The relationship between principal leadership skills and school-wide positive behavior support : an exploratory study

The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file.Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on August 6, 2007)Vita.Thesis (Ph. D.) University of Missouri-Columbia 2006.The purposes of this study were to (1) identify key principal leadership skills associated proactive school environments, (2) examine the relationship between SW-PBS implementation and increased evidence of those skills, (3) examine the relationship between evidence of those skills and improved staff job satisfaction, and (4) examine leadership variables associated with SW-PBS and recommendations from the field. In Phase I, descriptive analysis of the literature resulted in the identification of 31 key principal leadership skills. In Phase II, a questionnaire developed for the study was administered. Findings indicated certified staff and principals from all schools rated the importance of each of the 31 skills highly, principals in SW-PBS schools received significantly higher ratings associated with behavior management effectiveness and principals from SW-PBS and non-PBS schools received relatively equivalent ratings in regard to transformational and managerial skills. In Phase III, SW-PBS certified staff respondents indicated statistically significant greater rates of job satisfaction than did those in non-PBS schools. In Phase IV, the predictive ability for job satisfaction in relation to principal behavior management skills and SW-PBS status were simultaneously examined. Principal behavior management skills were found to be the most statistically significant indicator of certified staff job satisfaction.Includes bibliographical reference

The Ursinus Weekly, March 3, 1952

MSGA devises penalty plan for cheating • Petitions concerning Student Union being circulated • Sari committees begin work for Spring musical • Chemical Society lists meeting • Soph hop planned for Friday night • Lorelei proves success for belles • Y to present third Lenten morning watch service • Profs to give last advice at Y panel • Spirit workers to reorganize • FTA to see movies • Sororities begin annual rushing week today • 38 accept fraternity bids in signing today at noon • Bauman, Matthews named attendants in May Day court • Group plays set for production • Marriage speaker gives warnings • Beta Sig men give to bloodmobile en masse • Fastnacht party given in various costumes • Editorials: Going no way on a bus; Egyptian diplomat gagged • Spencer tallies thirty as Belles triumph 47-23 • Tank team beats Bryn Mawr, 32-25 • Brodbeck upset changes standing • Foul shots spell loss to Bears, 64-63 • Penna. Military College takes 85-74 league win over Bears • Grizzlies down Dragons, 18-12 • Badminton squad pulls win over Bryn Mawr, Drexel • Jones to read Dickens\u27 Pickwick Papers at meeting • English Club finishes Hamlethttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1536/thumbnail.jp

Trace Mineral Clearance from Plasma and Liver Following Injection is Affected by Cattle Breed

Trace mineral supplementation during times of stress and critical production periods may prove beneficial to overall animal health and performance. A decrease in trace mineral status may negatively impact reproduction, immunity, and general performance of the animal. Little research is available inquiring into breed differences on trace mineral status and clearance. This study concluded that Multimin®90 appeared to be an effective way to improve the trace mineral status, specifically of liver copper (Cu) and selenium (Se), of Angus and Simmental calves when compared to controls receiving sterilized saline

The Ursinus Weekly, January 7, 1952

Students asked to submit roster choices • Twelve outstanding seniors elected as members of college Who\u27s Who • Schedule presented for Ruby pictures • Y news • Alpha Psi Omega greets new members • Music Club concert to be given Thursday • Trip canceled • Sigma Nu, Beta Sig entertain children • I. R. C. hears Rudloff; Ann Knauer to speak • Visual aid lecture listed for future teachers • Forum speaker lists topic for Wednesday night • Navy recruiter plans interviews for seniors • Editorials: There\u27s still time; New Year topic is war • Engagements • Idea for Student Union at Ursinus gets impetus • Delaware favored in court race • PMC downs Bears in league opener • Schedule announced for badminton season • Grapplers open campaign with win over Mules • Pharmacy hands Bears third loss, 70-53https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1531/thumbnail.jp

Intradepartmental System of Allocating Operating Room Block Time and its Financial Impact at The University of New Mexico Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation: A Preliminary Report

Background: Within a hospital, the operating room (OR) is one of the most critical and expensive resources. Labor productivity is maximized by filling allocated surgical block time with as many hours of cases as possible. We have found that the intradepartmental block time release system at our institution has improved access to operating time, resulting in a substantial financial advantage within the department. Methods: The annual charges and collections produced by the pick-up of intradepartmental released block time during the past 4 fiscal years (July 1-June 30) was assessed at both the main hospital and an outpatient surgical center. Results: There is a general, year-over-year trend of increasing charges and collections from the intradepartmental release of OR time. The average gross collection rate for OR pick-up time is 30%, which matches the average collection rate of about 30% for our department. At the main inpatient hospital, the orthopaedic spine service typically comprises the mostreleased OR block time. In the outpatient setting, typically the orthopaedic hand service captures the most released OR block time. Conclusions: The early release of allocated block time on an internal level may help schedule patients in an easier manner, with decreased patient wait times than other methods, and maintain the overall revenue within the department. Further studies that quantify surgeon satisfaction would help strengthen the use and validation of this system

The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1951

Second Forum features talk on philosophy • MSGA compiles roster of minimum penalties • Campus Chest combines all campaigns for money • Library records show big increase • Chem society lists speaker • Marriage discussion held at Y fireside chats • Students offered cheap rates for The River • Kenneth Graham read at meeting • Cast listed for group production • Large crowd hears pianist in local recital Thursday • Jones, Pettit write Ursinus spirit song • Newman Club plans events • Four new members join pre-legal group • Dr. Garrett pens article for language journal • Editorials: Dreamers wanted; Korean interest lags • Letters to the editor • YM-YW plan spoken grace • Adelphi tallies 39-19 win over Ursinus grid team • Junior Bearettes defeat Beaver • Forty men start basketball practice • Bruin eleven to meet undefeated Crusaders • Lehigh booters down Grizzlies; Beaver beats Snell\u27s hockeyites • Junior bazaar hailed success • Lois Johnson represents Red Cross at meeting • Polish refugee lectures in several classeshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1527/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, March 17, 1952

MSGA reveals penalty plan for cheating • Campus presidential election by ballot planned Thursday • Seminar concludes with talk on philosophy of marriage • Sarah Canan named \u27Weekly editor; Richard Richter to be managing editor • Fireside chat planned by Y • Thespians to act in Penn Olympics • Chinese diplomat to speak at Forum Wednesday, April 2 • Courses listed for Summer term by Dean • Phila. Story leaders named • Dr. Carleton Coon tells Forum of cave explorations in Iran • Editorials: Heart of the matter; Some last words; Ike strengthened in N. H. • Letters to the editor • Y delegates attend meeting at U. of P. • Four Ursinus students visit United Nations meeting Friday • Juniors make final plans for variety show, Spring prom • Mr. Wilcox to read translations • Talk postponed • Students visit Vienna art display at museum • Whistler finally locates his trunk • Belles remain undefeated with victory over Temple • Huge crowd expected for intramural night • Swarthmore wins over tank team • Curtain falls over winter sports as wrestling ends • Veterans bolster track prospects • Baseballers begin Spring practice • Badminton team loses game to Swarthmore, 5-0, Thursday • Girls drop first game by one point to Penn • Brodbeck wins intramural title • Tennis team sets up player-ladder • Chemistry students plan conference • Eight men receive alternate bids by campus fraternitieshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1538/thumbnail.jp

The Grizzly, November 21, 1986

LCB: A Factor Not Counted On • Garton Lecture Stirs Debate • Letters: Grizzly\u27s Summary was False; Hey Wismer, Who\u27s Getting Ripped Off Here?; Lobby Loses Labyrinth • Bear Matmen Turn Marauders at LaSalle • Football Preview: Repetti Goes for Recordhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1176/thumbnail.jp