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Factors supporting persistence of academically underprepared community college students

Creator:: Pelkey, Dave
Abstract:: 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,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Jessica E. White The purpose of this study is to identify factors that support the likelihood of

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

Creator:: McGraw, Cathlene E.
Abstract:: 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’...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _______________________________________________________________ Jessica E. White Two decades of literature from national college student climate reports

A critical exploration of assessment within multicultural affairs

Creator:: Martinez, Jessica A.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Affairs AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Jessica A. Martinez for the degree of Master of Science

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

Creator:: Pynn, Hannah M.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to thank the rest of my graduate committee Dr. Gene Eakin, Dr. Janet Nishihara, and Dr. Jessica

The Impact of Financial Education on Community College Student-Loan Debt

Creator:: Garcia, Veronica R.
Abstract:: The student-loan market has surpassed 1.3 trillion dollars; rising student-loan cohort default rates are a growing concern among educational institutions. Many colleges are implementing financial-education programs for students to help increase their knowledge, aptitude, and skills so they may become informed consumers. Purpose/Objective/Research Question/Focus of Study: The purpose of this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: study, Tom Scheuerman, Dr. Jessica White, Dr. Richard Duran and Dr. Susan Shaw. Dr. Alisa Beyer, who

Women engineering transfer students : the community college experience

Creator:: Patterson, Susan J.
Abstract:: An interpretative philosophical framework was applied to a case study to document the particular experiences and perspectives of ten women engineering transfer students who once attended a community college and are currently enrolled in one of two university professional engineering programs. This study is important because women still do not...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Hispanic community college student empowerment : developmental English participants describe their educational experiences

Creator:: Lawrenson, Lisa Aguilera
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to learn about the experiences of Generation 1.5 Hispanics in developmental English in community college. A qualitative comparative case study design was used for this social critical study. The key findings fell into three categories: road blocks, motivators, and actions. The road blocks included:...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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:: Roper, Dr. Jessica White, Dr. Steven Rubert, and Dr. Pamela Transue for their time and energy which

Inclusively Recognizing Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship Impact Within Promotion and Tenure Considerations

Creator:: Bouwma-Gearhart, Jana, Lenhart, Cindy, Carter, Rich, Mundorff, Karl, Cho, Holly, and Knoch, Jessica
Abstract:: Faculty research has led to a plethora of innovations and entrepreneurial resources (I&E), allowing for enhancements to the greater social good including, but not limited to, technological and economic advancements. Faculty I&E also enhances faculty competitiveness for funding, institutional image and fundraising, and supports students’ workforce preparation. Over time institutions...
Resource Type:: Preprint
Full Text:: Carter2, Karl Mundorff3, Holly Cho4, & Jessica Knoch1 1College of Education, Oregon State

Community college and university degree partnership programs : A qualitative study of the student experience

Creator:: Balzer, Jacqueline
Abstract:: Community college and university degree partnership programs allow students to tailor their educational experiences to fit personal goals and preferences while transitioning back and forth seamlessly between a community college and four-year university. This qualitative research study, telling the stories and lived experiences of six students participating in a community...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
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ScholarsArchive@OSU

Factors supporting persistence of academically underprepared community college students

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

A critical exploration of assessment within multicultural affairs

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

The Impact of Financial Education on Community College Student-Loan Debt

Women engineering transfer students : the community college experience

Hispanic community college student empowerment : developmental English participants describe their educational experiences

Profiles in courage of community college leaders

Inclusively Recognizing Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship Impact Within Promotion and Tenure Considerations

Community college and university degree partnership programs : A qualitative study of the student experience

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