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Spring 2011 Follow-Up Survey Of Freshmen Who Entered Western In Fall Of 2009, John M. Krieg, Beth Hartsoch, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Kieran Seaman
Spring 2011 Follow-Up Survey Of Freshmen Who Entered Western In Fall Of 2009, John M. Krieg, Beth Hartsoch, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Kieran Seaman
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
The Spring 2011 Follow-Up Survey of Freshmen Who Entered Western in 2009 (2nd Year Survey) is part of a longitudinal effort to survey students with a goal to improve educational programs and provide self-assessment data. Together with the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, OSR designed this survey in an attempt to shed light on the efficacy and satisfaction with first year and GUR programs. In addition, a number of campus offices submitted questions to help assess their programs. Among these are the Math Center, the Honors Program, Western Libraries, University Residences, Environmental Health and Safety, and the Renewable Energy Degree …
Advising Task Force Report, Angie Bomier, Kellian Clink, Sarah Glaser, Sara Granberg-Rademacker, Sarah Koenen, Dan Kromer, Jane Mcconnell
Advising Task Force Report, Angie Bomier, Kellian Clink, Sarah Glaser, Sara Granberg-Rademacker, Sarah Koenen, Dan Kromer, Jane Mcconnell
Library Services Publications
There is compelling evidence that advising is considered very important by students, that academic advising is an important factor in retention, and that many students at Minnesota State University, Mankato, feel that their advising experience is less than ideal. Many faculty feel frustrated with their lack of time, their lack of training, and the lack of a centralized advising resource that quickly and reliably provides information about policies and procedures necessary for good advising. The following report describes the issues uncovered by Noel-Levitz and NSSE, a pilot study matching survey done in 2006, an in-depth conversation with graduation evaluators here, …
Male Psychology Doctoral Students: The Influence Of Grc On Training, Christopher A.T. Sbaratta
Male Psychology Doctoral Students: The Influence Of Grc On Training, Christopher A.T. Sbaratta
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
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A Hero Of A Different Sort, Charles G. Eberly
A Hero Of A Different Sort, Charles G. Eberly
Charles G. Eberly
A student reflects on his experiences with a college professor whose values are focused on teaching and trust rather than on monetary rewards.
Positive And Problematic Dissertation Experiences: The Faculty Perspective, Sarah Knox, Alan W. Burkard, Julie K. Janecek, Nathan Pruitt, Shauna Elizabeth Fuller, Clara E. Hill
Positive And Problematic Dissertation Experiences: The Faculty Perspective, Sarah Knox, Alan W. Burkard, Julie K. Janecek, Nathan Pruitt, Shauna Elizabeth Fuller, Clara E. Hill
College of Education Faculty Research and Publications
We interviewed 14 clinical and counseling psychology faculty regarding their experiences chairing positive and problematic dissertations. Data were analyzed using consensual qualitative research (CQR). Participants reported that advisors’ roles involved guiding/facilitating dissertations and helping students shape research ideas; students’ roles included taking responsibility, working independently, and maintaining good relationships with the chair/committee. With positive dissertation experiences, chairs and students collaborated before the dissertation, worked together well during the dissertation, and students began the dissertation feeling competent and motivated; such dissertations positively affected participants. Problematic dissertation experiences evinced difficult relationships between chair and student, and students’ low research capability; such dissertations …