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Creator:: Bush, Floretta M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to understand, through nontraditional student perspectives, how institutional practices of postsecondary proprietary schools may influence the success of moderately to highly nontraditional students. The study was undertaken for these reasons: (a) A large and growing number of higher education students are nontraditional, putting them...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Education presented on September 28, 2010. Title: Meeting the Needs of Nontraditional College Students

Creator:: Mohrbacher, Robert C.
Abstract:: Background: Previous studies suggested that the professional identity of community college faculty is less than clearly articulated. Lack of clarity with regard to professional identity may have impacts in a number of areas, including recruitment, professional development, and the overall reputation of community colleges. Purpose: To examine how community college...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: The Professional Identity of Community College Faculty

Creator:: Aman, Richard R.
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to determine if online courses that were faculty peer reviewed based on five factors of quality instruction resulted in increased levels of student satisfaction and higher rates of student retention when compared with nonreviewed courses in a post-secondary context. The five factors of quality...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: recommendations focused on: accreditation standards associated with online learning and college self-studies

Creator:: Chompu-inwai, Rungchat
Abstract:: This research employed both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to explore the impact of mobile wireless technology (MWT) in higher education classrooms. The methodology was developed using systems engineering concepts. A methodology to evaluate and compare the cost, cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of different MWT configurations was also developed. Five outcomes...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: student attitudes. Significant differences were found only in some attitude scales in some courses. The

Creator:: Lawrenson, Lisa Aguilera
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to learn about the experiences of Generation 1.5 Hispanics in developmental English in community college. A qualitative comparative case study design was used for this social critical study. The key findings fell into three categories: road blocks, motivators, and actions. The road blocks included:...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Philosophy in Education presented on March 21, 2008. Title: Hispanic Community College Student

Creator:: Baker, Joshua D.
Abstract:: Organizational trust refers to the tendency of individuals or groups within an organization to trust each other. Tschannen-Moran (2004) describes trust as one's "willingness to be vulnerable to another based on the confidence that the other is benevolent, honest, open, reliable, and competent" (p. 17). The purpose of this study...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 5, 2014. Title: Faculty Perceptions of Actions of Community College Presidents that

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