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Direct Inference Instruction: The Effects On Fourth Grade Students' Reading Comprehension And Motivation, Kalee Bengtson Dec 2011

Direct Inference Instruction: The Effects On Fourth Grade Students' Reading Comprehension And Motivation, Kalee Bengtson

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


The Role Of Mindfulness In Academic Stress, Self-Efficacy, And Achievement In College Students, Brian D. Brausch Jan 2011

The Role Of Mindfulness In Academic Stress, Self-Efficacy, And Achievement In College Students, Brian D. Brausch

Masters Theses

This study was designed to assess the predictive quality of specific measures toward academic success in college students. In particular, high school grade point average, (GPA), American College Testing exam scores (ACT), academic stress, academic self-efficacy, and mindfulness measures were used as independent variables to determine their predictive significance toward undergraduate fall 2010 semester GPAs. Data from 268 undergraduate students at Midwestern university were collected and analyzed. Results revealed significant predictive quality of high school GPA and academic self-efficacy toward undergraduate performance. However, ACT scores, academic stress, and mindfulness measures were not found to be predictive of undergraduate semester GPAs. …


Financial Well-Being Among Selected Students At Eastern Illinois University, Eric John Mazoch Jan 2011

Financial Well-Being Among Selected Students At Eastern Illinois University, Eric John Mazoch

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Transition Of Freshmen Student Athletes, Jessica R. Leach Jan 2011

Transition Of Freshmen Student Athletes, Jessica R. Leach

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Student-Athletes And Their Willingness To Contribute Financially In The Future To Eastern Illinois University Athletics, Joseph Richard Ethington Jan 2011

Student-Athletes And Their Willingness To Contribute Financially In The Future To Eastern Illinois University Athletics, Joseph Richard Ethington

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Qualitative Exploration Of Esl Chinese Student Experiences At A North American Institution Of Higher Education, Kelly Anne Kawa Jan 2011

A Qualitative Exploration Of Esl Chinese Student Experiences At A North American Institution Of Higher Education, Kelly Anne Kawa

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Freshmen Perceptions Of Academic Support In The Residence Halls, Katherine E. Schmidt Jan 2011

Freshmen Perceptions Of Academic Support In The Residence Halls, Katherine E. Schmidt

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Assessing Transfer Student Needs At Eastern Illinois University, Samantha J. Noblit Jan 2011

Assessing Transfer Student Needs At Eastern Illinois University, Samantha J. Noblit

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Moving Through Autonomy Toward Interdependence: The Relationship Between Chickering And Reisser's Third Vector And Stephen Covey's Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People, Christopher M. Pahl Jan 2011

Moving Through Autonomy Toward Interdependence: The Relationship Between Chickering And Reisser's Third Vector And Stephen Covey's Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People, Christopher M. Pahl

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Student Athletes' Perceptions Of Academic Support, Career Support And Personal Support, Chandra R. Golden Jan 2011

Student Athletes' Perceptions Of Academic Support, Career Support And Personal Support, Chandra R. Golden

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Does Quantitative Or Qualitative Data Lower Stigma Of Those Suffering From Schizophrenia?, Fred A. Washburn Jan 2011

Does Quantitative Or Qualitative Data Lower Stigma Of Those Suffering From Schizophrenia?, Fred A. Washburn

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of Remedial Coursework On Transfer Student Success, Cathy Lee Feely Jan 2011

The Impact Of Remedial Coursework On Transfer Student Success, Cathy Lee Feely

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Perceptions Of Body Image: A Study Of College Women In Sororities And Not In Sororities, Amy L. Piekarski Jan 2011

Perceptions Of Body Image: A Study Of College Women In Sororities And Not In Sororities, Amy L. Piekarski

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Student Perceptions Of A Special Admissions Program: The Boost Program, Jessica Elizabeth Rinkel Jan 2011

Student Perceptions Of A Special Admissions Program: The Boost Program, Jessica Elizabeth Rinkel

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Eulalee Anderson: Pioneer In International Student Programs At Eastern Illinois University, Bria Phillips Jan 2011

Eulalee Anderson: Pioneer In International Student Programs At Eastern Illinois University, Bria Phillips

Masters Theses

Eulalee Anderson, a higher education scholar and leader in the office of international students and scholars spent her days tending to the development and support of international students attending college in the United States, specifically at Eastern Illinois University. Born in Port Alegre, Brazil in 1919, she earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Oklahoma and three masters degrees at Eastern Illinois University. The majority of her professional career was at Eastern Illinois University where she first worked in Booth Library at the circulation desk and later joined what was then called the International Programs office as the international …


The Impact Of A Sociology Career Planning Seminar On Students' Perceptions Of Career Barriers, Career Decision-Making Difficulties And Career Decision Self-Efficacy, Wendy M. Downing Jan 2011

The Impact Of A Sociology Career Planning Seminar On Students' Perceptions Of Career Barriers, Career Decision-Making Difficulties And Career Decision Self-Efficacy, Wendy M. Downing

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Program Evaluation Of A University Volunteer Program, Stacey Patricia Jaksa Jan 2011

A Program Evaluation Of A University Volunteer Program, Stacey Patricia Jaksa

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Flowers In Bloom: The Experiences Of African American Undergraduate Single Mothers At A Predominantly White Institution, Erika C. Weaver Jan 2011

Flowers In Bloom: The Experiences Of African American Undergraduate Single Mothers At A Predominantly White Institution, Erika C. Weaver

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of Mentoring African-American Males During Their Undergraduate Experience, Ivan D. Blount Jan 2011

The Impact Of Mentoring African-American Males During Their Undergraduate Experience, Ivan D. Blount

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of College Counseling Websites Regarding Suicide Prevention/Depression Referral Services, Heather L. Zike Jan 2011

Evaluation Of College Counseling Websites Regarding Suicide Prevention/Depression Referral Services, Heather L. Zike

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


The Initial Application Screening Process For P-12 Potential Teacher Candidates, Brian Edward Neighbors Jan 2011

The Initial Application Screening Process For P-12 Potential Teacher Candidates, Brian Edward Neighbors

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Study Of Psychological Sense Of Community Within Living-Learning Environments, Jacob R. Hanley Jan 2011

A Study Of Psychological Sense Of Community Within Living-Learning Environments, Jacob R. Hanley

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


The Mis-Education Of Fraternity-Sorority Life Professionals: Moving Towards Effective Support And Development Of Nphc Advisors At Predominantly White Institutions, Sunni Lee Solomon Ii Jan 2011

The Mis-Education Of Fraternity-Sorority Life Professionals: Moving Towards Effective Support And Development Of Nphc Advisors At Predominantly White Institutions, Sunni Lee Solomon Ii

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


An Examination Of The Intersection Between Alcohol Use And Unanticipated Consequences For College Females, Jessica A. Wright Jan 2011

An Examination Of The Intersection Between Alcohol Use And Unanticipated Consequences For College Females, Jessica A. Wright

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Special Education Teachers' Perspectives Of The Functional Behavior Assessment Process, Stephanie A. Woodley Jan 2011

Special Education Teachers' Perspectives Of The Functional Behavior Assessment Process, Stephanie A. Woodley

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Undergraduate Leadership Development Perceptions, Jordan Baumgardner Jan 2011

Undergraduate Leadership Development Perceptions, Jordan Baumgardner

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


For Wanting Of A Meal: An Exploratory Study Of Meal Provisions At Medium To Large College And University Food Services In Illinois, Evan J. Mcwhirter Jan 2011

For Wanting Of A Meal: An Exploratory Study Of Meal Provisions At Medium To Large College And University Food Services In Illinois, Evan J. Mcwhirter

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Millennial Music Students: Perceptions Of General Stress, Performance Stress, Physical Health, And Mental Health, Elizabeth Plapp Jan 2011

Millennial Music Students: Perceptions Of General Stress, Performance Stress, Physical Health, And Mental Health, Elizabeth Plapp

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Student Athlete: From Recruitment To The Academic, Athletic, & Social Experiences, Moetiz Y. Samad Jan 2011

Student Athlete: From Recruitment To The Academic, Athletic, & Social Experiences, Moetiz Y. Samad

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Increasing Male Volunteering One Motivation At A Time, Matthew C. Nance Jan 2011

Increasing Male Volunteering One Motivation At A Time, Matthew C. Nance

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.