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  • Customers' perceptions of dietitian services in an Oregon community hospital

    Creator:
    Schneider, Constance L.
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    The purpose of this research was to explore patients' perceptions of services provided by hospital dietitians. The two-phase study included: (1) personal interviews of thirty-one patients to determine service attributes believed important when receiving a dietitian's service, and (2) development of a survey instrument, NUTRI-SERVE. Responses were obtained from 103...
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    Dissertation
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    satisfaction with the dietitian's services favorably. Service and outcome dimensions were highly correlated

  • The relationship between income and food insecurity : the role of social support in rural and urban Oregonians

    Creator:
    De Marco, Molly M.
    Abstract:
    Millions of U.S. households experienced hunger in 2005 and millions more experienced food insecurity. Previous research indicates that low-wage work and little social support contribute to food insecurity. Research also suggests that individuals cope by finding alternate food sources and drawing on social support. Further, researchers have found that rural...
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    Dissertation
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    DISSERTATION OF Molly M. De Marco for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health presented on July

  • Low-income weatherization: practical and policy limitations to increasing services in rural Oregon

    Creator:
    Hammond, D'Anne
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    This essay examines the low-income weatherization program in rural Oregon, shedding light on difficulties in increasing weatherization services to low-income rural households. This essay also identifies policy limitations. There are strict rules in place for utilizing Department of Energy weatherization funding and some of these rules are likely to make...
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    Capstone Project
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    care, public transportation, etc., while urban areas have more opportunity with trades, services, and

  • An exploratory study of an intranet dashboard in a multi-state healthcare system

    Creator:
    Wolpin, Seth E.
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    Introduction: Management of complex systems is facilitated through effective information systems that provide real-time data to decision makers. For example, instrument panels in airplanes ensure that pilots have well-designed feedback concerning the status of mission-critical variables. Problem: While pilots have dashboards for feedback and communication, healthcare executives may be unaware...
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    Dissertation
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    degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health presented on November 7th 2003. Title: An Exploratory

  • Barriers to Community Involvement across Rural and Urban Communities

    Creator:
    Torgerson, Melissa
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    Many communities emphasize participatory involvement in local development or reinvention efforts. Recognizing barriers among specific groups could help community leaders identify what may be constraining underrepresented groups from joining in. Utilizing data from the Social Capital Benchmark Survey, this research examined identified “barriers” to community involvement among individuals in rural...
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    Capstone Project
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE ESSAY OF Melissa Torgerson for the degree of Master of Public Policy

  • Strengthening Oregon's communities : Latino community leadership training

    Creator:
    Curiel, Sara
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    Latinos are less likely to be civically involved in their community than any other minority group, despite the fact that they are the biggest minority in the United States. A great concern exists over ways to effectively promote and improve this group’s participation in their community’s decision-making process [or civic...
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    Capstone Project
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    ESSAY OF Sara Curiel for the degree of Master of Public Policy presented on June 13, 2007

  • Faculty perspectives on multicultural components of course curriculum

    Creator:
    Creighton, Clare S.
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    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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    for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented on April 21

  • Public perceptions of wave energy on the Oregon coast

    Creator:
    Hunter, Daniel A.
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    Oregon’s coastal communities grew from the booming logging and fishing industries of the 19th century, but in recent decades have faced not only major declines in both timber and fish resources but also an increasing reliance on tourists and retirees and the resultant glut of seasonal service-sector jobs. As a...
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    Masters Thesis
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    26, 2009. Title: Public Perceptions of Wave Energy on the Oregon Coast Abstract approved

  • Challenges of creating and maintaining international alumni relations programs

    Creator:
    Read, Lillian S.
    Abstract:
    During the 2006/07 academic year, 582,984 international students studied in the United States (Open Doors Study, 2007). Roughly 430,000 of these international students were pursuing Bachelors or Graduate level degrees. Of the international students that complete degrees, most will return to their home country and will be unable to attend...
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    Masters Thesis
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    THESIS OF Lillian S. Read for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services

  • College persistence stories of low income, first-generation students

    Creator:
    Jewett, Gretchen L.
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    Low income, first-generation college students face many barriers in their pursuit of a college degree. As a result, the retention rates for this student population have traditionally been lower than for other student populations. In order to support the persistence of this student population it is important to study the...
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    . Jewett for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented on April