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This study gained information about the lived experiences of 10 leaders working within
different higher education institutions (HEI) around the United States. The data provided an indication of the lives of the
leaders regarding the support of their professors concerning ongoing professional development
currently being offered. It also gave indicators about why professors do not have buy-in with the
professional development programs (PDP) currently offered, leading to the phenomenon at hand, and finally guiding into future
research topics.
A review of the research questions and the background of the problem was thoroughly
examined in chapter five. In response to the survey questions, the researcher was able to answer
the research questions and satisfy the objective of the study. The significant findings were
presented, along with references for each theme. The discussion of the inferences for each theme
included a summary of the findings in addition to participants’ relevant responses, and where
applicable, references to the literature review, which helped to relate the separate pieces of the
study. The conclusions from the data were presented in the Implications and Recommendations
for the Industry section of the study. The limitations of the study were also presented.
The outcomes of this study are important to add to strategies that leaders can make
available to improve the delivery methods of their professors. Further research can apply the
results of this study to expand the knowledge of how this phenomenon affects future professional
development sessions for leadership within HEIs. Finally, this study presented recommendations
for future research.
Advisor: | Kemp, Thomas |
Commitee: | Kemp, Thomas, Mancini, Dale, Wylie, Ruth, Barnette, John E |
School: | University of Charleston - Beckley |
Department: | Buisness and Leadership |
School Location: | United States -- West Virginia |
Source: | DAI 81/11(E), Dissertation Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Educational leadership, Teacher education, Higher education |
Keywords: | Best practice approaches, Leadership, Leadership driven practices, Professional development, Quality improvement processes |
Publication Number: | 27957112 |
ISBN: | 9798645451516 |