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  • The effects of increased enrollment of international students on student services at six Washington State community colleges

    Creator:
    Acob-Nash, Maria
    Abstract:
    Institutions of higher education face a global mandate, understanding and addressing the concept of internationalization in the 21st century. As the world becomes "smaller", there is a need for college students to expand their awareness and understanding of multinational cultures and issues. Recently, many four-year colleges and universities have taken...
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    Dissertation
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    , was a guiding light for me for years. She lived to the amazing age of 97. I missed the opportunity

  • Saudi Arabian Women Pursuing Higher Education at Oregon State University

    Creator:
    Al-Sheikhly, Nadya A.
    Abstract:
    Since 2005, the United States has experienced a significant influx of international students from Saudi Arabia, particularly women (Bollang, 2006). The American educational structure is something Saudi women have never experienced due to the vast differences between both cultures in all facets. There is very little to no research conducted...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Shelley I. Dubkin-Lee Since 2005, the United States has experienced a significant influx of

  • Gender, genre, and the canon : teaching Aemilia Lanyer

    Creator:
    Jurgens, Jeremy
    Abstract:
    Traditionally, Renaissance studies have neglected or overlooked the contributions of early modern female poets, many of whom produced lively, engaging, and highly creative work despite the limitations imposed on them by a rigidly patriarchal society. In my thesis, I examine the life and work of Aemilia Lanyer, a 17th century...
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    Masters Thesis
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    despite the limitations imposed on them by a rigidly patriarchal society. In my thesis, I examine the

  • Truth, justice, and the American way : what Superman teaches us about the American Dream and changing values within the United States

    Creator:
    Karp, Lauren N.
    Abstract:
    This thesis is a study of the changes in the cultural definition of the American Dream. I have chosen to use Superman comics, from 1938 to the present day, as litmus tests for how we have societally interpreted our ideas of “success” and the “American Way.” This work is primarily...
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    Masters Thesis
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    American Dream. I have chosen to use Superman comics, from 1938 to the present day, as litmus tests for

  • Kids in the Grid: The Role of Family Energy Lifestyles in Changing Residential Energy-Use Behaviors

    Creator:
    Moline, Heather M.
    Abstract:
    The increasing complexity and connectedness of energy networks has opened pathways for new forms of collaboration with energy consumers. Despite the emergence of the smart grid an array of policy options like demand-side management (DSM), many families continue to disregard daily household energy consumption, particularly during peak-use times of day....
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    elementary and middle-school children who were asked about their family energy lifestyles. I uncovered four

  • Immigrant encounters : film narratives of the modern immigrant

    Creator:
    Yeager, Angela L.
    Abstract:
    This thesis employs a narrative analysis of more than twenty-five films that are centrally concerned with immigrants and the immigrant experience. In Part One, drawing from the work of Yosefa Loshitzky, I will focus on films that feature an immigrant lead character. In Part Two, I will explore movies that...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Vienna, who she explains in voice-over: “I was the center of attention for all the outsiders. My

  • Wind Energy in Solano County

    Creator:
    Kelly, Anna C.
    Abstract:
    While the U.S. energy portfolio increasingly includes renewables, social acceptance of such technologies can pose an important challenge for developers. Using survey data from a random sample of nearby households (n=524), content analysis of coverage in local newspapers, and interviews with various stakeholders (n=14), I explore local social acceptance of...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    newspapers, and interviews with various stakeholders (n=14), I explore local social acceptance of wind

  • (Re)-conceiving birthing spaces in India : exploring NGO promotion of institutional delivery in Rajasthan, India

    Creator:
    Price, Sara
    Abstract:
    In India, globalized flows of bio-medical discourse, practices and technologies are reshaping the field of reproductive healthcare, and the performance of childbirth more specifically. These projects aim to produce institutional delivery rooms that are "safe and modernized" by equating the utilization of westernized, obstetric techniques for managing delivery with better...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    participating in her training, most SBAs do not use the practices they have learned. I ask her what she thinks

  • Identified Influences on Second Generation Latina/os on Their Pathway Through Community College

    Creator:
    Jaime-Diaz, Jesus
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study is to determine factors that encourage second generation Latina/os to obtain a community college education. A critical qualitative ethnography focused on "Testimonio" was used in conducting this study. The key findings were formulated around three critical research questions. In relation to each research question, three...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ________________________________________________________________________ Shelley I. Dubkin-Lee The purpose of this study is to determine factors that encourage

  • The Sustainability of Community Microgrids: Case Studies of Beaverton and Portland, Oregon

    Creator:
    Butler, Lily
    Abstract:
    This thesis is one part of a study to compare and contrast 10 different proposals and finished projects for microgrids, and the associated community perceptions and response. It has been posited that microgrids have the potential to improve the resiliency and reliability of the electricity grid. In recent years, there...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    support and encouragement over the past year. I feel incredibly grateful that she has been so willing to