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Consistency of associate degree definitions and graduation requirements in the California community colleges : perceptions of community college curricular leaders

Creator:: Borg, Carolyn Sue
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to produce data and information that inform California Community College decision-makers of: (a) extent of variance in California's associate degree definitions and graduation requirements, and (b) perceptions of curricular leaders regarding the variances. Associate degree definitions and graduation requirements were compiled and analyzed from...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Community College Curricular Leaders. ,...._ ...---) Redacted for privacy Abstract approved: Daniel B

An examination of the validity of the telecourse self-assessment prediction instrument : "Are telecourses for me?"

Creator:: Wetle, Victoria L.
Abstract:: There is a need for a simple tool to assess the learner's match to distance delivery methods such as telecourse and modem classes. The concept of a prediction instrument is a practical approach to identifying the at-risk student in the distance delivery environment. The purpose of this study was to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: Daniel B. Dunham There is a need for a simple tool to assess the learner's match to distance

An investigation into the characteristics, perceptions, and expectations of high school students involved in a pilot statewide tech prep in agriculture program in Washington state

Creator:: Willis, James Franklin
Abstract:: The purpose of the investigation was to develop a profile of characteristics, perceptions and expectations of high school students involved in the Washington Tech Prep in Agriculture Statewide Articulation Program (TPAG). The investigation involved nine individual interviews, the responses of 165 students to a forced response survey instrument, and a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Program in Washington State Abstract approved: Daniel B. Dunham The purpose of the investigation was

The "open door" of Oregon's community colleges : enduring mission or fading vision?

Creator:: Beebe, Anthony E.
Abstract:: Community colleges have long been thought of as the "people's college." For some thirty years, Oregonians have looked to their 16 community colleges as the less expensive, more accessible route to a college education. Oregon's community colleges have traditionally had the broad mission of providing comprehensive educational opportunities to all...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: to Dr. Ronald Daugherty, my Major Professor, and all my doctoral committee members, Dr. Daniel

A study of awareness, usage and satisfaction of selected student services by foreign (international) and domestic students at Oregon State University

Creator:: Alegado, Gideon Zarraga
Abstract:: This study examined the utilization of selected student services by domestic and foreign students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year at Oregon State University during Winter 1994 to find out if differences in awareness, usage, and satisfaction existed between them. It also examined if differences in awareness, usage, and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ; Dr. Donald R. Sanderson, first minor advisor, for continually providing me with optimism

Success in distance education courses versus traditional classroom education courses

Creator:: Anderson, Michael R.
Abstract:: This study was conducted to determine if there were possible areas of student individuality and uniqueness that might contribute to successful completion of distance education courses as compared to successful completion of traditional classroom courses. Five areas of possible differences were identified and studied: 1) differences between the number of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Distance Education Courses Versus Traditional Classroom Educatio Courses Abstract approved: Dr. R

A study of the relationship between living environment press and retention of freshman pledges in fraternities at Oregon State University

Creator:: Smith, Clayton Nowlin
Abstract:: The purposes of this study were first to determine if there were significant differences in living environment press, i.e., the pressure on an individual to behave in a certain way, between those fraternity chapters that had the highest freshman pledge retention rates and those that had the lowest. If significant...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of the University Residence Environment Scale, Form R. The conclusions of the study were: 1

The effect of selected educational strategies on the success of secondary at-risk students

Creator:: Yann, Judith A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine if certain identified educational strategies would have an effect on the success of at-risk students at the secondary level. Specifically, would school involvement and a mentor program have an effect on students' attendance, grade point average, and self-esteem. An examination of related...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

An historical review of Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory

Creator:: Hickcox, Leslie K. (Leslie Kay), 1951-
Abstract:: The central purposes of this study were to review the historical sources of David Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory, and to determine the effect and application of Kolb's theory and Learning Style Inventory as reflected in the literature between 1971 and 1990. It was found that Kolb based his...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A study of the factors that influence disadvantaged female community college students' career choices

Creator:: Hagan, Jacky May
Abstract:: Although the career choice decision for women is recognized as a complex process, there is little understanding about how the influencing factors affect the choices of disadvantaged women returning to community colleges. This study was concerned with understanding how certain factors influenced the career choices of this population. A random...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: underutilize their interests and abilities (Knapp, R., Knapp, L., & Knapp-Lee, 1985; Swaney & Prediger, 1985

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Consistency of associate degree definitions and graduation requirements in the California community colleges : perceptions of community college curricular leaders

An examination of the validity of the telecourse self-assessment prediction instrument : "Are telecourses for me?"

An investigation into the characteristics, perceptions, and expectations of high school students involved in a pilot statewide tech prep in agriculture program in Washington state

The "open door" of Oregon's community colleges : enduring mission or fading vision?

A study of awareness, usage and satisfaction of selected student services by foreign (international) and domestic students at Oregon State University

Success in distance education courses versus traditional classroom education courses

A study of the relationship between living environment press and retention of freshman pledges in fraternities at Oregon State University

The effect of selected educational strategies on the success of secondary at-risk students

An historical review of Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory

A study of the factors that influence disadvantaged female community college students' career choices

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