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  • The Nature of the Discourse on Race and Ethnicity in Play Therapy Literature

    Creator:
    Page, Unique L.
    Abstract:
    Ethical and training standards across counseling-related professions contain competencies related to race and ethnicity as necessary research and practice components. One such counseling-related sub-specialty is Play Therapy, which acknowledges that professionals utilizing play therapy techniques must consider racial and cultural context, trauma, and intersectionality when working with children. However, there...
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    ://dx.doi.org/10.1037/h0088913 Alkouri, A. U. M., & Salleh, A. R. (2014). Linguistic variable, hedges and

  • Faculty-Led Study Abroad as Social Justice Praxis: A Phenomenological Case Study

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    Barbour, Nancy Staton
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    Faculty-led short-term programs are the most popular type of study abroad experience for undergraduate students in the United States. The rise of the FLST model has created new challenges for institutions and faculty. This study undertakes a critical analysis of the practice of faculty-led short-term (FLST) study abroad at U.S....
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    support and exemplary leadership, and to Susan Shaw, academic spirit guide, for her vision and

  • Predicting First-Year Persistence of Community College Students Participating in Intrusive Practices

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    Belden, William D.
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    The purpose of this quantitative study was to identify the combination of factors, both individual and programmatic, that contributed most significantly to the persistence and progression of students enrolled in a public comprehensive community college. As open-access institutions, community colleges cater to students from a broad range of socioeconomic, cultural,...
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    which I am grateful. To my esteemed committee members, Dr. Tenisha Tevish, Dr. Susan Shaw, Dr. Bob

  • Experiencing service-learning in prison

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    Kopet, Julie G.
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    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....
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    encouragement during this process. I would like to thank my committee: Dr. Darlene Russ-Eft, Dr. Susan Shaw

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

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    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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    members, Cary Green, Tim McMahon, and Susan Shaw, thank you for your assistance and help in this process

  • Contemporary student veterans : transitional experiences from military life to college life

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    Normandin, Kathleen
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    The contemporary student veteran population is growing rapidly as service members who served in the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts take advantage of the Post 9/11 Veteran Educational Assistance Act of 2008 to receive educational benefits to attend college (Cook & Kim, 2009). However, student veterans entering college today have a...
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    to “adapt and overcome.” • To my committee members, Susan Shaw, Larry Roper, Moira Dempsey, and

  • Faculty perspectives on multicultural components of course curriculum

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    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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    completed this thesis: • To my committee members, Dr. Susan Shaw, Dr. Larry Roper, and Mark Reed for

  • Exploring Personal Narratives: Undergraduates Studying Gender Oppression and Sexism with Critical Feminist Praxis as Part of Social Justice Teacher Education

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    Viveros Cespedes, Marcos
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    This dissertation examines college students' reflections on gender-related topics within a social justice course of a teacher preparation program. Using critical and feminist approaches, this study explores how a strategically designed curriculum focused on the study of gender enhances students' understanding of sexism, gender oppression, and masculinity. The curriculum employs...
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    decolonizing and liberatory practices in my life as a scholar. To Dr. Susan Shaw, for your kind support and

  • Community College Faculty Perceptions of Climate for Instructional Improvement

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    Eisenhour, Lyn M.
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    The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of faculty in Washington State regarding climate for instructional improvement. The Survey of Climate for Instructional Improvement (SCII) was administered to faculty at a community college in Washington State. Through exploratory factor analysis, four factors emerged which aligned with four...
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  • The Experiences Latinas Encounter While Attending a Remote Rural Two-Year Community College: The Confluence of Identity (ies)

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    Neimann, Theresa
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    Background: Latina students are underrepresented and undereducated in rural community colleges. There are gaps in rural community college research specifically focusing on Latina retention. This research identified the factors detracting from and/or enhancing the college experience for Latinas in rural community colleges. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to...
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    . Darlene Russ-Eft, Dr. Gloria Crisp, Dr. Lynne Hindman, Dr. Susan Shaw and Dr. Bruce Clemetsen. I