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The experiences of middle-level Chinese female adult immigrants working at west coast community and technical colleges

Creator:: Zhou, Lin
Abstract:: Community and technical colleges in the United States are experiencing an expansion of racial and ethnic diversity in students, faculty, and administrators. From 1996 to 2006, the number of Asian female college students increased 55.3%, from 13,184 to 20,477. The number of Asian male students increased 48.9%, from 9,731 to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: immigrants in middle-level administrator positions at community colleges in Oregon and Washington. The

Legislators' perceptions about community colleges' use of alternative funding sources to solve budget shortfalls

Creator:: Klimes, Debra S. E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to discern the nature of legislators' perceptions about community colleges' abilities to generate revenues through alternative funding sources and the resultant effects on state allocations to these colleges. Selected community college-related staff members and legislative staff members in Idaho and Oregon were asked to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: staff members in Idaho and Oregon were asked to independently name three to five Idaho and Oregon

The first year experience and persistence of Native American students at one predominantly white four year institution

Creator:: Reeves, Jennifer Jean
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore, from current Native American and Alaskan Native undergraduate students, what their experiences were as first year college students on the Oregon State University campus. In addition, it was important to learn how these experiences contributed to their success, satisfaction or dissatisfaction, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

An analysis of the attitudes of traditional-aged and non-traditional-aged females about computers in word processing classes at Oregon's community colleges

Creator:: Fletcher, Judith Ann
Abstract:: Today's office worker is being expected to operate computers in order to increase office productivity. While learning the new technology is a positive challenge for most people, some students experience a negative computer attitude when faced with computer training. This study sought to determine if there were significant differences about...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: positive challenge for most people, some students experience a negative computer attitude when faced with

A study of the factors that influence disadvantaged female community college students' career choices

Creator:: Hagan, Jacky May
Abstract:: Although the career choice decision for women is recognized as a complex process, there is little understanding about how the influencing factors affect the choices of disadvantaged women returning to community colleges. This study was concerned with understanding how certain factors influenced the career choices of this population. A random...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: College in Roseburg, Oregon. The data were gathered through examining the subjects' college student

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

The effect of teacher training on movement implementation in elementary classrooms

Creator:: Abramovitz, Jan Samuel
Abstract:: The purpose of this dissertation was to explore the effect of teacher training on the nature and context of movement instruction in Oregon elementary schools. While there are numerous instructional guides and many anecdotal descriptions of classroom movement highlighting the work of movement arts specialists, to the best of our...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: teacher training on the nature and context of movement instruction in Oregon elementary schools. While

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:: colleges in Washington and Oregon: institutions with an annual full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment of

An empirical analysis of educator beliefs related to post-industrial labor reforms in the State of Oregon

Creator:: Sampson-Gruener, Gregory Paul
Abstract:: This study examines educator perceptions related to what has been termed New-Union labor reforms. The study provides a review of literature related to teacher Unionization and details a mixed methods analysis of educator beliefs related to three specific labor reforms: (a) alternative salary structures, (b) collaborative, or interest based bargaining...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Empirical Analysis of Educator Beliefs Related to Post-Industrial Labor Reforms in the State of Oregon

A comparative analysis of two English literacy and civics education programs in Oregon

Creator:: Newby, Jennifer
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the perspectives of education professionals who manage, coordinate, and instruct in the English Literacy and Civics Education Grant (EL/Civics) Programs in Oregon community colleges. The study compared the EL/Civics Grant Program to the conventional English as Second Language (ESL) programs offered at...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Programs in Oregon. Abstract approved

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The experiences of middle-level Chinese female adult immigrants working at west coast community and technical colleges

Legislators' perceptions about community colleges' use of alternative funding sources to solve budget shortfalls

The first year experience and persistence of Native American students at one predominantly white four year institution

An analysis of the attitudes of traditional-aged and non-traditional-aged females about computers in word processing classes at Oregon's community colleges

A study of the factors that influence disadvantaged female community college students' career choices

Exploring the lived experiences of rural college student transitions

The effect of teacher training on movement implementation in elementary classrooms

The Professional Identity of Community College Faculty Members

An empirical analysis of educator beliefs related to post-industrial labor reforms in the State of Oregon

A comparative analysis of two English literacy and civics education programs in Oregon

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