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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
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- Abstract:
- Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine adult-focused off-campus higher educati9n administrators' experiences implementing a strategic initiative. Private semi-structured, in-depth interviews were used to investigate the perceptions of six higher education administrators regarding the implementation of a strategic initiative. This study sought to obtain rich data in the form of descriptions of perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and understandings originating from participants who had an experience of change management; and then sought to describe these subjective. Method: This was a qualitative study that used phenomenology to explore the lived experience of off-campus higher education administrators following the implementation of a strategic planning initiative. The phenomenological research method employed in this study followed the model outlined by van Manen (1990). The participants were recruited through a flyer posted at the 2009 Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) International Conference, November 2009, in Chicago, Illinois. The first six individuals who responded and met the criteria for participation were selected and interviewed. Data were collected from six off-campus higher education administrators in the U.S. who were working for an institution or department that served an adult population. Participants had completed at least three years of service in an administrative role at their institution and were participating in· the implementation of a strategic plan. Participants were purposively selected through criterion sampling to ensure that all participants had experienced the phenomenon. Major Findings : After data were analyzed and coded, it was determined that there were three major themes: ·communication, change, and understanding and four sub themes: committees, environment, frustration, and vision. Out of the three major themes, communication was the overarching theme. To the participants, communication was a key component of the strategic change process, and many participants cited the need for in9reased or better communication during many stages of the strategic planning process. They felt that overall communication could have been better but recognized it was a difficult task to accomplish. They seemed to appreciate the various forms of communication they encountered but didn't feel it was enough. They would have also appreciated more communication in relation to the results that had been achieved.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2010.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 113-119).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Thomas Ayers. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- LB2341.A84 2010_AyersThomas ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- LB2341.A84 2010 ( lcc )
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