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Diurnal variations of body temperature and reaction time accompanying early morning and evening aerobic routines

Creator:: Smith, Ella Jean
Abstract:: The primary purpose of this study was to determine the effects of early morning and evening bouts of aerobic exercise upon the diurnal pattern of reaction time and body temperature. An effort was made to classify subjects according to the rhythmic trends identified with 'morning' and 'evening' type persons. Eight...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The effect of an eight-week instructional program upon the balance performance of hearing-impaired children ages 6-12

Creator:: Hassan, Adel Aly
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of an eight-week instructional program, using different activities and apparatus, upon the balance performance of hearing-impaired children, ages 6-12. Balance was measured by the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (Subtest 2: Balance) as a pre- and post-test to determine if...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Motivational orientations as perceived deterrents to participation among low-literate adults seeking literacy referral services

Creator:: Stanley, Sandra Tierney
Abstract:: This investigation identified perceptions of deterrents to participation in adult literacy programs from among a low- literate non-participating adult population residing in the greater Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. While previous investigators have identified deterrents to participation among other subgroups of the population, such investigations have focused on those currently, or...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

An analytic model for implementation of participatory process control

Creator:: Schuetz, Larry Jamison
Abstract:: An analytic model for implementation of participatory process control was designed from a literature review of management theory, organizational development, statistical process control and base study methodology. A fieldwork research plan was developed using case study methods to explain the functional flow of the model. The research data on a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A conceptual model of women entrepreneurs in small businesses

Creator:: Putnam, Carol A.
Abstract:: Women entrepreneurs are an economic force within the American and Oregon economy. Women are starting businesses at two to five times the rate of men. There has been significant research detailing the demographics, barriers, and business management skills of women business owners. Yet, the research to date has been limited...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Critical design factors for effective teamwork training in the workplace : a survey of training professionals in Oregon

Creator:: Gobeli, Corrine L.
Abstract:: Although teams are a common method of structuring work activities, there is still much concern over their effectiveness. The primary purpose of this study was to describe the current state of teamwork training in Oregon and to identify critical training design activities, situational barriers and demographic variables related to the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The virtual community of an online classroom : participant interactions in a community college writing class delivered by computer-mediated communication (CMC)

Creator:: Johanson, Terri L.
Abstract:: This qualitative study describes and interprets the interactions of participants in a community college writing class delivered by computer-mediated communication (CMC). The class represented a best practice model of learner-centered instruction in a CMC class. The description and the discussion are framed by five aspects of CMC instruction: (1) context;...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Characteristics and use of inquiry and communication tools in planning for educational change

Creator:: Fierstein, Micah
Abstract:: In education today, there is a growing sense of urgency to build the capacity of educators, parents, and community members to work together to solve the complex issues facing schools. The central purpose of this study was to explore how one elementary school site council learned and adopted a set...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A descriptive study of the presidential search process at a newly created community college and its reflection of the emerging organizational culture

Creator:: Huston, Gina G.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to describe the presidential search process at a newly created community college and to learn how that process reflected the emerging organizational culture. A single research question guided the inquiry: How did the presidential search process at a newly created community college reflect the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Community college leaders : building community connections

Creator:: York, Penny
Abstract:: The study established how community college leaders establish connections with other community leaders. Connections that form broad and inclusive networks can be used to develop positive social capital in communities. Results showed that new community college leaders follow a pattern of community engagement including the identification of other leaders, making...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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Diurnal variations of body temperature and reaction time accompanying early morning and evening aerobic routines

The effect of an eight-week instructional program upon the balance performance of hearing-impaired children ages 6-12

Motivational orientations as perceived deterrents to participation among low-literate adults seeking literacy referral services

An analytic model for implementation of participatory process control

A conceptual model of women entrepreneurs in small businesses

Critical design factors for effective teamwork training in the workplace : a survey of training professionals in Oregon

The virtual community of an online classroom : participant interactions in a community college writing class delivered by computer-mediated communication (CMC)

Characteristics and use of inquiry and communication tools in planning for educational change

A descriptive study of the presidential search process at a newly created community college and its reflection of the emerging organizational culture

Community college leaders : building community connections

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