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The Professional Identity of Community College Faculty Members

Creator:: Mohrbacher, Robert C.
Abstract:: Background: Previous studies suggested that the professional identity of community college faculty is less than clearly articulated. Lack of clarity with regard to professional identity may have impacts in a number of areas, including recruitment, professional development, and the overall reputation of community colleges. Purpose: To examine how community college...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: community college teacher or faculty member is described—especially by the general public, but to some

Faculty perceptions of actions of community college presidents that increased organizational trust

Creator:: Baker, Joshua D.
Abstract:: Organizational trust refers to the tendency of individuals or groups within an organization to trust each other. Tschannen-Moran (2004) describes trust as one's "willingness to be vulnerable to another based on the confidence that the other is benevolent, honest, open, reliable, and competent" (p. 17). The purpose of this study...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: was used for this study. To participate, community colleges had to be in the state of Washington

Perceptions of international students in a community college-based coordinated studies program

Creator:: Insley, Andrea E.
Abstract:: This study presented an in-depth exploration of international student perceptions of a coordinated studies program (CSP) at Seattle Central Community College. In conducting this research project, a phenomenological research methodology was used. Qualitative data were collected through participant observations, focus group, document review and individual in-depth interviews with nine students....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Community College-Based Coordinated Studies Program Andrea E. Insley A THESIS submitted to Oregon State

An analysis of change in faculty influence over academic issues in the collective bargaining agreements of selected Washington State community and technical colleges

Creator:: Temte, Anne K.
Abstract:: The intent of the study was to determine if the language related to twenty academic variables in the faculty collective bargaining agreements at selected community and technical colleges in Washington State had shifted to favor faculty influence during the decade from 1985 to 1995. Additionally, speculation on the reasons for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Perceptions of Washington State Community College Administrators about the Northwest Commission for Colleges and Universities' New Regional Accreditation Standards

Creator:: Holland-Rich, Teresa A.
Abstract:: Higher education is being asked to address issues of quality, accountability, and transparency. Accreditation is one tool higher education institutions use to address these concerns. The purpose of this quantitative study was to analyze the impact of the new accreditation standards adopted by the Northwest Commission for Colleges and Universities...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , 2015. Title: Perceptions of Washington State Community College Administrators about the

Measuring student satisfaction with the service processes of selected student educational support services at Everett Community College

Creator:: Kerlin, Christine
Abstract:: The era of "customer satisfaction" brings students to colleges who are increasingly identifying themselves as customers. Competition among a growing number of institutions and learning organizations is sharpening the desire of institutions to deliver high quality service in order to attract and retain students. Some examples of interactions where service...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: selected student educational support services at Everett Community College AN ABSTRACT OF THE

Retention of adult second language learners : Hispanic learners in Washington State community and technical colleges

Creator:: Jones, Gary E.
Abstract:: This study was designed to investigate a phenomenon, retention of Hispanic adult second language learners in Washington State's community colleges, from a qualitative paradigm and phenomenological approach. The focus of this study was to capture eight foreign-born Hispanic ESL non-continuators' voices and experiences, in their native language of Spanish, who...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: at The Washington State Board of Community and Technical College Office of Adult Literacy. To the

Critical factors affecting the meaningful assessment of student learning outcomes : A Delphi study of the opinions of community college personnel

Creator:: Somerville, Jerry A.
Abstract:: The two-fold purpose of this study was to identify critically important factors that affect the meaningful assessment of student learning outcomes and study why they were critically important. A three-round Delphi process was used in both a pilot project and in a full study to solicit the opinions of individuals...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Learning Outcomes: A Delphi Study of the Opinions of Community College Personnel Abstract approved

A qualitative study of the professional growth of mid-career community college faculty

Creator:: Crawford, Charles J. M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to explore experiences of professional growth for mid-career community college faculty. The research question that guided the study is: How do community college faculty members experience professional growth at mid- career? The research design included an interpretive social science methodology and phenomenological method. Nine...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: June 4, 2012 Title: A Qualitative Study of the Professional Growth of Mid-Career Community College

Identifying the commitment of vocational teachers to collective bargaining associations in Washington state

Creator:: Rose, Carolyn K.
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The purpose of the study was to determine if differences existed in commitment to teacher collective bargaining associations among vocational teachers. The objectives were: (1) to determine the degree of commitment among secondary vocational teachers to the teachers' collective bargaining association; and (2) to determine the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Collective Bargaining Associations in Washington State AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Carolyn K. Rose for

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The Professional Identity of Community College Faculty Members

Faculty perceptions of actions of community college presidents that increased organizational trust

Perceptions of international students in a community college-based coordinated studies program

An analysis of change in faculty influence over academic issues in the collective bargaining agreements of selected Washington State community and technical colleges

Perceptions of Washington State Community College Administrators about the Northwest Commission for Colleges and Universities' New Regional Accreditation Standards

Measuring student satisfaction with the service processes of selected student educational support services at Everett Community College

Retention of adult second language learners : Hispanic learners in Washington State community and technical colleges

Critical factors affecting the meaningful assessment of student learning outcomes : A Delphi study of the opinions of community college personnel

A qualitative study of the professional growth of mid-career community college faculty

Identifying the commitment of vocational teachers to collective bargaining associations in Washington state

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