THE NETWORKING OF RURAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

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dc.contributor.advisorAlonzo, Julie
dc.contributor.authorNichols, Eric
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-24T19:08:20Z
dc.date.available2025-02-24T19:08:20Z
dc.date.issued2025-02-24
dc.description.abstractEric Nichols Doctor of Education Department of Educational Leadership June 2024 Title: The Networking of Rural School Administrators This dissertation examines the professional networking practices of rural school administrators, with a focus on Oregon's educational leaders. As rural school administrators often face significant isolation due to geographic and professional barriers, networking has the potential to provide professional support, support resource sharing, and improve job satisfaction. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this study collected quantitative data via surveys and qualitative insights from focus groups to assess how rural administrators perceive networking, their engagement in networking activities, and the impact of these networks on reducing feelings of loneliness and stress.The findings reveal that while rural administrators value networking, many experience challenges in participating due to time constraints and isolation. Networking opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual formats, are generally available in the state where the study was set, but they are often underutilized. Participants reported that networking provides essential learning and combats job-related isolation, enhancing both their professional growth and well-being. They expressed a strong desire for face-to-face opportunities to network with other rural education leaders. Implications of this research underscore the need for more structured networking support, particularly in rural settings, to bolster administrators’ access to peers and the resources they might provide. Future research could explore more specific frameworks and programs that facilitate sustainable, accessible networking opportunities for rural school leaders and the effectiveness of face-to-face versus virtual networking.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1794/30441
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Oregon
dc.rightsAll Rights Reserved.
dc.subjectAdministrationen_US
dc.subjectCollaborationen_US
dc.subjectLeadershipen_US
dc.subjectNetworkingen_US
dc.subjectRuralen_US
dc.subjectSchoolen_US
dc.titleTHE NETWORKING OF RURAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation
thesis.degree.disciplineDepartment of Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Oregon
thesis.degree.leveldoctoral
thesis.degree.nameD.Ed.

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