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Creator:: Rawe, Carl L.
Abstract:: This case study describes and analyzes the experiences of Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) in its implementation of four retention interventions. Each of the four interventions are described in detail. Discussion is framed within the context that retention is a by-product of institutional renewal brought about by implementing interventions that...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Community College AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Carl L. Rawe. Jr. , for the degree of Doctor of

Creator:: Smith, David E., 1943-
Abstract:: There is a shortage of qualified community college technical instructors in new and emerging technologies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the barriers that may affect the decision of semiconductor specialists to teach part-time at community colleges. The desired outcome is to enable community colleges to increase the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Community, Technical, and Junior Colleges 70 64% 65(7, 65% 60 54% 57(( 57% 50 43(; 40 L. a

Creator:: Mason, Roy B.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to assess the use of the General Educational Development Tests (GED) as an alternative high school credential in Oregon. A study was conducted of 469 Oregon GED recipients' and 646 private sector employers' perceptions of the GED. Both quantitative and qualitative measurements were used...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Schwab, Patrick D.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: OCCURS Policy 91 Appendix L - OCCURS Planning Major Dates 93 Appendix M - Human Subjects Form 97

Creator:: Huston, Gina G.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to describe the presidential search process at a newly created community college and to learn how that process reflected the emerging organizational culture. A single research question guided the inquiry: How did the presidential search process at a newly created community college reflect the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: phenomena" (Schutz, 1967, p. 11). 23 r. i ,' j.,L t LITERATURE REVIEW Organizational Culture and

Creator:: Cvetko, Marlene G.
Abstract:: This study was conducted to investigate the student-to-student interactions that take place in an online community college course, and how the interactions impact an online learning community. The literature review revealed three related themes: (a) the impact of the teaching/learning environment on student interaction, (b) barriers in the online environment,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Interactions Impact Learning Community. ABSTRACT .L,aIll 3I1ii This study was conducted to investigate the

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