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115 p |
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Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-04, Section: A, page: 1364 |
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Adviser: Michael K. McLendon |
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Thesis (Ed.D.)--Peabody College for Teachers of Vanderbilt University, 2007 |
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The purpose of this dissertation was to understand how presidents of small church-related colleges influence institutional changes. The researcher wanted to know how presidents use of informal and formal communication, symbols, routines, and perceptions influence change on campus, and the role the presidents' respective campus communities play in responding to presidential leadership |
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Using the comparative case-study method, three church-related institutions were purposefully selected based on the criteria of enrollment (<1000 full time equivalent undergraduates), budget growth/decline, growth/decline in graduation rates, and movement in the U.S. News and World Report rankings. Interviews were conducted on-site with each institution's president, administrative vice presidents and dean, members of the board of trust, alumni, and students. Implementing thematic analysis, convergent and divergent themes were coded, explored, and researched |
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The findings of the study suggest college presidents must communicative and transparent leaders, understanding, appreciating, and being sensitive to the mission and culture of the institutions they lead |
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School code: 0074 |
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Dissertation Abstracts International 68-04A
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Education, Administration
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Education, Higher
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0514
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0745
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Peabody College for Teachers of Vanderbilt University
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