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The legacy of two African American women in college administration : Maxine Buie Mimms and Wintonnette Joye Hardiman : a look back to go forward

Creator:: Washington, Kim Elaine
Abstract:: The focus of this study was to examine the administrative legacy of two African American women administrators, Maxine Buie Mimms and Wintonnette Joye Hardiman, who administrated The Evergreen State College-Tacoma, Washington (TESC-T) campus for more than three decades. TESC-T is nationally known for its community-based curriculum and pedagogy, high retention...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Administration: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Kim Elaine Washington for the degree of

An investigation into the characteristics, perceptions, and expectations of high school students involved in a pilot statewide tech prep in agriculture program in Washington state

Creator:: Willis, James Franklin
Abstract:: The purpose of the investigation was to develop a profile of characteristics, perceptions and expectations of high school students involved in the Washington Tech Prep in Agriculture Statewide Articulation Program (TPAG). The investigation involved nine individual interviews, the responses of 165 students to a forced response survey instrument, and a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Program in Washington State Abstract approved: Daniel B. Dunham The purpose of the investigation was

Coming to community college via welfare reform : an exploration of expectations and experience of women in Washington's WorkFirst program

Creator:: Kostick, Susan
Abstract:: This qualitative study explores the experiences of women who are welfare recipients attending a community college under the auspices of a new program, Washington State's WorkFirst/Work Study program. The study, conducted over two academic quarters, includes in-depth interviews with WorkFirst/Work Study students, observations in a weekly seminar, and interviews with...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: auspices of a new program, Washington State's WorkFirst/ Work Study program. The study, conducted over

Factor patterns that foster or impede distance education in Washington State community and technical colleges

Creator:: Baker, Ronald L.
Abstract:: This study was conducted to develop a holistic understanding of distance education by identifying factors and patterns of factors that foster or impede distance education. The Washington State Community and Technical College System provided the context for the investigation of four primary questions: 1. What is the community and technical...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: APPENDICES 145 A Principles of Good Practice for Distance Education 146 B Chronology of Washington

A descriptive study of the Oregon community college budget processes during the 2001-2003 Oregon Legislative session

Creator:: Bohart, B. Edward
Abstract:: From 1990 to 2000, Oregon community colleges experienced a shift in their revenue sources from primarily local taxes to primarily state funding. Additionally during this time Oregon approved term limits for state officials and legislators. In preparation for the 2001-2003 biennial Legislative session, the community colleges pursued new approaches to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF B. Edward Bohart for the

Expert opinion regarding program activities and resources leading to and supporting districtwide, comprehensive school health instruction programs

Creator:: Templin, Paul Hans
Abstract:: This study was concerned with identifying the program activities and resources believed necessary to support a districtwide, comprehensive school health instruction program and investigated the perceptions of an expert committee composed of persons involved in school health instruction in the State of Washington. A questionnaire, developed after extensive review of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: composed of persons involved in school health instruction in the State of Washington. A questionnaire

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:: Washington County teachers in Oregon who left the profession with five years of ex- perience or less. Focus

The impact of teaching in coordinated studies programs on personal, social, and professional development of community college faculty

Creator:: Rye, Andrea M.
Abstract:: This study investigated the impact of team-teaching in coordinated-studies programs (CSPs) on community college faculty in three instructional development domains: personal, social, and professional. Grounded in a social-constructivist theoretical framework, this research examined whether development occurs best experientially, in collaborative communities of knowledgeable peers. CSPs are team-taught interdisciplinary, problem-solving enterprises...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Identifying the commitment of vocational teachers to collective bargaining associations in Washington state

Creator:: Rose, Carolyn K.
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The purpose of the study was to determine if differences existed in commitment to teacher collective bargaining associations among vocational teachers. The objectives were: (1) to determine the degree of commitment among secondary vocational teachers to the teachers' collective bargaining association; and (2) to determine the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Collective Bargaining Associations in Washington State AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Carolyn K. Rose for

The essence of influence : community college presidents' experiences with Washington state legislators

Creator:: Coats, Rhonda Quash
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to identify the strategies and tactics community college presidents used to influence state legislators. Selected State Board for Community and Technical Colleges staff and legislative staff members were asked to independently name 3-5 presidents whom they perceived to be most influential with legislators. Ten...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Community College Presidents' Experiences with Washington State Legislators. Abstract approved: Bthv Duvall

ScholarsArchive@OSU

The legacy of two African American women in college administration : Maxine Buie Mimms and Wintonnette Joye Hardiman : a look back to go forward

An investigation into the characteristics, perceptions, and expectations of high school students involved in a pilot statewide tech prep in agriculture program in Washington state

Coming to community college via welfare reform : an exploration of expectations and experience of women in Washington's WorkFirst program

Factor patterns that foster or impede distance education in Washington State community and technical colleges

A descriptive study of the Oregon community college budget processes during the 2001-2003 Oregon Legislative session

Expert opinion regarding program activities and resources leading to and supporting districtwide, comprehensive school health instruction programs

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

The impact of teaching in coordinated studies programs on personal, social, and professional development of community college faculty

Identifying the commitment of vocational teachers to collective bargaining associations in Washington state

The essence of influence : community college presidents' experiences with Washington state legislators

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