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Creator:: Emerson, Dana M.
Abstract:: Background: African American males' experience in higher education is often categorized with negative terminology that does not reflect notions of success. Most research addressing the success of African American males in higher education illuminates factors that impede access to success and is often situated in university settings. Very little research...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Prisbrey, Weston B.
Abstract:: This qualitative study explores and examines the experiences of students at a large, public university in the Pacific Northwest who identify with underrepresented religions. Eight participants were asked to share their experiences individually using semi-structured interview questions and their responses were analyzed utilizing a narrative inquiry approach. Six themes emerged...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Altmaier, Pamela M.
Abstract:: This qualitative study informed by a phenomenological approach explored the experiences of students when deciding to disclose bias-related incidents. Through an individual interview and follow-up focus group, eight participants shared their experience with bias-related incidents, decision to disclose or not to disclose, and perception of university resources. Five themes emerged...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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

Creator:: Anthony, Katherine (Katherine Philippoff)
Abstract:: Few remote health monitoring (RHM) studies have included Mexican-origin Latinos, and even fewer have explored RHM acceptance and utility, reasons for RHM uptake success or failure, or how cultural values influence RHM use among this population. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the remote health monitoring (RHM)...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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