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ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY, AND PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH MORNING MEETING IN AN ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
(East Carolina University, 2021-11-29)
This study examined the experiences of educators in a small, rural elementary school who provided live instruction in an online setting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The scholarly practitioner collaborated with inquiry ...
WHY THEY STAY: CRITICAL FACTORS FOR TEACHER RETENTION
(East Carolina University, 2021-11-29)
My district in North Carolina is one of many across the country impacted by a shortage of teachers caused by attrition and fewer people entering the profession. Educational leaders must increase teacher retention to ...
INCREASING INTRINSIC MOTIVATION FOR BLACK RURAL, FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS THROUGH A SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM AT A HISTORICALLY BLACK UNIVERSITY
(East Carolina University, 2021-11-08)
Rural students have been attending institutions of higher education in growing numbers over the last 10 years. Yet, little research has been conducted to examine the initial motivational factors amongst rural, first-generation ...
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE SENSE OF BELONGING AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES AT PREDOMINANTLY WHITE INSTITUTIONS
(East Carolina University, 2021-11-08)
African American males have reported a lack of sense of belonging when attending a predominantly White institution (PWI). A lack of sense of belonging directly impacts African American males' retention and graduation rates. ...
THREAT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT: PROTOCOL AND BUDGETARY NEEDS FOR TOOLS AND MEMBER TRAINING IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)
The primary goal of threat assessment is to prevent individuals who are on a pathway to violence. Threat assessment entails a three-step process beginning with identifying a concern, assessing the risk and managing the ...
IMPLEMENTING A MENTAL WELLNESS SCREENING TOOL TO INCREASE FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH IN DIVISION I COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-15)
Mental health has become an issue of importance in society over the past decade. Mental health diagnoses do not discriminate and have been shown to be an area in need of attention especially for young adults. Student ...
BRIDGING THE SKILLS GAP: A STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS IN A RURAL COUNTY
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)
This qualitative study explores how apprenticeship programs affect workforce development partners and the skills gap in Woods County, NC. Specifically, the study explores how the Apprenticeship Woods County program shapes ...
BUILDING BRIDGES: IMPROVING BEGINNING TEACHERS’ CULTURALLY RELEVANT TEACHING PRACTICES
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)
Schools across the United States are becoming more diverse and the way they respond to that diversity could make all the difference in the success of future generations. The purpose of this participatory action research ...
BUILDING TEACHER CAPACITY IN A RURAL HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH DIFFERENTIATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-15)
Every student deserves to be educated by a highly qualified teacher. Since teachers have the greatest impact on student success (Sheninger & Murray, 2017), it is critical to ensure teachers are afforded opportunities to ...