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Guidelines for improving agricultural extension service in Iran

Creator:: Ghaffari, Gholamhossein
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ) Title: GUIDELINES FOR IMPROVING AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE IN IRAN Abstract approved: Philip

Low Impact Development in the Ash Creek Watershed, Oregon : Feasibility Study and Implementation Tool Design

Creator:: Chalmers, Douglas R.
Abstract:: This study presents potential Low Impact Development (LID) solutions for the Ash Creek watershed and designs several tools to assist localities in implementing the solutions they may choose. Ash Creek is a tributary of the Willamette River flowing through Dallas, Monmouth, and Independence in Polk County, Oregon. Currently, Ash Creek...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (WOU, 2017). The Oregon State University Extension Service (OSU Extension) is part of the

Program of preparation for extension personnel in Taiwan

Creator:: Lin, Yih-chyi
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Number of Extension Personnel at Hsien and Township Level. 3 3 Comparison of Pre-service Agricultural

The use of visual aids by home demonstration agents

Creator:: Eldredge, Evelyn Buell
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and/or in-service training for students who plan to enter Extension service. The conclusions thich

Influence of audio-visual workshops upon teaching practices

Creator:: Henkle, Charles Van
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: known as the Department of Information of the Oregon Agriculture College Extension Bervice

Tenure-track faculty : motivations, expectations, and experiences

Creator:: Pearson, Heather S.
Abstract:: This study explored the motivations, expectations, and experiences of tenure-track faculty members at a public research institution. Through semi-structured interviews with twelve participants, the study utilized a constructivist paradigm to qualitative research to address the individual experiences of faculty members entering the professoriate and pursuing tenure. With this methodology and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: include additional functions in research, service, and extension. Today‟s faculty consists of

Congruence between student and adviser perceptions of academic advising

Creator:: Bingham, Lisa M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to assess the congruence of perceptions of academic advising between students and advisers. Seventeen tasks involved in developmental academic advising were identified from a review of current academic advising literature. These criteria became the basis of a questionnaire that asked students whether their adviser...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Science in College Student Services Administration presented on May 1, 2000. Title: Congruence Between

Rural electric rates and rural line extension policies of the United States

Creator:: Nichols, Benjamin Hodge
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: POLICIES OF THE TJ1'ITED STATES Submittc1 to the OREGON STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE In partial

Guidelines for the development of a livestock extension program for part-time farmers

Creator:: Leffel, John Alvan
Abstract:: The part-time farmer is becoming an increasing important part of the American Way of Life. The Cooperative Extension Service should be prepared to work with these people and help fulfill their educational needs. The purpose of this study is to provide some guidelines that can be used in developing an...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: service personnel doing livestock work west of the Cascade mountains in Washington and Oregon. Most of

Extension education in the wildlife conservation field

Creator:: Lewis, John Hammond
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Educational ediwn.......... 61 Lack of Nildlife Education in Agricultural Extension Service Programs

Assessing the knowledge of county extension agents on geotextile applications for agricultural practices in Oregon and Idaho

Creator:: Brown, Linda Lee
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to assess county extension agents' knowledge of geotextiles; to determine their current level of information and their location on an adoption-diffusion curve; and to determine the agents' attitudes toward the potential use of geotextiles in agriculture, specifically in soil erosion control. A questionnaire was...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: KNOWLEDGE OF COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTS ON GEOTEXTILE APPLICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN OREGON AND

Child care and development courses at Oregon State Agricultural College

Creator:: Case, Sarah V.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Agricultural College THE S I S on CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPNT COURSES AT OREGON STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

The prediction of scholastic success at Oregon State Agricultural College

Creator:: Jones, George Alfred Arnold
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Agricultural College THESIS THE PREDICTION OF SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS at OREGON STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

The fiscal response of Oregon counties to mental health grants

Creator:: Savage, John F.
Abstract:: State and federal aid payments to local governments have grown explosively over the last fifteen years. One reason for this growth is that the donor governments can alter a local government's budget choices through grants. Grants have not remedied social problems, however, because the local governments' responses to grants were...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: MASTER OF SCIENCE in Agricultural and Resource Economics presented on December 18, 1978 Title: The

Exploring the lived experiences of rural college student transitions

Creator:: Ast, Karen M.
Abstract:: This study explores the lived experiences of first-year, rural, Oregon students in their initial entry to college. Through qualitative research involving one-on-one interviews with 10 participants, the author examines the transition of rural students into higher education, common experiences of rural students in their first term of college, and perceived...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: experience a rural Oregon community first-hand. To each member of my College Student Services

The graduate student experience at Oregon State University and the transition to graduate school

Creator:: Feller, Wendé Marie
Abstract:: The graduate student experience varies for each individual. While some graduate students decide to continue school after being away from some time, others continue with their studies immediately following the completion of their Bachelor's degree. This decision to continue one's education can be difficult and may require further assistance from...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: experience at Oregon State University. 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Graduate students may come to a college

Sexual Violence Prevention and the College Campus : An Exploration of Student Experiences with Haven at Oregon State University

Creator:: Leibel, Katherine E.
Abstract:: For decades, sexual violence has been a persistent crisis and challenge for universities and colleges across the United States. In order to address this problem and adhere to the strict legal obligations that require post-secondary institutions to prevent sexual violence on their campuses, universities and colleges have implemented a range...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THE THESIS OF Katherine E. Leibel for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services

New international students' perceptions of U.S. professors

Creator:: Barclay, Heather E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine new international students' perceptions of United States professors upon entrance into the university and after two months in class, and if differences in expectations exist between groups of students based on demographic variables. A survey designed to assess these expectations was administered...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Heather E. Barclay for the degree of Master of Science in College

The Association between Ethnic Studies Course Completion and Graduation Rates of Undergraduate Students of Color at a Predominately White Institution

Creator:: Onaka, Michelle
Abstract:: Problem: The current national focus on college student success highlights the need to increase the graduation rates of students of color. To date, qualitative research has shown benefits from Ethnic Studies courses such as higher levels of student achievement, engagement and involvement, validation, mattering, and a sense of belonging for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: remaining 20% (Oregon Learns, 2011). This focus on college graduation rates is also seen nationally. For

Comparison of individual management and centralized planning and supervision of menus and food purchasing by a food director for twelve sorority groups at Oregon State College

Creator:: Lewis, Florence Mae
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ORE- GON STATE COLLEGE Submitted to the OREGON STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE In partial

College students' multiracial identity perceptions and experiences of programs and associations

Creator:: Plaza, Lauren S.
Abstract:: This thesis examined the identity transitions that occurred prior to enrollment at a predominantly, White, large, public research university and after completing at least one year of college for students who identify as multiracial. As a secondary purpose, this thesis also examined whether these students sought support through groups that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: College Student Services Administration presented on April 19, 2011. Title: College Students

Supporting the Families of International Graduate Students with Accompanying Dependents

Creator:: Rains, Shalece L.
Abstract:: Research universities in the United States recognize the importance of attracting graduate students from around the world to make global collaborations possible and to take advantage of the worldwide demand for higher education. Educational research has developed a large body of literature on the specialized supports that improve successful outcomes...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented on May 14, 2015. Title

Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and their Sense of Belonging on U.S College Campuses

Creator:: Elsheikh, Weam R.
Abstract:: Third Culture Kids (TCKs) are a rapidly emerging student population within colleges and universities. TCKs must balance the myriad of experiences of growing up among worlds with the amplified implications that it entails as college students (Van Reken & Pollock, 2010). This study attempts to fill the gap between the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: state university, Oregon State University (OSU) and a small private liberal arts college, Lewis

Latinx Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Students & the College Assistance Migrant Program: Stories of Strength, Persistence, and Success

Creator:: Hernandez Silva, Lesley
Abstract:: According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2017), Latinx people are the fastest growing ethnic group in the nation but are least likely to enroll in institutions of higher education and fewer eventually earn a degree even if enrolled. Enrollment rates for Latinx students with migrant and seasonal farmworker (MSFW) background...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (MSFW) background have even lowerenrollment. In 2004, the Oregon State University College Assistance

Cultivating racial identity within Asian cultural centers : experiences of Asian American students at a predominantly white institution

Creator:: Kim, Esther E.
Abstract:: This qualitative study examines the experiences of Asian American students at a predominantly White institution in the cultivation of their racial identity development with the support of resources and services on campus, specifically an Asian cultural center. Six participants at a large, public research institution in the Northwest region were...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Esther E. Kim for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented

Assessing the impact of various experiences on students' levels of global citizenship

Creator:: Lang, Julia S.
Abstract:: The purpose of this quantitative study was to identify factors that contribute to students' levels of global citizenship. Factors considered in this research include (a) race/ethnicity, (b) gender, (c), year in school, (d) age, (e), length of time abroad, (f) host family experience, (g), community service abroad, (h) more than...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Education at Santa Fe College), Arianne Newton (International Partnership for Service-Learning), and Ben

Middle Eastern student perceptions of mattering and marginality at a large American university

Creator:: Norris, Kent
Abstract:: This study aimed to explore the relatively undocumented experiences and perceptions of mattering and marginality among Middle Eastern students attending a large American university, it also sought to inform higher education administration about the unique characteristics of this rapidly noticeable student population and it attempted to narrow the knowledge gap...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented April 18, 2011

Students' Decision to Disclose a Bias-Related Incident

Creator:: Altmaier, Pamela M.
Abstract:: This qualitative study informed by a phenomenological approach explored the experiences of students when deciding to disclose bias-related incidents. Through an individual interview and follow-up focus group, eight participants shared their experience with bias-related incidents, decision to disclose or not to disclose, and perception of university resources. Five themes emerged...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Altmaier for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented on April

Compulsory Sexuality and Amatonormativity in Higher Education : A Photovoice Study with Asexual and Aromantic Students

Creator:: Stucki, Elijah G.
Abstract:: This thesis explores the experiences of ten asexual and aromantic college students at Oregon State University and the strategies they used to navigate their sexualized and romanticized campuses. The questions that guided this research were about belonging, resilience, kinship, and worldview. Did they feel they belonged to anyone or mattered...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented on May 9, 2018

Exploring Involvement : A Qualitative Study

Creator:: Flowers, Kyle
Abstract:: Involvement has been defined and researched by many student affairs professionals and theorists over the past 40 plus years. While many studies have researched the relationship between involvement and a student's academic success, little research has been done that explores what involvement means to them, and the motivations and factors...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: fifth-year, full-time student at Green College, and was an Agricultural Sciences major with two minors

Faculty perspectives on multicultural components of course curriculum

Creator:: Creighton, Clare S.
Abstract:: Multicultural curriculum, as a facet of multicultural education is not a new topic in higher education. Although there are many theories that describe multicultural curriculum (Banks, 1997b; Bennett, 2007), and a multitude of ideas and suggestions for best practices, several studies show there is not overwhelming faculty support for or...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented on April 21

Effects of an outdoor orientation program on self-efficacy relative to first-year student success

Creator:: Seifert, Tricia Anne Dailey
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate what effect, if any, an outdoor orientation program conducted at a comprehensive public institution in the Northwest school had on first-year students' self-efficacy relative to success in their first year of college, measured as academic and social integration. A random sample of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: 1968, Prescott College followed suit with its wilderness orientation program as an extension of the

International students in a pathway program : perceived experiences in transitioning to U.S. higher education

Creator:: Holmes, Marigold Setsuko
Abstract:: As the number of international students continues to increase on campuses throughout the world, many institutions are turning to pathway programs (college preparation programs) to ensure that these students are able to successfully transition into the host culture and campus environment (Andrade, 2006; Dooey, 2010; Hanover Research, 2010; Perez-Pena, 2014,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Holmes for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Service Administration presented on April

Fraternity men's diversity experiences and degree of gender role conflict

Creator:: Schalewski, Lucas L.
Abstract:: Gender role conflict has been found to be a psychological condition that produces negative outcomes for men as they negotiate the tensions between who they truly are and who they feel they must be based on social expectations (O'Neil, Helms, Gable, David, & Wrightsman, 1986). Recent studies on college men's...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: " AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Lucas L. Schalewski for the degree of Master of Science in College

Pregnancy and the Academy : A Phenomenological Exploration of the Experience of Pregnant Graduate Students

Creator:: Larkins, Emma L.
Abstract:: This study explored the lived experiences of graduate students in masters-level academic programs who become pregnant, whether intended or otherwise, and the sources from which they received support in their efforts to balance their dual responsibilities as students and mothers-to-be. Through a series of three, semistructured one-on-one interviews, seven participants...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented on April 20

Supporting Pacific Islander Student Identity in Higher Education

Creator:: Kosaki, Kayla Y.
Abstract:: In recent years, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) have become one of the fastest-growing racial groups within the United States, increasing by 40% between 2000 and 2010, and expected to nearly double in population size by 2030 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2012; Empowering Pacific Islander Communities & Asian Americans Advancing...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kayla Y. Kosaki for the degree of Master of Science in College

Student activists in special interest student organizations : experiences and benefits

Creator:: Saladino, Heather Nicole Christian
Abstract:: For more than a decade research on student involvement has informed practitioners in their understanding of the development that results from students' involvement inside and outside the classroom. Since 2006, researchers have explored the socially responsible leadership practices as well as the rise in the popularity of community grassroots organizations;...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Science in College Student Services Administration presented on April 20, 2010 . Title

Cultivating Connection: Successful Relationship Building Strategies for Peer Mentors

Creator:: Eng, Kayleen S.
Abstract:: While it can be said that peer mentor-mentee relationships in college can lead to meaningful connections and interpersonal support, there is a lack of literature about how exactly mentor-relationship connections are made. This study examines the relationship building strategies that peer mentors used to connect with their mentees in the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented on April 29

The Transfer Student Experience : Sense of Belonging at Four-Year Institutions

Creator:: Lee, Melissa A.
Abstract:: This study examines the ways in which community college transfer students develop a sense of belonging at the four-year institution. This inquiry was guided by a constructivist epistemology and qualitative methodology. Data was collected through conducting one-on-one interviews and focus groups to gather information on how transfer students develop a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , students must attend an Oregon community college within at least six months of graduating from high

Perceptions of Mattering for Black Male Student-Athletes in Revenue-Producing Sport

Creator:: Kuiken, Christina
Abstract:: Black male student-athletes in revenue-producing sports encounter multiple stressors at predominantly White institutions (PWI). These stressors can include identity conflicts, role confusion, feelings of exploitation as revenue producers, academic imposter syndrome, heavy workloads, and racial microaggressions. This study explores how Black male student-athletes in revenue-producing sports define their roles within...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THE THESIS OF Christina Kuiken for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services

Brown on the inside : multiracial individuals and white privilege

Creator:: Quihuiz, Shannon D.
Abstract:: Biracial and Multiracial people are one of the fastest growing racial groups in the United States. Individuals with a mixed identity have the ability to choose endless racial/ethnic designations that best exemplify their racial/ethnic social identity. However, people who are racially/ethnically mixed may receive criticism if their proclaimed identity does...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THE THESIS OF Shannon D. Quihuiz for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services

Identity, Moral Development and Exploration of the Student Employment Experience

Creator:: Mooney, Cyrus
Abstract:: This thesis examines the student employment experience within the field of higher education through an auto-ethnographic lens. The factors that contribute to the overall well-being and success of student employees in higher education are explored. The literature related to the student employment experience is limited, with much of the data...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Service Administration presented on May 18

Mentoring student leaders of color

Creator:: White, Leann E.
Abstract:: Involvement in student leadership provides opportunities for student development (Foubert and Grainger, 2006) and is linked with higher rates of persistence (Astin, 1984), making leadership programs an important tool for increasing the retention and success of students of color. Unfortunately, traditional leadership paradigms often used in student leadership programs are...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented on April 16, 2008

Study abroad and national identity

Creator:: Pelosi, Giustina M.
Abstract:: A recent and steady increase in student participation in study-abroad programs has caused international educators and student affairs professionals to reevaluate the current study-abroad paradigm and redesign and implement new curricula better suited to meet the changing needs of international education. Recent emphasis has been placed on understanding outcomes of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented on April 21, 2009. Title

An Evaluation of Onboarding and Training Procedures of Oregon State University County Extension Faculty

Creator:: Knight, Kelsey J.
Abstract:: Oregon State University Extension employs county-based Extension Faculty to deliver educational programs to communities across the state. County Extension Faculty are expected to be competent in various content and training can help prepare faculty for the profession. Using a needs assessment approach, this research evaluated the training available. The results...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Communications [EESC], 2019). Today, the mission of OSUE is The Oregon State University Extension Service

Curricula in home economics for Hwa Nan College, China, 1931

Creator:: Ding, Mae Lang
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Submitted to the OREGON STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE In partial fulfillment of' the requ.irements for the

A study of community college drop-outs

Creator:: Wilson, Melvin Dee
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: College located in Ontario, Oregon has encountered many problems since its development in 1961. One

A study of incomes and expenditures of home economics graduates of Oregon State College

Creator:: Bentley, Evalyn Annetta
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: graduates of Oregon State College on A STUDY O' IìCULS AìD X2EJITUhES auu iuiLC GRDUIT8 ul OEGO ST4T

A study of index numbers for Oregon agricultural commodities

Creator:: Boals, Gordon Porter
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: made to L. R. Breit haupt, Extension Specialist in Agricultural Economics at Oregon State College

Pesticides and produce : risk perceptions of extension clientele

Creator:: Love, Margaret L.
Abstract:: While there is growing public concern over the safety of the food supply, few studies have contrasted varying perceptions of pesticide risk. This study assessed and contrasted perceptions of three groups of Oregon State University Extension Service clientele (home food preservers, Master Gardener volunteers, commercial growers) and factors influencing these...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: perceptions of three groups of Oregon State University Extension Service clientele (home food preservers

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