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Devlin, Linda. "Higher education partnerships for continuing professional development in education." Thesis, Keele University, 2002. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.288432.

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Crouse, Tara Elizabeth Ann. "Higher education in prisons, a historical analysis." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp03/MQ57101.pdf.

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Karpel, Nichole. "Examining Not-for-Profit Higher Education Faculty Attitudes and Knowledge Toward For-Profit Higher Education Institutions." Thesis, The George Washington University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3557567.

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<p> Over the last decade, for-profit higher education has been the fastest growing segment within higher education. Despite the growth, little research exists about for-profit higher education institutions. The purpose of this exploratory, descriptive, quantitative study was to examine the attitudes and knowledge of higher education faculty toward for-profit higher education institutions. </p><p> A conceptual framework was used to understand various topics about for-profit higher education institutions. An instrument was developed to measure attitudes and knowledge and distributed through

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Crawford, Karin. "Continuing professional development in higher education : voices from below." Thesis, University of Lincoln, 2009. http://eprints.lincoln.ac.uk/2146/.

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The purpose of this research is to further understanding of faculty-based academics’ views on what influences their understandings, behaviours and attitudes towards their continuing professional development. Informed by critical realist ontology, it is argued that it is necessary to explore academics’ understandings and accounts of professional development in their practice context in order to gain a better understanding of the complexity and differential practices that underlie professional development in academia. In doing so, the research addresses the current under-representation in the li

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Fluellen, Jackiethsha Lynette. "Single Mothers of Young Children and Continuing Education." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/2815.

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The number of households headed by single mothers living in poverty exceeds that of all other categories of poverty-stricken households, and poverty impacts the children negatively in various ways. When single mothers choose not to continue their education, they lessen their chances of finding higher paying jobs and raising their families out of poverty. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to better understand why some single mothers decided to continue into higher education. The study considered the decisions of 6 single mothers of young children in Montgomery County, Texas, and th

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Henderson, Holly. "Local students in higher education cold spots : placed possible selves and college-based higher education." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2019. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/8841/.

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This thesis explores experiences of college-based higher education (CBHE) in England, positioning this type of provision within the national and local geographies of English higher education. Focusing on institutions located in higher education 'cold spots', the thesis situates these institutions within local and policy narratives of both lack of and need for educational opportunity. The case study research design examines two case institutions, and involves documentary analysis and interviews with higher education directors, tutors and final year students on two degree courses in each college

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Gikandi, Joyce Wangui. "Online Formative Assessment in Higher Education: Enhancing Continuing Teacher Education in E-Learning." Thesis, University of Canterbury. School of Literacies and Arts in Education, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/7477.

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Assessment is a key aspect within teaching and learning processes in higher education (Torrance, 2007). Formative assessment may be viewed simply as constructive feedback to support learning or more holistically as ongoing assessment based on sustained engagement in learning activities within a supportive social context that expand teachable moments to scaffold learning. Online education now pervades higher education worldwide but effective ways to incorporate formative assessment within online settings is not well understood. Previous research in online postgraduate courses designed for teach

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Goodwin, Yvonne Allen. "Stopping but never letting go: A qualitative study of African American adult students pursuing high school completion." Related electronic resource: Current Research at SU : database of SU dissertations, recent titles available full text, 2002. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/syr/main.

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Barragan, Roberto Jr. "Examining the needs for student services of adult learners in continuing higher education." FIU Digital Commons, 1989. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1403.

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The primary purpose of this study was to examine the availability and quality of student services offered to adult learners in selected continuing education programs in Dade County, Florida. The two basic research questions addressed in this study were: 1) What are the student services being provided to adult learners by the selected colleges and universities? 2) What is the quality of these services being provided as perceived by administrators and adult learners at their institutions? Two groups comprised the population for this study. One group sample of adult learners enrolled in credit co

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Frazier, Andrea P. "An Evaluation of Physician-to-Patient Communication Training in Medical Schools across the United States| A Status Report on the Nation's Efforts to Promote Health Literacy by Adding Health Literacy Courses to Medical School Curriculum." Thesis, Lindenwood University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3561142.

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<p> This research study employed a mixed method sequential approach and investigated the number of Schools of Medicine within the United States that offer health literacy as a component of their curriculum and a course of study within the academic setting. Data were gathered from medical school surveys and personal interviews. Curriculum content, learning objective, subject matter sequence, assessment, course schedule, and other relevant elements were evaluated as comparison components of the data collected from these two methods. This study focused solely on 71 of the 154 Schools of Medicine

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Lian, Xiaoyu. "Factors that motivate faculty to participate in professional development activities." Thesis, California State University, Fullerton, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3581491.

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<p> Research has found that effective FPD activities improve faculty's instructional practices and pedagogy, technology skills, and knowledge and that the impact last over time (Rutz, Condon, Iverson, Manduca, & Willett, 2012). FPD activities also reduce job burnout and increase a sense of belonging and morale among faculty (Thomas, 2012). However, many colleges and universities are observing low participation rates, and there is a concern about a mismatch of FPD activities and changing faculty needs. Using a mixed methods research design and an online survey instrument that consisted of L

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Gable, Rachel L. "Pathways to Thriving: First- and Continuing Generation College Student Experiences at Two Elite Universities." Thesis, Harvard University, 2016. http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:32663229.

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In this longitudinal interview-based study, I explore the self-assessed preparation, academic experiences, and social experiences of one ninety-one first-generation and thirty-five continuing generation (those with at least one parent a college graduate) students attending Harvard College and Georgetown University between the years of 2012-2016. Through random sampling techniques and iterative interviews, I examine the variation and change over time among first-generation students’ descriptions of their college going experiences and compare these to their continuing generation peers. I identif

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Poland, Mark W. "Factors associated with statutory consortium effectiveness : a case study of one Virginia consortium for continuing higher education." W&M ScholarWorks, 1986. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539618555.

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The purpose of this study was to determine if a statutory higher education consortium possesses the attributes generally associated with effective voluntary higher education consortia. Also, the research attempted to discover if there are other attributes which would contribute to the effectiveness of statutory higher education consortia.;A review of the literature on voluntary consortia revealed that voluntary higher education consortia regarded as effective generally (1) have clear, concise goals; (2) have an open, two-way communication system; (3) are supported by the presidents of the memb

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Bovell, Debbie Samantha. "Factors Deterring Male Enrollment in Higher Education in Barbados." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/5983.

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Barbados, a small island in the Caribbean, is experiencing the challenge of low male enrollment in higher education (HE). The research indicated that this problem, left unaddressed, could undermine the development of men, their families, and communities. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to provide insight into the dispositional, institutional, and situational factors deterring young men who acquired the requisite number of certificates for entry to HE but did not enroll. The theoretical frameworks used to ground this study were Cross's chain of response theory, Bourdieu's social

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Li, Jiexiu. "An Assessment of Technology Classroom Environments in Chinese Universities." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 1999. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2939.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of graduate classroom environments as perceived by the graduate students and faculty in technology courses, at Chinese universities. Relationships between the different dimensions of the social environment of the graduate technology classrooms were examined. The Adult Classroom Environment Scale (ACES) was used to measure the actual and ideal classroom environments on seven dimensions. The research was conducted during Fall 1998. Participants in this study included 317 graduate students and 8 teachers in 8 classes

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Marlier, AnnMarie. "An examination of the psychological contracts of contingent faculty teaching at urban, proprietary colleges." Thesis, The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3642807.

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<p> Even though proprietary colleges and universities continue to gain market share in the higher education landscape, negative perceptions about proprietary institutions remain including reliance on contingent faculty to meet fluctuating student enrollments. Little research about the experiences of contingent faculty teaching in proprietary settings exists, and even less research exists about the unwritten expectations, or psychological contracts, contingent faculty bring with them to the employment relationship with an institution. As heavy use of contingent faculty continues, campus adminis

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Omar, Bassam. "Developing continuing professional development (CPD) leadership in further education (FE)." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2015. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/6181/.

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This study develops understandings of CPD leadership development in an FE college in Cambridgeshire through an exploration of the practices and perspectives of CPD and senior leaders. The research methodology used semi-structured interviews to capture accounts of the experiences and perspectives of ten CPD leaders and seven Senior Management Team members (SMT) as they described their perceptions and interpretations of the term CPD, their individual roles and responsibilities, how CPD leaders were supported in their professional development and finally the challenges and barriers they encounter

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Hund, Barbara Maurer. "Distance learning and higher education : a study in state-wide policy and coordination for continuing education in the 1980's." W&M ScholarWorks, 1987. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539618525.

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This study was concerned with policy research for coordinating state higher education and telecommunication efforts. It focused on graduate and continuing education and on distance learning. (Distance learning is an extension of the classroom which utilizes interactive television.).;This study's research was to identify and analyze possible coordinating state policies that would best facilitate distance learning in Virginia. This is linked to how Virginia higher education can interact with business and industry to encourage academic and industrial cooperation in distance learning.;It was hypot

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Smith, Staley Charlesetta. "The impact of mentor leadership styles on first-year adult student retention." Thesis, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3567724.

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<p> This quantitative study explored the leadership styles of mentors for retained first-year adult students to analyze whether the prevalent style had a higher impact on first-year adult student retention. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) 5x was used to collect data on the mentors' leadership styles from the perspective of retained first-year adult students and from the perspective of their mentors at a private Midwestern, urban, University to compare the prevalent style from both perspectives. The convenience sampling method was used to identify the study participants. Des

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Osei, Monica A. "GED diploma graduates: Performance, persistence, and attrition in four -year postsecondary education institutions." W&M ScholarWorks, 2001. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539618577.

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Individuals who pass the General Educational Development (GED) exam often pursue higher education. Although GED diploma students tend to enroll in two-year colleges, an increasing number are enrolling in four-year postsecondary education institutions. GED diploma college students are characterized as nontraditional students and usually possess risk factors that impede academic performance and cause attrition. Collective data and analysis of their academic performance and persistence and attrition behavior is needed to determine their success in attaining a bachelor's degree.;The purpose of thi

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McMillan, Judy Bierlein. "Making access meaningful: Effects of an early contact program on community college student success." W&M ScholarWorks, 1993. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539618623.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an early contact program on the achievement, persistence, and satisfaction of new underprepared community college students. While open door admissions policies assure access to higher education, nearly three-fourths of all community college students leave before completing an associate degree. The traditional sink or swim approach to community college student success is at odds with the goal of improved student outcomes. It was hypothesized that first-time underprepared community college students who participate in a program providing

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Wallace, Barbara King. "Incentives for faculty participation in professional service at selected public urban universities in Virginia." W&M ScholarWorks, 1988. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539618594.

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The purpose of this exploratory study was to determine if urban universities truly support faculty in carrying out the universities' self-stated commitment to professional service. Professional service refers to significant professional activities outside the categories of teaching and scholarship that draw upon one's professional expertise in his or her academic discipline. A secondary purpose was to identify the incentives universities employ to encourage professional service.;Two public, urban universities in Virginia were studied for this project. The population for this study consisted of

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Reeves, Kevin P. "An Investigation of the Differences between Continuing and Non-Continuing Undergraduate Special Admission Students Related To Academic Advising Factors." VCU Scholars Compass, 2014. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/3642.

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This study examined some differences between continuing and non-continuing special admission students in areas of academic advising in ways that are more systematic and thorough than past research. The premise of the study is that having a clearer understanding of how academic advising affects retention might provide colleges and universities with information to optimize the collegiate experience for special admission students. Therefore, research on the effect academic advising has on special admission student retention might offer insight into how the interactions between student and advisor

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Wiltsher, Christopher Denis. "The concept of education in higher education in England, 1960-1997, with special reference to adult continuing education." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2005. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/14875/.

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This thesis reports a study of the concept of education in higher education and in adult continuing education within higher education in England in the period from 1960 to 1947. The period chosen has seen great changes in higher education: one aim of the study is to explore the associated changes, if any, in the understanding of the education provided in the changed system. The study begins with a consideration of the philosophy of education, the need to take account of the historical and social settings of concepts, the distinction between concepts and conceptions, and the issues of essential

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Davenport, JoanneAndi. "A Modified Program Evaluation of Training for Employer Compliance With Health Insurance Requirements." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/3343.

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A training program was established in the Midwestern United States to help employers understand compliance requirements of the health insurance industry. The purpose of this study was to conduct a modified program evaluation of the effectiveness of Pay or Play, a portion of a larger Benefit Compliance Program. The reason for the evaluation was the high percentage of remediation needed for administrators of employee health insurance following Pay or Play seminar sessions, which posed the question of program effectiveness in education of participants. This study is important because administrato

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Jeannin, Loise. "Professional Development Needs of Faculty Members in an International University in Thailand." Thesis, Walden University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10065197.

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<p> In an international university in Thailand, with students coming from 92 different countries, faculty members reported a need for professional development (PD). The purpose of this study was to understand faculty members’ needs and preferences in the undergraduate department to help the administration offer appropriate PD programs. In accordance with the situated cognition theory, professional learning was approached as a social process embedded in workplace interactions. Research questions pertained to teachers’ perceptions about their learning needs, program preferences, and

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Salisbury, Jennifer JM. "Rural Retiree Volunteer Motivations for Nonfamily-Based Intergenerational Communication." ScholarWorks, 2011. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/1164.

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Several decades of research document a growing communication gap between older adults and younger generations, with retirees limiting the information they share with younger generations. This limitation is often due to older adults' low self-efficacy and technology as a communication distraction, a trend which has resulted in the loss of intellectual capital for younger generations. The purpose of the study was to understand and increase knowledge transfer between retirees and unrelated younger people in a rural Canadian community. Communication theory of identity and social cognitive theory p

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Albert, Ernst. "Overcoming the Challenges of Retaining Novice Teachers in a County Public School." Thesis, Walden University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10602144.

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<p> Retaining novice teachers in a Northeast Florida county public school is an ongoing challenge. Research indicates that 14% of new teachers will leave the field within 5 years. The purpose of this case study was to investigate the major factors that contributed to this unique group of novice teachers’ decisions to continue to teach at the school during their first 5 years in the field. The societal model served as the conceptual framework for this study of factors affecting teacher turnover, with emphasis on teacher and school characteristics in relation to teacher attrition. Data col

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Read, Kimberly. "Continuing the Career: An Oral History of an Emeritus Professor." Scholar Commons, 2016. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/6571.

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The purpose of this study was to describe and explain the perspectives of a professor emeritus regarding his life experiences in the discipline of chemistry and in a career dedicated to research, service and teaching. Another purpose, interwoven within the perspective of this one individual, was to explore the potential influence a professor emeritus can have on his institution, and the impact the institution, its changing culture, and its shifting priorities may have on a member of the professoriate dedicated to this chosen career path. The research guiding questions for this study were: (a)

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Bennett, Sandra M. "Exploring the relationship between continuing professional education and job satisfaction for information technology professionals in higher education." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2006. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5296/.

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The study had four main hypotheses that examined the relationships between job satisfaction and the reasons for attending continuing professional education (CPE). The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between training and job satisfaction with the objective of adding to the body of knowledge related to both job satisfaction and training and development. Participation Reasons Scale was used to measure the reasons for attending CPE activities, and the Job in General Scale and Job Descriptive Index was used to measure job satisfaction. The surveys were administered over the I

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Portscheller, Mary K. Hines Edward R. "Job satisfaction of CAOs of continuing higher education, Holland's congruency construct, and selected variables." Normal, Ill. Illinois State University, 1992. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ilstu/fullcit?p9227172.

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Thesis (Ed. D.)--Illinois State University, 1992.<br>Title from title page screen, viewed January 18, 2006. Dissertation Committee: Edward R. Hines (chair), Ron S. Halinski, Doris R. Kling, Calvin L. Stockman, Barbara K. Wallace. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-115) and abstract. Also available in print.

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Divine, Allison. "Admissions Criteria and First-Year Completion Rates in an Associate Degree Nursing Program." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/5850.

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Students in associate degree nursing (ADN) programs in the United States experience high attrition rates in the first year. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between preadmission factors and first-year ADN program completion rates at one college in the south central United States. Constructivist theory provided the framework for the study. Archival data for 228 students from one ADN program were analyzed using binary logistic regression. Results indicated a statistically significant association between prerequisite grade point average (GPA) an

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Williams, Aysel Renay. "Military Students' Persistence in Earning an Online College Degree." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/3076.

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The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to gain insight into the factors that military students perceive to have an impact on their persistence. The conceptual framework for this study was Knowles' principles of andragogy. The research questions were designed to explore military students' persistence, measures of engagement in academic activities, decisionmaking to assure success, and the strategies considered important to earn a degree at an online college. Demographic surveys, status reports and degree plans, and semistructured telephone interviews were collected from 13 military stu

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Heard, Euwanna Antoinette. "The Relationship Between Formal Evaluations and Online Adjunct Faculty Teaching Practices." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/5560.

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The increased enrollment of adult learners in colleges and universities that offer online programs has provoked a need for skilled online adjunct faculty. Administrators at online universities in the Mideastern region of the United States have sought to better understand the relationship between formal evaluations and teaching practices of the online adjunct faculty. Guided by the theory of adult learning, the purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between formal evaluations of the teaching practices of online adjunct faculty and their professional development. A correlational

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Tucker, Wanda Gail. "Spaces for success in higher education| Males of color at an online predominantly white community college." Thesis, Northern Arizona University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3621155.

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<p> As the national agenda is calling for increased completion rates and degree attainments in community colleges, a <b>predominantly White college </b> in the southwestern United States offering a large number of <b> online courses</b>, seeks to gain knowledge of the <b>conditions and initiatives</b> needed to allow success to happen among <i>males of color.</i> Although there is an increased participation in online learning and pursuit of degrees by women and students of color, men of color are no more likely to succeed in the online environment than traditional classroom settings (Jackson,

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Fung, Nancy L. Y. "An exploration of the differing perceptions of problem-based learning (PBL) from students and facilitators of diverse cultural backgrounds, in the fields of theological and nursing education." Thesis, Biola University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3603086.

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<p> Theological education has not widely utilized the PBL approach and there is very little research examining the utility of PBL in theological education. Lectures are currently the preferred teaching method in theological education, however, it is recognized that there is a need for a more holistic approach. As theological education is used in both Western and Eastern cultures it is important to consider the possible influence of cultural background on the response to a PBL approach. Cultural differences in the response to PBL have received little attention in PBL research to date. This stu

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Harrison, Barbara Simpkins. "Continuing nursing education: An analysis of the relationship between benefits, participation and socialization of registered nurses in southeastern Virginia." W&M ScholarWorks, 1993. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539618507.

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There has been limited research on the benefits nurses' derive from participation in continuing nursing education (CNE). Researchers have investigated sociodemographic and attitudinal characteristics of CNE participants or the effects of CNE on nursing practice.;The purpose of this study was to determine what factors influenced registered nurses in the Southeastern region of Virginia to participate or not to participate in CNE. Specifically, this study investigated the relationship of socialization (defined as level of nursing education, reading of professional nursing journals and professiona

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Yeyinmen, Karen Coskren. "Uses of Complex Thinking in Higher Education Adaptive Leadership Practice: A Multiple-Case Study." Thesis, Harvard University, 2016. http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:27112707.

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Research and theories of leadership development link the capacity for complex thinking to effectiveness at leading adaptive change. However, few empirical studies examine how this link operates in natural work settings, or explore its implications for practicing the kinds of leadership being called for in higher education today. In this study, I address this gap using post-positivist, ethnographic methods to examine how three higher education leaders, who are publicly recognized as effective change agents and demonstrate the capacity for complex thinking via research-validated instruments, use

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Jurewicz, Edward J. "The integration of interactive strategies in two-way interactive video instruction a case study of instructional thought versus instructional performance /." [Bloomington, Ind.] : Indiana University, 2005. http://wwwlib.umi.com/dissertations/fullcit/3167793.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, Dept. of Instructional Systems Technology, 2005.<br>Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 66-04, Section: A, page: 1329. Adviser: Thomas Schwen. "Title from dissertation home page (viewed Nov. 9, 2006)."

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Covert, Ivette Armand. "The effect of group counseling on the self-esteem, attendance, and counselor utilization of inmigrant hispanic limited english proficient secondary students." FIU Digital Commons, 1996. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2661.

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As the population of the United States becomes more diverse and the immigrant Hispanic, limited English proficient (LEP) school age population continues to grow, understanding and addressing the needs of these students becomes a pressing question. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of group counseling, by a bilingual counselor, on the self- esteem, attendance and counselor utilization of Hispanic LEP high school students. The design for this study was a quasi-experimental design. The experimental and control groups consisted of one class from each of the four levels of En

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Johnson, Judith M. "Service learning| Providing the building blocks for a socially responsible nursing role." Thesis, Capella University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3590532.

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<p> An explanatory correlational study was conducted to explore whether and to what extent a relationship between hours of participation in service learning and commitment to social responsibility exists for students enrolled in pre-licensure baccalaureate-nursing programs currently participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact. The convenience sample consisted of 103 volunteer professional nursing students. The Civic Attitudes and Skills Questionnaire (CASQ), comprised of six subscales: civic action, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, political awareness, leadership, social justice

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Sperry, Rita A. "Prediction of retention and probation status of first-year college students in learning communities using binary logistic regression models." Thesis, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3626219.

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<p> The first year of college is a critical period of transition for incoming college students. Learning communities have been identified as an approach to link students together in courses that are intentionally integrated and designed with first-year students' needs in mind. Yet, learning community teaching teams are often not provided with data prior to the start of the semester about their students in order to target interventions. Also, it remains unclear as to which students are most benefitted by participating in learning communities. One question then becomes, what variables known on o

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Purcell, Kathleen R. "Help wanted| Perceptions of employment by young adults with autism and their parents." Thesis, California State University, Fullerton, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3581782.

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<p> There is a distinct employment gap between disabled and non-disabled young adults with disabilities. Unemployment numbers are even higher for adults with autism. Recent statistics show Autism Spectrum Disorder is the fastest growing developmental disorder. The problem this dissertation addressed is the perceptions of employment experienced by young adults with autism and their parents. The literature review was perceived through the lens of a social justice view and disability theory. The review summarized overviews of special education policies, autism, and employment. </p><p> The purpo

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Drew, Tara M. "Learning style, seat preference, and past profession| Predicting traditional osteopathic student achievement." Thesis, Capella University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3646840.

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<p> The study was designed to examine the predictive relationship between the variables of seat preference, learning style, and past profession, and student achievement. A convenience sample of N = 248 traditional manual osteopathic students of two Canadian and one Swiss accredited English speaking part-time colleges was recruited for the quasi experimental predictive study. The participants were adult learners ranging in age from 20 – 69 years with 71% of the sample being female in accordance to the population demographic. The data collection included grade score, learning style as meas

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Lucey, Kevin. "The Effect of Motivation on Student Persistence in Online Higher Education| A Phenomenological Study of How Adult Learners Experience Motivation in a Web-Based Distance Learning Environment." Thesis, Duquesne University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10750789.

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<p> The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of motivation in the persistence of adults enrolled in online higher education. Since the 1990’s, online courses and programs have proliferated across higher education, with adults (ages 25 and over) currently making up the largest portion of online enrollments. Online courses, however, suffer from a higher rate of student attrition than their hybrid and face-to-face counterparts. Although it is difficult to attribute the high rate of attrition in online education to any one factor, research has identified a lack of motivation as

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Patterson, Kathryn Jean S. "The public service aspect of William and Mary's mission: 1906-1972." W&M ScholarWorks, 1991. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539618822.

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Teaching, research, and service constitute the three commonly articulated missions of American colleges and universities. The purpose of this study was (1) to examine whether public service is a viable element of the college mission or a marginal activity and (2) to analyze the forces that shape the public service responsibility of a given institution. The specific aspect of public service addressed is the college's role in providing continuing educational opportunities for adults in the surrounding community.;The College of William and Mary in Virginia was selected as a case study because of

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Vyskocil, Gina M. "Challenges Needs and Experiences of Single Parent Student Mothers in Higher Education." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/612.

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While the literature addressing the experiences of women in higher education is expanding, the experiences of single mothers in academia remains under-explored, despite single student mothers being the largest and fastest growing student demographic in higher education institutions. The role of single mothers who are pursuing degrees while raising children assumes crucial importance in helping forge means of support that are not government-dependent, as well as enabling single parent student mothers to role model educational pursuits and achievement of degrees as possibilities for dependents.

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Ellis, Mark, Leslie Adebonojo, and Kathy A. Campbell. "How IT Continuing Education Has Transformed Our Library." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2012. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/377.

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Excerpt: Having the skills and knowledge to adequately respond to technology-based information demands has never been more important. When the library at East Tennessee State University was opened in 1999, it was the first new academic building that had been constructed on the campus in a number of years.

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Lewis, Adam Justin. "A case study of modern computing| Importance for tablet computers in higher education." Thesis, University of Phoenix, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3585972.

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<p> With the rapid growth of technology and a fast pace society, students have discovered tablet computers, a powerful portable useful device for education. Although studies have shown rapid growth of tablet computer adaptation within education, limited research exists regarding how tablet computers are used for classroom performance, communication, and leadership among college students. The purpose of the study was to explore and understand how college students use tablet computers by interviewing undergraduate and graduate students. Interview results of 20 college students are as follows: (a

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Judkins, Sharon Kay. "Hardiness, stress, and coping strategies among mid-level nurse managers: Implications for continuing higher education." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2001. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2799/.

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This study investigated relationships among hardiness, stress, and coping strategies among mid-level nurse managers in hospitals. Coping strategies were hypothesized to be positively related to stress. In addition, hardiness and its components were hypothesized to be positively related to stress and coping strategies. Demographics were hypothesized to be unrelated to stress, hardiness, and coping strategies. Both hardiness and coping strategies were hypothesized to be predictors of stress. Pearson correlation coefficients, multiple regression, and linear regression were used in data analysis.

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