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Voices to be heard : narrative research of undocumented Latino students in Oregon community colleges

Creator:: Ivelisse, Brenda
Abstract:: Community colleges have become a practical educational option for undocumented students seeking an associate degree; thus reflecting the community college's very mission and purpose by providing access and affordability for these students. Specifically, undocumented Latino students are known to select community colleges due to their low tuition cost, proximity to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The influence of participating in a mandatory mixed-format student success seminar on persistence in an urban community college

Creator:: Mendoza, James A.
Abstract:: Over the past twenty years, the national three-year graduation rate for community college students has ranged from 44% to roughly 31% in 2013 (NCES, 2013). As a way to address such low graduation rates, colleges have implemented a myriad of services and programs (i.e., tutoring, mentoring, etc.). Another intervention is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: research. I am grateful to Dr. Alex Sanchez, Dr. Carol Mallory-Smith, Dr. Paula Norby, and Dr. Janet

Experiences of transition to the American community college : a thematic literature review of international student adjustment and exploratory grounded theory study of South Korean students' successful transition

Creator:: Nordell Fort, Katherine
Abstract:: The purpose of this dissertation is twofold; to review existing literature regarding the process of international student transition to the United States and to specifically increase the understanding of the experiences of a defined international student population through an original grounded theory study. Specifically, the study describes experiences of South...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , and Dr. Janet Nishihara—you have each given me critical feedback, encouragement and time in this

A qualitative metasynthesis of counselor professional identity and qualitative study of how doctoral students experience their professional identity development in a nontraditional counselor education program

Creator:: Carrillo, Stacey L.
Abstract:: The purpose of the dissertation was to gain an understanding of counselor professional identity and identity development, as well as an understanding of the experiences of doctoral students as they develop their professional identity within a nontraditional (hybrid) counselor education (CE) program. This was accomplished through systematic literature review of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: dissertation committee. I thank Dr. Lorie Blackman, Dr. Gene Eakin, Dr. Janet Nishishara, and Dr. Dale

(re)Presenting in a global village : students of color and the study abroad international experience

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:: rough waters of both profession and academe. Drs. Janet Nishihara and Patti Sakurai for their

The experiences of older students' use of web-based student services

Creator:: Ho, Katy W.
Abstract:: The purpose of this phenomenological case study was to understand the experiences of older students' use of web-based student services in a community college setting. For the purpose of this study the term "older student" was defined as people born between the years 1943 and 1960. This group of people,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: names are: Dr. Janet Nishihara, Dr. Craig Kolins, Dr. Thomas Scheuermann, and Dr. Tracy Bentley

Understanding the experiences of students in Latino/Latina fraternities and sororities

Creator:: Magaña, Emanuel
Abstract:: The purpose of this is study is to investigate the experiences of students in Latino/Latina fraternities and sororities. Five students were selected to take part of the study and were interviewed using a qualitative case study methodology grounded in critical race theory. Five themes were identified: the support system that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Promising practices in the transfer of professional/technical coursework from community colleges to related programs at universities

Creator:: Jagodnik, Joan Seely
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to identify promising practices for the transferability of professional/technical coursework taken at a community college to related programs at universities. The main research question sought to identify the salient elements in existing models of transfer. Supporting the main question, sub-questions sought to identify obstacles...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Goulard; Dr. Janet Nishihara. Dr. Lynn Dierking for stepping in at the last minute to serve as

The experiences of Asian American females seeking vice president and president positions in community colleges : A view of the barriers and facilitators

Creator:: Somer, Marcia G.
Abstract:: This qualitative narrative inquiry study explored the experiences and perspectives of five Asian American females who have sought presidencies and/or vice presidencies in community colleges. All five of the participants are currently either a president or vice president in community colleges. This study found nine themes that capture the barriers...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: dissertation committee members, Dr. Janet Nishihara, Dr. Larry Roper, Dr. Stephen Dickerson, and Dr. Mary

The journey of developing multicultural competence : A phenomenological exploration of lived experience in student affairs professionals

Creator:: St. Clair, Serena Erskine
Abstract:: Prior research has noted the changing demographics of higher education since the Civil Rights Movement and the expanded need for multicultural education. Armando Hernandez Morales (2003) wrote that, “A multiculturally competent person is aware of and knowledgeable about cultural differences, their own cultural identity, and the history and contemporary struggles...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: proposal and then moved on, and Janet Nishihara who stepped in around my final draft stage to round out

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Voices to be heard : narrative research of undocumented Latino students in Oregon community colleges

The influence of participating in a mandatory mixed-format student success seminar on persistence in an urban community college

Experiences of transition to the American community college : a thematic literature review of international student adjustment and exploratory grounded theory study of South Korean students' successful transition

A qualitative metasynthesis of counselor professional identity and qualitative study of how doctoral students experience their professional identity development in a nontraditional counselor education program

(re)Presenting in a global village : students of color and the study abroad international experience

The experiences of older students' use of web-based student services

Understanding the experiences of students in Latino/Latina fraternities and sororities

Promising practices in the transfer of professional/technical coursework from community colleges to related programs at universities

The experiences of Asian American females seeking vice president and president positions in community colleges : A view of the barriers and facilitators

The journey of developing multicultural competence : A phenomenological exploration of lived experience in student affairs professionals

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