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Rural Hispanic-Serving Institutional Context on the Development of Hispanic-Serving Initiatives and Strategies

Creator:: Alvarado-Young, Kelly M.
Abstract:: The focus of this single-site case study was to explore how rural dispersed Hispanic-serving community colleges in the Pacific Northwest support the development of Hispanic-Serving initiatives and strategies. The conceptual frameworks of Latino critical theory and the multicultural organizational development model were used to analyze and interpret the data. Interviews...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Kelly Marie Alvarado-Young A DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State University in partial

The Impact of Focusing on Self-Compassion Skills Training on the Frequency of Change Talk and Client Satisfaction Among Opioid-Dependent Young Adults

Creator:: Tomlin, Kathyleen M.
Abstract:: The illicit use of opioids among young adults (18–25) has resulted in an increase of clients needing substance abuse treatment. Treatment programs are struggling to keep up with the influx of these young adults. Traditional models of care have some impact; however, there are not enough treatment centers that can...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: program (11/17). The theme that emerged of a preference for individual treatments by the young adults

Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Outcomes for Young Adults

Creator:: Roberts, Sean D.
Abstract:: Those experiencing significant psychosocial problems in adolescence and young adulthood are at higher risk for psychological disorder (Pottick, Bilder, Vander Stoep, Warner, & Alvarez, 2008). Compared to peers, these individuals struggle to complete school, fit with social roles, and acquire occupational skills necessary for adulthood (Pottick et al., 2008). Providing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: recently beginning to serve a larger young adult population, as well as challenges with attrition in the

A systems thinking approach to education reform : addressing issues surrounding teacher burnout through comprehensive school change

Creator:: Matier, Kimberly E.
Abstract:: There is a wealth of research on issues surrounding teacher burnout and school reform. The literature on burnout, however, does not provide information on system-based burnout prevention models. Comprehensive reform, although intended to improve schools as a whole, does not look at reform models developed as sources of teacher support....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Education presented on April 30, 2007 Title: A Systems Thinking Approach to Educational Reform

A Theoretical and Research Exploration of Identity Development in Young Adults Who Have Experienced Psychosis or Schizophrenia

Creator:: Hayden-Lewis, Katherine A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this dissertation was to contribute to the current understanding about identity development in young adults who experience psychosis and schizophrenia. The article in Chapter 2 Using Authentic Identity Theories to Address the Stigmatization of Young People Who Experience Psychosis and Schizophrenia examined the literature on identity development...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: schizophrenia might influence identity development in young adults. The article presented a platform for the

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) : good indicator for student success at Community Colleges?

Creator:: Ng, Jacob N. K.
Abstract:: Community colleges in the United States have become an important educational destination for international students. According to the Institute of International Education (IIE, 2006), international students who enrolled for the first time at a U.S. campus increased by 8 per cent, from 131,946 students in 2004/2005 to 142,923 in 2005/2006....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Education presented on October 30, 2007. Title: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Good

The lived experience of women student mentors

Creator:: Rennick, Vikki
Abstract:: This is a phenomenological research study of the lived experience of women student mentors at one community college located in an urban setting on the West Coast. The study participants were women students who served as mentors to other women at the community college who are participants in a returning...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: disguised in the forms of Mentes and Mentor. Her guidance and advice to the young son of a mortal whom she

Psychological Elements of Trauma and Grief among Young Banso Widows in Cameroon

Creator:: Lange, Ruth Kinyuy
Abstract:: Because of disease, industrialization, and regional conflicts, young widowhood is an expanding phenomenon in many parts of the world. Young widows face many challenges that can lead to mental health problems. The young widows have to make adjustments to fit their new roles as bread winners of the families, having...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: mental health issues. As such, a study was undertaken to look at two psychological sequela of young

Experiencing service-learning in prison

Creator:: Kopet, Julie G.
Abstract:: The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of incarcerated women who participated in a service-learning program to help the homeless. Service-learning is effective pedagogy for involving students in civic engagement, and their involvement has been shown to increase the self-esteem of participating college students....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Prison by Julie G. Kopet A DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State

The experiences of Asian American females seeking vice president and president positions in community colleges : A view of the barriers and facilitators

Creator:: Somer, Marcia G.
Abstract:: This qualitative narrative inquiry study explored the experiences and perspectives of five Asian American females who have sought presidencies and/or vice presidencies in community colleges. All five of the participants are currently either a president or vice president in community colleges. This study found nine themes that capture the barriers...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Barriers and Facilitators by Marcia G. Somer A DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State

Stealing the public trust : a case of embezzlement at a community college

Creator:: Wallace, Donald G.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine one case of embezzlement at one community college in order to assess the sociological effects of the embezzlement on that college. The research design for this study was qualitative using a case study approach. Although there was no attempt to generalize the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

White racial identity development in transitional space : Discourse and praxis among Christian teacher educators

Creator:: Harris, Gennie S.
Abstract:: This research examines two questions: 1) What stories do Christian teacher educators tell about their own White racial identity development? and 2) Is there an impact of studying White racial identity development on the praxis of Christian teacher educators? If so, in what ways? The researcher began the project with...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________________ Jean G. Moule This research examines two questions: 1) What stories do Christian teacher

Two Oregon governors : the role of perceptions in community college state budget development

Creator:: Preus, Camille
Abstract:: The purpose of this phenomenological study is to describe how Oregon governors Barbara Roberts and John Kitzhaber, whose tenures both coincided with the passage and implementation of property tax limitation measures, determined the community college budgets within their recommended state budgets. The stories of Robert’s 1993 and Kitzhaber’s 2001 decisions...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: should lead to a clear understanding of the administration’s policy priorities and the placement of

Linguistic, Personological Features, and Collocations of the Doka & Martin Grieving Style Continuum

Creator:: Geisler, James G.
Abstract:: Research on grief has been studied for nearly a century to understand its many facets, expressiveness, and timing. In the field of counseling, many changes in theories, models, and the lenses through which loss is responded to have been accomplished. However, one constant in the U.S. culture is that definitions...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: across the lifespan. Children begin experiencing grief at a young age, whether through a death in the

Exploring the foundations of science interest development in early childhood

Creator:: Pattison, Scott A.
Abstract:: There is growing evidence that children develop science-related interests in early childhood, before they enter school, and that these interests may have long-term implications for science participation and achievement. Although researchers have made headway in describing interest development in the preschool years, little is currently known about the proximal processes...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ). Furthermore, there is evidence of a decrease in young people’s interest in pursuing scientific careers and

The Prevalence of Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction Among Oregon School Counselors: Exploring Self-Compassion as a Protective Factor for Compassion Fatigue

Creator:: Barbour, Laura A.
Abstract:: This dissertation presents the results of two studies that explored the constructs of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and self-compassion. Each study employed a cross-sectional survey design to survey elementary, middle, and high school counselors in Oregon. The online questionnaire was developed using the Professional Quality of Life Scale (Stamm, 2009),...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Alexandria, VA: Author. Bonanno, G. A. (2004). Loss, trauma, and human resilience: Have we underestimated

School counselor's role with emotive factors : a quantitative investigation of school counseling program use of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for children

Creator:: Dominguez, April
Abstract:: Fennema and Sherman (1976) defined math anxiety as "feelings of anxiety, dread, nervousness, and associated bodily symptoms related to doing mathematics" (p. 326). The longitudinal impact that math anxiety has on adolescent students can include their experiencing reduced math achievement, avoiding majors that involve large amounts of math, and choosing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Title: School Counselor’s Role with Emotive Factors: A Quantitative

Assessing the impact that professional development training has on the self-efficacy of school counselors, including rural school counselors

Creator:: Millmore, Patrick J.
Abstract:: Boyd and Walter (1975) identified the need to provide supervision for school counselors almost forty years ago. Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States (2014), in her address at the American School Counselor Association Conference stated that school counselors needed to be provided with professional development opportunities designed...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: ________________________________________________________ Gene A. Eakin Boyd and Walter

Forging their way : the experience of single fathers on a community college campus

Creator:: Cook, Tim S.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of single fathers attending a community college. Single fathers comprise one-fifth of all single parent families, yet little research has been done on this growing segment of the population. A phenomenological approach was utilized to examine the attributes, needs, and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . My kids, while too young to really understand this experience, were nonetheless a source of

The impact of web-based school counselor site supervision training on site supervisor self-efficacy : a nonconcurrent multiple-baseline single-subject research study

Creator:: Franklin, Kathryn Tuchscherer
Abstract:: Supervision is an essential component of the development of pre-professional school counselors. Oftentimes, school counseling site supervisors are called upon to supervise graduate school counseling students without any requisite supervision training. The lack of supervision training is of significant professional concern, and there is an established need to translate recommended...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: .) Boston: Allyn & Bacon. 25 Borders, L. D., & Leddick, G. (1988). A nationwide survey of

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