The Formulation of a Theoretical Construct and the Development of an Instrument for the Evaluation of Curricula in Nursing (open access)

The Formulation of a Theoretical Construct and the Development of an Instrument for the Evaluation of Curricula in Nursing

The problem of this investigation was the development of a systematic method for the evaluation of curricula in baccalaureate nursing programs. The literature in nursing and general education was used to extrapolate theories and concepts for the formulation of a theoretical construct. This construct served as the basis for the evaluation instrument. The major concepts were identified as (1) underlying structure, (2) content of courses within the curriculum, and (3) methods and activities. Elements and components were chosen to clarify and extend the concepts. The literature and experts in nursing were both instrumental in the selection of weights. Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions are made. (1) A faculty member's ability to use a systematic evaluation instrument does not depend upon years of teaching experience or prior experience as a National League for Nursing visitor. (2) The Evaluation Index appears capable of meeting the criteria for a more systematic method of curriculum evaluation. (3) A theoretical construct appears conducive to theory development as it is directed toward an approach which is more scientific than intuitive. (4) The inclusion of clarifying components within the instrument provides for the evaluative effort to be distributed across the entire curriculum …
Date: May 1977
Creator: Hicks, Frances M.
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Jewish Post (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 1979 (open access)

Texas Jewish Post (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 1979

Weekly Jewish newspaper from Fort Worth, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 26, 1979
Creator: Wisch, J. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Lon Morris College (open access)

A History of Lon Morris College

The problem with which this study is concerned is that of analyzing the implementation of the stated purposes of Lon Morris College of Jacksonville, Texas from 1847 to 1973. Histories and journals of the period, records and publications of the school and other institutions, and oral interviews of persons involved in its development provide data for the study. As a historical analysis, the study is divided according to successive periods in the school's development.
Date: May 1973
Creator: Jones, Glendell A.
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
A history of Lon Morris College (open access)

A history of Lon Morris College

The problem with which this study is concerned is that of analyzing the implementation of the stated purposes of analyzing the implementation of the stated purposes of Lon Morris College of Jacksonville, Texas from 1847 to 1973. Histories and Journals of the period, records and publications of the school and other institutions, and oral interviews of persons involved in its development provide data for the study. As a historical analysis, the study is divided according to successive periods in the school's development.
Date: May 1973
Creator: Jones, Glendell A.
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study of Title III, Higher Education Act of 1965, and an Evaluation of Its Impact at Selected Predominantly Black Colleges (open access)

A Study of Title III, Higher Education Act of 1965, and an Evaluation of Its Impact at Selected Predominantly Black Colleges

The purpose of this study was to describe the passage of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and to evaluate faculty development programs at selected black institutions in light of the objectives and guidelines established for the use of Title III funds.
Date: December 1971
Creator: Gupta, Bhagwan Swarup, 1940-
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
World War I in the Life and Poetry of Robert Graves (open access)

World War I in the Life and Poetry of Robert Graves

The purpose of this thesis is to explore in depth the effect which World War I had on the life and early poetry of Robert Graves, primarily by tracing his involvement in the war as revealed directly in his autobiography and by examining his responses to that involvement as revealed indirectly in the two volumes of poetry which he wrote during the war.
Date: August 1970
Creator: Drake, Nedra Helan
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Origin and Development of Henderson State College (open access)

The Origin and Development of Henderson State College

The problem of this study is to present a complete historical record of Henderson State College, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, from 1890 to 1970. The sources of data included public records, legislative acts, court decisions, reports, catalogues, bulletins, periodicals, newspapers, letters, minutes, yearbooks, files, official records, interviews, and histories of public education and higher education in the United States. Standard methods of historical research were employed in examining 'materials.. pertinent to the study.
Date: December 1973
Creator: Bledsoe, Bennie Gene, 1917-
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Women in Oklahoma: A Century of Change (open access)

Women in Oklahoma: A Century of Change

Book discussing the history of women in Oklahoma, including women in western literature, Indian women, and pioneer women throughout the state. Index begins on page 211.
Date: 1979
Creator: Thurman, Melvena K.
Object Type: Book
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Texas Gulf Coast Catholic (Corpus Christi, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, July 21, 1978 (open access)

Texas Gulf Coast Catholic (Corpus Christi, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, July 21, 1978

Weekly newspaper from Corpus Christi, Texas published by the Diocese of Corpus Christi that includes news of interest to Diocese members along with advertising.
Date: July 21, 1978
Creator: Freeman, Robert E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denis Diderot Lettres à Sophie Volland, 1759 (open access)

Denis Diderot Lettres à Sophie Volland, 1759

The purpose of this thesis is to examine the letters of Diderot to Sophie Volland for the year 1759 as they are a source of important autobiographical, social, and psychological elements that shed light on Diderot's private and public life. In fact a turning point in the sentimental relationship between Diderot and Sophie Volland, the death of his father, the difficulties experienced in publishing the Encyclop6'die and consequently the coolness in his friendship with D'Alembert make 1759 a crucial year in Diderot's life. The conclusion reached is that the stylistically beautiful and modern letters to Sophie Volland of this year are self-revelatory for they show that the events of 1759 made a great psychological impact upon Diderot and started a process of maturity in his character. These letters can undoubtedly be considered a major part of Diderot's work and they can certainly contribute to a deeper understanding of this genius.
Date: August 1976
Creator: Simmons, Marina C.
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 31, 1977 (open access)

Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 31, 1977

Weekly Jewish newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 31, 1977
Creator: Samuels, Joseph W. & White, Ida S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Crosby County 1876-1977 (open access)

A History of Crosby County 1876-1977

This text is a history of various economic and social aspects of Crosby County, described on the title page as, "A collection of historical sketches and family histories composed by County Residents; compiled by the staff of the Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum under the supervision and with the cooperation of the Crosby County Historical Commission" (p. 1). Index starts on page 597.
Date: 1978
Creator: Crosby County Pioneer Museum
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Jewish Post (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 17, 1979 (open access)

Texas Jewish Post (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 17, 1979

Weekly Jewish newspaper from Fort Worth, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 17, 1979
Creator: Wisch, J. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 20, 1978 (open access)

Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 20, 1978

Weekly Jewish newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 20, 1978
Creator: Samuels, Joseph W.; White, Ida S. & Friedman, Marcia A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 14, 1979 (open access)

Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 14, 1979

Weekly Jewish newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 14, 1979
Creator: Samuels, Joseph W.; White, Ida S. & Friedman, Marcia A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 19, 1978 (open access)

Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 19, 1978

Weekly Jewish newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 19, 1978
Creator: Samuels, Joseph W.; White, Ida S. & Friedman, Marcia A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History