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  • Rhetorical Arrangement and the Digital Archive : Finding Women’s Voices in the Linus Pauling Papers

    Creator:
    Boardman, Colleen
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    The common imagining of archives characterizes these spaces as monolithic, hallowed sites of preserved truths, carefully catalogued and stored, static and frozen in history and waiting to be uncovered. My thesis works to dispel this myth and identify rhetorical elements of the archive’s structure in order to assess how the...
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    fields of rhetorical theory, feminist studies, library science, and archival studies, archiving

  • Case Study : Description of a Corporate University's Operational Factors

    Creator:
    Ewer, Gary
    Abstract:
    Corporate universities (CUs) have been in existence in the United States since the early 1900s. They are increasingly providing educational and developmental opportunities for workers; however, there is little empirical research on these types of organizations. This study examined a specific electrical distributor's CU using a theoretical framework as a...
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    Dissertation
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    opportunities for workers; however, there is little empirical research on these types of organizations. This

  • Instructors as learning managers : span of control as a factor of class size in higher education

    Creator:
    McKiel, Carol J.
    Abstract:
    Research suggests that a key factor in student persistence and success is the relationships students form with faculty (Chickering & Gamson, 1991; Kuh et al., 2005; Tinto, 1987). While it appears to be intuitive that small classes would promote these instructor/student relationships, research on class size provides conflicting results, with...
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    Dissertation
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    . Ward Research suggests that a key factor in student persistence and success is the relationships

  • A Feminist Celebrates the Rediscovery of Immanence

    Creator:
    Lockhart, Janet L.
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    I offer a personal and prehistoric exploration of the concept of immanence, the principle of a divine force living, remaining, and operating within living creatures, inherent in the human, including the female; a unifying force that connects humans to each other, to nature, and to the earth. I examine the...
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    the completion of this thesis, but left me the priceless gift of her library, which I treasure

  • Finding techknowledgey : students' navigations of an institution's technological landscape

    Creator:
    Dean, Allyson S.
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    This study explored how students navigate the technological landscape of a public, land-grant institution. Through online surveys and semi-structured, one-on-one interviews, the study operated through an anticipatory/participatory lens to research with the intent of understanding students' experiences with technology at a research institution. Using this methodology and Triandis and Triandis'...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Applied Research (ECAR) (Dahlstrom, de Boor, Grunwald, & Vockley) 2011 National Study of Undergraduate

  • Perceptions of residential grab bars among community dwelling seniors

    Creator:
    Thrall, Patti L.
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    Despite the perceived importance of grab bars to facilitate aging-in-place and healthy aging, many community-dwelling older adults do not have them installed. The aim of this study was to investigate predictors of grab bar installation among well-educated community dwelling seniors. Data was collected quantitatively through an electronic survey of Oregon...
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    years of age and older. The research analysis was completed using logistic regression with SPSS and

  • Faculty perspectives on multicultural components of course curriculum

    Creator:
    Creighton, Clare S.
    Abstract:
    Multicultural curriculum, as a facet of multicultural education is not a new topic in higher education. Although there are many theories that describe multicultural curriculum (Banks, 1997b; Bennett, 2007), and a multitude of ideas and suggestions for best practices, several studies show there is not overwhelming faculty support for or...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , research university understand (a) the role of multicultural components in course curricula, (b) the

  • The Experiences Latinas Encounter While Attending a Remote Rural Two-Year Community College: The Confluence of Identity (ies)

    Creator:
    Neimann, Theresa
    Abstract:
    Background: Latina students are underrepresented and undereducated in rural community colleges. There are gaps in rural community college research specifically focusing on Latina retention. This research identified the factors detracting from and/or enhancing the college experience for Latinas in rural community colleges. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to...
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    Dissertation
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    Research Library, and Oregon State University ProQuest, from years 2006 to late 2019. Many of the

  • Tenure-track faculty : motivations, expectations, and experiences

    Creator:
    Pearson, Heather S.
    Abstract:
    This study explored the motivations, expectations, and experiences of tenure-track faculty members at a public research institution. Through semi-structured interviews with twelve participants, the study utilized a constructivist paradigm to qualitative research to address the individual experiences of faculty members entering the professoriate and pursuing tenure. With this methodology and...
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    faculty members at a public research institution. Through semi-structured interviews with twelve

  • Exploring resilience in the lives of women leaders in early childhood health, human services, and education

    Creator:
    Turner, Susan Diane
    Abstract:
    Women leaders in early childhood health, human services, and education face tremendous challenges in their efforts to cultivate resilience amidst a myriad of risk factors including incessant stress, low wages, and limited professional support. Women who foster mental health in young children and high-risk families are vulnerable to secondary traumatic...
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    were found that centered on resilience with this interdisciplinary profession. Research was guided by