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Relationships and Expectations for Educational Achievement of Foster Youth

Creator:: Calvert, Robert C. (Robert Christian)
Abstract:: Youth in foster care often perform at lower levels academically than those not in foster care. Prior research on the nature of the relationships that affect former foster youth's educational path has been inconclusive. Though it is widely believed that positive relationships with faculty, staff and peers is beneficial for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________ Sam Stern Youth in foster care often perform at lower levels academically than those not in

The Influence of Financial Education on the Perceived Future Financial Behaviors of TRIO Community College Students

Creator:: Cruse, Michele (Michele Monique)
Abstract:: Many low-income and first-generation community college students face disproportionate challenges in their quest for a college education. They typically balance multiple outside obligations, while being solely responsible for making these decisions without adequate knowledge, guidance, or support (Lyons, 2004). Many students begin college without ever having been responsible for their...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Financial Behaviors of TRIO Community College Students Abstract approved: Sam Stern

The Professional Identity of Community College Faculty Members

Creator:: Mohrbacher, Robert C.
Abstract:: Background: Previous studies suggested that the professional identity of community college faculty is less than clearly articulated. Lack of clarity with regard to professional identity may have impacts in a number of areas, including recruitment, professional development, and the overall reputation of community colleges. Purpose: To examine how community college...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Community College Faculty Members. Abstract approved: _____________________________________ Sam Stern

Voices to be heard : narrative research of undocumented Latino students in Oregon community colleges

Creator:: Ivelisse, Brenda
Abstract:: Community colleges have become a practical educational option for undocumented students seeking an associate degree; thus reflecting the community college's very mission and purpose by providing access and affordability for these students. Specifically, undocumented Latino students are known to select community colleges due to their low tuition cost, proximity to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Sam Stern Community

Oregon industrial and engineering teacher's perceived professional development needs

Creator:: Moon, Dale E.
Abstract:: Professional development is a critical part of education, especially in career and technical education (CTE). CTE programs have rapidly changing technological foundations, and while the CTE teachers' primary focus is to prepare students for entry-level positions in their occupational areas, CTE teachers are also required to embed academics into their...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Sam Stern Professional development is a critical part of education, especially in career

Faculty perceptions of actions of community college presidents that increased organizational trust

Creator:: Baker, Joshua D.
Abstract:: Organizational trust refers to the tendency of individuals or groups within an organization to trust each other. Tschannen-Moran (2004) describes trust as one's "willingness to be vulnerable to another based on the confidence that the other is benevolent, honest, open, reliable, and competent" (p. 17). The purpose of this study...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Sam Stern Organizational trust refers to the tendency of individuals or groups within

The GED certificate as a credential for entry into and retention in the workforce : recipient and employer perceptions

Creator:: Mason, Roy B.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to assess the use of the General Educational Development Tests (GED) as an alternative high school credential in Oregon. A study was conducted of 469 Oregon GED recipients' and 646 private sector employers' perceptions of the GED. Both quantitative and qualitative measurements were used...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Perceptions. Abstract approved: Dr. Sam Stern The purpose of this research was to assess the use of the

The involvement of career and technical education advisory committees in modularizing curriculum

Creator:: Malosh, Ann M.
Abstract:: The emergence of modularized curriculum in community college career and technical education (CTE) programs has received substantial attention over the last decade, with researchers suggesting that this type of curriculum redesign may assist with student retention and success. The purpose of this study was to describe advisory committee member involvement...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: Sam Stern The emergence of modularized curriculum in community college

Barriers that influence the decision of semiconductor specialists to teach part-time at community colleges

Creator:: Smith, David E., 1943-
Abstract:: There is a shortage of qualified community college technical instructors in new and emerging technologies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the barriers that may affect the decision of semiconductor specialists to teach part-time at community colleges. The desired outcome is to enable community colleges to increase the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: Sam Stern There is a shortage of qualified community college technical instructors in new and

Shaping the perceptions of senior decision makers at Oregon community colleges : a case study of a state-wide planning process

Creator:: Schwab, Patrick D.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -wide Planning Process Abstract approved: Sam Stern Strategic planning is a popular activity among

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Relationships and Expectations for Educational Achievement of Foster Youth

The Influence of Financial Education on the Perceived Future Financial Behaviors of TRIO Community College Students

The Professional Identity of Community College Faculty Members

Voices to be heard : narrative research of undocumented Latino students in Oregon community colleges

Oregon industrial and engineering teacher's perceived professional development needs

Faculty perceptions of actions of community college presidents that increased organizational trust

The GED certificate as a credential for entry into and retention in the workforce : recipient and employer perceptions

The involvement of career and technical education advisory committees in modularizing curriculum

Barriers that influence the decision of semiconductor specialists to teach part-time at community colleges

Shaping the perceptions of senior decision makers at Oregon community colleges : a case study of a state-wide planning process

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