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Barriers that influence the decision of semiconductor specialists to teach part-time at community colleges

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

The GED certificate as a credential for entry into and retention in the workforce : recipient and employer perceptions

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

A case study to investigate retention efforts at Mt. Hood Community College

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

Shaping the perceptions of senior decision makers at Oregon community colleges : a case study of a state-wide planning process

Creator:: Schwab, Patrick D.
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A descriptive study of the presidential search process at a newly created community college and its reflection of the emerging organizational culture

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

The involvement of career and technical education advisory committees in modularizing curriculum

Creator:: Malosh, Ann M.
Abstract:: The emergence of modularized curriculum in community college career and technical education (CTE) programs has received substantial attention over the last decade, with researchers suggesting that this type of curriculum redesign may assist with student retention and success. The purpose of this study was to describe advisory committee member involvement...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: examination of publications in the Education Research Information Clearinghouse (ERIC) showed many common

College and career ready? Perceptions of high school students related to WorkKeys assessments

Creator:: Schultz, Deanna D.
Abstract:: Concern about college and career readiness has been expressed in both the business and education arenas. Employers are calling for entry-level employees with basic academic skills and educators are being held accountable for student achievement in academic areas similar to those required by employers. In this environment, WorkKeys has emerged...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: literature was conducted using EBSCOHost, Academic Search Premier, ProQuest, and ERIC databases as well as

Partnerships at the center of Advanced Learning : a regional educational reform initiative

Creator:: Dunlap, Joseph H.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research study is to investigate and gain understanding of the factors contributing to development of the Center for Advanced Learning (CAL), a regional collaborative educational reform project and the partnerships that emerged from that process. The development process and partnerships are examined from a systems thinking...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Community college faculty-to-faculty influence

Creator:: Marks, Brenda Inglis
Abstract:: As community colleges have responded to shifts in funding structures, demands from an aging population, the emergence of for-profit competitors, the development of globalization, and the increasing use of technology, the role of faculty has evolved and new leadership opportunities have emerged. This study examines informal faculty leadership at a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The Influence of Financial Education on the Perceived Future Financial Behaviors of TRIO Community College Students

Creator:: Cruse, Michele (Michele Monique)
Abstract:: Many low-income and first-generation community college students face disproportionate challenges in their quest for a college education. They typically balance multiple outside obligations, while being solely responsible for making these decisions without adequate knowledge, guidance, or support (Lyons, 2004). Many students begin college without ever having been responsible for their...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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Barriers that influence the decision of semiconductor specialists to teach part-time at community colleges

The GED certificate as a credential for entry into and retention in the workforce : recipient and employer perceptions

A case study to investigate retention efforts at Mt. Hood Community College

Shaping the perceptions of senior decision makers at Oregon community colleges : a case study of a state-wide planning process

A descriptive study of the presidential search process at a newly created community college and its reflection of the emerging organizational culture

The involvement of career and technical education advisory committees in modularizing curriculum

College and career ready? Perceptions of high school students related to WorkKeys assessments

Partnerships at the center of Advanced Learning : a regional educational reform initiative

Community college faculty-to-faculty influence

The Influence of Financial Education on the Perceived Future Financial Behaviors of TRIO Community College Students

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