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The purpose of the study was to determine the extent to which the original objectives for the Carmichael Residential Instruction Project at Ball State University have been met through the mid-to-late seventies, the relative differences in effectiveness between the Carmichael Project and the larger university in meeting the objectives claimed for the Carmichael Project, and the extent to which Ball State students of the mid-to-late seventies reflect national trends in college student characteristics as described in the relevant literature.To achieve the purposes of the study a major null hypothesis and four null sub-hypotheses were developed concerning the Carmichael Project objectives. The objectives evaluated in the study concerned (1) promoting a "comfortable community of learning," (2) developing "close working relationships with faculty," (3) creating "a small, comfortable classroom environment," and (4) providing the opportunity for "shared educational experiences and a common identity."Two questionnaire instruments were developed to determine the extent to which Carmichael Project objectives have been met in the mid-to-late seventies and to determine whether the objectives of the Carmichael Project have been met more effectively by the Project thanby the larger university. The questionnaires were administered to two groups of students selected by a random process. One group was composed of present and former Carmichael Project participants divided into four sub-groups according to academic classification, i.e., freshman, sophomore, junior, senior. The second group, the control group, was composed of general university or non-Carmichael students also divided into four sub-groups according to academic classification.After the questionnaire data were subjected to an F ratio and t test, it was found that the mean scores of the Carmichael Project participant groups were significantly higher than the mean scores of the corresponding control groups for questionnaire items relating to the first three Carmichael Project objectives, but the mean scores of the control groups were significantly higher than the mean scores of the corresponding Carmichael groups for questionnaire items relating to the fourth Carmichael Project objective. The major null hypothesis and all four null sub-hypotheses were rejected.It was determined through the review of related literature that college student characteristics have changed since the late sixties and that Ball State students in the mid-to-late seventies have reflected the national trends in college student characteristics. Among other changes in college student characteristics since the sixties, it was determined, for example, that college students in the 1970's have been more "career-minded," more moderate or conservative in political views, and more "liberal" in social attitudes than were college students of the late 1960's. It was determined. that Ball State students have generally reflected the national college student characteristics but have been more politically moderate and less socially "liberal" than have college students nationally during the mid-to-late seventies.It was concluded that the Carmichael Project at Ball State University should be continued only if modifications are made. It was recommended that if the decision is made to continue the Carmichael Project, Ball State officials should, after appropriate study, develop a very clear set of goals and objectives for the Project, provide a program of studies which specifically meets the needs of students in the late 1970's and early 1980's, develop in-service programs for Carmichael faculty to insure understanding of and commitment to the goals and objectives of the Project, develop specific evaluative procedures and carry out a continuing program of evaluation, and make modifications in the Project as new or changed needs are determined as a result of evaluation procedures.

The purpose of the study was to identify and analyze perceptions of Ball State University students, faculty, administrators, and trustees relative to student participation in university governance. The study was designed to: identify perceptions of each group; determine differences in stated perceptions among components within groups; ascertain the extent and nature of the differences identified; and make recommendations regarding student participation in university governance.A questionnaire, originally developed by Rowe, to examine general principles and specific procedures relating to student participation in university governance was modified and submitted to 723 individuals of the study croup. Useable responses were received from 496 individuals.The data were analyzed by applying a 3 x 2 analysis of variance with both factors considered to be fixed, for questionnaire items one through 16. Simple effects analyses and the Scheffe procedure were used on items one through 16 where appropriate. The chi-square test of independence was applied to questionnaire items 17 through 21. No inferential statistics were used to treat the trustee response data. Only the frequencies of trustee responses to the questionnaire items were reported.Major findings obtained from the study included:1. Students, faculty, administrators, and trustees agreed that:a. student participation in university governance is desirable.b. the present climate which provides opportunities for students to work within the system represents a positive development in higher education.c. the most valid reason for involving students in university governance was that it provides opportunity for students, as citizens of the campus community, to have input into the governance of the university.2. Students, faculty, and administrators agreed that:a. student participation in university governance will result in the emergence of a sense of academic community.b. student membership on the university board of trustees has been favorably received by students.d. the least valid reason for involving students in university governance was that it lessens the probability of student-administrative confrontation.Students, faculty, and administrators were undecided as to whether:a. it is more desirable to err in the direction of over-delegation of responsibility to students than in the direction of under-delegation.b. most of the student participation to date has been granted in response to student pressure.c. currently, students participation in the University Senate is adequate to elicit student input.4. Student, faculty, and administrator participants and non-participants in university governance were undecided as to whether most of the present student participation is little more than token indulgence.5. Student, faculty, and administrator participants in university governance were undecided as to whether collective bargaining would severely hinder the student influence in future academic governance.6. Student, faculty, and administrator non-participants in university governance tended to disagree with the statement that students are recognized as a significant force in influencing the governance of Ball State University.Major conclusions obtained from the study included:1. The extent of student participation in university governance supported by students, faculty, administrators, and trustees is related to the degree of decision-making power each group possesses.2. Persons holding power and decision-making positions are inclined to outwardly support expanding participation by students and faculty in governance while in reality controls and restraints on full participation are exercised through the number of participants involved, the selective withholding or providing of essential information, and strategic timing of issues presented for action.3. Students do not exert a significant force in influencing the governance of an institution.4. Open communication and cooperation among students, faculty, administrators, and trustees is essential for effective student participation in university governance.5. Students must be interested and willing to accept responsibility if student participation in university governance is to be effective.

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Ball State University LibrariesLibrary services and resources for knowledge buildingMasters ThesesThere is no abstract available for this thesis.

Ball State University LibrariesLibrary services and resources for knowledge buildingMasters ThesesThere is no abstract available for this thesis.

Ball State University LibrariesLibrary services and resources for knowledge buildingMasters ThesesThere is no abstract available for this thesis.

Ball State University LibrariesLibrary services and resources for knowledge buildingMasters ThesesThere is no abstract available for this thesis.