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Effects of an outdoor orientation program on self-efficacy relative to first-year student success

Creator:: Seifert, Tricia Anne Dailey
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate what effect, if any, an outdoor orientation program conducted at a comprehensive public institution in the Northwest school had on first-year students' self-efficacy relative to success in their first year of college, measured as academic and social integration. A random sample of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (Baker & Siryk) after the orientation program. In

Academic libraries at the center of instructional change : Faculty and librarian experience of library leadership in the transformation of teaching and learning

Creator:: Gilchrist, Debra L.
Abstract:: This phenomenological inquiry explored the experiences of library leaders and discipline faculty members engaging in a collaborative instructional change initiative focused on a process-based learning pedagogy and led by an academic library. The investigation’s purpose was providing insight and understanding concerning the: (a) library’s role in instructional leadership; (b) experience...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Questions focus on the themes of: (a) focusing on student learning, (b) capitalizing on the academic

Effectiveness of applying the transtheoretical model to improve physical activity behavior of university students

Creator:: Boonchuaykuakul, Jinda
Abstract:: This study was divided into three stages. The first phase of the study aimed to examine factors influencing the students' participation in physical activity. Eight female and male university students participated in the focus group. It was found that the participants' perceived benefits of physical activity were physical, psychological and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ) and The American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM) proposed new recommendations for physical activity

Chunking professional-technical programs to create pathways to degree completion in community colleges

Creator:: Dins, Kate
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the phenomenon of community colleges creating pathways to degree completion in professional-technical programs by breaking degree programs into smaller portions, referred to as "chunks." The purpose or possible advantage of chunking was that it would improve the rate of degree completion among...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: college student enrolled in the 2002 -2003 academic year. However, I contend that the small number of

College persistence stories of low income, first-generation students

Creator:: Jewett, Gretchen L.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Jewett for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented on April

A qualitative study of successful Hispanic transfer students at a community college

Creator:: Gutierrez, Roberto
Abstract:: The purpose of this qualitative study was to research the experience of six Hispanic students who were interviewed in depth regarding their persistence in school and success at a community college. The students reported on their educational experiences prior to college and how that related to attendance at the college;...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: policy reflects most community college systems. A prospective student needs to provide a high school

Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy of Evangelical Christian College Women

Creator:: Dahlvig, Jolyn E.
Abstract:: The extent in which the evangelical Christian perspective influenced the career decision-making self-efficacy of six female college students was qualitatively explored. Interviews and a focus group were utilized to find common themes and influences amongst the women. Literature from the areas of female college student development, career decision-making self-efficacy, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Adult Educaftp. Women Studies, and College Student

Understanding university students' construction of their hidden disability identity

Creator:: Bentley-Townlin, Tracy
Abstract:: This study co-investigated with students with hidden disabilities the phenomenon of disability identity. This qualitative study utilized phenomenology and strategies proposed by Paulo Freire in an effort to understand identity development specific to individuals with hidden disabilities. There were seven students from a medium-sized, public university who participated in the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: practitioners, faculty and college student services administrators understanding the issues of normalcy and

Relations of appraised stress, coping strategies, and negative affect among college students : a structural equation modeling approach

Creator:: Eisenbarth, Christopher A.
Abstract:: College is recognized by many researchers to be an exceptionally stressful period of development. Despite considerable theoretical and empirical attention, many questions still remain regarding the experience of stress among college students. There is a dearth of multivariate investigations in this area and, to date, no clear consensus exists among...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: parsimonious understanding of college student stress has emerged. Overall, the model is a useful heuristic

The Conseciuences and Effects for Male Students in the Women Studies Classroom

Creator:: Love, Melanie S.
Abstract:: This research explores the consequences and effects for men enrolled in introductory Women Studies courses at Oregon State University. Men are enrolling in the feminist classroom in larger numbers due to institutional changes allowing Women Studies to provide credit for baccalaureate core curriculum. The intention of this study is to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Member, representing Philosophy Director of the College of Liberal Arts Women Studies Program Dean of

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Effects of an outdoor orientation program on self-efficacy relative to first-year student success

Academic libraries at the center of instructional change : Faculty and librarian experience of library leadership in the transformation of teaching and learning

Effectiveness of applying the transtheoretical model to improve physical activity behavior of university students

Chunking professional-technical programs to create pathways to degree completion in community colleges

College persistence stories of low income, first-generation students

A qualitative study of successful Hispanic transfer students at a community college

Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy of Evangelical Christian College Women

Understanding university students' construction of their hidden disability identity

Relations of appraised stress, coping strategies, and negative affect among college students : a structural equation modeling approach

The Conseciuences and Effects for Male Students in the Women Studies Classroom

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