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  • Factors supporting persistence of academically underprepared community college students

    Creator:
    Pelkey, Dave
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    The purpose of this study is to identify factors that support the likelihood of persistence of academically underprepared community college students to 45 college level credits. Factors considered in this research include: (a) race/ethnicity, (b) age, (c) enrollment status, (d) socio-economic status (SES), (e) first quarter GPA, (f) developmental need,...
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    Jessica E. White The purpose of this study is to identify factors that support the likelihood of

  • College students' multiracial identity perceptions and experiences of programs and associations

    Creator:
    Plaza, Lauren S.
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    This thesis examined the identity transitions that occurred prior to enrollment at a predominantly, White, large, public research university and after completing at least one year of college for students who identify as multiracial. As a secondary purpose, this thesis also examined whether these students sought support through groups that...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : _________________________________________________________________________ Jessica E. White This thesis examined the identity transitions that occurred prior to

  • A qualitative study of the determinants of resistance to homosexuality in heterosexual identified students

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    McGraw, Cathlene E.
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    Two decades of literature from national college student climate reports measuring student attitudes toward people who are lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender (LGBT) indicate, “anti-GLBT intolerance and harassment has been prevalent” (Rankin, 2003). This study seeks to explore the determinants of such attitudes and explore the life contexts of students’...
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    : _______________________________________________________________ Jessica E. White Two decades of literature from national college student climate reports

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

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    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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    : _____________________________________________ Jessica E. White Gender role conflict has been found to be a psychological condition that

  • Policies and practices of L.G.B.T. friendly institutions to support students who are attracted to more than one gender

    Creator:
    Zissen, Donald J.
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    Within the United States, the number of "out" Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) individuals attending a college or university is on the rise (Rosario, Schrimshaw, Hunter & Braun, 2006). With this increase, the new and/or different ways that lesbian and gay individuals can present and express their sexual orientation has...
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    approved: ______________________________________________________ Jessica E. White Within the United

  • 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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    : Jessica E. White This study explored the motivations, expectations, and experiences of tenure-track

  • Faculty perspectives on multicultural components of course curriculum

    Creator:
    Creighton, Clare S.
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    Multicultural curriculum, as a facet of multicultural education is not a new topic in higher education. Although there are many theories that describe multicultural curriculum (Banks, 1997b; Bennett, 2007), and a multitude of ideas and suggestions for best practices, several studies show there is not overwhelming faculty support for or...
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    approved: Jessica E. White Multicultural curriculum, as a facet of multicultural education is not a

  • Winds of change : exploring students' definitions of spirituality and their experiences of spiritual development at a public institution

    Creator:
    Pynn, Hannah M.
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    This thesis is a report of a phenomenological-informed study of public university student spiritual development. The research was based primarily upon semi-structured personal interviews and a focus group with undergraduate students at a large, public research institution on the west coast. Since the introduction of scientific objectivity into the academy...
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    to thank the rest of my graduate committee Dr. Gene Eakin, Dr. Janet Nishihara, and Dr. Jessica

  • A critical exploration of assessment within multicultural affairs

    Creator:
    Martinez, Jessica A.
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    This thesis explored the experiences of four Student Affairs practitioners working within Multicultural Affairs (MA). The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine how professionals within MA offices were developing and conducting assessment as well as identify barriers they faced and best practices used. Data for this study was...
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    Affairs AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Jessica A. Martinez for the degree of Master of Science

  • Factors Associated with Job Satisfaction among Foreign-Born Faculty at Community Colleges within the United States

    Creator:
    Moore, Marian
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    Job satisfaction has received considerable attention within the community college sector, but there is limited research focused solely on the job satisfaction of foreign-born faculty members employed at community colleges. The purpose of this study was to examine factors associated with job satisfaction among foreign-born faculty members employed at U.S....
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    members: Drs. Larry Roper, Jessica White, Bruce Clemetsen, and Larry Becker for your time, dedication