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Creator:: Ho, Katy W.
Abstract:: The purpose of this phenomenological case study was to understand the experiences of older students' use of web-based student services in a community college setting. For the purpose of this study the term "older student" was defined as people born between the years 1943 and 1960. This group of people,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: students in higher education, and (c) further need to understand the unique experiences of older students

Creator:: Hindman, Lynne L.
Abstract:: Baccalaureate attainment represents an important goal among educators and policymakers. The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education has stated that affordability and transfer are critical to increasing baccalaureate attainment, and that community colleges have a critical role in this transfer process. On the other hand, some researchers disagree...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: baccalaureate attainment, (b) higher GPA’s, and (c) fewer university credits, all of which led to substantial

Creator:: Becker, Michael D.
Abstract:: The purpose of this dual-manuscript dissertation is to assess and synthesize the current body of qualitative literature on the topic of the experience of counselor trainees as participants in experiential groups. The first manuscript is presented in Chapter 2. In this study, I performed a directed content analysis on 15...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Descriptions………………………………………………………139-140 Strategy Presence Requirements………………………………………………..140 C. Test

Creator:: Broxson, Thomas A.
Abstract:: Background. As part of the nationwide student completion agenda, the Achieving the Dream (ATD) national reform network was established to help community colleges quickly institute sustainable change scaled to impact all students at the institution in a short period of time. Although ATD has been in existence for over a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: indicators: (a) increase retention rates, (b) increase precollege course completion rates, (c) increase

Creator:: St. Clair, Serena Erskine
Abstract:: Prior research has noted the changing demographics of higher education since the Civil Rights Movement and the expanded need for multicultural education. Armando Hernandez Morales (2003) wrote that, “A multiculturally competent person is aware of and knowledgeable about cultural differences, their own cultural identity, and the history and contemporary struggles...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: …………………………………………………………… Appendix A Nomination Request……………………………………….. Appendix B Interview Questions…………………………… Appendix C

Creator:: Stauffer, Mark D.
Abstract:: There is substantial interest in the application of mindfulness in counseling and psychotherapy. The appeal of mindfulness training and mindfulness-based interventions has increased as research continues to demonstrate benefits. Mindfulness practice has not only been effective in clinical applications with clients, but has also been conceptualized as beneficial for counselors...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Appendix C: PCA factor extraction…………………………….….. 109 Appendix D: PCA subjective scree plot

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