Date of Award
Fall 12-14-2024
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy - Forestry
Department
Forestry
First Advisor
Dr. Pat Stephens Williams
Second Advisor
Dr. Matthew McBroom
Third Advisor
Dr. Ray Darville
Fourth Advisor
Dr. Michael Legg
Abstract
Goals that impact decision-making components within academic programs in the university system have the potential to define and change the direction of a field of study, and, with that, should be thoughtfully approached with a certainty of evidence that supports responsible paradigms in forestry education. Periodic revision of the standards for accreditation by SAF influences institutional expectations that result in shifts in forestry education and should be consistent with professional forestry standards. The methodology utilized in this research contextualizes data from a sociological perspective intentionally as a method to holistically integrate data as evidence to support the interpretation of Society of American Foresters (SAF) assessment standards. This study analyzed influences, as defined, related to academic and professional development of forestry education. The focus of this study highlighted revision of SAF curriculum and identified selected key themes, patterns, and insights for each of the curriculum standards for forestry education as defined by SAF.
Repository Citation
Bentley, Lisa M., "Society of American Foresters (SAF) Academic Publications as They Relate to the Curriculum Standards for SAF Forestry Program Accreditation: A Content Analysis" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 581.
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/581
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