Daily Archives: June 27, 2016

Deborah Taylor Dissertation Final Defense

The College of Education announces the final dissertation defense of

Deborah M. Taylor

for the degree of Doctor of Education

July 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm in 405, Ball Hall

 

Major Advisor: Lee Allen, EdD

ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS’ PRACTICES AND PERCEPTIONS OF OUTCOME ASSESSMENTS IN WEB-BASED INSTRUCTION FOR ADULT LEARNERS

ABSTRACT: Academic librarians are encouraged to provide library services, resources, and instruction to all patrons, including the adult learner. Worldwide, adult students are a growing student population in colleges and universities (Choy, 2002; Cooke, 2010; Francis, 2012; Veal, 2000); however, adult learners are often neglected in academic libraries. The purpose of this mixed-method study was to examine academic librarians’ practices and perceptions on outcomes assessment in web-based instruction for adult learners. Academic libraries can establish value and support the information needs of adult learners through an active commitment to the process of information literacy instruction and use of outcomes assessment.

Lawanda Clark Dissertation Final Defense

The College of Education announces the final dissertation defense of

LaWanda Clark

for the degree of Doctor of Education

June 30, 2016 at 10:00 am in 123, Ball Hall

 

Major Advisor: Reginald L. Green, EdD

A CASE STUDY THAT EXAMINES THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL MODEL IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SETTINGS IN WEST TENNESSEE

ABSTRACT: The need to involve community in the educational process, to offer services that make students successful, and to have these services within the school building are all critical aspects of the community school model (Dryfoos et al., 1994). There is a lack of current awareness on the processes and outcome of the school and community partnership. More was accomplished when schools, families and communities work together to promote and improve schools (Epstein, 2010). This case study examined the processes and outcomes of the community school model in an elementary school setting.