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Developmental education as a component of persistence in a postsecondary proprietary institution

Creator:: Roberts, Barbara L.
Abstract:: Persistence has been identified as an issue at all levels of higher education, and numerous strategies have been attempted to stem the flow of students who leave an institution before completing their programs of study. Persistence research abounds at the community college, four-year college and university levels, but little research...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Developmental education as a component of persistence in a

A study to measure vocational self-concept crystallization in two types of adult career programs, telecourse versus traditional group

Creator:: Webb, Donna Louise
Abstract:: The overall purpose of this study was to investigate certain aspects of the effectiveness of adult career programs. The central focus was to compare the differences in vocational self-concept crystallization among the participants exposed to the classroom group program and the individualized telecourse programs. Further information was desired regarding the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: in Two Types of Adult Career Programs--Telecourse versus Traditional Group. AN ABSTRACT OF THE

The perception of attitudes by selected community college teachers and administrators : a multidimensionally scaled analysis

Creator:: Morris, Richard Dale
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study: The purpose of the study was to determine whether multidimensional scaling analysis could be applied to a set of perceived attitude relationships of selected community college personnel. The questions to be answered were: 1. Could perceived attitude relationships regarding the concepts of academic freedom, academic rank,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: The perception of attitudes by selected community

Technology and the origin of human hemispheric asymmetry

Creator:: Boraas, Alan Sivert
Abstract:: This paper proposes that human asymmetrical hemispheric function originated because of the cognitive requirements of tool-making. The human brain can be considered to be a product of two evolutionary episodes. The first episode was shared with other mammals and resulted in a brain composed of a reptilian complex, paleomammalian and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: the structural-functional bilateral symmetry in mammals is a reflection of Jerison's concept of

An examination of preferred institutional goals at Oregon State University and Western Oregon State College as perceived by the education faculties

Creator:: Johnson, Bonnie J. (Bonnie Jean)
Abstract:: A new organization was created when Oregon State University (OSU) School of Education and Western Oregon State College (WOSC) Division of Education merged into the OSU-WOSC School of Education in the fall of 1982. Two education faculties from two different kinds of institutions (i.e., a large university and a small...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: An Examination of Preferred Institutional Goals at Oregon

A Study for development of a methodological process and the use of certified NLP-practitioners in assessing the consistency of NLP-programmers rating eye movements

Creator:: Sun, Michael B.
Abstract:: The research developed a methodology to code and quantify eye movement patterns as a function of a neuro-linguistic programming strategy elicitation process. Secondarily the research established methodology that identified the degree of consistency among certain certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioners while they rated eye movements. The study reviewed literature in the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: well-formed sentences in a language, can be reduced to a finite number of structural elements and a

A comparison of adult students' educational orientations and perceptions of the college environment in three contrasting liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs : traditional, off-campus degree, and lifelong learning

Creator:: Skwarek, Richard J.
Abstract:: This study attempted to determine the predictability of adult students' educational orientations and college environmental relationship perceptions according to their enrollment in three contrasting liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs. Additionally, it sought to determine if there was a positive relationship between selected educational orientations and college environmental perceptions of adult...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: A Comparison of Adult Students' Educational Orientations

A profile of the commonalities and characteristics of contextual teaching as practiced in selected educational settings

Creator:: Shields, Sue B., 1948-
Abstract:: Contextual teaching is emerging as an important concept in education reform efforts. This field study attempts to clarify the concept of contextual teaching by defining and identifying characteristics found in the research literature, experienced teacher observations and practices, and students' views of contextual teaching. The foundation for this field study...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Sue Shields for the degree of

An identification and evaluation of the critical elements necessary to design a model post-employment services program for Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) participants at an urban community college

Creator:: Poppe, Nancy Eileen
Abstract:: As demands for major, system-wide reforms in the American welfare system are being called for on an almost daily basis, it has become increasingly necessary to identify and evaluate those programs which have attempted to foster a reduction in the level of public assistance subsidies and, particularly, programs that are...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: recent article in The Wall Street Journal (Thomas, 1993) stated that between 1980 and April of 1993, the

An inquiry into the contribution of the Oregon Workforce Quality Council to the development of a world-class workforce

Creator:: Spilde, Mary F. T.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to provide understanding of Oregon Workforce Quality Council contributions to the development of a world-class workforce. Research goals were to describe Council processes and outcomes, as well as barriers to the achievement of Council purposes. A case-study approach was selected for the research design....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Mary F. T. Spilde for the

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Developmental education as a component of persistence in a postsecondary proprietary institution

A study to measure vocational self-concept crystallization in two types of adult career programs, telecourse versus traditional group

The perception of attitudes by selected community college teachers and administrators : a multidimensionally scaled analysis

Technology and the origin of human hemispheric asymmetry

An examination of preferred institutional goals at Oregon State University and Western Oregon State College as perceived by the education faculties

A Study for development of a methodological process and the use of certified NLP-practitioners in assessing the consistency of NLP-programmers rating eye movements

A comparison of adult students' educational orientations and perceptions of the college environment in three contrasting liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs : traditional, off-campus degree, and lifelong learning

A profile of the commonalities and characteristics of contextual teaching as practiced in selected educational settings

An identification and evaluation of the critical elements necessary to design a model post-employment services program for Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) participants at an urban community college

An inquiry into the contribution of the Oregon Workforce Quality Council to the development of a world-class workforce

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