Index Catalog // ScholarsArchive@OSU

An examination of subsidies provided by public universities to affiliated foundations

Creator:: Hughes, Peter Mark
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the degree to which public universities are providing subsidies to tax-exempt, non-profit, legally distinct corporations which serve as university-affiliated foundations. Specifically, this investigation sought to determine (a) the percentage of universities providing subsidies, (b) the types of subsidies provided, (c) the dollar...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: which were members of the National Association of College and University Auditors. Of the selected

Evaluating Outcomes-Based Funding in Community Colleges

Creator:: Moore, Alicia K. V.
Abstract:: Background: Legislators and higher education policy makers increasingly are turning to policy initiatives to incentivize institutions of higher education to transform policies and practices in the name of student success, with success typically defined as retention and graduation rates. One such policy receiving increased attention amongst states is outcomes-based funding,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , 2014). In 1979, Tennessee was the first state to shift community college and university funding

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

Creator:: Wood, Jason S.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Community College Fundraising: A Multi-Site Case Study Exploring the Characteristics and Motivations of

Community college and university faculty : a comparison of perceptions about professional role

Creator:: Hovekamp, Nathan R.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions that community college and university faculty have about similarities and differences in their professional roles. The research design included a qualitative ethnographic case study methodology with faculty participants purposively selected from two public colleges in the Pacific Northwest: a community...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions that community college and university

The utilization of multiple dimensions in quality judgments of master's degree programs

Creator:: Jackson, Kent Lee
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the use of a multidimensional approach to quality assessment of master's programs in the context of the human judgment process. Specific steps included: (1) selecting general dimensions of quality; (2) selecting specific measures to define dimensions; (3) use of a research model...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: University of Northern Colorado. Instrument development, pilot test- ing and data ccllection were

Building capacity for systemic change : episodes of learning in the first year of a grant-funded change project at a land grant university

Creator:: McMurray, Janice K.
Abstract:: Demands for increasingly more responsive education systems have caused some higher education institutions to reconsider their original missions and envision new futures. This is particularly true with land grant institutions whose mandate it is to be the people's university. The purpose of this study was to explore the first year...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Partnership 165 Further Considerations for the Project and the University 168 Suggestions for Future

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:: ) ................................................................................................................60 Completion of Personal Finance (BA218) and/or Financial Survival For College Students (CG114

A comparison between the management practices of academic department chairpersons and private industry managers

Creator:: Kauffman, Francis M.
Abstract:: A great deal of responsibility accompanies the person who becomes an academic department chairperson. However, the new department chairperson is often a temporary occupant of the chair and will return to a teaching faculty role within a relatively short period of time. In addition, there are few training programs in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: results of ob- jective #4 in order to obtain a university- wide department chair analysis and compare it

A process for evaluating the instructional component of developmental education programs using the educational Opportunities Program at Oregon State University as a case study

Creator:: Fox, Margaret Wynne
Abstract:: Although the literature is replete with techniques to assist the researcher with the evaluation task, very few techniques regarding an effective process for evaluating developmental education programs have emerged. Those techniques that have emerged have been criticized for not producing useful results. The central purpose of this research was to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Redacted for Privacy Chair of Curriculum and Instruction Redacted for Privacy Dean of College of Education

An economic analysis of the demand for graduate education

Creator:: Khan, Ahmad Saeed
Abstract:: This study is an economic analysis of enrollment demand for graduate education at Oregon State University as well as in the United States. For the analysis of Oregon State University data on new graduate enrollment, data were obtained for 27 academic departments with 10 observations per department. The most important...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: variation in demand for graduate education at Oregon State University and in the United States. Monetary

ScholarsArchive@OSU

An examination of subsidies provided by public universities to affiliated foundations

Evaluating Outcomes-Based Funding in Community Colleges

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

Community college and university faculty : a comparison of perceptions about professional role

The utilization of multiple dimensions in quality judgments of master's degree programs

Building capacity for systemic change : episodes of learning in the first year of a grant-funded change project at a land grant university

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

A comparison between the management practices of academic department chairpersons and private industry managers

A process for evaluating the instructional component of developmental education programs using the educational Opportunities Program at Oregon State University as a case study

An economic analysis of the demand for graduate education

Limit your search

Academic Affiliation

Advisor

Commencement Year

Committee Member

Creator

Date

Decade

Degree Field

Degree Level

Degree Name

File Format

Language

License

Non-Academic Affiliation

Peer Reviewed

Resource Type

Rights Statement

Subject

Search Constraints

Search Results

Limit your search