Factors Associated With School Counselors' Use Of A Family Systems Perspective,
2013
University of New Orleans
Factors Associated With School Counselors' Use Of A Family Systems Perspective, Dorothy M. Martin
LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations
Six hundred fifty-seven (657) members of the American School Counseling Association responded to the researcher-developed survey, the School Counselors Perceptions of Family Systems Perspectives Questionnaire (SCP-FSPQ). The instrument assessed school counselors’ perceptions of preparedness, competency, importance and frequency of use of family systems perspectives when working with youth in the school setting. The purposes of this quantitative study were to understand school counselors’ perceptions of their educational preparation in family systems perspectives; whether school counselors are using family systems strategies and, if so, how often; and how important school counselors believe those strategies are when implemented. This study also explores …
The Lived Experiences Of African American Women With Breast Cancer: Implications For Counselors,
2013
University of New Orleans
The Lived Experiences Of African American Women With Breast Cancer: Implications For Counselors, Latasha K. Clay
LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations
Qualitative phenomenological methodology was used to explore the lived experiences of African American women diagnosed with breast cancer. Phenomenology focuses on the meaning of the lived experiences of individuals experiencing a concept, structure, or phenomenon (Creswell, 2007). The purpose of phenomenological research is to identify phenomena as perceived by the individual. Utilizing an existential perspective, the focus of this study was to uncover meaning which defined the essence of the participants’ experiences. Seven African American women diagnosed with breast cancer participated in this study. The participants’ ages ranged from 33-63 years. A semi-structured interview process with open-ended questions was utilized …
Conversations : A Middle School Advisory Program,
2013
Bank Street College of Education
Conversations : A Middle School Advisory Program, Mindy Swedarsky
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Includes a rationale that develops the reasoning for establishing an advisory program at the middle school level. It explores advisory program models currently used in the field including relevant content and activities for an advisory program as well as exploring the range of options a school has for implementing an advisory program in regards to time allotment and student grouping. It also provides a snapshot of early adolescent physical, social, emotional, moral reasoning, and cognitive development and discusses the benefits to implementing an advisory program with 12 to 14 year olds.
Trait Emotional Intelligence, Perceived Discrimination, And Academic Achievement Among African American And Latina/O High School Students: A Study Of Academic Resilience,
2013
Butler University
Trait Emotional Intelligence, Perceived Discrimination, And Academic Achievement Among African American And Latina/O High School Students: A Study Of Academic Resilience, Nick R. Abel
Scholarship and Professional Work – Education
The goal of academic resilience research is to identify factors and processes which lead to academic success among groups of students generally found to be at-risk, including those of African American and Latina/o descent. The present study investigated a possible risk factor (perceptions of discrimination), a possible protective factor (emotional intelligence), and the role of gender in predicting academic achievement (as measured by high school GPA) in a sample (N = 79) of African American and Latina/o high school students attending one high school in Minnesota. Through the use of multiple regression, neither emotional intelligence nor perceptions of discrimination was …
Expectations V. Reality: A Study About Chinese Students' Expectations And Experiences At A Midwestern University In America,
2013
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Expectations V. Reality: A Study About Chinese Students' Expectations And Experiences At A Midwestern University In America, Sarah J. Barg
Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to add to the research regarding the expectations and experiences of Chinese students studying at an American university. In doing so, this study sought to examine newly arriving Chinese students’ expectations of what their experience would be like compared to the reality of what their experiences actually were while attending Midwestern State University (MSU). Ten participants participated in two semi-structured interviews. The first set of interviews explored what Chinese students expected their experience studying at MSU to be like. The following interview explored the actual experiences the Chinese students had while studying at …
Exploring The School Counselor's Role In Response To Intervention (Rti) Efforts For Struggling Readers In Elementary Grades,
2013
University of Central Florida
Exploring The School Counselor's Role In Response To Intervention (Rti) Efforts For Struggling Readers In Elementary Grades, Rachel Merz
HIM 1990-2015
Student success is important for student learning, for parents, and for schools; however, in the last decade standardized test data has shed much light on the need for improved student performance across grade levels. Research findings identify that there are millions of struggling readers in US schools. Using assessment data, schools are implementing various types of intervention systems in an effort to meet all students' needs. Response to Intervention (RtI) is a method of intervention that provides systematic assistance to students who have learning difficulties and need additional support beyond regular classroom instruction. Results showed that RtI related activities (i.e., …
Group Counseling For Students Transitioning Out Of Postsecondary Education,
2013
Portland State University
Group Counseling For Students Transitioning Out Of Postsecondary Education, Joel A. Lane
Counselor Education Faculty Publications and Presentations
This paper proposes a Narrative-based group counseling model for postsecondary students preparing to graduate and transition out of university life. The challenges associated with this transition are both psychological and career-related in nature. The author utilizes multiple transition frameworks to provide a conceptualization of the graduation transition, and offers an overview of narrative therapy, its use in transition counseling, and its use in groupwork. The proposed intervention calls for two facilitators and between six and eight members. An intervention overview is provided that includes recruitment and prescreening instructions as well as content for eight sessions.
The Role Of Leadership Experience In Self-Authorship Development: A Qualitative Case Study,
2013
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The Role Of Leadership Experience In Self-Authorship Development: A Qualitative Case Study, Anna Pressler
Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Marcia Baxter Magolda’s research showed development of self-authorship typically occurred around 30 years of age. However, some programming and experiential learning presented opportunities to accelerate self-authorship development in college. Baxter Magolda emphasized the importance of self-authorship in the formative years of college and post-graduation with significant life decisions of academic major, career choice, and relationships. Therefore, the purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the role leadership experience played in development of self-authorship in college. Previous research touted multicultural programming, developmental advising, challenging classroom environments, and living-learning community models as ways to promote self-authorship development, but little research …
Influences On Student Attitudes: An Examination Of Ten Selected Influence Areas That Impact Community College Students’ Attitudes Towards Postsecondary Education And Student Outcomes,
2013
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Influences On Student Attitudes: An Examination Of Ten Selected Influence Areas That Impact Community College Students’ Attitudes Towards Postsecondary Education And Student Outcomes, Luke A. Stobel
Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
The purpose of this study was to examine different selected influence areas that may have an impact on a community college student’s attitudes towards their education. The study was first examined in relation to existing research regarding influences that can affect, positively or negatively, a student’s attitude towards education, the courses and type of institution that they select, and ultimately in their decision to pursue higher education in general. Ten different selected influence areas were chosen and aspects of each area were examined to provide insight into influences that may impact student attitudes towards education and ultimately student outcomes. Some …
Ua32/2 Military Student Services, Vol. 1, Issue 1,
2013
Western Kentucky University
Ua32/2 Military Student Services, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Wku Military Student Services
WKU Administration Documents
Newsletter created for veterans attending WKU. This issue includes information regarding the Veterans' Resource Center, CLEP, Textbooks for Troops, WKU Student Veterans Alliance, Community Blueprint Network and Lt. Col. Scott Walker.
Tips For The Working College Student [Brochure And Video],
2013
Western Kentucky University
Tips For The Working College Student [Brochure And Video], Michelle Hanley
Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)
Working in college is more common than some people may realize. According to the United States Census Bureau, 72% of undergraduate students and 82% of graduate students work during college. There are various reasons why students decide to work in college. For some the increase in tuition has forced them to work to pay tuition or other educational related fees. Others may work in college in the form of a work study program or internship to gain career experience or for money to pay for entertainment. Some students work to support their families and pay for living expenses thus falling …
The Honors Experience [Brochure And Video],
2013
Western Kentucky University
The Honors Experience [Brochure And Video], Destiny Savage
Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)
Gifted and talented students become accustomed to exhibiting academic excellence throughout their K-12 careers; so much so that they learn to crave the intellectual stimulation and intrigue that is characteristic of their curricular experiences. Upon entering the realm of higher education, these same students are faced with a newfound independence and must make the decision of whether or not to continue their pursuits of specialized education. Students that are active in and outside the classroom during their collegiate career are more likely to complete their degree programs as proposed by Astin’s Theory of Student Involvement (Astin, 1999). Therefore, getting involved …
Cheating & Academic Misconduct: What Do You Have To Lose? [Brochure And Video],
2013
Western Kentucky University
Cheating & Academic Misconduct: What Do You Have To Lose? [Brochure And Video], Cady Denton
Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)
Academic misconduct is an issue plaguing college campuses. Academic misconduct can be clearly defined (plagiarism, copying the work of another) or more ambiguous (sharing work, turning in one piece of work for multiple assignments) (Schmelkin, Gilbert, Spencer, Pincus, & Silva, 2008). McCabe and Trevino (1996) state that cheating has become more prevalent, and tactics widely vary. Reasons for academic misconduct can range from stress and poor time management to a compliance with suggested social norms (ETS and the Ad Council, 1999). While academic dishonesty may seem like the “easy way out,” it can result in serious consequences affecting one’s academic …
The Journal Of Counselor Preparation And Supervision Volume 5, Number 1,
2013
Montclair State University
The Journal Of Counselor Preparation And Supervision Volume 5, Number 1, Edina Renfro-Michel
Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
No abstract provided.
The Perceived Value Of Counselor Preparation For Student Affairs Professionals,
2013
Youngstown State University
The Perceived Value Of Counselor Preparation For Student Affairs Professionals, Jake J. Protivnak, Matthew J. Paylo, J. Carol Mercer
Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
Student affairs programs share a common goal of developing master’s level professionals for employment in higher education. Approximately one-third of student affairs training programs are counseling-based and half of those programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). However, there is a lack of literature regarding the preparation of student affairs professionals trained in counseling programs and the importance of counselor training to the student affairs profession. Based upon a review of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Professional Standards, CACREP standards, and other related research, this article will …
Factors That Influence Minority Student Enrollment At Various Levels Of Postsecondary Education,
2013
Old Dominion University
Factors That Influence Minority Student Enrollment At Various Levels Of Postsecondary Education, Lashauna Mychal's Dean
Counseling & Human Services Theses & Dissertations
Research indicates disparities in the enrollment of minorities in postsecondary education. However, the reasons for the lower enrollment rates of minorities are less clear. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between sex, income, GPA, racial/ethnic identity, academic self-concept, and sense of school belonging for African American and Latino/Latina students with level of enrollment at postsecondary schools (two-year community college or four-year university). Participants included 256 African American and Latino/Latina students at two-year community colleges and four-year universities in Virginia. GPA and academic self-concept were found to be predictors of enrollment. Specifically, students with higher GPAs are …
A Consensual Qualitative Research Study Of The Transformation From High School Dropout To Second Chance Alumni,
2013
Old Dominion University
A Consensual Qualitative Research Study Of The Transformation From High School Dropout To Second Chance Alumni, Jayne E. Smith
Counseling & Human Services Theses & Dissertations
This study focused on understanding the perceived process of change, outcomes and influencing factors experienced by high school graduates of Urban Corps of San Diego County (UCO) from a bioecological theory of human development standpoint. UCO is a second chance high school diploma-job training program that offers students free mental health counseling and employment assistance. Limited research charted former high school dropouts' process of re-engagement with school and experiences after graduation. Using Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) and Critical Theory, a research team identified nine categories and 33 subcategories based on 15 semi-structured interviews with a homogenous sample of UCO alumni. …
Effects Of Using A Neuroeducational Intervention To Enhance Perseverance For Online Edd And Eds Students,
2013
Liberty University
Effects Of Using A Neuroeducational Intervention To Enhance Perseverance For Online Edd And Eds Students, Charles Cadle
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Developing and maintaining a "completion mindset" is a necessary mental condition for online educational doctorate (EdD) and educational specialist (EdS) students to obtain their advanced degrees. The purpose of this research study was to examine the effect of a neuroeducational intervention on a volunteer convenience sample of EdD and EdS students enrolled in online research and analysis courses at a private central Virginia university to determine if the intervention would have a positive effect on the level of perseverance through the stages of practical inquiry when compared to a control group. The independent variable was a web-based instructional method consisting …
School Personnel Perceptions Of Professional School Counselor Role And Function,
2013
Old Dominion University
School Personnel Perceptions Of Professional School Counselor Role And Function, Caron N. Coles
Counseling & Human Services Theses & Dissertations
The purpose of this research study was to examine the attitudes held by school-based administrators, teachers, and professional school counselors regarding ideal and actual roles of the professional school counselor. The survey instrument utilized in this research study, the PSCRFA, is grounded in the ASCA model and reflective of current school counseling ideology. This investigation determined if attitudes within and among the groups differed significantly along specific independent variables, such as age, gender, years of experience, school setting, student caseload, and educational level for school-based administrators, teachers, and professional school counselors working in an urban public school district in Hampton …
Mas Que El Apoyo Academico: La Educacion No Formal Y El Programa Servicio Pais Educacion,
2013
SIT Study Abroad
Mas Que El Apoyo Academico: La Educacion No Formal Y El Programa Servicio Pais Educacion, Leah Ewald
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
This investigation aims to analyze the operation and overall results of Servicio País Educación, an intervention-based program of the non-profit organization, Fundación de la Superacíon, offered to primary, low-resource, municipal schools in Chile. Functioning from 2010-2012 as an after-school program, Servicio País Educación provided a non-formal educational environment which provided hands-on learning opportunities for students. Children selected to participate in the program came from especially poor socioeconomic situations and often underperformed academically in the classroom or exhibited behavioral issues. Students participated in small groups led by tutors where they received not only individualized academic help but practical education in the …
