Monthly Archives: August 2016

Kathleen Kenwright Dissertation Final Defense

The College of Education announces the final Dissertation of

Kathleen Kenwright

for the degree of Doctor of Education

August 8, 2016 at 11:00 am in 123, Ball Hall

 

Major Advisor: Mitsunori Misawa, PhD

AN EXAMINATION OF CAREER SATISFACTION FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS USING WLODKOWSKI’S MOTIVATIONAL FRAMEWORK

ABSTRACT:  Based on Wlodkowski’s theory of motivation, this survey research examined the medical laboratory scientists’ job satisfaction with regard to the following motivational factors: inclusion, personal relevance, challenge, and competence. Using the convenient sampling technique, 334 medical laboratory scientists across the United States responded to an online survey. The correlational analyses were conducted. The results showed positive correlations between career satisfaction scores for medical laboratory scientists and: inclusion, personal relevance, and challenge. This study has implications for the medical laboratory science profession as changes in the laboratory could lead to increased satisfaction.

Ricky Fought Dissertation Final Defense

The College of Education announces the final Dissertation of

Ricky Fought

for the degree of Doctor of Education

August 4, 2016 at 11:30 am in 123, Ball Hall

 

Major Advisor: Mitsunori Misawa, PhD

A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP IN ACADEMIC HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIES IN THE UNITED STATES

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to better understand how academic health sciences library directors experience leadership. After transcribing and performing thematic analysis on the interviews of eleven library directors, three themes emerged: understanding leadership, path to leadership, and measuring success. These themes addressed the full range of leadership these directors experienced from their early development as leaders to their reflections on their success. The implications of this study include recommendations for leadership development for emerging library leaders, including how to recognize those emerging leaders, and the development of a tool to better measure their effectiveness.