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  • Publicly Funded, Privately Assisted : The Role of Giving in Oregon K-12 Education

    Creator:
    Sattem, Jennifer L.
    Abstract:
    In Oregon, property tax revolts and school equalization measures have led to increasingly unstable and more non-discretionary public funding for schools. As a result, public schools are turning to private donations to provide both basic and supplemental educational opportunities. Some schools and districts are raising hundreds of thousands of dollars,...
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    Capstone Project
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    funding led to questions about funding systems and educational equality. Education finance became a

  • 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...
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    Dissertation
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    of education and non-health care services. The state was able to moderate the impacts of budget cuts

  • Title IX in Institutions of Higher Education : A study in the role of law in the fight against sexual assault

    Creator:
    Dahri, Sorath
    Abstract:
    The Law entitled ‘Title IX’ was designed to address the prevalent practice of institutionalized discrimination against women. The law aimed to introduce and reinforce the equal treatment of minorities and women at workplace and educational institutions. Title IX made some significant improvements in the system through the promotion of social...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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     continuing my  education in the United States and being a part of the Honors College.   Finally, to my

  • Underserved Students’ Expectations & Perceptions of Higher Education in Oregon

    Creator:
    Nguyen-Ventura, Jessica
    Abstract:
    In 2011, Governor John Kitzhaber, along with the Oregon legislature, affirmed a clear and ambitious goal for the State. The 40-40-20 goal states that by 2025, 40% of adult Oregonians will have an Associates degree or a meaningful postsecondary certificate, 40% will hold a Bachelors degree or advance degree and...
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    Capstone Project
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    higher education and policy-making institutions. • To develop a better understanding of how perceptions

  • Enhancing community college revenue sources by leveraging land resources

    Creator:
    Scott, Cheryl L.
    Abstract:
    Community colleges are experiencing a decline in state allocated funding. Traditionally, college administrators look for ways to cut expenditures and raise tuition and fees to make up for the shortfall. Using available land resources to generate a revenue stream may provide revenue for community colleges. The purpose of this study...
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    Dissertation
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    need for the services and education they provide in a changing local, regional, national, and

  • Highway finance and the impacts on road quality

    Creator:
    Knutson, Rachel L.
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    In recent years there has been concern over the deterioration and lack of adequate funding for the US road and highway system. The main goals of this study are to examine how increasing use of general financing methods effects road quality, to determine if capital outlay and maintenance expenditure impact...
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    Masters Thesis
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    presented on March 19, 2009. Title: Highway Finance and the Impacts on Road Quality Abstract

  • Exploring the move to include non-need in community college institutional financial aid policies

    Creator:
    Suchanek, Julie M.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that led to the move to include non-need aid in community college institutional financial aid policies. The following questions guided the research: (1) What meaning do those involved in the formulation of institutional financial aid policy at community colleges give...
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    Dissertation
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    education policy, (e) funds, (f) student performance, and (g) donor base. The study concluded with an

  • The Preference and Willingness to Pay for Clothing Subscription Boxes

    Creator:
    Gonzalez, Denice
    Abstract:
    With the various options available when it comes to online clothing subscription services, there are many attributes that affect an individual's decision to purchase a product or service over another. This results in ultimately affecting the consumers’ preference and willingness to pay for a product and/or service. This paper provides...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    : Fees, Return Policy, Luxury Level, and Shipping Speed (further explanation on why these attributes

  • Two Essays on Local Government Finances in the United States

    Creator:
    Jung, Jaeho
    Abstract:
    County governments in the United States play important roles in the tax collection and public service provisions. Thus, a better understanding of the local government finances is closely related to the welfares of residents. In this dissertation, I provide two essays: in the first essay, I examine the fiscal impacts...
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    Dissertation
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    governments in the United States play important roles in the tax collection and public service provisions

  • The Influence of Financial Education on the Perceived Future Financial Behaviors of TRIO Community College Students

    Creator:
    Cruse, Michele (Michele Monique)
    Abstract:
    Many low-income and first-generation community college students face disproportionate challenges in their quest for a college education. They typically balance multiple outside obligations, while being solely responsible for making these decisions without adequate knowledge, guidance, or support (Lyons, 2004). Many students begin college without ever having been responsible for their...
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    Dissertation
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    education. As a result, many low-income and first-generation college students have been able to finance