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More than colleagues : tracing the experiences of career and technical education instructors engaged in faculty-to-faculty mentoring programs

Creator:: Findley, Daniel E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to understand the impact of faculty-to-faculty mentoring programs on the experiences of both mentors and first-year instructor protégés in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs with an emphasis on practitioner-educators in nursing and in welding-fabrication. The study was undertaken for four reasons: (a) increases...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Title: More than Colleagues: Tracing the Experiences of Career and Technical Education Instructors

Autotronics : Implications for automotive related training programs standards based upon emerging technologies

Creator:: Savin, Stuart
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to provide a method for evaluating the effect, impact or role that (as perceived by automotive, diesel, automotive collision faculty and administrators) the nationally recognized industry training standards developed by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) have on the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION A major issue for community and technical colleges today is keeping

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:: education and technical or vocational education. At the same time, other community college missions

A self-directed learning-based model for training needs assessment of clients at small business development centers

Creator:: Good, Glenn C.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to improve instructional system design at Small Business Development Centers by developing a best practice model for assessing client training needs. Two research questions were addressed: 1. Is self-directed learning an appropriate framework for instructional system design at Small Business Development Centers? 2. What...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: needs. Two research questions were addressed: 1. Is self-directed learning an appropriate framework

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:: CONTENTS Page CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1 Why is Contextual Teaching Important 2 A Researcher's Bias 4

Perceptions of international students in a community college-based coordinated studies program

Creator:: Insley, Andrea E.
Abstract:: This study presented an in-depth exploration of international student perceptions of a coordinated studies program (CSP) at Seattle Central Community College. In conducting this research project, a phenomenological research methodology was used. Qualitative data were collected through participant observations, focus group, document review and individual in-depth interviews with nine students....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: systematically and categorized into the following four themes: (1) program integration. (2) program content, (3

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:: test results for students who took the AMR course compared to those students who took no mathematics

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:: degree of Doctor of Education in Education presented on June 1, 2004. Title: A Voice: Lived Experiences

A Correlational Study on the Impact of the Pell Grant Program on Utah's Public Colleges and Universities

Creator:: Clegg, Phil L.
Abstract:: The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) and the eight public colleges and universities in the system, have depended on the Federal Pell Grant program for more than 40 years to assist students to attend. For some of these institutions, the amount of Pell grant dollars received is as much...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: dollars received. Results for this question based on the tests conducted proved no direct correlation

Faculty perceptions of organizational climate for innovation at community colleges

Creator:: Batazhan, Tatyana
Abstract:: Higher education is faced with ever-increasing challenges, which require fundamental changes in order to ensure its relevance in the future. Business leaders and academic scholars urge organizations to continuously reshape and renew through learning and innovation to assure viability and sustainability. Organizational climate serves as a foundation that can promote...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 1 CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Today’s technical and community colleges are faced with ever

ScholarsArchive@OSU

More than colleagues : tracing the experiences of career and technical education instructors engaged in faculty-to-faculty mentoring programs

Autotronics : Implications for automotive related training programs standards based upon emerging technologies

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

A self-directed learning-based model for training needs assessment of clients at small business development centers

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

Perceptions of international students in a community college-based coordinated studies program

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

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

A Correlational Study on the Impact of the Pell Grant Program on Utah's Public Colleges and Universities

Faculty perceptions of organizational climate for innovation at community colleges

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