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A phenomenological inquiry into the experience of reflection by older adults in adventure-based experiential education

Creator:: Brennan, L. A.
Abstract:: This phenomenological inquiry explored dimensions of reflection for older adults in a developmental oriented adventure education experience. Data were gathered from emergent interviews with four individuals while participating in a multi-day, self-contained experiential education program conducted in a rugged environment, and led by a Navajo leader. Two principle research questions...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _______________________________________________________ George H. Copa This phenomenological inquiry explored dimensions of reflection for

Improving student satisfaction and retention with online instruction through systematic faculty peer review of courses

Creator:: Aman, Richard R.
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to determine if online courses that were faculty peer reviewed based on five factors of quality instruction resulted in increased levels of student satisfaction and higher rates of student retention when compared with nonreviewed courses in a post-secondary context. The five factors of quality...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Instruction through Systematic Faculty Peer Review of Courses Abstract approved: George H. Copa

Electric utility pole yard training facility : Designing an effective learning environment

Creator:: Topping, Robert P.
Abstract:: The primary responsibility of electric utilities is to supply consistent, dependable, and affordable energy to private customers, businesses, and industries. As with many businesses, electric utilities are experiencing the effects of an aging workforce and expending considerable resources to train their current and replacement workers. Community colleges can partner with...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved:____________________________________________________ George H. Copa The primary

Chunking professional-technical programs to create pathways to degree completion in community colleges

Creator:: Dins, Kate
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the phenomenon of community colleges creating pathways to degree completion in professional-technical programs by breaking degree programs into smaller portions, referred to as "chunks." The purpose or possible advantage of chunking was that it would improve the rate of degree completion among...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Degree Completion in Community Colleges. Abstract approved: George H. Copa The

Centrifugal casting and the lost wax process as a craft medium

Creator:: Hiltner, Arthur William
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: casting machine. According to George B. Cox of Oregon State College, Dr. Thomas Coyle, a dentist of

Working together for student success: cross-functional collaboration at community colleges

Creator:: Loveday, Joyce E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the underlying mechanisms within community colleges that influence cross-functional collaboration. The study also explored the role of community college leadership in fostering internal collaboration. The following questions guided the research: (1) What does cross-functional collaboration look like at a community...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -Functional Collaboration at Community Colleges. Abstract approved: George H. Copa The purpose

Profiles in courage of community college leaders

Creator:: Kruger, Mari L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to explore the lived experience of courage among community college leaders across the United States. The following questions guided the research: (1) What is the courageous experience like for a community college leader? (2) What is the process of courage development? (3) What are...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: George H. Copa The purpose of this study is to explore the lived

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:: Alternative Funding Sources to Solve Budget Shortfalls Abstract approved:____ ________ George H. Copa

Exploring the move to include non-need in community college institutional financial aid policies

Creator:: Suchanek, Julie M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that led to the move to include non-need aid in community college institutional financial aid policies. The following questions guided the research: (1) What meaning do those involved in the formulation of institutional financial aid policy at community colleges give...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ George H. Copa The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that led to the move to

A socio-economic studies program for the twelfth grade

Creator:: Bauder, George Emil
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: by GEORGE EMIL BAUDER A REsEARCH PAPER Presented to the Department of Education and the

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A phenomenological inquiry into the experience of reflection by older adults in adventure-based experiential education

Improving student satisfaction and retention with online instruction through systematic faculty peer review of courses

Electric utility pole yard training facility : Designing an effective learning environment

Chunking professional-technical programs to create pathways to degree completion in community colleges

Centrifugal casting and the lost wax process as a craft medium

Working together for student success: cross-functional collaboration at community colleges

Profiles in courage of community college leaders

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

Exploring the move to include non-need in community college institutional financial aid policies

A socio-economic studies program for the twelfth grade

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