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STUDY OF THE ROLE OF THE URBAN ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON
Title
A STUDY OF THE ROLE OF THE URBAN ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON.
Creator
SHEELY, LAURENCE EUGENE., Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study was to determine if there are perceived differences in salient dimensions of the role of the urban advisory council chairperson among principals, advisory council chairpersons, and advisory council members, as well as between Community Schools and non-Community Schools. To measure the perceived role of the urban advisory council chairperson along five salient dimensions, an initial survey instrument was developed and administered to forty-one Assistant Principals for...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to determine if there are perceived differences in salient dimensions of the role of the urban advisory council chairperson among principals, advisory council chairpersons, and advisory council members, as well as between Community Schools and non-Community Schools. To measure the perceived role of the urban advisory council chairperson along five salient dimensions, an initial survey instrument was developed and administered to forty-one Assistant Principals for Community Education. The results were factor analyzed, and the final survey instrument was expanded to the following eight salient dimensions: (1) Degree of Participation; (2) Linkage Between School and Community; (3) Shared Authority with Principal; (4) Parameters of Concern; (5) Responsibility for Council Operation; (6) Training; (7) Operational Involvement; (8) Leadership Experience. The three populations in this Dade County, Florida, study (principals, advisory council chairpersons, and advisory council members) were stratified into Community Schools and non-Community Schools. A cluster sampling method was used. Schools were randomly selected, and at each school the principal, the advisory council chairperson, and an advisory council member became part of the respective sample groups. The final survey instrument was sent to twenty-five persons in each of the six cells of the experimental design. The overall return rate was 82.7 percent with no cell less than 76 percent. Using the data from the final survey instrument, the hypotheses were tested with the Multivariate Analysis of Variance program at the Florida Atlantic University Computer Center. Of the three null hypotheses in this study, one was rejected and two were not rejected. The salient dimension, Responsibility for Council Operation, shows a significant difference in the perceived role of the advisory council chairperson between the principals and the representatives of the advisory council (chairpersons and members). No significant difference was found in any of the salient dimensions of the perceived role of the advisory council chairperson between Community Schools and non-Community Schools. Finally, it was found there is no significant interaction between the positions and the school types. Based on this study, it can be concluded that principals, advisory council chairpersons, and advisory council members do not hold similar perceptions of the role of the urban advisory council chairperson based on the salient dimension, Responsibility for Council Operation.
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Date Issued
1980
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11756
Subject Headings
Citizens' advisory committees in education, School management and organization
Format
Document (PDF)
qualitative study of participants' role expectations on school advisory councils
Title
A qualitative study of participants' role expectations on school advisory councils.
Creator
Huie, Kathleen K., Florida Atlantic University, Jurenas, Albert C.
Abstract/Description
This qualitative study examined the role expectations of participants on School Advisory Councils (SACs). Selected teachers, principals, parents, and community members were interviewed, SAC meetings observed, and SAC documents analyzed in an investigation into the roles of the SAC and SACs' impact on school reform. Data was transcribed, coded, triangulated, and analyzed to understand the views of SAC members. The study resulted in nine major findings: (a) State and local policies are unclear...
Show moreThis qualitative study examined the role expectations of participants on School Advisory Councils (SACs). Selected teachers, principals, parents, and community members were interviewed, SAC meetings observed, and SAC documents analyzed in an investigation into the roles of the SAC and SACs' impact on school reform. Data was transcribed, coded, triangulated, and analyzed to understand the views of SAC members. The study resulted in nine major findings: (a) State and local policies are unclear about the actual role of SAC, (b) past histories and current contexts shaped participation in SAC, (c) involvement in SAC was a result of personal motivation, (d) availability of information was an important reason for participation in SAC, (e) SAC participation brought the opportunity to have a voice and vote, (f) reform of curriculum, instruction, and assessment was not addressed by SAC, (g) SAC serves mainly as support, (h) the accomplishments of SAC are elusive, and (i) principals and chairs of SAC have the clearest view of the role of the SAC. The study concludes that SAC makes no significant impact on school reform, that connections between SAC and school reform are difficult to identify and recommends further research, a lessening of emphasis on high-risk, state-mandated assessments; and a change in state law to clarify the role of SAC.
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Date Issued
2000
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12631
Subject Headings
Citizens' advisory committees in education, Community and school, Educational change, School management and organization
Format
Document (PDF)
PUBLIC SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEES: CHARACTERISTICS, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND PERCEPTIONS OF ROLE AND FUNCTIONS
Title
PUBLIC SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEES: CHARACTERISTICS, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND PERCEPTIONS OF ROLE AND FUNCTIONS.
Creator
CHINN, BEVERLY DUKE, Florida Atlantic University, Logsdon, James D.
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study is to determine the make-up, organizational structure, and operational aspects of school advisory committees as well as to identify their contributions to local educational programs as reported by principals and advisory committee chairpersons. This study also reports differences in the perceptions of school principals and advisory committee chairpersons as to the role and functions of school advisory committees. Research questions relating to make-up, organizational...
Show moreThe purpose of this study is to determine the make-up, organizational structure, and operational aspects of school advisory committees as well as to identify their contributions to local educational programs as reported by principals and advisory committee chairpersons. This study also reports differences in the perceptions of school principals and advisory committee chairpersons as to the role and functions of school advisory committees. Research questions relating to make-up, organizational structure, operational aspects, and contributions of advisory committees were analyzed. Conclusions: It was concluded that advisory committees are predominately female, as are their chairpersons. Committees usually meet monthly at the school during the evenings. Most committees do not have a constitution and by-laws. School principals and advisory committee chairpersons bad significant differences in perceptions regarding the role and functions of school advisory committees. Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties' respondents had significantly different perceptions regarding the role and functions of school advisory committees. Chairpersons reported that the advisory committees had made contributions in the areas of school safety, maintenance and improvement of the school plant, community and race relations, and articulation between schools. School principals reported that advisory committees had made contributions in the areas of preparation of the school budget, preparation of the annual report of school progress, community and race relations, school safety, and determination of school goals.
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Date Issued
1975
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11659
Subject Headings
Citizens' advisory committees in education, Algebra--Programmed instruction, Algebra--Study and teaching (Higher)
Format
Document (PDF)
ROLE SATISFACTION OF COMMUNITY SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Title
ROLE SATISFACTION OF COMMUNITY SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS.
Creator
BRINDISI, JOHN M., Florida Atlantic University, Kerensky, Vasil M., Smith, Lawrence E.
Abstract/Description
This study examines the roles of community school coordinators and community school advisory council members, the satisfactions they derive from their council participation, and their interactions. This study examines the relationships between the level of satisfaction both derive from their roles and perceptions of their participation in leadership and council operations. The results of this analysis appear to support both hypotheses. The highest canonical variate sets for coordinators are: ...
Show moreThis study examines the roles of community school coordinators and community school advisory council members, the satisfactions they derive from their council participation, and their interactions. This study examines the relationships between the level of satisfaction both derive from their roles and perceptions of their participation in leadership and council operations. The results of this analysis appear to support both hypotheses. The highest canonical variate sets for coordinators are: (1) Achievement, Personal-Interpersonal; (2) Decision-Making, Goal Setting; (3) Responsibility, Work Itself. Those highest for council members are: (1) Achievement, Recognition, Monetary; (2) Leadership, Decision-Making; (3) Personal-Interpersonal; (4) Work Itself, Recognition; (5) Communication, Control; (6) Monetary, Supervision, Achievement; (7) Goal Setting, Leadership. The results, while not dramatically conclusive, imply that the instruments employed are operable in community schools.
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Date Issued
1976
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11667
Subject Headings
Citizens' advisory committees in education
Format
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EFFECTIVE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION STRATEGIES FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS
Title
EFFECTIVE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION STRATEGIES FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS.
Creator
BARBER, DANIEL MAXFIELD, Florida Atlantic University, Kite, Robert H.
Abstract/Description
This study examined the effectiveness of citizen participation strategies occurring most frequently in the administration of educational programs. Determining the most frequently occurring citizen participation strategies required an exhaustive search of case studies noting the frequency of occurrence of the various strategies. A second search of the case studies yielded twenty critical criteria or issues which were frequently mentioned in the selection of a particular citizen participation...
Show moreThis study examined the effectiveness of citizen participation strategies occurring most frequently in the administration of educational programs. Determining the most frequently occurring citizen participation strategies required an exhaustive search of case studies noting the frequency of occurrence of the various strategies. A second search of the case studies yielded twenty critical criteria or issues which were frequently mentioned in the selection of a particular citizen participation strategy. Strategies found to occur most frequently were the public hearing, advisory committees, organizations and workshops. A panel of experts was randomly selected from a list of educational leaders with experience in citizen participation. A questionnaire was drafted, field tested and then mailed to each expert. It was found that educational leaders rank the advisory committee strategy as the most effective strategy followed by the workshop, organizations and public hearings. Another conclusion reached was that when specific criteria are suggested, the preferred strategy is subject to change based on the criteria and circunstance of the situation. The study further revealed that when a specific criteria or issue is weighted most heavily, the educational leaders identify different strategies as being most effective for the various circumstances. Differences in the frequencies of first choice responses within the demographic categories were also interpreted to be significant by the chi-square test.
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Date Issued
1974
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11637
Subject Headings
Citizens' advisory committees in education, Stress (Psychology), Job stress
Format
Document (PDF)