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  • International students in a pathway program : perceived experiences in transitioning to U.S. higher education

    Creator:
    Holmes, Marigold Setsuko
    Abstract:
    As the number of international students continues to increase on campuses throughout the world, many institutions are turning to pathway programs (college preparation programs) to ensure that these students are able to successfully transition into the host culture and campus environment (Andrade, 2006; Dooey, 2010; Hanover Research, 2010; Perez-Pena, 2014,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Experiences in Transitioning to U.S. Higher Education AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Marigold Setsuko

  • Community leaders' perspectives of a rural community college's impact on community development

    Creator:
    Thomas, Reine M.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this qualitative research study was to examine the role a rural community college plays in the development of its community, using a holistic, community-based lens that considered college and community context, interactions and results to answer the question: How does the rural community college impact the development...
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    Dissertation
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    special commitments in the area of community engagement – which the Carnegie Foundation defines as “the

  • Autotronics : Implications for automotive related training programs standards based upon emerging technologies

    Creator:
    Savin, Stuart
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    The purpose of the study was to provide a method for evaluating the effect, impact or role that (as perceived by automotive, diesel, automotive collision faculty and administrators) the nationally recognized industry training standards developed by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) have on the...
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    Dissertation
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    Excellence (ASE) and National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) have on the currency of a

  • Fraternity men's diversity experiences and degree of gender role conflict

    Creator:
    Schalewski, Lucas L.
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    Gender role conflict has been found to be a psychological condition that produces negative outcomes for men as they negotiate the tensions between who they truly are and who they feel they must be based on social expectations (O'Neil, Helms, Gable, David, & Wrightsman, 1986). Recent studies on college men's...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Northwest. Data was collected through a survey instrument that measured fraternity men’s degree of gender

  • Finding techknowledgey : students' navigations of an institution's technological landscape

    Creator:
    Dean, Allyson S.
    Abstract:
    This study explored how students navigate the technological landscape of a public, land-grant institution. Through online surveys and semi-structured, one-on-one interviews, the study operated through an anticipatory/participatory lens to research with the intent of understanding students' experiences with technology at a research institution. Using this methodology and Triandis and Triandis'...
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    Masters Thesis
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    located (Rudolph, 1990). These thoughts led questions that serve as the foundation for the study: (a

  • Differentiating the impact of literacy and language skill development on reading acquisition : an exploratory study

    Creator:
    Pope, H. Lawrence
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    This study examined relationships between pre-tested early literacy skills and post-tested reading achievement in 52 kindergarten and 39 first-grade children. An archival data set was available for statistical analysis. Data analysis was completed in three stages: Participants' entry-level literacy and language scores were compared on two Assessment of Literacy and...
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    Dissertation
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    past decade, the U.S. Department of Education has spent a massive amount of funds under the No Child

  • Tenure-track faculty : motivations, expectations, and experiences

    Creator:
    Pearson, Heather S.
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    This study explored the motivations, expectations, and experiences of tenure-track faculty members at a public research institution. Through semi-structured interviews with twelve participants, the study utilized a constructivist paradigm to qualitative research to address the individual experiences of faculty members entering the professoriate and pursuing tenure. With this methodology and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , high-volume research institution in the Pacific Northwest, twelve individuals participated in one-on

  • Cultural and Linguistic Inclusiveness in the U.S. University Spanish Classroom

    Creator:
    Canete Blazquez, Raisa
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    With a growing diversity in U.S. universities, departments of World Language Education (WLE) welcome more students from a wide range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds every year. However, research shows that traditional approaches to the teaching of Spanish as a world language (WL) focus primarily on the educational needs of...
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    and Linguistic Inclusiveness in the U.S. University Spanish Classroom Abstract approved

  • The relationship between individualism vs. collectivism and the culturally intelligent behavior of counselor trainees

    Creator:
    James, Gene M.
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    Multicultural competency has been established as important component of communicating within a cross-cultural ecology. Yet, there is evidence that many counselors struggle to communicate and interact outside of their own cultural communication norms. Until this study, no one has attempted to integrate culture and intelligence as a unitary counseling construct....
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    Dissertation
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    emotional repercussions may await some non-dominant students upon entering U.S. higher education (Rolland

  • An appreciative inquiry approach for white student affairs professionals involved in racial justice work

    Creator:
    Kerrigan, Caitlin E.
    Abstract:
    This qualitative study examined the experience of White student affairs professionals involved in racial justice work at a predominantly White institution in the Pacific Northwest. This study explored participants' consciousness of their white identity, white privilege, and commitment to end systems of privilege and oppression in regards to White supremacy...
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    Masters Thesis
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    involved in racial justice work at a predominantly White institution in the Pacific Northwest. This study