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California Community College Faculty Perceptions of Their Work within a Postmodern Market Economy

Creator:: Oliveira, Kristine Yvonne
Abstract:: The diversity of attitudes held by California community college faculty about Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) was studied. In twelve semi-structured interviews, faculty informants explained how their work has changed as a result of increased standardization and accountability measures, how they value those changes, and how they expect the profession to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Evaluating the Student Retention Program of Oregon State University Using Vincent Tinto's Model of Student Departure

Creator:: Walker, Kellie
Abstract:: Retention, the ability of an institution to retain students through degree completion, is a major concern for most colleges and universities. The current first to second year retention rate at Oregon State University (OSU) is about 80% (OUS 2008; 2011). Currently the OSU Strategic Plan includes the goal of increasing...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ______________________________________________________________________________ Molly Engle, representing College of Education & OSU Extension Service

Exploring Embodied Gender Identities in Steven Universe

Creator:: Painter, Stephanie
Abstract:: Steven Universe, a relatively new show from Cartoon Network, explores an unexpectedly complex understanding of gender through their main protagonists. Utilizing Judith Butler’s work on gender performativity and doing gender, as well as Daniel Dennett’s conception of the self as a theorist’s fiction, and Alexander Weheliye’s understanding of power and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

A Thematic Analysis of Three Women Elect : Their Life Stories Via Autobiography

Creator:: Monnier, Brittany O'Dessa
Abstract:: Women being elected into public office, a recent occurrence, raises questions and concerns about what it means to have women in office. Concerns include: policy differences women in office might produce, changing the image of what it means to be a leader, and ultimately the fear of a shifting society....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Gender, Race, and Nation in the Dear America Series

Creator:: Furman, Kali
Abstract:: Books and literature help children and young adults develop language, cognitive, and social skills. Additionally children's literature enables individuals to develop a deeper appreciation for their own, and others' cultures and histories. This thesis analyzes the young adult historical fiction series Dear America, published by Scholastic press, and examines how...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Chappell, and Dr. Molly Engle, for all of your feedback and support throughout this project. • To the

Active women with and without menstrual disorders : comparison of resting metabolic rate and energy availability

Creator:: Guebels, Charlotte P.
Abstract:: The prevalence of exercise-induced menstrual dysfunction (ExMD) ranges between 6-79% in endurance-trained women and may result from a low energy availability (EA; kcal/kgFFM/d). EA is the energy remaining after planned exercise, which is available for basic physiological processes and daily living activities. One mechanism for energy conservation may be a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Water and Soil Management Practices to Enhance Plant Growth, Berry Development, and Fruit Quality of Northern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)

Creator:: Almutairi, Khalid F.
Abstract:: Drought and mandatory water restrictions are limiting the availability of irrigation water in many important blueberry growing regions and new strategies are needed to maintain yield and fruit quality with less water. Three potential options for reducing water use, including deficit irrigation, irrigation cut-offs, and crop thinning, were evaluated for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: extend my appreciation to my committee members: Drs. Paul Schreiner, Allen Milligan, and Molly Engle

Lived Experiences of “Beautiful” Women : A Postmodern Feminist Exploration of Beauty Discourse and Identity

Creator:: Marie, Michelle
Abstract:: While a great deal is known about the benefits of being culturally identified as attractive, very little is known about the lived experiences of beautiful women. In this study, 21 adult women who are currently employed as models or represented by modeling agencies participated in open-ended interviews, and their responses...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: to Stephanie Jenkins, who recommended the book which made everything finally make sense. Molly

The impact of Oregon’s Coordinated Care Organizations on Prenatal Care Access and Quality : A Difference-in-Differences Analysis

Creator:: Muoto, Ifeoma O.
Abstract:: Background: Prenatal care (PNC) is an important preventive health service that can influence the health of the four million women who give birth annually in the United States, and the health their infants. Despite efforts to increase women’s access to PNC services, significant disparities in PNC utilization and maternal/child health...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: thank Dr. Engle, my graduate representative for her tremendous support, advocacy, and constructive

School Bullying Intervention Programs and the Eight Positive Youth Development Indicators of High-Quality Youth Programs : A Systematic Review and Analysis

Creator:: Flesch, Jeffrey M.
Abstract:: During the past two decades a wide range of intervention programs have emerged in response to escalating concerns over school bullying. The advent of such programs seems justified as 70 percent of school-aged children and youth identify bullying as a problem in their school (Polanin, et al., 2012; Renshaw &...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: committee members, Mary Arnold, Kate MacTavish, Megan McClelland, Alan Acock, and Molly Engle. Each of the

ScholarsArchive@OSU

California Community College Faculty Perceptions of Their Work within a Postmodern Market Economy

Evaluating the Student Retention Program of Oregon State University Using Vincent Tinto's Model of Student Departure

Exploring Embodied Gender Identities in Steven Universe

A Thematic Analysis of Three Women Elect : Their Life Stories Via Autobiography

Gender, Race, and Nation in the Dear America Series

Active women with and without menstrual disorders : comparison of resting metabolic rate and energy availability

Water and Soil Management Practices to Enhance Plant Growth, Berry Development, and Fruit Quality of Northern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)

Lived Experiences of “Beautiful” Women : A Postmodern Feminist Exploration of Beauty Discourse and Identity

The impact of Oregon’s Coordinated Care Organizations on Prenatal Care Access and Quality : A Difference-in-Differences Analysis

School Bullying Intervention Programs and the Eight Positive Youth Development Indicators of High-Quality Youth Programs : A Systematic Review and Analysis

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