

This paper will describe a project that includes 16 university level co-taught classes. Preparation of the faculty co-teaching along with results from the study will be shared.
Using Debate In Helping Students Discuss Controversial Topics
Authors: Fallahi Carolyn R. , Haney Joseph D.
Published: March 2016

We used 2 debates over the course of a semester to encourage upper level psychology students to engage in discussion about controversial issues.  The debates considered issues in Affirmative Action and sexual diversity.  Students completed a survey assessing their experiences both individually and as a team member.  Students found it easier to discuss controversial subjects in the classroom during a structured debate as compared to traditional open discussions.  In addition, most of the students enjoyed the debate, would like to participate in a debate in the future, and felt empowered by the experience.  The debate itself elicited some strong emotions, both positive and negative.  Debate is a useful tool to facilitate verbal participation by students in classes where the subject matter is controversial.
Developing A Personal Financial Planning Program: More Than Just Courses
Authors: Martin Jr. Charles L.
Published: March 2016

Personal financial planning is considered one of the major growth professions of the coming decade.  Besides providing an opportunity for employment, a major in personal financial planning can open the door to a rewarding and challenging career.  Career opportunities in the personal financial planning field include opening a private practice or being employed by a financial institution, credit union, insurance company, accounting firm or a financial services company.  In addition, planners may work in employee benefits or pension departments of large corporations or for public institutions such as universities or state and federal government agencies.  In order to develop a successful personal financial planning program, one must consider more than just the courses to be offered.  A successful program also requires: Gaining Program Support, Attracting Students, Pivotal First Course, Professional Community Involvement, and Continuous Assessment.  It is the objective of this manuscript to set forth an action plan that may serve as a model for the development of a successful financial planning program.
Organizational Culture At The University Level: A Study Using The OCAI Instrument
Authors: Fralinger Barbara , Olson Valerie
Published: March 2016

Organizational culture is a primary component of functional decision making in universities.  In order for administrators, faculty, and staff to effectively coordinate an efficient academic environment for health education, continuing cultural assessment and change are necessary.  The purpose of this study was to explore the concept of culture at the university level.  Specifically, 50 students from two health education courses at Rowan University were studied with regard to three main levels of culture with respect to the Health and Exercise Science Department:  Artifacts, Espoused Values, and Basic Underlying Assumptions.  The Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) was utilized to determine how departmental culture affects the perceptions, thoughts, and feelings of students.  In this paper, results of the OCAI were examined in terms of how students rated the current departmental culture, and what they would prefer it to be in five years.  It was hypothesized that student perceptions of departmental culture would positively coincide with the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the department and university.
The Effects Of Student Response Systems On Performance And Satisfaction: An Investigation In A Tax Accounting Class
Authors: Cummings Richard G. , Hsu Maxwell
Published: March 2016

Does the use of student response systems (clickers) in the classroom increase student performance on exams?  Do students perceive a benefit to using clickers in the classroom?  This study investigates the effect of student response systems on accounting students’ learning outcome and perceived satisfaction.  Results show that, though the use of clickers may not always help students do better on exams, clickers are a useful pedagogical tool that can help students pay attention in class and be more involved in a learning friendly environment.
Reflections On A Seminal Force In International Accounting
Authors: Cascini Karen T.
Published: March 2016

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Adjusting Lecture Style To Accommodate Student Reading Habits
Authors: Socash Richard R.
Published: March 2016

The reasons behind the reading habits of undergraduate MIS students were examined to learn from the students’ point of view why many don’t read the textbook.  Willingness to work hard on homework and project assignments and an appreciation of what is expected of them appears to be in place.  However, carrots, sticks, ruses and requests all meet with limited success when used to encourage reading assigned material.   Four sections of a required business school 2000-level MIS course were asked to respond anonymously to a questionnaire covering the course, textbooks, instructors, and personal reading habits.  Follow-up discussions in the classroom and with individuals volunteering comments provided additional insight.  In open discussions, one is led to believe limited time is the principal determining factor affecting reading habits.  In the questionnaire, admitting to not understanding the textbook material followed by lack of interest in the subject exceeded limited time as the main reasons for not reading.  Lack of interest can often be overcome by changes in instruction style and emphasis.  Working around or compensating for deficient reading skills is a more difficult challenge.  An analysis of the findings is presented in this paper along with the author’s reactions and thinking on restructuring lecture sessions, reading assignments, and presentation practices for teaching undergraduate MIS courses.
Teach Me In The Way I Learn: Education And The Internet Generation
Authors: Baker Russell , Matulich Erika , Papp Raymond
Published: March 2016

College students learn differently than their professors.  This disconnect between learning styles is not a new problem, however the problem has been magnified by the technology driven environment which exists in contemporary higher education. Students who grew up using computers and Playstations while surfing MySpace blogs and listening to their MP3 players are frequently neither receptive to traditional lectures nor able to relate to examples based on 20th century technologies.  Numerous tools and technologies, however, can be used effectively to teach college students. This paper discusses several methods of addressing this disconnect through both pedagogical technique and classroom technologies.
Promoting Critical Thinking Through Discussion
Authors: Helterbran Valeri R.
Published: March 2016

Being able to think and speak effectively and thoughtfully is a valuable commodity to function successfully with civility in a democratic society and must be practiced. A form of discussion called Socratic seminaring, enhances teaching and learning at the college level in this regard by encouraging the development of thinking skills and student voice. In this article, readers are offered an opportunity to view the author’s initial experience with this form of discussion at the college level within a teacher education program from theoretical and practical lenses.
The Creation And Implementation Of A Formal Faculty Orientation And Training Program In Higher Education
Authors: Mujtaba Bahaudin G. , Gibson Jane
Published: March 2016

This document provides an overview of a faculty training and orientation program used for adjunct faculty at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University.  The model includes components for assessing, hiring, orienting, and providing initial training for a diverse cadre of part time faculty in many distant locations.  The authors make suggestions as to how this model can be used to provide long-term success in orientation and training, including an argument for appropriate rewards for both new hires and the full time faculty involved in their training.
Management Of Academic Quality: A Comparison Of Online Versus Lecture Course Outcomes
Authors: Schultz Marian C. , Schultz James T. , Round Gene
Published: March 2016

This study compared the final grades of courses taught both through distance learning (online) and the traditional classroom (lecture) delivery mode. This research sought to determine if a significant difference existed between the grades of the two identified delivery modes. Four courses taught by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University were selected for the study. Grades for the 2005 and 2006 calendar years were compared to determine if significance exists between the two modes. The study found that in the case of all four classes a significant difference was found in the final grades. In each case, the mean grade for the online courses was significantly less than those of the traditional lecture classes.
Understanding The Impact Of Gender By Imagining The Self As The Other Gender: A Role-Play Writing Assignment
Authors: Black Katherine A.
Published: March 2016

To encourage students to think about and understand the considerable role gender plays in their lives, a writing assignment early in a gender course asks them to consider the impact of permanently becoming the other gender.  Students’ papers were examined for particular themes, which were used to illustrate course concepts and to spark class discussions.  For example, some students wrote that they must learn how to be the other gender, which leads to a discussion about the sources of gender differences.  Other themes as well as suggestions for expanding the assignment are discussed.