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Creator:: Barclay, Heather E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine new international students' perceptions of United States professors upon entrance into the university and after two months in class, and if differences in expectations exist between groups of students based on demographic variables. A survey designed to assess these expectations was administered...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Heather E. Barclay for the degree of Master of Science in College

Creator:: Werth, Loredana L.
Abstract:: The major objectives of this study were to ascertain if certain ethnic and racial groups of first-year Oregon State University students are without access to online admission materials, and to determine what students' point of view are about computer access or applying to Oregon State University online. In addition, the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Divide: The Online College Application Process by Loredana L. Werth A THESIS submitted to Oregon

Creator:: Reeves, Jennifer Jean
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore, from current Native American and Alaskan Native undergraduate students, what their experiences were as first year college students on the Oregon State University campus. In addition, it was important to learn how these experiences contributed to their success, satisfaction or dissatisfaction, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Onaka, Michelle
Abstract:: Problem: The current national focus on college student success highlights the need to increase the graduation rates of students of color. To date, qualitative research has shown benefits from Ethnic Studies courses such as higher levels of student achievement, engagement and involvement, validation, mattering, and a sense of belonging for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: remaining 20% (Oregon Learns, 2011). This focus on college graduation rates is also seen nationally. For

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