Shante' Moore-Austin

The Parent and Community Connection: The Essence of Successful Students

Shante' Moore-Austin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:33:03 PDT

As the old saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child." This is very true within the school system, and educators must understand the importance of parental and community involvement. This presentation focuses on a number of exciting and fun strategies for both beginning and veteran teachers on effective ways to incorporate parents and the community in the overall learning process

Destination: CIA

Shante' Moore-Austin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:33:03 PDT

The Pi Sigma Chapter motivates members to Commit to service, Inspire others to be successful, and Act responsibly as educators. Service projects and programs prompt members of this ACE Award winning chapter to action-oriented involvement within the university and community environment.

The Effect of Race on Retention Rates of Elementary Education Students at Liberty University

Shante' Moore-Austin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:35:38 PST

The purpose of this study was to determine if race is a factor in determining the retention rates of elementary Education students at Liberty University. The data for this study was retrieved from the Teacher Licensure Office at Liberty University. Fifty students were randomly selected from and a descriptive research methodology was used. The data analysis was obtained from a cross tabulation of the key variables for this study: race/ethnicity, gender, grades, and completion in the Teacher Licensure Program. A chi-square test was used in the analysis, and based on the results of this test there was a positive relationship between a student’s race, completion rates in the Introductory Elementary Education courses, and continuation in the Teacher Licensure Program.

Promoting Diversity in Higher Education

Shante' Moore-Austin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:02:56 PDT

Many institutions are working on ways in which they can promote diversity. Within a diverse society, there are so many different cultures. Faculty, staff, and administrators have been working hard to implement strategies that will assist in diversifying their institution of higher education. As we continue to advance through the millennium, institutions of higher education are making changes in their programs of study in order to have a more diversified learning environment. This paper discusses diversity in higher education and how the university community can work together to make the institution a more welcoming environment for everyone.

Kappa Delta Pi National Convocation Regional Meeting Facilitators

Shante' Moore-Austin et al. — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:52:11 PST

During the recent Kappa Delta Pi Convocation, which was held in Louisville, KY from November 1 -3, 2007,the present Pi Sigma Counselors and the former counselor were facilitators for a regional meeting. The Regional Meeting was held to discuss the ways in which the Regional Kappa Delta Pi Organizations could work together to help assist one another in the common goal of carrying out the ideals of the educational honor society, and the importance of the following issues: recruitment of new members to the organization, retaining members, fundraising, service projects, and exciting new ways to get more education majors interested in Kappa Delta Pi.

An Action Plan: Your ACE in the Hole!

Connie McDonald et al. — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:45:44 PST

This presentation provides a Power Point and corresponding handouts to assist local chapters of Kappa Delta Pi to win the distinguished ACE Award.

An Action Plan: Your ACE in the Hole!

Michelle B. Goodwin et al. — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:45:41 PST

This presesntation provides a Power Point and corresponding handouts to assist local chapters of Kappa Delta Pi to win the distinguished ACE Award.

The Effect of Race on Retention Rates of Elementary Education Students at Liberty University (Poster Session)

Shante' Moore-Austin — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:44:51 PST

Poster Session: During the colloquium, the dissertation topic was discussed in a poster session. The primary question and the subquestions were displayed on the poster as well as the research methodology and the key components of the dissertation proposal.