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Christmas 1 Series C 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Christmas 1 Series C 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Sunday's Sermon
This PDF comments on the Propers for the First Sunday after Christmas, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.
Advent 4 Series C 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Advent 4 Series C 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Sunday's Sermon
This PDF comments on the Propers for the Fourth Sunday in Advent, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.
Advent 3 Series C 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Advent 3 Series C 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Sunday's Sermon
This PDF comments on the Propers for the Third Sunday in Advent, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.
The Role Of Virtual Communication Platforms In Academically Supporting Post-Secondary Students, Eldora M. Fosmire
The Role Of Virtual Communication Platforms In Academically Supporting Post-Secondary Students, Eldora M. Fosmire
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
While many consider college students to be digital natives, who are at ease with multiple forms of technology, many of these students do not adapt these skills for academic purposes. Retention concerns for college students often prompt support staff to seek out and adopt technology approaches to promote completion. This study provided a virtual learning platform to deliver academic support and sought to promote learning community interaction for rural and urban post-secondary students. A subset of vocational major programs that prepare students for employment after completion served as a participant pool. However, participants in the study chose not to use …
The Impact Of A Collaborative Data-Inquiry Culture, As Promoted By The Harvard University Data Wise Improvement Process, On Student Achievement., Kenneth I. Barrie
The Impact Of A Collaborative Data-Inquiry Culture, As Promoted By The Harvard University Data Wise Improvement Process, On Student Achievement., Kenneth I. Barrie
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The study examined the impact of a collaborative data-inquiry culture, promoted by the Harvard University Data Wise Improvement Process (DWIP), on student achievement. 58 teacher surveys and PARCC scores for 2, 631 students were taken from four middle schools in a minority district. A quantitative method and a quasi-experimental one-sample-pretest-posttest design were used. Analysis involved Chi-Squared tests followed by pairwise comparisons. Statistical significance was determined using standard alpha of p ppppppp< 0.00556. Future research should focus on a larger school sample, data on the student level, and the impact of the DWIP on school culture.
Social Media And Academic Performance: Assisting Academic Achievement For English Language Learners, Eduardo D. Moreno
Social Media And Academic Performance: Assisting Academic Achievement For English Language Learners, Eduardo D. Moreno
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The purpose of this quantitative retrospective, causal-comparative study was to examine what, if any, statistically significant difference existed between Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) mathematical and reading achievement of English Language Learners (ELL) in a school using Seesaw—a social media platform—and those in a school not using Seesaw in an elementary school setting in Northern California. The population of ELL third and fourth-grade students within each participating school was 52, for a total of 104 participants. All ELL students in this study come from Spanish speaking homes and were Spanish speakers. Collection of data occurred through the MAP Growth assessments. …
Blended Learning In Middle School Art: A Qualitative Case Study, Michele Mars
Blended Learning In Middle School Art: A Qualitative Case Study, Michele Mars
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The purpose of this exploratory qualitative case study was to explore the actions of one middle school art teacher implementing blended learning methods in an eighth grade art class to understand what effect the art teacher perceives blended learning has on eighth grade middle school art students’ engagement in the subject matter. Mezirow’s Transformational Theory was the framework that guided the study. The study was conducted in a rural middle school located in the Midwest region of the United States over a nine-week period focusing on one middle school art teacher and an eighth grade art class using blended learning …
Fundraising Managers’ Perceptions Of Online Education’S Influence On Fundraising Practices And Giving, Peter J. Szucs
Fundraising Managers’ Perceptions Of Online Education’S Influence On Fundraising Practices And Giving, Peter J. Szucs
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The influence of online education on higher education fundraising practices and giving patterns is not well understood. This qualitative case study explored how fundraising managers perceived the impact of online education on higher education fundraising. To explore this phenomenon, the researcher interviewed fundraising managers at private, nonprofit colleges and universities in the western United States, and reviewed publicly available documents on the participant schools fundraising and financial information. The interviews demonstrated that study participants were concerned about connecting with graduates of online programs, and perceived that online students may have less affinity for their alma mater than on-ground alumni. The …
A Case Study Of Fine Arts Teachers’ Perceptions Of Eportfolio Evaluation As Professional Development, Jacquelynn S. Demontmollin
A Case Study Of Fine Arts Teachers’ Perceptions Of Eportfolio Evaluation As Professional Development, Jacquelynn S. Demontmollin
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
This qualitative case study illustrated perceptions of seven fine arts teachers who were veteran participants in an ePortfolio evaluation method (with three or more years participation). The research questions centered on professional growth, reflection, and the impact ePortfolio had on the craft of teaching. A blended conceptual framework of Schön’s (1983, 1987) theory of reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action, and Mezirow’s (1991) transformative learning theory was applied to analyze the data. The researcher explored types of reflection fine arts teachers perceive through ePortfolio evaluation, and how the process of ePortfolio evaluation doubled as a professional development for some teachers. Through three phases …
Community College Students’ Perceived Value Of High School Career And Technical Education Program Experiences, Martin Douglass
Community College Students’ Perceived Value Of High School Career And Technical Education Program Experiences, Martin Douglass
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The goal of this qualitative, narrative inquiry study was to explore the voices of community college students who have taken Career and Technical Education (CTE) while in high school, investigate if they perceived value from their high school CTE classes, and determine how those experiences impacted their high school and college educations (cf. Association for Career and Technical Education, 2016; American Institutes for Research, 2013; Southern Regional Education Board, 2008). The central research question for the dissertation was: What value do local community college students believe their high school Career and Technical Education program participation provided? The screening survey had …
Advent 2 Series C 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Advent 2 Series C 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Sunday's Sermon
This PDF comments on the Propers for the Second Sunday in Advent, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.
Accuplacer Placement Cutoff Scores As Predictors Of Freshman Performance: A Correlational Analysis, Lulani Tomaszewski
Accuplacer Placement Cutoff Scores As Predictors Of Freshman Performance: A Correlational Analysis, Lulani Tomaszewski
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
There is uncertainty on how to maximize freshman performance in an English course when students have competing placement scores. Students who have scored above the cutoff score on one of the English placement tests (either reading or writing) and scored below the cutoff score on the other are not systematically placed. The purpose of this study was to determine whether ACCUPLACER placement cutoff scores in reading and writing predicted performance in first-semester English courses and first-semester cumulative GPA among incoming students at a community college in the Pacific Northwest during the 2015−2016 and 2016−2017 school years. Two research questions guided …
Determining Impact Of Appreciative Inquiry: A Case Study, Kimberly Davis
Determining Impact Of Appreciative Inquiry: A Case Study, Kimberly Davis
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
This qualitative study was an exploratory, single-case study from the perspectives of Appreciative Inquiry [AI] practitioners that explored how they determined the impact of an Inquiry. Through AI worldwide, the common call to action has been for empirical, critical analysis of the theory and practices of AI (Bushe, 1998; Bushe & Marshak, 2011, 2014, 2015; Clarke, n.d.; Conklin, 2009; Grant & Humphries, 2006; Hart, Conklin, & Allen, 2008; Kessler, 2013; Tartell & Vogel, 2017; Willoughby & Tosey, 2007). Bushe and Marshak (2013) stated a lack of unifying theory of change being offered and “a rather large gulf between academics who …
Advent 1 Series C 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Advent 1 Series C 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Sunday's Sermon
This PDF comments on the Propers for the First Sunday in Advent, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.
Critical Reflection And Mainstream Teachers’ Implementation Of Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol For English Language Learners: A Case Study, Teneisha Mcneil
Critical Reflection And Mainstream Teachers’ Implementation Of Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol For English Language Learners: A Case Study, Teneisha Mcneil
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The researcher in this study investigated questions that explored (a) what are the frames of reference of mainstream teachers who instruct English learners in the mainstream classroom, (b) how the use of critical reflection and implementation of sheltered instruction observation protocol (SIOP) influence mainstream teachers’ efficacy of instructional delivery, and (c) how do mainstream teachers construct meaning and encourage their professional growth through their use of critical reflection and sheltered instruction observation protocol. Using a case study methodology, the researcher sought to answer these questions using relative literature and theories that exist within the field of education. The goal of …
Reducing Runway Incursions: The Role Of Collaboration, Education, And Training, Billy Metallinos
Reducing Runway Incursions: The Role Of Collaboration, Education, And Training, Billy Metallinos
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
Runway incursions are a major threat to aviation safety and can cause major delays and collisions that have significant human and financial implications for airlines. This study investigated how training, education, and collaboration may be improved to reduce the occurrence of runway incursions at airports. Data collection involved interviews, a focus group, and document analysis to explore the participants’ perceptions. The interviews and focus group involved a purposive sample of 12 pilots, air traffic controllers, airport administrators, and ground personnel. The interviews and focus group transcripts were chunked, coded, and patterns sought to form five key themes addressing the research …
Teacher And Student Perceptions Of Digital Skills: A Qualitative Case Study, Dawn B. Prescott
Teacher And Student Perceptions Of Digital Skills: A Qualitative Case Study, Dawn B. Prescott
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The idea that today’s learners possess uniquely advanced digital skills continues to persist in the field of education, yet a significant void may exist between the formal digital literacy skills today’s students possess and the essential skills they need to be digitally competent, lifelong learners. The purpose of this research study was to explore teachers’ and students’ perceptions of students’ digital literacy for learning. These two research questions guided the study: 1) How do teachers perceive their students’ digital literacy skills as effective for learning? and 2) How do students perceive their digital literacy skills as effective for learning? Calvani, …
The Difference Between Teacher Candidates’ And Veteran Teachers’ Perceptions Of Motivation, Nishika Edwards
The Difference Between Teacher Candidates’ And Veteran Teachers’ Perceptions Of Motivation, Nishika Edwards
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
In this study, motivational levels and self-efficacy of educators are assessed as a case study. Twenty-two participants were divided into three subgroups engaged in the study. The subgroups included a group of teacher candidates who had recently declared their majors, a group of teacher candidates who had completed all of their coursework, and a group of veteran teachers who had completed a formal teacher education evaluation system. An academic motivational scale was administered to determine if the participants are extrinsically or intrinsically motivated to be an educator. In addition, a teacher self-efficacy scale was administered to distinguish the self-efficacy beliefs …
The Impact Of Teacher Self-Efficacy On Methodology And The Use Of Graphing Technology In Teaching Factoring Quadratic Functions: Perspectives Of International Introductory Algebra Teachers, Malgorzata Mart
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The primary purpose of the study was to determine whether there is a relationship between self-efficacy of international algebra teachers and their level of incorporating technology in teaching factoring quadratic functions to introductory algebra students. The secondary purpose of the study was to examine the influence of self-efficacy on the perspective of international teachers with respect to the methods they use to teach factoring quadratic functions to introductory algebra students. The participants, 54 mathematics educators form 15 countries on five continents, replied to the UVGIA survey instrument. Quantitative analysis of data brought two results. There is a strong positive relationship …
Parents' Experiences Working With Their Adolescent Children On Secondary Mathematics Homework In Relation To Epstein’S Framework Of Involvement: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca Ann White
Parents' Experiences Working With Their Adolescent Children On Secondary Mathematics Homework In Relation To Epstein’S Framework Of Involvement: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca Ann White
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
This qualitative study was conducted at a rural school located in southwest Louisiana with an enrollment of 767 students during the Spring of the 2017-18 academic school year (XXXXX School Board, 2018). A descriptive phenomenological research methodology was used to investigate the experiences of parents working with their adolescent children on their secondary mathematics homework. A sample of seven parents participated in this study. The criteria used for a parent to qualify was having an adolescent child taking secondary mathematics courses during the 2017-18 school year. Data were collected using one-on-one interviews with individual participants during the summer of …
Association Between Psychosocial And Organizational Factors And Objectively Measured Sedentary Behavior In Desk-Dependent Office Workers, Andrew Lafrenz, Taryn Lust, Minot Cleveland, Alar Mirka, Andrew Downs, Bryan Goodin, Jacquie Van Hoomissen
Association Between Psychosocial And Organizational Factors And Objectively Measured Sedentary Behavior In Desk-Dependent Office Workers, Andrew Lafrenz, Taryn Lust, Minot Cleveland, Alar Mirka, Andrew Downs, Bryan Goodin, Jacquie Van Hoomissen
CUP Faculty Research
Cross-sectional analysis of data from the Recharge@Work study was used to assess individual, interpersonal and organizational correlates of objectively- measured sedentary time, in desk-dependent office workers at 2 U.S. hospitals. Analysis included 65 participants (62 females and ~49.2 years old). Sedentary time was assessed by accelerometry across five consecutive days and expressed as prolonged sedentary bouts (60 min ≤ 150 cpm). Correlates measured a baseline included: age, BMI, active break enjoyment, active break outcome expectancy, active break self-efficacy, active break social support, direct supervisor support of active breaks and senior manager support of active breaks. As expected, we found that …
Emergency Preparedness Among Salem’S Hispanic Population: Proposal To Improve Emergency Preparedness And Engagement, John C. Pegg Ii
Emergency Preparedness Among Salem’S Hispanic Population: Proposal To Improve Emergency Preparedness And Engagement, John C. Pegg Ii
CUP Undergraduate Research
The emergency preparedness of the residents of the City of Salem is of great importance to the City and the resilience of the community. The City’s emergency management mission states “to ensure that the City is prepared for a disaster by ensuring coordination of protection, prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery activities that increase the City’s capabilities to minimize loss of life and reduce impacts from disasters” (City of Salem, 2014). Oregon and the City of Salem are susceptible to a variety of emergencies and disasters. These disasters are infrequent compared to other areas of the country that face a recurring …
Marion County, Oregon Integration Of School Emergency Preparedness, Mitch Sechler
Marion County, Oregon Integration Of School Emergency Preparedness, Mitch Sechler
CUP Undergraduate Research
Collaboration between schools and emergency managers is paramount in addressing the whole community approach to emergency management for increasing preparedness (FEMA, 2011). As every disaster is local, a unified and collaborative approach should be taken to ensure schools are not a hindrance but rather an asset for preparedness, response and recovery efforts. Schools must have ownership and accountability for ensuring they are prepared for emergencies. Additionally, local emergency management agencies with their capabilities, capacity and knowledge must take action in response to the opportunity to build partnerships and expanded their efforts to create a resilient community.
Project Proposal: The Jentay Group, Edward Vasquez
Project Proposal: The Jentay Group, Edward Vasquez
CUP Undergraduate Research
The following document contains material that connects to the emergency preparedness side of homeland security. The Jentay Group is a small company that brings advanced composites to the industrial market. Their work can be seen in the aerospace and unmanned vehicle industry, the automotive industry and the medical industry (Jentay, 2018). The team of 11 works out of a 4500 ft building located in Beaverton, Oregon. Beaverton is located in the Portland metropolitan area, which boasts a population of approximately 2.4 million (Beaverton Oregon, 2018). These statistics place the headquarters in a heavily populated area, which could bring good business …
Hilton Garden Inn Emergency Operations Analysis And Proposal, Mikaela Mcdaniel
Hilton Garden Inn Emergency Operations Analysis And Proposal, Mikaela Mcdaniel
CUP Undergraduate Research
This project is assigned as a senior practicum by Concordia University for seniors to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their college education in pursuit of a degree in Homeland Security. The ability to identify and assess threat and risk in a company’s emergency operations is a definite demonstration of a student’s acquired knowledge and skill. Such an assessment was done for the Hilton Garden Inn located in Corvallis, Oregon. Through assessment of their current emergency operations, concerns were found regarding their lack of employee training, updates to the emergency operations plan, and documents. This project outlines the concerns …
How Do Communication Modalities Influence Intergenerational Communication?, April Pierce, Candace Payne
How Do Communication Modalities Influence Intergenerational Communication?, April Pierce, Candace Payne
Concordia Journal of Communication Research
This cross-sectional study analyzes the rapidly developing landscape of online communications. In particular, it studies the modalities used by three generations, which include baby boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y/millennials. In addition to analyzing their preferred methods, researchers also studied the conflicting views on other generations. This was done through data collected from an online survey administered via email and social media posts. It was hypothesized that the gaps in communication styles between different generations would be significantly different than the other generations mentioned. Researchers found that while generational differences are still present among the three demographics studied, a significant …
Effects Of Standardized Testing In Urban Turn Around Schools, Melida Jemmott
Effects Of Standardized Testing In Urban Turn Around Schools, Melida Jemmott
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
Standardized tests are intended to show what students have learned and retained in a classroom setting. The purpose of the qualitative case study was to understand the effects of standardized testing in urban turn around schools. The research question that guided the study was: What are the experiences of teachers regarding the use of standardized testing, in urban turnaround schools in the south? The sample was obtained through a snowball strategy, and it consisted of 11 participants who were teachers from an Izone school in the Southern United States. The data obtained were interviews and artifacts (lesson plans). Inductive analysis …
A Case Study Of The Perceptions Of Teacher Job Satisfaction Working Under A Transformational And Distributed Leadership Style, James A. Diaz
A Case Study Of The Perceptions Of Teacher Job Satisfaction Working Under A Transformational And Distributed Leadership Style, James A. Diaz
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The purpose of this qualitative, single-embedded multiple-case study was to explore the perceptions of teachers’ working in a transformational and distributed leadership style at a large comprehensive rural high school in South Central Texas. The research was conducted on a campus that has a total teaching staff of 170 and serves approximately 2,000 socioeconomically and racially diverse students. The sample consisted of 15 teachers, approximately one third of the purposive sample pool, with 1–6 years of teaching experience. For each participant, a preinterview open-ended questionnaire, the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), and a semistructured in-person interview provided data. The research results …
A Case Study To Determine Classroom And Field Educator Perspectives On Occupational Therapy Student Readiness For Transition To Clinical Practice, Pamela Karp
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
In occupational therapy education, fieldwork is essential to preparing students for licensure and practice. Fieldwork is where students are afforded opportunities to assimilate knowledge gained through didactic coursework into newly constructed knowledge developed through practice in authentic clinical environments. The classroom and the field represent diverse and unique teaching and learning environments which students are required to successfully navigate. Facilitating student success these environments requires the efforts of educators and the students themselves. Understanding educator perspectives about student readiness for practice in fieldwork settings can advance organized professional educator development, lead to improved academic curriculums, and more productive communication between …
The Relationship Between Social Integration In Learning Community And Retention Of Freshmen Minority Students, Christopher A. Phekni
The Relationship Between Social Integration In Learning Community And Retention Of Freshmen Minority Students, Christopher A. Phekni
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
This dissertation examined whether student social integration through participation in a learning community is associated with the retention of freshman minority students from the first semester to the second semester of their first year in college. A web-based Qualtrics survey questionnaire was administered through social media to the target population of freshmen aged at least 18 years old in learning communities across the United States. A correlational quantitative research design was utilized to address the research questions. The study examined whether retention between freshmen first and second semester relates to their social experiences in a learning community. In addition, this …