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Staff perceptions of a participatory strategic planning process at one community college

Creator:: McDermott, Eve L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of participants involved in one community college's strategic planning process in which faculty, administrators, and staff at all levels of the organization were encouraged to participate. Data were collected through direct observation, focus group interviews, analysis of institutional documents, and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: process at one community college AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Eve L. McDermott for the degree of

A comparative analysis of two English literacy and civics education programs in Oregon

Creator:: Newby, Jennifer
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the perspectives of education professionals who manage, coordinate, and instruct in the English Literacy and Civics Education Grant (EL/Civics) Programs in Oregon community colleges. The study compared the EL/Civics Grant Program to the conventional English as Second Language (ESL) programs offered at...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _______________________________________________________________________ Larry D. Roper The purpose of this study was to investigate the perspectives of education

Provoking Change : The Role of a Course in Funds of Knowledge in Disrupting Preservice Teachers' Thinking About Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

Creator:: Thiemens, Cassie Rae
Abstract:: This qualitative study examines the role of a graduate level multicultural teacher education course in disrupting preservice teachers' beliefs and assumptions about teaching culturally and linguistically diverse learners. This study is motivated by the following research question: What are the actions that take place in a funds of knowledge course...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: wanted to give up. Thank you to my esteemed committee members, Dr. Wendy Aaron, Dr. Susan Roebber, and

The history of the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Portland Community College

Creator:: Joy, Juanita M.
Abstract:: This study describes the historical development of the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Portland Community College by women faculty leaders in a male-dominated organization. In-depth interviews of eleven participants were transcribed and analyzed. The participants gave a very rich description of this nursing programthus describing its culture. Six themes were...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Appendix D: Oregon Community College ADN Programs ..... 130 Appendix E: Interview Guide

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:: Gleriri A. Klein, Department Chair of Post Secondary Education Redacted for privacy Robert D. Bart

Institutionalizing sustainability in community colleges : the role of the college president

Creator:: Williams, Peter G.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research study was to describe and improve understanding of the meaning of institutionalized sustainability and the role that a college president plays in institutionalizing sustainability on a community college campus. The following questions guided the research: (a) What does it mean to have sustainability “institutionalized” at...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: sustainability impact, (d) extensive student involvement in sustainability activities, and (e) knowledge of

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

Investigating the Use of Online Degree Audit Technology and Understanding the Student Experience

Creator:: Hopf, Samantha NJ.
Abstract:: Academic advising is an integral step in a community college students higher education journey, and as such must be supported with any tools available to increase student success. Technology is becoming more highly integrated into the academic advising process as are online tools which provide access to student records, course...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: their involvement with advising, and (d) functional elements of academic advising. Key insights

Merging missions : a historical analysis of the University of Alaska Anchorage, 1984–2009

Creator:: Strom, Stephen L.
Abstract:: Literature on the evolution of the American higher education system includes a historical and consistent debate over the definition of the higher education mission in the country. Recent debate focuses on mission differentiation between the university and the community college. Acknowledging systemic changes in higher education historically occurred within regions...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: university system, and (d) growth and development trends in university and community college trends at UAA

Development of a two-tiered multiple choice test to measure misconceptions in physics among high school students in Thailand

Creator:: Sangsupata, Sopapun
Abstract:: The objectives of this study were to construct and develop a two-tiered multiple-choice test for the measurement of student misconceptions in optics at the level of secondary education in Thailand, as well as to investigate the effects of gender, grade level, and type of school upon levels of student misconceptions....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: also want to thank Dr. Lillian C. McDermott and her Physics Education Group from the University of

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Staff perceptions of a participatory strategic planning process at one community college

A comparative analysis of two English literacy and civics education programs in Oregon

Provoking Change : The Role of a Course in Funds of Knowledge in Disrupting Preservice Teachers' Thinking About Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

The history of the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Portland Community College

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

Institutionalizing sustainability in community colleges : the role of the college president

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

Investigating the Use of Online Degree Audit Technology and Understanding the Student Experience

Merging missions : a historical analysis of the University of Alaska Anchorage, 1984–2009

Development of a two-tiered multiple choice test to measure misconceptions in physics among high school students in Thailand

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