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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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Impact on Community Development AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Reine M. Thomas for

Congruence of teaching beliefs and teaching behaviors in adult educators

Creator:: Howe, Benjamin M. (Benjamin Matthew)
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the congruency between the teaching beliefs and the teaching behaviors of adult educators as well as the factors that may affect this congruency. A qualitative study was conducted using seven adult educators. The participants were interviewed, observed, and then interviewed again. The...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Benjamin M. Howe for

Changing student learning approaches in fundamental accounting education through the use of graphic organizers

Creator:: Fisher, Paul A.
Abstract:: The field of accounting has experienced dramatic changes in the past 20 years. Advances in technology and workplace requirements have changed the responsibilities in the accounting position of a historical recorder to a functioning manager within the organization. The curriculum used by accounting instructors has not changed or kept pace...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: or kept pace with redefinition of accounting competency. This study was designed to measure the

Exploring Southeast Asian American Women in Community College Leadership: A Narrative and Life Story Study

Creator:: Vu, Emily P. T.
Abstract:: Background: The numbers of Southeast Asian women in higher education, whether within administration, teaching faculty, or counseling and student services are scarce. The specific needs of minority women go largely unnoticed and remain unaddressed and may contribute to the low numbers of minority women in higher education leadership. Purpose: The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , & Wang, 2009). Aforementioned, the makeup of APA women leadership has not been keeping pace with the

Successful Learning Rate as an Indicator of Student Success Rates : A Correlational Study

Creator:: Ring, Jeffery R.
Abstract:: At the intersection of higher education and politics, there is demand for an easily understood measure of student success. Graduation rate is the current measure of choice, but the definition of graduation rate excludes many categories of students and types of success particularly applicable to community colleges. The purpose of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: did not differ significantly, p = .180. The mean SLR of part-time students (M = .91, SD = .25) was

Case Study : Description of a Corporate University's Operational Factors

Creator:: Ewer, Gary
Abstract:: Corporate universities (CUs) have been in existence in the United States since the early 1900s. They are increasingly providing educational and developmental opportunities for workers; however, there is little empirical research on these types of organizations. This study examined a specific electrical distributor's CU using a theoretical framework as a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: .......................................................................................................... 168 Appendix M: 2014 EDUCATION AWARDS

A comparison of assessment methods used by community college faculty in face-to-face and online courses

Creator:: Wamsley, Lori H.
Abstract:: Online learning has grown exponentially within higher education in the past decade, especially at community colleges. As online course offerings expand community colleges need to assess student learning in order to ensure quality learning experiences for students and for accreditation purposes. The purpose of this study was to compare the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Angelo, Trudy Banta, Marilee Bresciani, Patricia Comeaux, K. Patricia Cross, Peggy Maki, Rena M

Is Your Community College Technology Ready? An Assessment Instrument to Promote Technology Adoption

Creator:: Boehme, Laura A.
Abstract:: Background: Calls by presidents and legislators to raise the U.S. college graduation rate to 60% by 2025 have required educational institutions to find ways to increase accessibility and quality while simultaneously reducing costs (Bautsch, 2018; Smith, 2017). Private foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are getting involved...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , students, faculty, staff, and institutions are overwhelmed 14 with the pace and plethora of

Issues experienced by community college STEM faculty implementing and using pedagogies of engagement

Creator:: Thatcher, Valory Rae Anna
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the issues involved with implementing and using pedagogies of engagement in community college STEM courses. The rationale for this study was based on current and emerging STEM education policy directives calling for an updated approach to teaching undergraduates, focused on student engagement,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: number of STEM graduates in the U.S. has not kept pace with comparable foreign STEM graduates and that

Number of Colleges Placed on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as an Indicator of First Year Persistence at Public Community Colleges

Creator:: Cox, Robert A.
Abstract:: Retention literature has shown that student retention is impacted when economic factors are considered when selecting a college. Students who are low income typically choose colleges that are closer to home and rely on financial aid to pay for college. Further, financial aid is generally a positive indicator of retention...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

ScholarsArchive@OSU

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

Congruence of teaching beliefs and teaching behaviors in adult educators

Changing student learning approaches in fundamental accounting education through the use of graphic organizers

Exploring Southeast Asian American Women in Community College Leadership: A Narrative and Life Story Study

Successful Learning Rate as an Indicator of Student Success Rates : A Correlational Study

Case Study : Description of a Corporate University's Operational Factors

A comparison of assessment methods used by community college faculty in face-to-face and online courses

Is Your Community College Technology Ready? An Assessment Instrument to Promote Technology Adoption

Issues experienced by community college STEM faculty implementing and using pedagogies of engagement

Number of Colleges Placed on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as an Indicator of First Year Persistence at Public Community Colleges

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