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The effect of youth participatory evaluation and youth community action training on positive youth development

Creator:: White, David J. (David Joseph)
Abstract:: The bi-directional relationships within the personal and contextual environments of adolescents are critical to the development of adolescents and their transition into adulthood. Opportunities for youth to participate in and provide leadership in meaningful programs, gain life skills, and interact with adults in sustained relationships are key features leading to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: DISSERTATION OF David J. White for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education presented on

Relationship Between Reverse Transfer Students, Diversity, and Open Access in Washington State Community College Associate’s Degree in Nursing Programs

Creator:: Minger, David L.
Abstract:: The nursing profession has long sought more diversity in registered nurses (RNs) to reflect the populations served. One way to enhance RN diversity is through diversity in community college (CC) associate degree in nursing (ADN) programs. Since ADN programs lead to professional employment with middle-class wages, they form an important...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: David L. Minger for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education presented on November 30, 2017

Middle Eastern student perceptions of mattering and marginality at a large American university

Creator:: Norris, Kent
Abstract:: This study aimed to explore the relatively undocumented experiences and perceptions of mattering and marginality among Middle Eastern students attending a large American university, it also sought to inform higher education administration about the unique characteristics of this rapidly noticeable student population and it attempted to narrow the knowledge gap...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: David C. Kovac This study aimed to explore the relatively

Exploring the lived experiences of rural college student transitions

Creator:: Ast, Karen M.
Abstract:: This study explores the lived experiences of first-year, rural, Oregon students in their initial entry to college. Through qualitative research involving one-on-one interviews with 10 participants, the author examines the transition of rural students into higher education, common experiences of rural students in their first term of college, and perceived...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________________ David C. Kovac This study explores the lived experiences of first-year, rural, Oregon

Challenges of creating and maintaining international alumni relations programs

Creator:: Read, Lillian S.
Abstract:: During the 2006/07 academic year, 582,984 international students studied in the United States (Open Doors Study, 2007). Roughly 430,000 of these international students were pursuing Bachelors or Graduate level degrees. Of the international students that complete degrees, most will return to their home country and will be unable to attend...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: international alumni relations provides little insight into this specific topic due to a lack of published

Is the classroom a haven? The effects of students' exposure to violence on teacher practice

Creator:: Hatch, David
Abstract:: Millions of children are exposed to various types of violence throughout their school years. American children, by the time they are 18 years old, have seen more than 100,000 acts of violence on television alone. The effect of exposure to violence becomes a part of a child's life experience and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF David Hatch for the degree

Motivations for reverse transfer at Rogue Community College

Creator:: King, Aurora N.
Abstract:: As reverse transfer students become a larger part of community college enrollments, it is important to better understand the underlying causes of this nontraditional population’s emergence in the traditional community college system. This quantitative descriptive study found that approximately nine percent of the student body enrolled at Rogue Community College...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: 32% males. A little more than half, 51% of the students, indicated their primary motivation for

Giving voice : a mixed methods study of gifted students' and their parents' perceptions of their reading experiences

Creator:: Austin, Kathy D.
Abstract:: There is little current research in reading instruction for gifted learners. Children who are identified as gifted in reading are often left to their own devices or provided inadequate reading/literacy instruction (Ries et al., 2004). The purpose of this project was to determine how parents of gifted children and gifted...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: little current research in reading instruction for gifted learners. Children who are identified as

Bridging differences : Saudi Arabian students reflect on their educational experiences and share success strategies

Creator:: Shaw, Donna L. (Donna Laible)
Abstract:: This study examines the U.S. educational experiences of Saudi Arabian students. Using qualitative case study and photo-elicitation research methods, this study conducted multiple interviews with 25 Saudi students and explored their perceptions of their American learning environment, how it differed from Saudi Arabia, and the strategies they developed to successfully...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: international students, yet there is little that focuses on Saudi Arabian students and success strategies

Supporting the Families of International Graduate Students with Accompanying Dependents

Creator:: Rains, Shalece L.
Abstract:: Research universities in the United States recognize the importance of attracting graduate students from around the world to make global collaborations possible and to take advantage of the worldwide demand for higher education. Educational research has developed a large body of literature on the specialized supports that improve successful outcomes...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: committee members Dr. Nana Osei-Kofi, David Craig, and Dr. Gene Eakin. Each of them has shown interest

ScholarsArchive@OSU

The effect of youth participatory evaluation and youth community action training on positive youth development

Relationship Between Reverse Transfer Students, Diversity, and Open Access in Washington State Community College Associate’s Degree in Nursing Programs

Middle Eastern student perceptions of mattering and marginality at a large American university

Exploring the lived experiences of rural college student transitions

Challenges of creating and maintaining international alumni relations programs

Is the classroom a haven? The effects of students' exposure to violence on teacher practice

Motivations for reverse transfer at Rogue Community College

Giving voice : a mixed methods study of gifted students' and their parents' perceptions of their reading experiences

Bridging differences : Saudi Arabian students reflect on their educational experiences and share success strategies

Supporting the Families of International Graduate Students with Accompanying Dependents

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