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Faculty Senate Internationalization and Globalization Committee Meeting Minutes, October 20, 2021
No full text1 electronic records and derivatives. PDF. 61421 bytes.Valdosta State University Faculty Senate Internationalization and Globalization Committee Meeting Minutes, October 20, 2021. Electronic records. 1 PDF document
The Murder of C. Hampton Smith, May 1918 And Lynchings Following It
No full text1 electronic record (PDF). 44 scanned images (TIF, JPG), 23 pages.Edmonson, Stephen W. "1918 Murder and Lynching that Followed - Fact or Fiction," September 2021 from the Brooks County Museum. Includes essay "The Murder of C. Hampton Smith, May 1918 And Lynchings Following It," A letter from Stephen W. Edmondson to Sheila Selph, dated August 24, 2021, and newspaper clippings.
Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Community Archives: Quitman Brooks County History Museum and Cultural Center Collection (CA-009)
Metaphysical Times Mabon 2021
No full textThis item has 1 PDF file with 20 pages and a title page with Table of ContentsThis volume discusses the Pagan Sabbat Mabon. The journal discusses the traditions and origins of Mabon and how to meditate or set up the altar for the holiday. The rest of the volume discusses the effects of herbs, spices, and crystals
Metaphysical Times Samhain 2021
No full textThis item contains 1 PDF file with 20 pages in addition to a Title page and Table of ContentsThis volume discusses the history of Samhain and how it developed into Halloween. In addition, this volume discusses many traditions and customs that accompany Samhain and associated deities. The volume then discusses various other topics like oils, magic, Halloween monsters, and witch recipes
Narratives in the American South: LGBTQ+ in the Bible Belt
Get PDFIn this paper, I will be exploring narratives of self-disclosing LGBTQIA+ individuals who grew up in the South or have lived here an appropriate amount of time. Through a qualitative approach, I collect stories from individuals utilizing semi-formal and informal interviews as well as conducting field observations of perceived LGBTQ+ safe spaces. My research question (RQ) is “What expressive freedoms or hindrances exist within the LGBTQ+ community in Georgia” with four subsequent questions, “How expressive are individuals in urban centers?” to “How expressive are individuals in rural centers?” then, “Are there apparent absences of representation among racial groups?” and, “What role does religion play in the community’s existence?” For this paper, the scope of my research is narrowed to focus on LGBTQ+ individuals in Georgia and how different areas of the state showcase acceptance or rejection of homosexuality from individual perspectives. I wanted to explore relationships over several quadrants: queerness, comfort, freedom, and religion. Through a thematic analysis of my interviews, I found that the five categories: identity, space, geography, family and church, and behavior – and the subcategories: gender expression and queer performance – all contribute to the queer experience in Georgia. By looking at self-identifying queer individuals in different areas around the state, I was able to surmise that the freedom of this group exists on the line of neutrality between good and bad; occasionally dipping in and out of both. One of the most revealing themes present is the idea that gender identity directly impacts comfort and perception of judgment internally and externally. Using the information uncovered here, I hope to re-contextualize dialogue on the perspective on The South’s, specifically Georgia’s, stance on LGBTQ+ individuals – not in a profound sense, but minor, conversational ways.
Keywords: Queer Studies, LGBT, Proxemics, Social Identity Theory (SIT), American South, IdentityI INTRODUCTION 1 -- II LITERATURE REVIEW 3 -- a Historical Context 3 -- b Theoretical Foundation: Social Identity Theory 8 -- c Theoretical Foundation: Proxemics 10 -- d Foundational Context: Identity 16 -- e Foundational Context: Religion 18 -- III METHOD 21 -- IV FINDINGS 23 -- a Interview Themes 24 -- b Observation Themes 26 -- c Revisiting the RQs 28 -- V DISCUSSION 29 -- a Identity 29 -- b Space & Geography 32 -- c Family & Church and Behavior 35 -- d Revisiting the RQ(s) 37 -- VI PERSONAL REFLECTION 42 -- VII LIMITATIONS 46 -- VIII FUTURE RESEARCH 47 -- IX CONCLUSION 48 -- REFERENCES 50 -- APPENDIX A: Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approved Research Form 55 -- APPENDIX B: Interview Questions 57 -- APPENDIX C: Coding Sheet 59Kulovitz, KimberlyEaves, MichaelLandau, JamieM.A.Communicatio
Study of the Community's Perception of Georgia Law Enforcement Agencies
Get PDFThrough the use of telephone surveys and interactions with Georgia Chamber of Commerce members, this study measured the perceptions of key community stakeholders regarding the performance of law enforcement. Comparing the level of satisfaction and confidence with agencies that had attained a Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Accreditation or Georgia State Certification with agencies that had not achieved any level of accreditation nor certification allowed the researcher to make conclusions about the benefits of attaining an accreditation or state certification. Another area examined in this study was the comparison of Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) to determine if the numbers were useful in determining the efficiency of a law enforcement agency. The comparison looked at five years of data with agencies that were accredited, certified, or had not attained either certification or accreditation.
By examining the UCR data, the researcher concluded that while there may be a benefit to collecting crime data, the results indicated no difference in crime rates across the three types of agencies. Based on the results from the telephone survey, the researcher was able to conclude the respondents indicated a higher level of satisfaction and confidence with the agencies that had attained either CALEA Accreditation or Georgia State Certification.
Keywords: certification, accreditation, satisfaction, confidence, citizen, law enforcementChapter I: INTRODUCTION -- Background 1 -- Purpose Statement 7 -- Statement of the Problem 8 -- Research Questions 10 -- Chapter II: LITERATURE REVIEW -- History of CALEA 13 -- Law Enforcement Accreditation 14 -- CALEA Process and Standards 15 -- Agencies Involved in Accreditation 18 -- Benefits of Law Enforcement Accreditation 22 -- Cost of CALEA 23 -- Other Types of Accreditation 25 -- Georgia State Certification 27 -- President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing and Accreditation 29 -- Department of Justice and CALEA 30 -- Current Issues in America 35 -- Previous Research 36 -- Difficulties in Collecting Data 37 -- Other Studies on Accreditation 38 -- Public Administration Applied Theory 40 -- Chamber of Commerce 44 -- Community Based Surveys 45 -- Telephone Surveys 48 -- Chapter III: METHODOLOGY -- Introduction 50 -- Hypotheses 50 -- Survey Instrument 53 -- IRB Submission 55 -- Security of Data and Participants 56 -- Collection of Data 56 -- Issues Collecting Data 57 -- Population and Sampling Procedure 58 -- UCR Analysis 59 -- Significance and Implications 63 -- Chapter IV: RESULTS -- Overall Data and Analysis 65 -- Results of Survey Questions 66 -- Results of Research Question and Hypothesis #1 67 -- Results of Research Question and Hypothesis #2 68 -- Results of Research Question and Hypothesis #3 70 -- Results of Research Question and Hypothesis #4 71 -- Results of Research Question and Hypothesis #5 73 -- Results of Research Question and Hypothesis #6 74 -- Results of Research Question and Hypothesis #7 76 -- Results of Research Question and Hypothesis #8 77 -- Results of Research Question and Hypothesis #9 79 -- Results of Research Question and Hypothesis #10 80 -- UCR Reported Data 82 -- Chapter V: DISCUSSION -- Discussion of Results 87 -- Discussion Question One 88 -- Discussion Question Two 90 -- Discussion Question Three 91 -- Discussion Question Four 92 -- Discussion Question Five 93 -- Discussion Question Six 94 -- Discussion Question Seven 95 -- Discussion Question Eight 96 -- Discussion Question Nine 97 -- Discussion Question Ten 98 -- Discussion Question Eleven 99 -- Other Findings 101 -- Study Limitations 102 -- Study Assumptions 103 -- Implications of Findings 104 -- Future Research Recommendations 106 -- References 108 -- Appendix A: Survey Instrument 116 -- Appendix B: Research Informed Statement 119 -- Appendix C: IRB Exemption Form 121 -- Appendix D: Telephone Survey Script 123 -- Appendix E: List of Chambers Utilized 125Prine, Rudy K.Beach, ButchWilkie, Michael G.D.PA.Public Administratio
A Phenomenological Study of Principals' Lived Experiences and Perceptions of Professional Learning Communities
Get PDFOne of the biggest problems facing American educators is the challenge to increase student achievement in the era of accountability and high stakes testing (DuFour et al., 2016). Student test scores and achievement remain stagnant across south Georgia (GADOE, 2018a; GADOE, 2019b). One reform used by schools to help increase student achievement is the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). PLCs help increase the efficacy of teachers, which is the most crucial factor contributing to an increase in student achievement (DuFour et al., 2016; Goddard et al., 2004; Hattie, 2017; Tschannen-Moran & Barr, 2004). This phenomenological study was conducted to explore the professional practice of PLCs by examining the life experiences, career experiences, PLC-related experiences, and perceptions of middle schools principals in rural south Georgia in regards to student achievement. The narrative of participant experiences and perceptions created a potential roadmap for other middle school leaders to implement PLCs. Participants for this study were identified from rural south Georgia middle schools using maximum variation purposeful sampling (Maxwell, 2013; Patton, 2015). The researcher collected participant data using a series of interviews, observations, and document analysis (Seidman, 2013). At the end of data analysis and coding, four major themes emerged from this study: PLC Processes, Capacity within Schools, School Culture, and Student Achievement. After analyzing participant data, I concluded schools that employ PLCs as a professional practice for teachers experience professional growth in teachers and academic growth in students. The study’s participants, regardless of the PLC framework used in their school, all had positive experiences and perceptions of PLCs and their resulting impact on students, teachers, and capacity within school.
Keywords: Professional Learning Communities, Principals, School Capacity, Leadership, Professional Growth, Student AchievementChapter I 1 -- Overview 1 -- Statement of Problem 1 -- Purpose 4 -- Significance 4 -- Research Questions 7 -- Conceptual Framework 7 -- Professional Learning Community Concept Map 9 -- My Experiential Knowledge 10 -- Existing Theory and Research 12 -- Summary of Methodology 15 -- Limitations 16 -- Summary of Chapter 17 -- Definitions of Terms 17 -- Chapter II Literature Review 21 -- A History of High stakes Testing and Student Achievement 23 -- A Nation at Risk 23 -- No Child Left Behind 24 -- Race to the Top 26 -- Every Student Succeeds Act 28 -- High stakes Testing and Student Achievement 29 -- Learning Organizations 32 -- Personal Mastery 34 -- Mental Models 36 -- Shared Vision 38 -- Team Learning 41 -- Systems Thinking 44 -- Summary of Learning Organizations 45 -- Professional Learning Communities 46 -- Shared Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals 49 -- Collaborative Teams 52 -- Collective Inquiry 54 -- Action Orientation and Experimentation 55 -- Continuous Improvement 56 -- Results Orientation 58 -- Role of Principals in Learning Organizations and PLCs 59 -- Summary 61 -- Chapter III Methodology 64 -- Research Questions 65 -- Rationale 65 -- Research Design 67 -- Setting 68 -- Role of the Researcher 69 -- Proposed Sampling Technique 69 -- Data Collection 72 -- Interviews 73 -- Observations 75 -- Documents 76 -- Data Management 77 -- Data Analysis Procedures 78 -- Memos 78 -- Open Coding 79 -- Axial Coding 80 -- Issues of Trustworthiness/Validity 80 -- Data Triangulation 81 -- Participant Accuracy Checks 82 -- Three-Interview Approach 82 -- Ethical Issues 83 -- Summary 85 -- Chapter IV Participants 86 -- Lyla 87 -- Tim 92 -- Eric 98 -- Tami 102 -- Matt 107 -- Jason 113 -- Summary 118 -- Chapter V Results 120 -- Discussion of Themes 122 -- PLC Processes 126 -- Collective Inquiry 127 -- Team Learning 129 -- Action and Experimentation 131 -- Capacity within Schools 134 -- Leadership 135 -- Accountability 137 -- Teacher Efficacy 140 -- Professional Growth and Learning 143 -- School Culture 147 -- Shared Vision 147 -- Collaborative Teams 150 -- Collective Responsibility 153 -- Continuous Improvement 156 -- Student Achievement 160 -- Student Growth 160 -- Rigor 163 -- Common Assessments 165 -- School Improvement 169 -- Summary 172 -- Chapter VI Discussion and Conclusion 173 -- Research Questions: Summary Discussion 177 -- Research Question 1 178 -- Research Question 2 184 -- Research Question 3 190 -- Limitations of the Study 195 -- Generalizability 196 -- COVID19 197 -- Researcher Bias and Reactivity 197 -- Implications of the Study 198 -- Recommendations 201 -- Expansion of the Sample Size 202 -- Expansion of the Sample Parameters 202 -- Conduct Quantitative or Mixed Methods Studies 203 -- Complete Longitudinal Studies 203 -- Conduct Cross-Sectional Surveys 203 -- Study the Impact of COVID19 203 -- Conclusion 204 -- References 209 -- Appendix A: Professional Learning Community Concept Map 228 -- Appendix B: Three-Legged Stool 229 -- Appendix C: Shared Vision Continuum 230 -- Appendix D: Institutional Review Board Approval 231 -- Appendix E: Sample Request to Conduct Research 232 -- Appendix F: Sample District Approval to Conduct Research 233 -- Appendix G: Letter to Applicants 234 -- Appendix H: Interview Protocol 235 -- Appendix I: Informed Consent 241 -- Appendix J: Participant Profiles 242 -- Appendix K: Coding Process 243 -- Appendix L: Sample of In Vivo Coding Generated Data 244 -- Appendix M: Open Coding Symbols and Clusters 245Bochenko, Michael J.Truby, William F.Haralson, J. ShawnWilliams, Lisa N.Ed.D.Education in Leadershi
Odum Library Annual Report FY 2021
Get PDF1 Electronic record(s) and derivatives. PDF. 70 pages. 871854 bytes.Odum Library (Valdosta State University) Annual Report for fiscal year 2021
Turner Center for the Arts Scrapbook Binder 13
No full text2 electronic records, PDF/A, PDF. Includes 101 page scans, XXX bytesTurner Center for the Arts, Scrapbook Binder, 202
Metaphysical Times Beltane 2021
Get PDFThis Item contains 1 PDF file with 20 pages along with a Title page and Table of ContentsThis volume primarily talks about the Pagan holiday Beltane. This festival celebrates the union of gods and goddesses. This volume also discusses the effects of various oils and herbs and their effects to help with different ailments