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A critical examination of the organization for handling juvenile delinquents in the Portland public schools

Creator:: Chase, Leslie Milton
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: HANDLING JUVENILE DELINQUENTS IN THE PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS by LESLIE MILTON CHASE A THESIS submitted

A descriptive study of substance abuse programs in Oregon's public universities

Creator:: Roi, Marcia R.
Abstract:: The subject of drug and alcohol abuse on college campuses across the country is the concern of many college administrators. There exists a relatively high consumption pattern of drug and alcohol abuse among college students when compared to the general population. This pattern of alcohol abuse has remained stable despite...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: well. Dr. Leslie Dunnington, was kind enough to step in and lend his expertise when needed. Dr. John

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
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Leslie K. Hickcox for the degree

The relationship between the human development program and locus of control as measured by the intellectual achievement responsibility questionnaire using selected fourth grade students

Creator:: Martin, Clifford Leslie
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the Human Development Program and locus of control as measured by the Intellectual Achievement Responsibility Questionnaire. Sixty-one subjects were selected from the fourth grade at the West Salem School in Salem, Oregon for this study. All fourth grade students...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: fourth grade students AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF CLIFFORD LESLIE MARTIN for the DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

An approach to a technique in vocational guidance

Creator:: Bullard, Maurice Leslie
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: MAURICE LESLIE BULLARD A THESIS submitted to OREGON STATE COLLEGE in partial fulfillment of the

The undergraduate college preparation in the subjects that they are teaching of Oregon State Agricultural College trained high school teachers in the year 1933-34

Creator:: Masson, Donald Leslie
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -34 by DONALD LESLIE MASSON A THESIS submitted to the OREGON STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE in

The effect of esoterica on institutional goals as measured by the use of cherished terms in the pulpits of the Church of the Nazarene and church growth

Creator:: Parrott, Richard Leslie, 1952-
Abstract:: This is a psycho-socio-linguistic study of language as the primary tool of institutions such as education, government, and religion. These institutions have goals associated with identifying with, communicating with, and influencing individuals in the general public who are not Part of the group. A review of psycho-socio-linguistic theory suggests that...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Redacted for privacy GROWTH e Je ins This is a psycho-socio-linguistic study of language as the primary

Expectations of standard normed, basic normed and non-normed counselors in Oregon's secondary schools concerning counselor tasks

Creator:: Lindley, Raymond Earl
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine how three groups of counselors 1n Oregon's secondary schools viewed the issue of what tasks should be performed by the Oregon secondary school counselor. The three groups surveyed were: sixty-three counselors who have standard norms, sixty-six counselors who have basic norms, and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: without the advice and assistance of two men, Dr. Leslie G. Dunnington and Dr. Glenn E. Clark. The

Toward a taxonomy of contraceptive behaviors and attitudes of single college men

Creator:: Stephen, David Bruce
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between attitudes and behaviors pertaining to male contraceptive practices; the influences of living group affiliation in these practices; the influence of partners in birth control method use; the quality of communication in the sexual relationship as an influence in birth...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Behaviors and Attitudes of Single College Men Redacted for Privacy Abstract approved: Dr. Thomas E

School-community collaboration as a strategy for meeting the needs of at-risk youth : a case study of selected youth services teams

Creator:: Hobbs, Beverly B.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the nature of local school-community human service agency collaboration undertaken to address the needs of at-risk youth. The study focused on the experience of four youth services teams in two Oregon counties. A qualitative, multiple-case study approach was used as...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Parrett, and Leslie Richards for their encouragement and advice throughout the course of my doctoral

Organizational Transformation and Social Construction : How Community College Faculty Make Meaning of the Completion Agenda

Creator:: Moore, Sally Widenmann
Abstract:: How do organizational members socially construct the shared meaning of a mandated change in the external environment? The opportunity to address this question presented itself when President Barack Obama set forth a goal for American community colleges to increase the number of students completing certificates and degrees by 5 million...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: …………………………………………109 D. Contact Information for Informants …………………………………………….110 E. Recruitment Letter for Faculty

Relationship Between Reverse Transfer Students, Diversity, and Open Access in Washington State Community College Associate’s Degree in Nursing Programs

Creator:: Minger, David L.
Abstract:: The nursing profession has long sought more diversity in registered nurses (RNs) to reflect the populations served. One way to enhance RN diversity is through diversity in community college (CC) associate degree in nursing (ADN) programs. Since ADN programs lead to professional employment with middle-class wages, they form an important...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ................................................................. 276 E Female Nurses—Significant Names in History

Internationalization in Oregon and Washington community colleges

Creator:: Sipe, Deborah M.
Abstract:: Research on higher education during the period 1990 to 2013 has suggested that U.S. higher education institutions were significantly impacted by a number of global forces, including an increase in the movement of goods, information, and people across borders. During the same period, a measurable increase occurred in the number...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Research Instrument………………….124 Appendix E Internationalization Survey……………………….126 Appendix F

The Professional Identity of Community College Faculty Members

Creator:: Mohrbacher, Robert C.
Abstract:: Background: Previous studies suggested that the professional identity of community college faculty is less than clearly articulated. Lack of clarity with regard to professional identity may have impacts in a number of areas, including recruitment, professional development, and the overall reputation of community colleges. Purpose: To examine how community college...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of my committee: Darlene Russ-Eft, Lucy Arellano, Kate Dins, and Kim Hannigan-Downs. I would like

Costs, benefits, and participation in online knowledge sharing in communities of practice for faculty

Creator:: Ostrander, Jane Christina
Abstract:: Community college and university faculty members changing their practice of teaching have reported benefits to participating in peer support within communities of practice that offer an online knowledge sharing space. The ability of such online knowledge sharing to provide opportunities for collaborative knowledge building has made fostering a viable online...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Major Professor Dr. Shelley Dubkin-Lee, Minor Professor Dr. Kim Hannigan-Downs, Graduate School

Making the connection to K-12 education for noncollege-bound students : the voices of students and workers address school experiences and workforce preparation

Creator:: Campbell, Willa M.
Abstract:: This study examined the relationships between business, education, and the economy, and specifically addressed the significant impact that business has had on education and educational policy. A large amount of research exists on the history of school reform and the development of educational policy, but none of the research examined...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: we have at advocating for kids. We have a lot of work to do to break down the barriers. My

A study of job satisfaction of elementary school counselors

Creator:: Birdsall, Bobbie Ann
Abstract:: This study investigated the job satisfaction of elementary school counselors in the Pacific Northwest, defined as Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The purpose of the study was to (a) describe current elementary counselor characteristics, duties and functions; (b) determine the overall level of job satisfaction of elementary school counselors; (c) investigate...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ) assess the level of job satisfaction with the professional role of counselors; and (e) assess the

Peer counselor effect on the self concept and academic adjustment of educational opportunity students who participated in group counseling

Creator:: Copeland, Elaine Johnson
Abstract:: The basic problem of this investigation was to determine if peer counselors could be effective as group counselors for Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), freshman students. This effectiveness would be demonstrated by changes in self concept and academic adjustment for those students who participated in the group counseling process. This investigation...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: doctoral committee--Dr. Denis Baron, Dr. William Crooks, Dr. Leslie Dunnington and Dr. Robert Lawrence

The effect of youth participatory evaluation and youth community action training on positive youth development

Creator:: White, David J. (David Joseph)
Abstract:: The bi-directional relationships within the personal and contextual environments of adolescents are critical to the development of adolescents and their transition into adulthood. Opportunities for youth to participate in and provide leadership in meaningful programs, gain life skills, and interact with adults in sustained relationships are key features leading to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Leslie Richards, thank you for representing the graduate school. Dr. Roger Rennekamp and Dr. Mary

A comparative analysis of the health knowledge and health interests derived from different curricular patterns at the junior high school level

Creator:: Yeh, Fa-Jaw
Abstract:: This study was concerned with the effect of additional time in health instruction for 9th graders at the junior high school level. A 120-item questionnaire, developed after extensive review of related tests, was mailed to a jury of ten health subject matter experts. The evaluations of all the items made...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: on my committee, Dr. Anna Meeks, Dr. Leslie Dunnington, Dr. Albert Lee land and Dr. Robert Houston

Paradigm shifts in training and development : naturalistic study of management change during organization transformation

Creator:: Olsen, Brigitta E.
Abstract:: The need for organizational transformation is a response to a larger paradigm shift occurring in science and society. It represents a shift from the mechanistic model to a systems, holistic model. The purpose of this study was to determine patterns and practices that limit training effectiveness when facilitating a major...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Brigitta E. Olsen for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education presented on November 30, 1993

A factor analysis of the occupational competence of vocationally certified teachers of business education subjects

Creator:: Singkofer, Martin Delbert
Abstract:: The Purpose of the Study The central purpose of this study was to identify the common competency elements deemed necessary for entry-level vocational certification and to develop these elements into groups that would serve as a basis for use in an occupational competency test. Questions to be answered from the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: SUBJCTS Redacted for privacy Abstract approved: Dr. Earl E. Smith The Purpose of the Study The central

Experimental methodology for segmenting the postsecondary education market

Creator:: McNabb, David Earl
Abstract:: The objective of the study was to identify and evaluate a methodology of market segmentation analysis for use in postsecondary education institution enrollment management. Two approaches to segmentation were examined: A priori and post hoc., The a priori approach was based on subject's intent to enroll at one of five...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: SEGMENTING THE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION MARKET Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy -- (Dr. Thomas E

History of basketball at Oregon State College from 1928 through 1949

Creator:: Valenti, Paul Bartholomew
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: gratifying, but such was hardly the case. The Aggies wert down to defeat 63-to-li. A week later Wil1antte

A study of the frequency of utilization of the Oregon State University health services in relation to selected characteristics of students

Creator:: Stanaway, Timothy John
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to identify some of the factors associated with student usage of the Student Health Services (SHS) and of the Infirmary at Oregon State University. The population for the study was the freshman class entering Oregon State University in September, 1968. The original enrollment of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: members: Dr. Leslie G. Dunnington, Assistant Director of Counseling Center; Dr. J. Franz Haun, Director

Chest/breast protectors for female athletes : cushioning properties and effect on selected physiological and performance variables

Creator:: Lawson, LaJean
Abstract:: Female participation in high-contact sports has increased dramatically in the past two decades, raising concern regarding injury to the female breast and the need for protective equipment. While the use of chest/breast protectors by women is advocated, little is known of their efficacy and effect on athletic performance. The purpose...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: sincerest thanks to you, Dr. Clarence Calder, Dr. Leslie Davis-Burns, Dr. Tom Grigsby, Dr. Gerald Smith, Dr

Strategic problem solving in the community college : an analytic model

Creator:: Pearson, Geraldine Helen
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to determine if a model could be created which would describe and prescribe a superior method for strategic problem solving in the community college. A review of the literature in business and industry was used to extrapolate a model which might describe the decision...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: superior to the business/indus- trial model. The dissertation pinpoints where the process broke down or

Comparison of an instructional management system with a traditional teacher/learner mode

Creator:: Anderson, John Edward
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The purpose of the study was to determine whether there were significant differences in students' achievement and attitudes as a result of two different instructional strategies utilized in a vocational graphic arts program. In order to accomplish this, the following procedures were considered. Procedures This comparative...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: traditional teacher/learner mode AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF JOHN E. ANDERSON for the degree of DOCTOR OF

Out from the shadows : conversations with women who teach part-time in community colleges

Creator:: McNair, Delores E.
Abstract:: This phenomenological study explores what it means to teach part-time in community colleges in the United States. The increasing use of part-time faculty in community colleges and the concomitant emergence of a two-tiered faculty are discussed. The study examines the nature of part-time work in the United States, thus providing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Delores E. McNair for the

Imagining the Future into Reality: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of The Jetsons

Creator:: Myrick, Jane E.
Abstract:: This investigation examines The Jetsons’ vision of the future and tracks to what extent the content of the show is relevant to the modern era, both technologically and socially. Much of the dazzling technology in the show feels familiar, and most of it is either already available or is in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , Television, Cartoon Corresponding e-mail address: myrickj@oregonstate.edu

A study of a counseling practicum in facilitating the self-actualizing process

Creator:: Phillips, John MacKenzie
Abstract:: The problem of this study was to determine whether graduate students in education (the experimentals) participating in a counseling practicum would demonstrate a change in self-actualization which would be significantly different when compared with other graduate students in education (the comparisons) who were not participating in the above program. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: / Abstract approved: Dr. Glenn E. Clark The problem of this study was to determine whether graduate stu

A comparison of three alcohol education instructional approaches on the attitudes and knowledge of college students

Creator:: Fischer, Joseph Miller
Abstract:: Alcohol use/abuse among college students is a serious concern for higher education. Despite efforts to address this problem student use/abuse of alcohol continues. The purpose of this study was to determine which of three alcohol education instructional approaches more significantly impacted students' attitudes regarding the acceptance of alcohol use/abuse. Three...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Students Abstract approved: Redacted fOr Privacy Torn E. frigqy Alcohol use/abuse among college students

An analysis of the source, nature, and resolution of grievance filings in Oregon community colleges, school years 1979-80 and 1980-81

Creator:: Searcy, Julie A. Davies
Abstract:: Although public sector unionism dates back at least to 1916, collective bargaining emerged mid-century when President John Kennedy signed into law Executive Order 10988 which established federal policy recognizing unions for federal employees. Today all levels of public education have unions. In today's community college, the curriculum, the professional background...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Community Colleges, School Years 1979-80 and 1980-81. Abstract approved: "Redacted for privacy Tom E

Managerial competencies for church administration as perceived by seminary faculties, church lay leaders, and ministers

Creator:: Boersma, Stephen A.
Abstract:: The conceptual foundation of the study emerged from a concern regarding the application of managerial competencies in the local church. A review of the literature suggests that in spite of the increasing awareness for the need to make greater use of these skills, little consensus currently exists regarding their relative...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , AND MINISTERS Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. E.%yne Courtney The conceptual

A study of recruitment techniques which influence student selection of vocational-technical education

Creator:: Hullman, Don Herman, 1940-
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study was to determine the exposure and influence of recruitment techniques and influential sources and factors which influenced student selection of vocational-technical education. Procedures The data for this study were obtained through the use of a student questionnaire. The questionnaire was administered...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: EDUCATION Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. Earl E. Smith Purpose of the Study The purpose of

A Descriptive Study of the History, Growth, Development and Value of Non-Academic Writing Groups in Salem, Oregon

Creator:: Fargo, Joyce E.
Abstract:: Writing groups are used regularly in the academic arena, but they are also used in the non-academic community. This paper is an exploration of the use of nonacademic writing groups in Salem, Oregon. In Chapter 2 I discuss the theory behind writing groups--what it is about writing and responding that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and value of non-academic writing groups in Salem, Oregon AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Joyce E

Chingasos y Putasos : Examining Cultural and Structural Violence among Mexican American Youth

Creator:: Lerma, Zandro E.
Abstract:: In this thesis, I examine Johan Galtung’s theory of violence and discuss how his concepts of cultural and structural violence helps explain the problem of direct violence among Mexican American youth. I argue that cultural violence, mainly dominant narratives of colonialism and masculinity, cause some Mexican American youth to act...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Zandro E. Lerma for

Senior high school student opinions of the need for a ninth grade academic transition program

Creator:: Koval, James E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the need for an academic transition program at the beginning of the high school experience for 90 to 100 critical - need ninth grade students at North Thurston High School in Lacey, Washington. Opinions of ninth and twelfth grade high school students...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ninth grade academic transition program AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF James E. Koval for the degree of

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:: Mission or Fading Vision? AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Anthony E. Beebe for the degree of Doctor

A comparison between current industrial arts philosophy expressions derived from professional publications and their acceptance by industrial arts teacher educators

Creator:: Parker, David Warren
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study was to identify and compare the current written philosophical expressions of industrial arts with the acceptance of these by select groups of industrial arts teacher educators. Procedure: The data for this study were obtained through the use of a questionnaire derived...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: TEACHER EDUCATORS _ Redacted for Privacy Abstract approved: f3r. Earl E. Smith Purpose of the Study

Analysis of the state of development of adult education in Nigeria : suggestions for future action

Creator:: Offiong, Edem Daniel
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze the state of development of adult education in Nigeria. The major objectives were to review the state of development of Nigerian adult education programs, assess the overall effectiveness of these programs, and utilize the findings to suggest action for future program improvement....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Redacted for Privacy Thomas E. Grigsby Q The purpose of this study was to analyze the state of

Development of a perceived personal power inventory for undergraduate university women

Creator:: Bushnell, Bobette
Abstract:: Communication cannot be successful without the cooperative listening response of an auditor. Auditors must feel empowered to act as agents of change or their decisions and actions cannot be influenced by the discourse. Their every response depends upon their ability to perceive themselves as potential mediators of change. A review...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Inventory For Undergraduate University Women. Abstract approved: Dr. E. W.yne Courtney Communication

Quality management factors and related performance measures in the cooperative extension system

Creator:: Boltes, Barbara V.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to identify the critical factors for effective quality management in the Cooperative Extension System (CES) and develop an instrument that measured quality management performance in selected CES organizations as a means of identifying organizational training needs. Three procedures were applied in this study. First,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Human Resources Management, (e) Quality Information and Analysis, (f) Clientele Satisfaction, and (g

The use of the ethnographic method in evaluating nontraditional continuing education programs

Creator:: Honey, William D.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to test the effectiveness of the ethnographic method as a tool for evaluating nontraditional adult and continuing education programs. The program evaluated was the Oregon Heritage Festival, a four-week Summer Term activity designed to eclectically draw upon the arts, humanities, and science to illustrate...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: Tom E. Grigsby The purpose of this research was to test the effectiveness of the ethnographic

More than colleagues : tracing the experiences of career and technical education instructors engaged in faculty-to-faculty mentoring programs

Creator:: Findley, Daniel E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to understand the impact of faculty-to-faculty mentoring programs on the experiences of both mentors and first-year instructor protégés in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs with an emphasis on practitioner-educators in nursing and in welding-fabrication. The study was undertaken for four reasons: (a) increases...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Daniel E. Findley for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education presented on June 17, 2011

Development of a model for context evaluation of community college competency-based curricula

Creator:: Noonan, Arthur Barry
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study was to develop and field test a model for context evaluation of objectives used in competency-based curricula at the community college level. The study: 1. Developed a decision and information matrix that identified objectives which should be considered for deletion from...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: E. Wlitne Courtney Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study was to develop and

Student councils in selected elementary schools

Creator:: Gaynor, Alta Isabelle
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Mr. S. E. Williamson, has faithfully guided throughout my course of study. STUDENT CCJNCILS IN

Multi-sensory teaching aids in secondary mathematics in Oregon

Creator:: Oliver, Robert Jackson
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: [ffim hl Xrrt ,ttr* ry,lfifll,il tt*ff nr& r$e In gratef'ul acknowledgment to Professor stanley 1

The role and function of the counselor as seen by selected counselor educators, couselors, principals and counselor trainees in the state of Oregon

Creator:: Mitzel, William John
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: EDUCATORS, COU TRAiNEES IN THE STATE.OF presented on 3 &'Li /9 (Dat e) THE COUNSELOR AS SEEN BY SELECTED

The influence of applied mathematics problems on the achievement and attitude of community college vocational students

Creator:: Swearingen, Dell L.
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study was to analyze, in the mathematics classrooms, career-oriented verbal mathematics problems on the achievement and attitude of the vocational mathematics student. These career-oriented mathematics problems, used as advanced organizers, were contrasted with mathematics word problems of a more abstract and generalized...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: community college students' needs. Cross (1968) cautioned that instead of a watered-down four-year college

Academic dishonesty : comparing American and foreign students' attitudes

Creator:: Sumrain, Ibrahim A.
Abstract:: To determine whether there were differences between foreign (Arab) and American student attitudes toward academic dishonesty in Oregon State University, a seventy-eight item questionnaire designed by Kirk, (1970) was adapted and administered to two hundred and eighty Arab and American graduate and undergraduate students. Three aspects of academic dishonesty were...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Student Attitudes. Abstract approved: Redacted for privacy_ V/ Dr. Thomas E. Grigsby To determine

The impact of doctoral education on the marriages of doctoral students

Creator:: Dudzik, Shirley M.
Abstract:: The study was designed to determine the effect of doctoral study upon the marriages of doctoral students. The sample for the research was drawn from the total population of married doctoral students enrolled in Oregon State University/Western Oregon State College's School of Education and Oregon State University's College of Home...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Doctoral Students Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. Tom E. GrVgsbtr The study was designed to

A Study of the Demagoguery of Joseph Smith, Jr.

Creator:: Fillible, Rodney K.
Abstract:: This study Is a rhetorical analysis of ten documents of Joseph Smith, Jr's. early revelations spanning the period of 1829 to 1831 to determine the extent to which he used demagogic rhetoric in pursuit of his goals. A definition of demagoguery is provided and is applied in an analysis of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: E. Doter This study Is a rhetorical analysis of ten documents of Joseph Smith, Jr's. early

Barriers that influence the decision of semiconductor specialists to teach part-time at community colleges

Creator:: Smith, David E., 1943-
Abstract:: There is a shortage of qualified community college technical instructors in new and emerging technologies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the barriers that may affect the decision of semiconductor specialists to teach part-time at community colleges. The desired outcome is to enable community colleges to increase the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: specialists to teach part-time at community colleges AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF David E. Smith for the

Legislators' perceptions about community colleges' use of alternative funding sources to solve budget shortfalls

Creator:: Klimes, Debra S. E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to discern the nature of legislators' perceptions about community colleges' abilities to generate revenues through alternative funding sources and the resultant effects on state allocations to these colleges. Selected community college-related staff members and legislative staff members in Idaho and Oregon were asked to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ................................................................................................................... 257 E: Letter of Invitation to Legislators in Oregon/Idaho

With Hardship Comes Ease: Exploring Muslim Identity Development at a Private Predominantly White Institution in the Mid-South through Counterstorytelling

Creator:: Saeed, Faran
Abstract:: The dominant narrative of U.S. Muslims in higher education is associated with violent rhetoric, anti-American values, and terrorism. After terrorist attacks took place on September 11th, 2001, this narrative expanded to include a depiction of U.S. Muslims as being oppressed and submissive. Hate crimes, discrimination, and Islamophobic attacks towards Muslims...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : __________________________________________________________________ Kathryn E. McIntosh and Cory Buxton The dominant narrative of U.S. Muslims in higher

Changes in strength, anthropometric measurements and cardiovascular function as a consequence of participation in a coed weight training course

Creator:: Boonchai, Wiriya
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in the weight training responses of college males and females on the development of muscular strength, body weight, body composition, muscular hypertrophy, and cardiovascular fitness. A total of 60 males and 60 females volunteered to participate in this study. They...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for Privacy 0 Dean of Grad e School- Date thesis is presented October 22, 1984 Typed by Express

The relationship between biorhythms and injuries in female college gymnastic participants

Creator:: Chiang, Kai-sun
Abstract:: Biorhythm theory proponents believe that humans have a 23-day physical cycle, a 28-day emotional cycle, and a 33-day intellectual cycle. According to biorhythm theories a person in the positive portion of any single cycle, the performance potential is enhanced for those tasks related to that particular rhythm. When each cycle...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Wayne E. Courtney, and Professor John A. Domini for their guidance and assistance. Infinite gratitude

A Correlational Study on the Impact of the Pell Grant Program on Utah's Public Colleges and Universities

Creator:: Clegg, Phil L.
Abstract:: The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) and the eight public colleges and universities in the system, have depended on the Federal Pell Grant program for more than 40 years to assist students to attend. For some of these institutions, the amount of Pell grant dollars received is as much...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Grant statistics, (c) Pell Grant impact, (d) Pell grant and college enrollment, and (e) financial aid

Transcultural education and Japanese-American relations

Creator:: Mitarai, Shōji, 1949-
Abstract:: The goals of this study were to discover and compare the religious and philosophical traditions which have shaped Japanese and American cultures, and to make a case for interdisciplinary transcultural programs of study in higher education. Specifically, the purposes of this study were to: (1) describe and trace historically the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Special thanks are due to the following doctoral committee members: Dr. Carvel W. Wood, Dr. Lloyd E

A student model in economic education : factors influencing a student's learning of economics

Creator:: Udompijitkul, Tumrong
Abstract:: The major focus of this research was to examine the factors, both instructional factors and student factors, that influence student gains in economic knowledge in economic education. This study sampled twelfth grade students from randomly selected high schools in the Williamette Valley of Oregon. The stepwise regression analysis was used...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: committee members- - Dr. E. Wayne Courtney, Dr. Charles Carpenter, Dr. Lafayette G. Harter, Jr., Dr. David

Selected factors in relation to college success for science majors at Oregon State College

Creator:: Crews, Graydon Talmadge
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Dean Franklin R. Zeran, Dr. Charles L. Clark, Dr. Fred Decker and Dr. Stanley E. Williamson are

The effectiveness of introducing regular dictation of unpracticed material before the completion of Gregg shorthand theory

Creator:: Baird, Stanley Jack
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to test, by means of a controlled classroom experiment, the effectiveness of an experimental method involving the introduction of regular dictation of unpracticed material beginning with Lesson 25 in the Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified, Second Edition, by Gregg, Leslie, and Zoubek. The study involved...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Simplified was intro- duced, Leslie and his co- author, Charles E. Zoubek, took a somewhat more rigid

Community college faculty-to-faculty influence

Creator:: Marks, Brenda Inglis
Abstract:: As community colleges have responded to shifts in funding structures, demands from an aging population, the emergence of for-profit competitors, the development of globalization, and the increasing use of technology, the role of faculty has evolved and new leadership opportunities have emerged. This study examines informal faculty leadership at a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: faculty role models; and how e-mail communication influences faculty. When faculty share similar

Organizational Integration of Part-Time Faculty Teaching Developmental Mathematics

Creator:: Gray, Sylvia
Abstract:: This dissertation was a qualitative case study focused on part-time faculty teachingdevelopmental mathematics courses in one large Pacific Northwest community college. Thecollege was selected for its size and maturity; the topic was selected for three related reasons:part-time faculty have been widely relied upon to teach these courses nationwide; students indevelopmental...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: dean involved in developmental mathematics education. These collected data were then broken down into

A phenomenological inquiry into the experience of reflection by older adults in adventure-based experiential education

Creator:: Brennan, L. A.
Abstract:: This phenomenological inquiry explored dimensions of reflection for older adults in a developmental oriented adventure education experience. Data were gathered from emergent interviews with four individuals while participating in a multi-day, self-contained experiential education program conducted in a rugged environment, and led by a Navajo leader. Two principle research questions...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: simpler, (c) I just love Willow to death, (d) we’ve given them a bad hand, (e) she is still grieving, (e

Toward An Academic Theory of Social Justice Judgment and Decision-Making : Rights, Justice, and Legal Ideology

Creator:: Werner, Michael W.
Abstract:: This dissertation serves a threefold purpose: 1. identify the principles, practices and assumptions implicated in an academic theory of social justice; 2. continue moving towards articulating a theory of social justice judgment and decision making; and 3. develop a model of social justice judgment and decision making that will assist...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: social justice is accountability, handed down from politics and economics; albeit, in academic terms

Structural oppression of African Americans in higher education

Creator:: Powell, William N.
Abstract:: Researching what I believe to be exclusionary practices in higher education against African Americans has compelled me to approach this subject, in part, historically. Although I realize that a historical chronology of any subject is often deceptive, as with any writer, I am tempted to interpret events to fit my...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: down to a perpetually tautological construct called knowledge. In this dissertation, 1 will refer

The effect of surface type on plantar pressure distribution and running kinematics

Creator:: Killgore, Garry L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine pressure at five selected sites on the plantar surface of the foot and adaptations in running kinematics among fourteen male varsity collegiate distance runners on five different surfaces--asphalt, cinders, concrete, grass, and tartan. Pressure data were collected with an Electrodynogram system (EDG)...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: tendency of runners to slow down on concrete and therefore attenuate as much force as possible. This

Co-curricular activities : an element of solution-focused oriented interventions for middle school seriously emotionally disturbed students

Creator:: Stevens, Clifford W.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of a co-curricular program on the behavior of seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) middle school students. Co-curricular activities are any school-based activities that give students an opportunity to blend the various aspects of their academic learning with personal actions. This was...
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Full Text:: OF CONTENTS, Continued Page Case Studies 113 Nate 113 Leslie 118 Jack 131 Cross-case

Factors affecting grades of transfer students in engineering

Creator:: Gluth, Harold Clarence
Abstract:: The problem of dropouts in engineering schools is an important one. This study examined the factors which affect dropouts in schools of engineering. Do these factors operate differently for students who do all their work at one institution than they do for students who transfer into the school of engineering...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: down into the following engineering fields: electrical engi- neering, 54; mechanical engineering, 24

Faculty involvement in policy formulation in three selected public community colleges of Oregon

Creator:: Williams, Elvin Thomas
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The basic purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes and opinions of community college personnel toward faculty involvement in policy formulation. Procedures The statistical and subjective data for this study were obtained from two major sources. (1) A statistical questionnaire was developed to identify...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: education that have tended to hinder and to slow down the progress of and to cloud over the creative

An inquiry into the contribution of the Oregon Workforce Quality Council to the development of a world-class workforce

Creator:: Spilde, Mary F. T.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to provide understanding of Oregon Workforce Quality Council contributions to the development of a world-class workforce. Research goals were to describe Council processes and outcomes, as well as barriers to the achievement of Council purposes. A case-study approach was selected for the research design....
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Full Text:: process, rather than traditional dependence upon a top-down approach, was regarded an important element

A study to determine the effects of a college human sexuality course upon student sex knowledge and attitudes toward selected sexual topics

Creator:: Vennewitz, Peter Jan
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of a college human sexuality course upon sex knowledge, attitudes toward sexual behaviors of non-significant others, and attitudes toward the sexual behaviors of self and spouse. In addition, the study sought to investigate the relationship between knowledge gain and attitude...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: was observed in experimental males and females for some topics, e. g. homosexual relations, mutual

The involvement of career and technical education advisory committees in modularizing curriculum

Creator:: Malosh, Ann M.
Abstract:: The emergence of modularized curriculum in community college career and technical education (CTE) programs has received substantial attention over the last decade, with researchers suggesting that this type of curriculum redesign may assist with student retention and success. The purpose of this study was to describe advisory committee member involvement...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: involvement in the actual process of breaking down associate degree programs into smaller certificates. This

NAFTA and Chiapas : problems and solutions

Creator:: Veit, Steven J.
Abstract:: On New Year's Eve 1993, there was little indication that popular President Carlos Salinas de Gortari was about to take a monumental fall. Mexico was in the midst of unprecedented prosperity. The world's oldest ruling political party, Mexico's PRI, enjoyed substantial support. Allegations of corruption within an authoritarian regime were...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: down its arms. Within the year, the Mexican economy collapsed. Soon thereafter, President Salinas

The Norwegian-Swedish crisis of 1905

Creator:: Fedde, Gabriel Bernhard
Abstract:: The Norwegian-Swedish Crisis of 1905 is unique because the two kingdoms, united in a dual monarchy, separated peacably. The thesis raises three questions: why did Norway want independence at all, why was the secession peacable, and can any of the factors which solved the Crisis of 1905 be injected or...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Union the two kingdoms were united in the person of the king. The union went through ups and downs

The development of an instrument to assess Oregon high school students' nutrition knowledge

Creator:: Passwater, Glenn Darrell
Abstract:: The purpose of this investigation was to develop a valid and reliable instrument to assess Oregon high school students' nutrition information. The following steps were taken in order to achieve this purpose. First, a review of the literature pertaining to high school nutrition curriculum was conducted. Second, numerous published tests...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: school students. From their recommendations the test was revised down to 50 items. Ninth, the second

Development of home economics education among the Tamils of Ceylon

Creator:: Savundranayagam, Mercia Violet Sybil Cloelia Indreni
Abstract:: This study attempted to analyze the educational problems of Tamil women, one of the communal groups in Ceylon, to trace in broad outline the development of their education from the earliest times to the present day, and to ascertain particularly the quality and importance of Home Economics Education in the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: homemaking were handed down from generation to generation. This ancient Home Economics Education was

A national analysis of business teacher certification

Creator:: McMillan, Gilbert Earl
Abstract:: Problem While the primary emphasis of this study was on the professional aspects of a business teacher's preparation, by necessity it was concerned with other aspects of the preparation of business teachers, especially as these relate to the so-called "professional sequence." Thus the purpose of the study was to seek...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Education - 20 semester hours. d. Business Administration - 30 semester hours. e. Business Education

The effects of auditory metronomic rates on addition performance of second-graders in Lindsay, California

Creator:: Weinhouse, Donald S.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of various auditory metronomic rates on addition performance of selected second-graders in Lindsay, California, and thereby test the theory that when such rates "approach and reach personal tempo the individual enjoys an optimal circumstance for learning" (Barsch, 1974, p. 5)....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: increased visual and tactile stimulation (looking around the room, at the experimenter, up and down the

The Impact of Financial Education on Community College Student-Loan Debt

Creator:: Garcia, Veronica R.
Abstract:: The student-loan market has surpassed 1.3 trillion dollars; rising student-loan cohort default rates are a growing concern among educational institutions. Many colleges are implementing financial-education programs for students to help increase their knowledge, aptitude, and skills so they may become informed consumers. Purpose/Objective/Research Question/Focus of Study: The purpose of this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: the only strategy used by policy makers, administrators, and colleges to curb or slow down student

Shorthand offerings in the Oregon secondary schools

Creator:: Shotts, Phyllis Heilig
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
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The effects of a summer institute for cultural awareness on the measured level of self-actualization of experienced teachers

Creator:: Ayers, Lawrence W.
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The purpose of this investigation was two fold: (1) to determine the effects of a Summer Institute for Cultural Awareness upon the self-actualization of experienced teachers from four separate high schools, and (2) to determine the success of the Summer Institute for Cultural Awareness in terms...
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Full Text:: BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDICES Appendix A - Appendix B - Appendix C - Appendix D - Appendix E - Appendix F

Leadership challenges for disabled students programs and services in the California community colleges : a phenomenological exploration of the lived experience of mid level administrators

Creator:: Franklin Martinez, Windy
Abstract:: The purposes of this phenomenological inquiry was to examine the challenges faced by administrative leaders of Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) at California community colleges (CCC) from the perspectives of current practitioners. This study was undertaken for the following reasons: (a) the increasing number of students with disabilities accessing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: walked this planet. I love you forever. Thank you to my daughter, Querida E. Marie Franklin Martinez

A qualitative study of the professional growth of mid-career community college faculty

Creator:: Crawford, Charles J. M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to explore experiences of professional growth for mid-career community college faculty. The research question that guided the study is: How do community college faculty members experience professional growth at mid- career? The research design included an interpretive social science methodology and phenomenological method. Nine...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: decision to pursue a faculty career; (e) the conceptualization of faculty as a dependent variable rather

Qualitative study of patterns in attitudes, values and behaviors among fathers of gifted and non-gifted children in selected preschools

Creator:: Clausing-Lee, Marianne Sue
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine differences in patterns and underlying practices between fathers of gifted and fathers of non-gifted children. The study included 10 fathers of gifted (FG) children and 10 fathers of non-gifted (FN) children. The children were preschoolers, ages 5-6 years old. Giftedness of the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: children 7. Previous child care experience(s) a. Babysitter b. Daycare c. Nursery school d. Playgroup e

Improvement of spelling through typewriting

Creator:: Rowe, Kathryn Eldoris
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Typewriter in Remedial Reading and . Langa g e . . . . . . . . . . 22 Effect of Directed Typing Practice

Gendered Leadership? Female Community College Presidents and their Leadership Behaviors

Creator:: Rafia, Lida
Abstract:: Considerable research has been done on women and leadership styles, and while most have found very little to no difference in leadership style between men and women, there has been conflict with individual gender roles and organizational roles (Eagly & Johnson, 1990; Eddy & Cox, 2008; Kanter, 1997). These studies...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: identity; and (e) the ongoing processes of creating and conceptualizing social structures. Eddy and Cox

Power weight training applied to college females

Creator:: Wegner, Julie A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a power lifting weight training program on the dynamic strength, static strength and body composition of college females. Thirteen college females volunteered for the study. The subjects trained three days per week for a total of nine weeks which...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Pull downs - 39 Seated Position. III. Assistive Exercise - Arm Raises. 40 IV. Bench Press. 45 V

Wholistic primary education : investigation and development of an integrated curriculum model

Creator:: Beyer, Elmira K.
Abstract:: A five year longitudinal study was begun in 1976 to find a solution to the problem of early primary children who fail in school and then adopt the failure syndrome. The study was conducted in four elementary schools in Oregon which had distinctly different socio-economic populations. The tests used for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: and integrated learning experience. (E) Copyright by Elmira K. Beyer December 1, 1981 All Rights

The undergraduate major curriculum for professional physical education for men students at Oregon State College

Creator:: Peden, William Frederick
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: advanced degree, 1. e., masters' thesis and doctor dissertations. 32 Two investigations of this nature

Classroom teachers' accuracy in observing students' motor performance

Creator:: King, Christine Marie
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine how accurate classroom teachers' observations are for identifying high and low motor performances. In order to assess teacher accuracy in rating motor performance, an analysis was conducted on students' scores on the Short Form of the Bruininks - Oseretsky Test of Motor...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Robson, 1979, Ringlaben and Price, 1981, Marston and Leslie, 1983, Broadhead, 1981). In order to assure

Family Sustainable Survival and the Advocacy Response Scale based on Rural Perspectives of Additives and Chemical Exposures

Creator:: Winterbourne, Amber H. S.
Abstract:: Learning is lifelong, life-wide and life-deep, meaning it happens anywhere, at any time (Banks, et al., 2007). The implications of learning with intent, is where “free choice learning” began (Falk and Dierking, 2002; 2010). Families play a vital role in developing an integrated curriculum including: rural anthropology (epigenetics, tribalism), Geosciences...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ), whom I love so much, thank you for lifetimes of encouragement. My father is Leslie Hayden. This is

An assessment of electrophysiological and auditory processing instruments in relation to learning disabilities

Creator:: Evans, Evan L.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F - - Approval Of The Human Subjects Board - Informed Consent - G.F.W

Gender bias & teachers : college students' perceptions of sexual discrimination in their high school

Creator:: Hostetler, Catherine L.
Abstract:: The field of gender bias indicates that teachers are a significant source of gender-role socialization for students. This study focuses on post hoc recollections of college students' perceptions of gender bias exhibited by their high school teachers. Specifically, this study asks students to define sex discrimination, as well as describe...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Studies thesis of Catherine L. Hostetler presented on May 2,1995 APPROVED: Major e sor, representing

An analysis of the performance of junior high school girls in 14 physical fitness tests

Creator:: Lehman, Alice Ethel
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the assistance and cooperation of the faculty and students of Leslie Jun- ior High School who made

Proposed intramural athletic program for Ventura Junior High School

Creator:: Mason, Thomas Francis
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: series of downs (except on the fourth down) ich becomes incomplete by striking the ground, a second

Cardiorespiratory responses to circuit weight training as measured by a biokinetic swim-bench test and a treadmill run test

Creator:: Chiang, Jasson
Abstract:: The goal of this study was to determine if the cardiorespiratory adaptations to an eight-week circuit weight training program are better measured with a biokinetic swim-bench test versus a standard treadmill test. The working hypothesis of the study was that since standard circuit weight training programs stress the upper body...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: APPENDIX C Weight Calculation 86 APPENDIX D Summary of Results 87 APPENDIX E Peak VO2 Swim Bench Test

The Canadian two-year college foundation : characteristics of success

Creator:: Mucklow, William R.
Abstract:: This study investigated the relationship between various demographic, structural, organizational, and operational factors and the success of nonprofit foundations affiliated with two-year technical and community colleges in Canada. Three aspects were specifically examined: (1) a descriptive analysis of the two-year technical and community college foundation in Canada; (2) Pearson product-moment...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: APPENDICES APPENDIX A: APPENDIX B: APPENDIX C: APPENDIX D: APPENDIX E: 60 60 60 65 68 72 77 79 82 82 86

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