Date of Award
5-2012
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Ray Reiplinger
Second Advisor
Houston Thompson
Third Advisor
Ryan Spittal
Scholarship Domain(s)
Scholarship of Discovery, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Abstract
Community Colleges fulfill a vital role in society and in higher education, while constraints are expanding. Understanding and increasing the engagement of full-time faculty members could be critical to community colleges in meeting their challenges and advancing their mission. This quantitative study, with focus group follow-up, was conducted within the largest and oldest community college in Ohio. First, findings established an existing level of full-time faculty member engagement and perceptions. Next, the study examined variations of perceptions relative to engagement based on tenure status, academic discipline, length of service, and campus location. Lastly, the study examined the relationship between community college and faculty union satisfaction and faculty engagement. Findings and focus-group feedback were used to answer research questions.
Recommended Citation
Foley, Edward Matthew, "Perceptions of Full-Time Faculty Members within a Community College regarding Conditions That Impact Levels of Engagement" (2012). Ed.D. Dissertations. 37.
https://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/edd_diss/37
Included in
Community College Education Administration Commons, Community College Leadership Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons
Comments
Ed.D. dissertation completed in 2012 for Olivet Nazarene University.