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Merging missions : a historical analysis of the University of Alaska Anchorage, 1984–2009

Creator:: Strom, Stephen L.
Abstract:: Literature on the evolution of the American higher education system includes a historical and consistent debate over the definition of the higher education mission in the country. Recent debate focuses on mission differentiation between the university and the community college. Acknowledging systemic changes in higher education historically occurred within regions...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of balancing education and life pursuits; her desire to become a special education teacher shows a

Provincial coordination and inter-institutional collaboration in British Columbia's college, university college, and institute system

Creator:: Gaber, Devron Alexander, 1952-
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to better understand the historical development of the British Columbia (B.C.) community college, university college, and institute system with the focus on the changing nature of voluntary inter-institutional collaboration in relation to provincial coordination. The study also examined the related themes of centralization and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of the Macdonald Report .................................................... 78 The important role of

The relationship between completing the Applications of Mathematical Reasoning course and high school to community college transitions

Creator:: Hammer, Joyce D.
Abstract:: In 2004, the Transition Mathematics Project (TMP), funded by the state of Washington and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, was established to create projects to help high school students gain the necessary skills to become college and work-ready. Aligned to TMP's College Readiness Mathematics Standards, a fourth-year capstone mathematics...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: days I was at the computer. Special gratitude goes to my mom, Polly, for whom this completed

Leveraging the Power of Institutional Agents for Students of Color : Understanding the Factors Which Influence Engagement at Community Colleges

Creator:: Hernandez Chapar, Judith W.
Abstract:: Student engagement with faculty is positively associated with increases in the retention and graduation rates of students enrolled in institutions of higher education. Although a considerable amount of research has focused on understanding the engagement experiences of students enrolled at four-year colleges and universities, little emphasis has been placed on...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: accounting for the complex sampling design. Additionally, PowerStats provides report estimates which meet

Perceptions of Senior Student Affairs Officers on the State of Student Learning Outcomes Assessment

Creator:: Lang, Heather
Abstract:: Institutions of higher education are increasingly being held accountable and experiencing pressure to demonstrate how well their students are achieving intended learning outcomes. External and internal influences fuel this pressure. After decades of rhetoric on student learning outcomes assessment there remains a question of whether the practice has been fully...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: nuggets of wisdom, direction, and inspiration along this entire journey. A special shout out to soon-to

Internationalization in Oregon and Washington community colleges

Creator:: Sipe, Deborah M.
Abstract:: Research on higher education during the period 1990 to 2013 has suggested that U.S. higher education institutions were significantly impacted by a number of global forces, including an increase in the movement of goods, information, and people across borders. During the same period, a measurable increase occurred in the number...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: doors 2011: Report on International Educational Exchange. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education

A voice : lived experiences of selected African American community college trustees

Creator:: Hendrix, George A.
Abstract:: The focus of this study is a search for the voice of African American community college trustees as they work to impact the changes community colleges must make over the next quarter century. It examined the lived experiences and perceptions that selected African American community college trustees have of their...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: students who need special accommodations for them to enter higher education and be successful. This

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:: privacy Redacted for privacy Redacted for privacy ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Special thanks go to my major

Importance of SCANS employability skills as identified by workers and supervisors in Oregon

Creator:: Fanno, Wayne Leroy
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Christmas special for us, and for a place to escape from school. Most importantly, for the love and support

The impact of youth gang awareness training on school personnel

Creator:: Novotney, Dave C.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of youth gang awareness training on school personnel. Middle and high school level teachers, counselors, and school administrators in a rural Oregon school district were the focus of this study. Six specially designed modules were created by the researcher and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: underwent surgery and extensive chemotherapy for cancer, she always made her special effort to support and

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Merging missions : a historical analysis of the University of Alaska Anchorage, 1984–2009

Provincial coordination and inter-institutional collaboration in British Columbia's college, university college, and institute system

The relationship between completing the Applications of Mathematical Reasoning course and high school to community college transitions

Leveraging the Power of Institutional Agents for Students of Color : Understanding the Factors Which Influence Engagement at Community Colleges

Perceptions of Senior Student Affairs Officers on the State of Student Learning Outcomes Assessment

Internationalization in Oregon and Washington community colleges

A voice : lived experiences of selected African American community college trustees

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

Importance of SCANS employability skills as identified by workers and supervisors in Oregon

The impact of youth gang awareness training on school personnel

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