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Creator:: Valdez, Cristobal
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of first-generation persons of color attending and persisting at a community technical college. Students of color continue to be an increasing population in our higher education system. Many of these persons of color are choosing to attend two-year institutions. A...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: technical college in the Rocky Mountain region participated in this study. The student ranged in age

Creator:: Villarroel, Luz E. Maciel de
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to do a comparative study of the self-concept of Mexican-American/Chicano(a) students enrolled in two- and four-year institutions of higher education in western Oregon during the 1985-1986 academic year. The secondary purposes of the research were: 1) To ascertain if there were any significant differences...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: combination of initial student characteristics and and college characteristics interacting with the total

Creator:: Shingle, Michael E.
Abstract:: This qualitative study explored the experiences of self-identified White students currently enrolled at a predominantly White institution who were cross- racially involved for at least ten weeks in a multicultural association, club, or organization that had students of color as the racial majority. This study also examined students' consciousness of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michael E. Shingle for the degree of Master of Science in College Student

Creator:: Davis-White Eyes, Allison
Abstract:: Post-secondary education institutions across the United States are increasingly allocating resources to promote international education exchange programs as a pedagogical praxis to develop students into global citizens. Underlying such notions of global citizenship is the assumption that students will also develop a stronger post-national or cosmopolitan identity as a result...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , 2013. APPROVED: Major Professor, representing Education Dean of the College

Creator:: White, Jessica
Abstract:: This research sought to "get at" students' understandings of their own racial identity development. The limited degree with which participants have been heard and honored in research activities points to the need to inquire about their experiences first-hand, respect their stories, and consider their voices among, or in spite of,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Development Among College Students: An Examination of Five Students' Perspectives. Abstract approved: This

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