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Leadership challenges for disabled students programs and services in the California community colleges : a phenomenological exploration of the lived experience of mid level administrators

Creator:: Franklin Martinez, Windy
Abstract:: The purposes of this phenomenological inquiry was to examine the challenges faced by administrative leaders of Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) at California community colleges (CCC) from the perspectives of current practitioners. This study was undertaken for the following reasons: (a) the increasing number of students with disabilities accessing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: California must have a plan for succession of retiring leaders. California community college

The Second Chance Program : A Participatory Research with Formerly Incarcerated Community College Students

Creator:: Macale, James R.
Abstract:: Approximately 600,000 individuals will be eventually released from the prison system and millions will be released from jails across the United States each year (Mukamal et al., 2015). Some of these individuals will make their way to a local community college to make a better life for themselves. There is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ). Some of these individuals will make their way to a local community college to make a better life for

Women engineering transfer students : the community college experience

Creator:: Patterson, Susan J.
Abstract:: An interpretative philosophical framework was applied to a case study to document the particular experiences and perspectives of ten women engineering transfer students who once attended a community college and are currently enrolled in one of two university professional engineering programs. This study is important because women still do not...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: profile of the community college student population in the United States for 2008. The profile

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:: faculty, staff, and administration of the Community College Leadership Program for their knowledge

Out on a limb : Serving students at one community college branch campus

Creator:: Norby, Paula
Abstract:: More than any other single factor, access to community college education depends on proximity. The advent of the community college branch campus has opened higher education to broader segments of the population. The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to discover services that students who attend a branch campus...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: The Importance of Mission Clarification for a Community College Branch Campus 24 Changing Student

Leveraging the Power of Institutional Agents for Students of Color : Understanding the Factors Which Influence Engagement at Community Colleges

Creator:: Hernandez Chapar, Judith W.
Abstract:: Student engagement with faculty is positively associated with increases in the retention and graduation rates of students enrolled in institutions of higher education. Although a considerable amount of research has focused on understanding the engagement experiences of students enrolled at four-year colleges and universities, little emphasis has been placed on...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: incentives for part-time faculty to engage with students. Keywords: Student engagement, community

Case Study : The Effectiveness of Mentoring for African American Male Community College Students

Creator:: Robertson, Valerie Y.
Abstract:: The purpose of this case study is to explore a mentoring program designed for African American male community college students at a Pacific Northwest community college. Community college practitioners can use the knowledge gained from this study as a best practice to increase the persistence and success of African American...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: community college system for over twenty years. I have held several staff positions in Student Affairs

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:: for community engagement through volunteer service and for dialogue around critical issues were

Institutional Support for Queer International Students in U.S. Higher Education

Creator:: Wall, Rylan R.
Abstract:: Within the United States, international student enrollment in institutions of higher education has been climbing sharply over the past decade. However, despite this increase, colleges and universities largely do not adequately support these student and their unique needs within higher education. International students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Rylan R. Wall for the degree of Master of Science in College Student

The Experience of Master-Level Graduate Students with Prior Professional Experience Enrolled in Student Affairs Graduate Programs

Creator:: Nettles, Trenton A.
Abstract:: This qualitative thesis explored the experiences of self-identified Master-level graduate students who worked four or more years in higher education before enrolling into a student affairs graduate program. The researcher utilized a sample of six semi-structured student interviews along with a review of relevant literature. The data analysis yielded five...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Residential college period. During this time, there was an influx and need for college student housing

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Leadership challenges for disabled students programs and services in the California community colleges : a phenomenological exploration of the lived experience of mid level administrators

The Second Chance Program : A Participatory Research with Formerly Incarcerated Community College Students

Women engineering transfer students : the community college experience

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

Out on a limb : Serving students at one community college branch campus

Leveraging the Power of Institutional Agents for Students of Color : Understanding the Factors Which Influence Engagement at Community Colleges

Case Study : The Effectiveness of Mentoring for African American Male Community College Students

Supporting the Families of International Graduate Students with Accompanying Dependents

Institutional Support for Queer International Students in U.S. Higher Education

The Experience of Master-Level Graduate Students with Prior Professional Experience Enrolled in Student Affairs Graduate Programs

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