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A Profile Of Frinq Students Whose Home Language Is Not English, Beth Hooker, Rowanna L. Carpenter Jan 2011

A Profile Of Frinq Students Whose Home Language Is Not English, Beth Hooker, Rowanna L. Carpenter

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This analysis revealed that the group of students enrolled in FRINQ who report speaking a language other than English in their homes is made up of immigrants, US born and international students who speak a wide range of languages. These students are likely to be first-generation college students and work fewer hours than their peers. Academically, writing is expressed as the top area where non-native speakers need support and they also express a need for help finding employment. In order to better understand the experiences and challenges for students who speak a language other than English at home, further research …


Mentor Program Assessment 2010-2011, Portland State University. University Studies Program Jan 2011

Mentor Program Assessment 2010-2011, Portland State University. University Studies Program

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This excerpt from the 2010-2011 Annual Assessment Report summarizes course evaluation information for undergraduate and graduate peer mentors.


Frinq Faculty Retreat, Portland State University. University Studies Program Sep 2010

Frinq Faculty Retreat, Portland State University. University Studies Program

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Presentation to FRINQ faculty on two projects connecting ePortfolio data with survey data focused on our Communication (writing) and Diversity learning goals.


Long-Term Impact Of Community-Based Learning On College Graduates: Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp Qualitative Study, Rowanna L. Carpenter Jun 2010

Long-Term Impact Of Community-Based Learning On College Graduates: Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp Qualitative Study, Rowanna L. Carpenter

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Provides an overview of an ongoing research project conducted by Capstone faculty and the Capstone Director analyzing interviews with students who had completed the Kiwanis Camp Capstone. This Capstone provides students with an opportunity to live with and provide direct service to a camper with disabilities.


Barriers To Success In Fall Term Frinq: Faculty And Mentor Stories About Their Students, Michael Flower, Rowanna L. Carpenter, Mirela Blekic Jan 2010

Barriers To Success In Fall Term Frinq: Faculty And Mentor Stories About Their Students, Michael Flower, Rowanna L. Carpenter, Mirela Blekic

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Presents themes emerging from a series of conversations with FRINQ faculty and mentors about their students who were not returning to Portland State for Winter term.


Report Of The University Studies Council To The Faculty Senate - June 2009, Portland State University. General Education Working Group, Mitch Cruzan Apr 2009

Report Of The University Studies Council To The Faculty Senate - June 2009, Portland State University. General Education Working Group, Mitch Cruzan

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This report from the University Studies Council presents an implementation plan to the Faculty Senate for cluster realignment.


General Education Working Group Report Recommendations, Portland State University. General Education Working Group Sep 1993

General Education Working Group Report Recommendations, Portland State University. General Education Working Group

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This report seeks to address several of the questions and concerns raised by faculty at a previous meeting and to more completely set forth the rationale for the goals of the general education program the General Education Working Group recommend.