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U.S. INTELLIGENCE REFORM: A BUREAUCRATIC POLITICS APPROACH
Title
U.S. INTELLIGENCE REFORM: A BUREAUCRATIC POLITICS APPROACH.
Creator
Schickler, Bonnie, Houghton, David, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This study investigates the current bureaucratic struggles that exist within the U.S. intelligence community as a result of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA) of 2004. The first part of this research examines the history of intelligence reform in the United States beginning with the National Security Act of 1947. The second part provides an in-depth discussion of the 2004 legislation as well as an examination of the main bureaucratic conflicts that have arisen...
Show moreThis study investigates the current bureaucratic struggles that exist within the U.S. intelligence community as a result of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA) of 2004. The first part of this research examines the history of intelligence reform in the United States beginning with the National Security Act of 1947. The second part provides an in-depth discussion of the 2004 legislation as well as an examination of the main bureaucratic conflicts that have arisen between the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the rest of the U.S. intelligence community. This study used the bureaucratic politics model to explain the development of the current disagreements, the reasons behind the DNIÂÂ's struggle for power, and the intelligence communityÂÂ's inability to adapt to the reform. This research determined that the current conflicts have occurred as a result of the unclear authorities issued to the DNI by IRTPA and have been further exacerbated by interest-driven intelligence agencies and a well-developed culture that has proven difficult to abandon. This research also provides insight into several alternative approaches that can be used to explain the current U.S. intelligence reform process. Additionally, recommendations were made for reducing the bureaucratic friction that currently exists within the intelligence community and to strengthen the overall authority of the Director of National Intelligence.
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Date Issued
2010
Identifier
CFE0003422, ucf:48376
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0003422
GOVERNMENT AND THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY: A CASE STUDY ON RUSSIA AND THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT'S EFFECT ON INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS
Title
GOVERNMENT AND THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY: A CASE STUDY ON RUSSIA AND THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT'S EFFECT ON INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS.
Creator
Lago, Jessica M, Knuckey, Jonathan, Reynolds, Ted, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The United States and Russia are two major superpowers with governments that are run in different manners. Central to a government's and country's defense is their intelligence systems. The intelligence systems of these two countries are run as part of the government and are integral to its functioning. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss how both the governments and intelligence systems are structured and do they coincide with their respective systems. Using a case study on the United...
Show moreThe United States and Russia are two major superpowers with governments that are run in different manners. Central to a government's and country's defense is their intelligence systems. The intelligence systems of these two countries are run as part of the government and are integral to its functioning. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss how both the governments and intelligence systems are structured and do they coincide with their respective systems. Using a case study on the United States and Russia, their intelligence systems and governments a comparison was drawn. While looking at the history of both governments and communities and what they are like in the present day it was determined that there exist similarities in structures. As the countries grew and modernized so did their intelligence community. The history of how the intelligence community developed in their respective country and interacted with citizens both foreign and domestic showed striking similarities to the governments own workings. Another important find was the rules and restrictions that were involved in the government's evolution was also paralleled in the intelligence communities evolution. In the United States there are regulations against intruding into the lives and properties of citizens and the intelligence community reflects this in executive order 12333 that states intelligence communities cannot collect information on citizens unless it is imperative to the safety and security of the country.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000368, ucf:45832
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000368
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION IN A COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Title
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION IN A COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES.
Creator
Phelps, Julie, Evans, Ruby, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Mirroring the changing demographics of the nation, the community college student population continues to grow in size and in diversity. Almost half of all students who enter these institutions need at least one remedial course, which is often developmental mathematics. Developed in 1973, Supplemental Instruction (SI) has quickly gained recognition as an academic support program that is used to aid student performance, retention, and academic success. This dissertation used a phenomenological...
Show moreMirroring the changing demographics of the nation, the community college student population continues to grow in size and in diversity. Almost half of all students who enter these institutions need at least one remedial course, which is often developmental mathematics. Developed in 1973, Supplemental Instruction (SI) has quickly gained recognition as an academic support program that is used to aid student performance, retention, and academic success. This dissertation used a phenomenological approach to identify factors that motivated students' attendance and subsequent learning experiences in SI sessions associated with developmental mathematics. Sources of data included five rounds of interviews (three with SI learners and two with SI leaders), a Multiple Intelligence Inventory, and statistical information from the referent community college. Study findings revealed eight themes that characterized motivating factors for attending these optional instructional sessions. Moreover, nine themes emerged from the data regarding types of activities learners experienced in SI. Findings suggest that SI helps create a climate of achievement for learners taking developmental mathematics in a community college setting.
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Date Issued
2005
Identifier
CFE0000661, ucf:46512
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0000661