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Creator:: Yaqub, Samia
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to examine the learning that occurs in Latina students who enroll in learning communities designed for underprepared community college students. The research question guiding this study is: What are the experiences of Latina students enrolled in developmental learning community courses which have the greatest...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: common in California where this study takes place, and because I am able to use this term to

Creator:: Roberts, Barbara L.
Abstract:: Persistence has been identified as an issue at all levels of higher education, and numerous strategies have been attempted to stem the flow of students who leave an institution before completing their programs of study. Persistence research abounds at the community college, four-year college and university levels, but little research...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: purpose of this qualitative case study was to research and describe the developmental program recently

Creator:: Lawrenson, Lisa Aguilera
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to learn about the experiences of Generation 1.5 Hispanics in developmental English in community college. A qualitative comparative case study design was used for this social critical study. The key findings fell into three categories: road blocks, motivators, and actions. The road blocks included:...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: developmental English in community college. A qualitative comparative case study design was used for this

Creator:: Dunham, Sarah E.
Abstract:: This thesis develops a thematic, geology-based interpretive training manual for the interpretive staff at Yosemite National Park (YNP), California. The manual will help staff understand and convey geologic principles to park visitors who are all experiencing a dynamic landscape comprised of glacially-sculpted igneous rocks. Basic geology and the results of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , 2007. Title: Interpreting Geology in Yosemite National Park, California: A Monument to Strong

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