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A comparison of adult students' educational orientations and perceptions of the college environment in three contrasting liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs : traditional, off-campus degree, and lifelong learning

Creator:: Skwarek, Richard J.
Abstract:: This study attempted to determine the predictability of adult students' educational orientations and college environmental relationship perceptions according to their enrollment in three contrasting liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs. Additionally, it sought to determine if there was a positive relationship between selected educational orientations and college environmental perceptions of adult...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Programs: Traditional; Off-Campus Degree; and Lifelong Learning AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF RICHARD J

Self-assessment as a function of entering skills analysis in Adult Basic Education

Creator:: Haynes, Judith Lee
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to determine if a self-assessment procedure provides data with acceptable accuracy for use in Adult Basic Education placement diagnostic batteries. Several factors descriptive of the population and the treatment were studied: 1. The overall degree of accuracy in computation and word pronunciation. 2. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ANALYSIS IN ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Abstradt approved: Redacted for Privacy Tom E. Grigsb3V The purpose of

A study of the sex-role attitudes and marital adjustment of female doctoral candidates and their spouses during the course of doctoral study

Creator:: Lewis, Linda H.
Abstract:: National statistics indicate substantially higher rates of divorce in doctoral student households where the female, rather than the male, is the degree candidate. This research was designed to examine the married female's experiences and to identify factors which possibly contribute to the differential divorce statistics for males and females. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: SPOUSES DURING THE COURSE OF DOCTORAL STUDY Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Tom E. G440(r

Field sensitivity of Native American students at Oregon State University, as determined by the group embedded figures test

Creator:: Pelto, Joan McAlmond
Abstract:: Historically, Native American students have not achieved academic success; ethnic and racial stereotypes are common explanations for the problem. Many perceive the Native American student to be lacking either academic preparation or socio-cultural support for success. A review of the literature showed emerging research which indicates that significant differences can...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Carllos J. Ovando Historically, Native American students have not achieved academic success; ethnic and

The readability of selected fourth, fifth and sixth grade social studies textbooks as determined by the Fry Readability Graph and group informal reading inventories

Creator:: Pruitt, Janet Louise McCracken, 1930-
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the readability of three series of selected fourth, fifth and sixth grade social studies textbooks, a total of nine textbooks. Two measurements were utilized: a readability formula (Fry Readability Graph; Knapp, 1971), and group informal reading inventories. The Fry Graph was applied...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: providing an aspiring female educator with superb role models. Tom McClintock, History, Graduate School

Attitudes of nurses toward cancer and the cancer patient

Creator:: Mischke, Karen Blomquist
Abstract:: One forty-item questionnaire (Cancer Nursing Outreach Program Evaluation Tool) and one twenty-item questionnaire (Cancer Attitude Survey) were submitted to a randomly selected population of 200 employed associate, diploma and baccalaureate degree nurses distributed among numerous practice settings in the State of Oregon. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (fixed...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Tom GrigJby p One forty-item questionnaire (Cancer Nursing

A study of the whole job (multi-position) approach as compared to the traditional (single-position) approach in the development of arc welding skills

Creator:: Stemmer, Roland Clarke
Abstract:: The major consideration of this study was the testing of the superiority of the whole or part method for developing basic arc welding skills. Data were also generated which facilitated investigation of: (1) the relationship of welding skill development to cognitive attainment of welding information as measured by welding proficiency...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: understanding during the conduct of this study. Dr. Henry TenPas, Dr. Lester Beals, Dr. Royce Smith, Mr. Tom

A study of the relationship between living environment press and retention of freshman pledges in fraternities at Oregon State University

Creator:: Smith, Clayton Nowlin
Abstract:: The purposes of this study were first to determine if there were significant differences in living environment press, i.e., the pressure on an individual to behave in a certain way, between those fraternity chapters that had the highest freshman pledge retention rates and those that had the lowest. If significant...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: committee consisting of professors Roger Penn, Tom Grigsby, Matt Amano, and Maggie Niess My collegues both

Spiritual leadership : voices of women community college presidents

Creator:: Jones, Kristen (Kristen Annette)
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to name and give voice to the spiritual expression of leadership by women community college presidents. The following questions guided the research: (1) How do women community college presidents describe spirituality? (2) How does spirituality convey itself in the reflections, self-expression, and practice of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: emulate. o Members of my committee, Dr. Larry Roper, Dr. Tom Scheuermann, Dr. Lani Roberts, Dr. Nan

Early teacher attrition background data and professional concerns of teachers who leave the profession

Creator:: Vandehey, Linda Tamura
Abstract:: The Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study was to examine early teacher attrition through a follow-up of Washington County teachers in Oregon who left the profession with five years of experience or less. Focus was given to background data and areas of greatest professional concerns for former...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Tom Hogg, and Dr. Justus Seeley for their advice and encouragement as my committee members. To

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A comparison of adult students' educational orientations and perceptions of the college environment in three contrasting liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs : traditional, off-campus degree, and lifelong learning

Self-assessment as a function of entering skills analysis in Adult Basic Education

A study of the sex-role attitudes and marital adjustment of female doctoral candidates and their spouses during the course of doctoral study

Field sensitivity of Native American students at Oregon State University, as determined by the group embedded figures test

The readability of selected fourth, fifth and sixth grade social studies textbooks as determined by the Fry Readability Graph and group informal reading inventories

Attitudes of nurses toward cancer and the cancer patient

A study of the whole job (multi-position) approach as compared to the traditional (single-position) approach in the development of arc welding skills

A study of the relationship between living environment press and retention of freshman pledges in fraternities at Oregon State University

Spiritual leadership : voices of women community college presidents

Early teacher attrition background data and professional concerns of teachers who leave the profession

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