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  • Factors influencing student attendance at intercollegiate athletic events : a study in Korea

    Creator:
    Lim, Jong Geon
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    The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that may influence students' motivation or choice to attend their institution's intercollegiate athletic events and also to relate the lived experiences of administrators of athletic programs at a university in Korea. The research design included both quantitative and qualitative approaches....
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    : _____________________________________________________ Alex A. Sanchez The

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

    Creator:
    Crawford, Charles J. M.
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    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...
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    Faculty Abstract approved: ___________________________________________________ Alex A. Sanchez

  • Rural community college fundraising : a multi-site case study exploring the characteristics and motivations of alumni supporters

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    Wood, Jason S.
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    Fundraising in the 21st century is becoming an increasingly important component of rural community colleges' (RCCs) overall funding strategies. Alumni represent a significant population of potential college supporters. The problem facing rural community colleges involves fiscal viability through developing innovative fundraising practices and identifying emerging sources of additional revenue. The...
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    Alumni Supporters. Abstract approved: Alex A. Sanchez Fundraising in the 21 st century

  • Retention of adult second language learners : Hispanic learners in Washington State community and technical colleges

    Creator:
    Jones, Gary E.
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    This study was designed to investigate a phenomenon, retention of Hispanic adult second language learners in Washington State's community colleges, from a qualitative paradigm and phenomenological approach. The focus of this study was to capture eight foreign-born Hispanic ESL non-continuators' voices and experiences, in their native language of Spanish, who...
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    . Alex A. Sanchez This study was designed to investigate a phenomenon, retention of Hispanic adult

  • Forging their way : the experience of single fathers on a community college campus

    Creator:
    Cook, Tim S.
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    The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of single fathers attending a community college. Single fathers comprise one-fifth of all single parent families, yet little research has been done on this growing segment of the population. A phenomenological approach was utilized to examine the attributes, needs, and...
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    Experience of Single Fathers on a Community College Campus. Abstract approved: Alex A. Sanchez The purpose

  • Women engineering transfer students : the community college experience

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    Patterson, Susan J.
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    An interpretative philosophical framework was applied to a case study to document the particular experiences and perspectives of ten women engineering transfer students who once attended a community college and are currently enrolled in one of two university professional engineering programs. This study is important because women still do not...
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    Students: The Community College Experience. Abstract approved: Alex A. Sanchez An

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

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    Strom, Stephen L.
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    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...
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    , 1984–2009 Abstract approved: _____________________________________________________ Alex A. Sanchez

  • How governing boards provide oversight for community colleges : understanding the differences between state-appointed and elected boards

    Creator:
    Downey-Schilling, JoAnna
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    The purpose of this study was to compare how elected and appointed board trustees provide oversight for the community colleges they serve. The rationale for this study was that little examination of board governance processes at community colleges had occurred and, as a result, board members may lack the understanding...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Alex A. Sanchez The purpose of this study was to compare how elected and appointed board

  • Promising practices in the transfer of professional/technical coursework from community colleges to related programs at universities

    Creator:
    Jagodnik, Joan Seely
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    The purpose of this study is to identify promising practices for the transferability of professional/technical coursework taken at a community college to related programs at universities. The main research question sought to identify the salient elements in existing models of transfer. Supporting the main question, sub-questions sought to identify obstacles...
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    : ____________________________________________________ Alex A. Sanchez The purpose of this study is to identify promising practices for the

  • Latina student perceptions of learning communities

    Creator:
    Yaqub, Samia
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    The purpose of this study is to examine the learning that occurs in Latina students who enroll in learning communities designed for underprepared community college students. The research question guiding this study is: What are the experiences of Latina students enrolled in developmental learning community courses which have the greatest...
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    : ____________________________________________________ Alex A. Sanchez The purpose of this study is to examine the learning that occurs in Latina