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The human spirit and higher education : landscapes of persistence in first generation students of color

Creator:

Valdez, Cristobal

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The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of first-generation persons of color attending and persisting at a community technical college. Students of color continue to be an increasing population in our higher education system. Many of these persons of color are choosing to attend two-year institutions. A...

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Dissertation

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February 8, 2010. Title: The Human Spirit and Higher Education: Landscapes of Persistence in First
The relationship of selected academic factors to the persistence of general educational development (GED) recipients enrolled in community colleges : an Oregon study

Creator:

Sanders, Karen M.

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to better understand the relationship between selected academic factors and the persistence of GED recipients in community colleges in the state of Oregon. With this purpose in mind, the study addressed the following research question: Is there a relationship between selected academic variables and...

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Dissertation

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Persistence of General Educational Development (GED) Recipients Enrolled in Community Colleges: An Oregon