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A comprehensive integration of first year engineering education

Creator:: Shuman, Matthew W.
Abstract:: Retention of engineering students is a problem for many universities, especially during the first year. The problem of introducing students to engineering while increasing retention rates has recently been addressed by many different universities. Implementing novel lab structures, adjusting the lecture to incorporate more effective teaching techniques, and using orientation...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: freshman mentor program was started for Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) students at Oregon

Involvement and intent to return of freshmen students from rural resource dependent communities and of natural resource students

Creator:: Jackman, Andrew Martin
Abstract:: Students often have difficulty completing their college education. Some leave during their freshmen year, others later in their careers. Many factors contribute to the decision to withdraw, often relating to the individual student, or the institution. Literature indicates that the decision to withdraw is frequently based on student involvement. This...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Using institution-specific student expenditure data to establish undergraduate student budget guidelines

Creator:: Hamby, Sharon Ann
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: made available to the citizens of Oregon so that estimates of costs and financial plans for college

Does lesbian identity development affect college women's experience of OSU's campus environment?

Creator:: Repp, Betty Jean
Abstract:: This study explored lesbian identity development and the relationship between Oregon State University campus climate as reported by 35 lesbian students. Identity development was measured by using Cass's (1984b) Stage Allocation Measure (SAM) which is a self-select tool for determining stage of lesbian identity development. The SAM was then used...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Does lesbian identity development affect college women's

The illicit use of prescription stimulants on college campuses : a theoretical examination

Creator:: Bavarian, Niloofar
Abstract:: The illicit use of prescription stimulants (IUPS) is a critical Public Health problem in the college population that represents a unique form of substance use. Namely, the primary motives for IUPS by college students are academic in nature (e.g., Teter, McCabe, LaGrange, Cranford, & Boyd, 2006), which may explain why...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Illicit Use of Prescription Stimulants on College Campuses: A Theoretical Examination Abstract

A case study to investigate retention efforts at Mt. Hood Community College

Creator:: Rawe, Carl L.
Abstract:: This case study describes and analyzes the experiences of Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) in its implementation of four retention interventions. Each of the four interventions are described in detail. Discussion is framed within the context that retention is a by-product of institutional renewal brought about by implementing interventions that...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Mt. Hood Community College by Carl L. Rawe, Jr. A THESIS submitted to Oregon State

Weight stability and influences upon eating and exercise behaviors among college students

Creator:: Jensen, Julie A.
Abstract:: Students are entering college heavier than ever before and some are gaining weight faster than the general population. Weight studies have been conducted, but are limited in scope about how behavior related choices are made. This study was an effort to determine weight stability and to explore the influences of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: College Students by Julie A. Jensen A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Understanding health behavior influences of undergraduate students during college transition

Creator:: Hart, Kerry A.
Abstract:: As college students transition to life away from their parental home, the need to make independent decisions regarding their eating and exercise behaviors is evident. This life transition may be a critical period for establishment of long term behavior patterns with potential impact on health, disease and weight balance. This...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: DURING COLLEGE TRANSITION by Kerry A. Hart A THESIS Submitted to Oregon State

Appearance management, dress, and personality

Creator:: Johnson, Tricia Widner
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among appearance management, dress, and personality. Eight hypotheses were developed that proposed relationships among five personality factors, three appearance management variables, and style of dress. Respondents were 277 undergraduate student subjects enrolled at Oregon State University. Subjects completed two questionnaires:...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Some characteristics of 132 physically defective students at Oregon State College

Creator:: Tyszkowski, Walter
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: at Oregon State College SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF 132 PHYSICALLY DEFECTIVE STUDENTS AT OREGON

ScholarsArchive@OSU

A comprehensive integration of first year engineering education

Involvement and intent to return of freshmen students from rural resource dependent communities and of natural resource students

Using institution-specific student expenditure data to establish undergraduate student budget guidelines

Does lesbian identity development affect college women's experience of OSU's campus environment?

The illicit use of prescription stimulants on college campuses : a theoretical examination

A case study to investigate retention efforts at Mt. Hood Community College

Weight stability and influences upon eating and exercise behaviors among college students

Understanding health behavior influences of undergraduate students during college transition

Appearance management, dress, and personality

Some characteristics of 132 physically defective students at Oregon State College

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