Military Science, Leadership, Management, and Education
Dr. Felicia R. Haecker
Title: Founder/ CEO of Dog Tag Divas
Research Topic: Female Veterans Postsecondary Education Transition Experience
Institution: Brandman University
Committee Chair: Dr. Phil Pendley, Ed.D.
Abstract: Recent policy changes have again expanded the role of women serving in the armed forces. As a result, more women are joining the military, which results in more women also departing the military. Many of these women are deciding to use the improved educational benefits provided by the Post-9/11 GI Bill and enroll in postsecondary education. This qualitative case study examined the transition of experience of female student veterans into postsecondary education. The intent of this study was to understand this transition from the perspective of the female student veterans. Having participants from all levels of transition paints a picture detailing their motivations, obstacles, supports, and any advice that could be offered to future transitioning female veterans.
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Title: Founder/ CEO of Dog Tag Divas
Research Topic: Female Veterans Postsecondary Education Transition Experience
Institution: Brandman University
Committee Chair: Dr. Phil Pendley, Ed.D.
Abstract: Recent policy changes have again expanded the role of women serving in the armed forces. As a result, more women are joining the military, which results in more women also departing the military. Many of these women are deciding to use the improved educational benefits provided by the Post-9/11 GI Bill and enroll in postsecondary education. This qualitative case study examined the transition of experience of female student veterans into postsecondary education. The intent of this study was to understand this transition from the perspective of the female student veterans. Having participants from all levels of transition paints a picture detailing their motivations, obstacles, supports, and any advice that could be offered to future transitioning female veterans.
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Dr. Eric T. Hollis
Title: Founder and CEO Hollisgroup LLC.
Research Topic: Leadership Styles: A Phenomenological Study of
Transformational, Transactional, and Situational
Leadership Styles Employed by CIOs at Military Combatant Commands
Institution: Capella University
Committee Chair: Calvin Lathan, Ed. D.
Abstract: Chief information officers (CIOs) are the focal points for information management in a variety of domestic and global organizations. Effective and efficient leadership is paramount in executing the organization’s strategic plans and global visions. Historically, a vast amount of research has been conducted on leadership styles of CIOs in the civilian workplace. However, research pertaining to leadership styles displayed by CIOs at military combatant commands is lacking or there has been a relative small amount of research conducted. This research focused on the gap in leadership studies of CIOs at military combatant commands and employs three research questions to ascertain which leadership style is more effective for leaders. This qualitative phenomenological study was conducted at the four highly skilled, global, and operational military commands locate on a U.S. Air Force base. In particular, this research study discussed the effectiveness of transformational, transactional, and situational leadership styles of personnel working within the CIO directorate in accomplishing tasks or goals.
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Title: Founder and CEO Hollisgroup LLC.
Research Topic: Leadership Styles: A Phenomenological Study of
Transformational, Transactional, and Situational
Leadership Styles Employed by CIOs at Military Combatant Commands
Institution: Capella University
Committee Chair: Calvin Lathan, Ed. D.
Abstract: Chief information officers (CIOs) are the focal points for information management in a variety of domestic and global organizations. Effective and efficient leadership is paramount in executing the organization’s strategic plans and global visions. Historically, a vast amount of research has been conducted on leadership styles of CIOs in the civilian workplace. However, research pertaining to leadership styles displayed by CIOs at military combatant commands is lacking or there has been a relative small amount of research conducted. This research focused on the gap in leadership studies of CIOs at military combatant commands and employs three research questions to ascertain which leadership style is more effective for leaders. This qualitative phenomenological study was conducted at the four highly skilled, global, and operational military commands locate on a U.S. Air Force base. In particular, this research study discussed the effectiveness of transformational, transactional, and situational leadership styles of personnel working within the CIO directorate in accomplishing tasks or goals.
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| eric_hollis_1_may_5_2014_dissertation_-_.pdf |