Thesis (B. Arch.)--Roger Williams University, 2009. / Title from title page screen (viewed on Feb.19, 2010) Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

There are many inadequate high school facilities in Texas, and unfortunately many of these are found in areas of low socioeconomic status and high minority percentages. According to a Texas Comptroller’s Office (2006) report on the conditions of school facilities in Texas, roughly 40% were considered in the categories of fair, poor, or needs replacing, with the average age of these facilities being 34.5 years old. Most states, including Texas, have not properly assessed high school buildings for indoor air quality, lighting, acoustical control, heating and air conditioning, electrical systems, or secondary science laboratories. It is also not clear if these conditions and the age of the building have an impact on student academic achievement in Texas. This study investigated three research questions: (a) the relationship between the building condition of public high schools in Texas and student achievement scores in science, mathematics, and English language arts as measured by the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS); (b) the relationship between the building age of public high schools in Texas and student achievement scores in science, mathematics, and English language arts as measured by TAKS; and (c) the relationship between building age and condition of public high schools in Texas and graduation rate? This quantitative study utilized an ex post facto methodology to examine the relationship between the high school facilities and standardized test scores. This study sampled high schools whose data were presented in the 2006 Texas Comptrollers report and compared to TAKS data. The instrument utilized was developed and tested by the Texas Comptroller’s Office. This study utilized an analysis of variance (ANOVA) and a regression model. Statistically significant findings showed a relationship between excellent condition of a school, as compared to schools in lesser condition, and student TAKS scores in science, math, and English language arts scores. Age of the school also had a significant relationship: Schools over 49 years old had a significant impact on student TAKS scores in science, math, and English language arts. Similar findings showed a negative correlation between schools over 49 years old and graduation rate. Schools in excellent condition had a positive correlation to student graduation rate. Determining the effect of inadequate high school facilities on student achievement can help inform the education and legislative communities of any correlations between the condition and age of a high school building and the academic achievement of the students in these buildings. Providing school facilities that are safe and provide quality learning conditions are issues that must be addressed in Texas. / text

This professional report explores the role of private consultants in the school facility planning process. It focuses on such issues as school siting and local government and school district collaboration. As such, it seeks to demonstrate the importance of the school facility planning process and its significance in the community. The primary data for this report is in-depth interviews with a variety of school facility planning consultants. The questions asked in the interviews were broad and open-ended, and the data was studied qualitatively to determine similar experiences of all interview participants. The conclusion of this report presents key findings from the interviews, as well as from background information on the subject. / text

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The purpose of the study was to determine the potential impact on school enrollment resulting from the development of mobile home parks in Indiana by identifying and defining unique or controlling characteristics of mobile home parks related to average yield of children per mobile home unit. Five specific areas of research were developed to insure that data relative to the potential impact of mobile home parks on school enrollment might be secured.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Educational Policy, 2008. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on July 23, 2009) Includes bibliographical references. Also issued in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 150-155). Also available in print.

Title from PDF of title page (University of Missouri--Columbia, viewed on Feb 15, 2010). The entire thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file; a non-technical public abstract appears in the public.pdf file. Dissertation advisor: Dr. Jay Scribner. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M. S.)--Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009. / Committee Chair: Meyer, Michael; Committee Member: Amekudzi, Adjo; Committee Member: Garrow, Laurie.

Thesis (M.F.A.)--Florida State University, 2006. / Advisor: Ricardo Navarro, Florida State University, College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance, Dept. of Interior Design. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed Sept. 21, 2006). Document formatted into pages; contains xiii, 97 pages. Includes bibliographical references.