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Current Trends In Educational Leadership For Student Success Plus Facilities Planning And Designing
Authors: Hilliard Ann , Jackson Barbara Talbert 
Published: March 2016

Many school leaders today are experiencing many challenges to ensure that their schools are successful. Since the passage of No Child Left Behind Act, school leaders have been faced with making sure that all students, regardless of language and/or background, are successful on the state assessment test. If students do not make AYP Annual Yearly Progress based on set standards, the school leader is viewed as not being effective. The school leader/administrator is at the front-line for their school’s progress on a daily basis and just to name a few items, school safety, appropriate curriculum and accommodations for students, high quality instruction service to all students and utilizing technology to enhance instruction and management tasks (Lashway, 2003). This research paper will discuss aspects and trends in leadership in the following areas: leadership standards, leadership development, shared leadership, support for school leadership, change in mission, facility planning and designing, classroom configuration, use of school time, early programs, special programs, school transfer, use of technology and virtual schools.
The Role Of Higher Education In Personal Relationships
Authors: Lemoine Amanda , Mayer Alexandra , Gordon Arletta , Johnson Melanie , Budden Michael C. 
Published: March 2016

The roles within personal relationships have evolved throughout the years. What was once a “traditional” role within a household is now considered outdated and old-fashioned. These roles have been influenced by many factors, one of those being higher education. A study was conducted to examine how those roles have been influenced by higher education. In the late 1940’s, many U.S. women stayed home, raised their children and did not work outside the home unless there was a missing male figure to provide for the family. Although women may have wanted to venture into the workforce, it wasn’t widely accepted. However, a Census Bureau study in 1948 found that 17 million women were in the paid labor force (Walker 1998).
Research Synthesis For Adaptive Mentorship
Authors: Ralph Edwin G. , Walker Keith D. 
Published: March 2016

Adaptive Mentorship (AM) is a mentoring model the authors have developed over a 21-year period. Mentor-protpairs originally applied it in teacher-education internship programs; however, the authors have subsequently witnessed its adoption by other mentorship/coaching practitioners/researchers across the professions.In this report, the authors describe AM, its rationale, implementation, strengths, and limitations and they synthesize the latest findings regarding its effectiveness as a tool in mentoring teacher-candidates.
Comparing Jamaican Students Performance With Students In The United States, The Grand Bahamas And The Online Program
Authors: Mujtaba Bahaudin 
Published: March 2016

This study documents learning and student performance through objective tests with graduate students in Kingston-Jamaica and compares the final exam results with students taking the same course, the same test, with the same instructor at different sites throughout the United States and in the Nassau cluster, Grand Bahamas. The scores are further compared with students who completed this course and final exam in the online format. The group of Jamaican, Bahamian and students in Tampa completing this course received traditional, face-to-face instruction in a classroom setting, with classes delivered in a weekend format with 32 face-to-face contact hours during the semester. As expected, findings revealed that there was a statistically significant difference (% = .05) in the mean test scores of the pre-test and post-test for this group of students enrolled at the Kingston cluster.Furthermore, the results of final exam comparison with similar groups in the United States and Bahamas showed no significant differences. The comparison of student performance in Kingston with online students is also discussed.Overall, it is concluded that many of the learning outcomes designed to be achieved as a result of the course activities, specifically the final exam, were achieved consistently for students taking this course with the assigned faculty member in Jamaica, the United States and the Grand Bahamas.
Performance Assessment And Comparison Of Learning In International Education: American Versus Jamaican Students Learning Outcomes
Authors: Mujtaba Bahaudin G. , McAtavey Jean 
Published: March 2016

The purposes of the study were to assess and compare learning gained in a masters of science in human resources course entitled Management Communication and to measure performance through an objective pre-test and post-test examination with students pursuing their degree at a cluster site in Kingston, Jamaica, away from the main campus with those at the campus (Fort Lauderdale, Florida).These students were completing this graduate course in the summer term of 2005 and received traditional, face-to-face instruction in a classroom setting, with classes delivered in a weekend format during the term. Two different instructors taught the class using the same performance measure for comparison purposes. Student performance for the purpose of this study was defined as the score on the pre-test and on the final examination (post-test).Findings revealed that there was a statistically significant difference (alpha = .05) in the pre-test and post-test scores of students enrolled at the Kingston of Jamaica cluster and those at the Main Campus. Both groups had significant gains in the pre- and post-test examinations. Furthermore, the overall performance of students in Jamaica seems to be equivalent to the performance of students at the Main Campus when the classes are taught by two different faculty members who used the same final exam questions.
Using Service-Learning As A Higher Education Teaching Strategy For Health And Physical Education As Well As The Athletic Setting A Step By Step Approach
Authors: Settle Aaron A. , Smith Cindi J. 
Published: March 2016

In recent years, college health and physical educators have examined multiple teaching strategies that enhance students ability to learn state-required and nationally-required health and physical education standards and outcomes. Identifying such methods and implementing them into courses can be overwhelming and confusing to the college educator. Service learning is a teaching method that best fits into the experimental section of educational foundations. This is an educational method of teaching, learning, and reflection that easily merges traditional classroom curriculum with meaningful community service. This paper provides detailed discussion regarding the service-learning teaching strategy as well as step by step instructions for correct course implementation and optimal educational results.
Exploration Of Accounting Software Usage: An Empirical Research Applied On The Pennsylvania Home Building Industry
Authors: Law Mark D. , Coulmas Nancy 
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this study was to investigate the utilization of information technology in accounting functions, related to the scale of operations, by Pennsylvania’s home building contractors. The researchers examined whether differences in firm size played a factor in how often accounting or project management software was used for job costing, whether or not the primary accounting function was computerized, and if computerized, the primary program used for the accounting functions by home builders. According to the findings, the researchers concluded that there are significant differences among and between firm sizes in the use of accounting and project management software for job costing by Pennsylvania home building firms. Secondly, the data showed significant differences existed among firm sizes between the use of a computerized accounting system or manual accounting system. Finally, the data revealed that there are significant differences among firm sizes in the primary program used for estimating when a firm is computerized.
Analysis Of The Effectiveness Of Error Detection In Data Transmission Using Polynomial Code Method
Authors: Owunwanne Daniel N. 
Published: March 2016

Data transmitted from one location to the other has to be transferred reliably. Usually, error control coding algorithm provides the means to protect data from errors. Unfortunately, in many cases the physical link can not guarantee that all bits will be transferred without errors. It is then the responsibility of the error control algorithm to detect those errors and in some cases correct them so that upper layers will receive error free data. The polynomial code, also known as Cyclic Redundancy Code (CRC) is a very powerful and easily implemented technique to obtain data reliability. As data transfer rates and the amount of data stored increase, the need for simple and robust error detection codes should increase as well. Thus, it is important to be sure that the CRCs in use are as effective as possible. Unfortunately, standardized CRC polynomials such as the CRC-32 polynomial used in the Ethernet network standard are known to be grossly suboptimal for important applications, (Koopman, 2002). This research investigates the effectiveness of error detection methods in data transmission used several years ago when we had to do with small amount of data transfer and data storages compared with the huge amount of data we deal with nowadays. A demonstration of erroneous bits in data frames that may not be detected by the CRC method will be shown. A corrective method to detect errors when dealing with humongous data transmission will also be given.
Improving Customer Retention Through Service Quality At Call Centers
Authors: Labach Elaine J. 
Published: March 2016

For many call centers, improving customer service is an ongoing goal. These inbound call service centers have a unique opportunity to impact customer retention through value-adding customer service interactions. This paper serves three objectives: validate the connection between service quality, customer service and retention; describe a quality process for improving service quality; and discuss training and other key implementation needs for improving service delivery.
Experiential Learning And Management Education: Empirical Research And Implications For Practice In Higher Education In Slovenia
Authors: Penger Sandra , Znidarsic Jana , Dimovski Vlado 
Published: March 2016

Nowadays lecturers in higher education need an awareness of the experiential learning style preferences of students in order to develop and utilize effective and efficient teaching and pedagogical strategies and methods. The experiential learning styles literature has had a revival during last years, especially in the first decade of 21st century (Alban & Metcalfe 2002; Duff & Duffy, 2002; Kayes, 2003; Loo, 2004; Reynolds & Vince, 2007; Cowen & Kazamias, 2009). Upon reviewing the literature on experiential learning, the intense rate and growing interest is involved also in Slovenia, especially when analyzing the case of University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics (FELU; http://www.ef.uni-lj.si/en/) in Slovenia. In April 2010 FELU joined an elite group of institutions that have achieved business accreditation from AACSB International. Moreover, combined with EQUIS accreditation, FELU is ranked among 45 best business schools worldwide. The purpose of this paper is to offer a better insight into the experiential learning practices at FELU in order to develop appropriate teaching and pedagogical strategies for improving higher management education in Slovenia. The research objective of this study was to develop rather comprehensive inventory of experiential learning styles and methods, included both a descriptive and an exploratory perspective. In the theoretical part of the study the qualitative meta-analysis method was used to overview the literature background of the study. In the empirical part of the study the Principal Axis Factoring, using varimax rotation, was performed on the explanatory variables with primary goal of data reduction. The modified version of experiential learning style theory was used as research instrument in the questionnaire to determine Slovenian students’ experiential learning styles. According to the research process we can summarize research thesis that matching students’ experiential learning-style preferences with complementary course syllabus improve management education, academic achievements and student’s attitudes toward learning.
Accreditation Of Project Management Programs Through Global Accreditation Center Of PMI
Authors: Shahdad Moe , Ouellette Robert 
Published: March 2016

In November 2009, the project management program at the Graduate School of the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) was accredited by the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) of the Project Management Institute. The accreditation process has had a substantially positive impact on both program quality and contents coverage of our program. It has also resulted in a continuous quality improvement process, which is now in place and is expected to bring about improved outcomes for years to come. This paper describes the accreditation process, requirements, and the strategy and approach adopted by the Graduate School of UMUC to respond to accreditation requirements.
The Relationship Between Knowledge Management Practices And Innovation Level In Organizations: Case Study Of Sub-Companies Of Selected Corporations In The City Of Esfahan
Authors: Allameh Sayyed Mohsen , Abbas Saba Khadem 
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between knowledge management practices and innovation levels in organizations. Through a questionnaire, required data were gathered in sub-companies of three corporations in the city of Esfahan. Seventy-four questionnaires were given to top and middle managers of these companies and 36 were returned (49.65% response rate). Correlation analysis was used to check the relationship between the variables. The researchers found a strong, positive and significant relationship between knowledge management practices and innovation levels in these companies. The result is related to a small number of companies in Esfahan. It is not easy to generalize the result of the current study to other contexts. Knowledge management is one of the hottest issues among academicians, but it is still difficult to justify managers about its importance in organizations. This study tries to provide some empirical evidence in order to support the role of knowledge management in enhancing innovation. There is not sufficient empirical evidence to prove the role of knowledge management practices in the search of innovation.
Caravan Traders: A Tax Research Project For Pass-Through Business Entities
Authors: Durant Monique O. 
Published: March 2016

This paper presents a tax case simulating a real-world experience in the area of partnership or flow-through entity taxation. Students are presented with an open transaction, hypothetical data and business objectives of the partners. They are then requested to consider the tax rules and the impact on the parties based upon each of two options in order to determine the best business alternative. In order to do this, they rely on knowledge learned in the typical partnership taxation course and practice research and analytical skills to synthesize the most optimum outcome. Students are asked to deliver a tax memorandum that addresses a series of progressive issues, as well as two excels worksheets which outline the tax impact under each of the two options. As a result of this assignment, students discover the value of prudent and skillful tax planning and the beneficial impact that they can have on the financial affairs of their clients.
Cultural And Social Influences On The Perception Of Beauty: A Case Analysis Of The Cosmetics Industry
Authors: Hunt Kenneth A. , Fate Jennifer , Dodds Bill 
Published: March 2016

This case investigates the history of cosmetics and the cosmetic industry. The success (or failure) of a specific cosmetic is dependent upon the consumer’s perception that the cosmetic will make him/her more attractive. The case illustrates that this perception of attractiveness is a function of culture, society, and the time-frame of the purchase. Specifically, that which is considered attractive in one society may not be considered attractive in another. In addition, that which is considered attractive today may not be considered attractive tomorrow. After illustrating the historical and cultural influence on beauty and cosmetics, teaching notes are offered to illustrate the importance of these variables on the success of the cosmetic industry.
The SECs Attempted Use Of Money Market Mutual Fund Shadow Prices To Control Risk Taking By Money Market Mutual Funds
Authors: Locke Larry G. , Locke Virginia R. 
Published: March 2016

One of the major advantages of money market mutual funds as a short term cash investment vehicle is that they are always purchased and sold for $1 per share. That constant $1 share price is maintained, despite the obvious fact that the funds holdings are frequently changing value, through a permissive SEC regulation that entitles money funds to value their portfolio securities at amortized cost rather than market value. At the same time, funds have always monitored their true market value in what is referred to as the funds shadow price, disclosed on a semi-annual basis. Starting in December, 2010, the SEC ordered money funds to publish their shadow prices monthly in hopes that investors would take notice and provide market discipline to money funds that failed to keep the funds market value sufficiently close to $1 per share. The expressed intention of the SEC was that investors would restrain money market fund managers from taking undue risks. This study analyzes whether the SECs strategy is working. By assessing the relationship between money market funds shadow prices and subsequent changes in net assets, the authors can look for evidence of whether the market is performing the function the SEC intends. The authors have examined monthly disclosures of shadow prices and asset changes for over 100 money market funds since the funds commenced reporting. Through a series of linear regression analyses, the authors have found no relevant correlation between money funds shadow prices and investor activity. The ramifications of this lack of correlation are potentially significant, particularly now as financial regulators are concerned that money fund holdings of European banks might transmit the current credit deterioration in Greece to U.S. markets. The SEC and other financial regulators are counting on disclosure of shadow prices as a tool to avoid the kind of risk taking that ultimately contributed to the credit market freeze experienced in 2008. If that tool is, in fact, not working, the SEC may be obliged to attempt alternative strategies. The authors discuss the policy implications of their findings.
Analysis Of Employment And Job Profiles Of Renewable Energy: The Case Of The European Union
Authors: Garcia-Alvarez Maria Teresa , Mariz-Perez Rosa Maria 
Published: March 2016

In recent years, the European Union (EU) is involved in a process of intense development of renewable energy.One of the basic aims is to reduce atmospheric pollution.However, this type of production technologies also entails important social-economic implications including employment creation.The objective of this paper is to analyze the creation of employment due to the development of the main clean production technologies in the EU.In addition, we will study the main characteristics of the necessary job profiles in this new industry where their main skills and educational background will be analyzed.
How To Invest Your IRAs In Profitable Real Estate IRAs
Authors: Kiani Raj , Sangeladji M.A. 
Published: March 2016

Since the inception of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) in 1974, the public has been advised strongly by bankers, accountants (CPAs), and investment advisors that the best strategy for IRA holdings is investment in stocks or bonds. Unfortunately, with the sharp decline in the market value of stocks and the bottoming out of interest rates in the past years, most IRA funds have performed very poorly and investors have witnessed how drastically their retirement savings lost their accumulated value. During these years, apparently, not many investment advisers have bothered to consider other alternative ways for investing accumulated IRAs and pension funds. There is, in fact, another viable investment alternative that offers both safety and a considerable growth rate. That is real estate IRAs. The purpose of this paper is to explain (a) why the traditional and Roth IRA should be invested in real estate, b) the steps involved in establishing a sound real estate IRA, (c) the restrictions and the dos and don’ts of investing in a real estate IRA, and (d) the tax and penalty consequences of incorrect investment in a real estate IRA.
An Analysis Of Energy Generating System Concerns
Authors: Fuller Jack A. , Shadle Larry , Mei Joseph 
Published: March 2016

A primary focus of this research project was to collect and analyze data pertaining to operating and maintenance concerns being experienced by owners and operators of energy generating systems and the vendors who supply these systems. An important purpose in collecting the information from these various groups was to provide some direction to research (both funded and unfunded) relating to specific energy generating system problems currently being experienced or anticipated in the future.
Identifying And Assessing Adverse Selection
Authors: Kane Stephen A. 
Published: March 2016

This paper uses examples to demonstrate the generality of issues resulting from the heterogeneity of a population. Heterogeneity is fundamental to the marketing strategy of any firm. If one market segment is more expensive to service, then members of that segment might be charged higher prices or be left to one’s competitors. We pay particular attention to heterogeneity issues in financial services, specifically, insurance underwriting, lending, and investing. We examine techniques that practitioners use to assess heterogeneity in a population with respect to loss events. We employ the x2-goodness of fit test to assess whether observations in risk classes (sub partitions of population) are relatively homogenous. We use a sign-rank test to assess whether or not two loss distributions from different risk classes were drawn from the same probability distribution. We discuss how mutual ownership and price fixing have evolved as built-in safety nets to cope with modeling limitations.
Factors Affecting A Municipalitys Bond Rating: An Empirical Study
Authors: Palumbo George , Shick Richard , Zaporowski Mark 
Published: March 2016

Creditworthiness, as reflected in bond ratings, is of great interest to municipalities since it directly affects the cost and ability to borrow money. Municipalities experiencing a decline in their economic health will be especially concerned about how these developments will impact their future bond ratings. It is well known that municipal analysts closely monitor a community’s economic health since this has an important impact on creditworthiness. What is less well known however, are the economic variables that influence bond ratings. The purpose of this paper is to identify these economic variables and estimate to what extent they influence the probability of a municipality’s default. We do so by developing an econometric model of the rating process. The model will allow municipal governments to gauge the impact of economic developments on their credit ratings.