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Does Being Rural Matter?: The Roles Of Rurality, Social Support, And Social Self-Efficacy In First-Year College Student Adjustment, Allison L. Bitz Phd
Does Being Rural Matter?: The Roles Of Rurality, Social Support, And Social Self-Efficacy In First-Year College Student Adjustment, Allison L. Bitz Phd
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
One out of every three first-year college students will not return for a second year of college (Postsecondary Education Opportunity, 2010). Due to a variety of factors, minority students are at an even higher risk of dropping out of college. Rural youth, comprising approximately 22% of the nation’s total youth, form a significant minority population; yet the rural student experience in college has not yet been widely considered in research. The purpose of this quantitative study was to explore college adjustment and its predictors among first-year students, with an emphasis on the role of rurality in college adjustment. Social self-efficacy, …
Re-Imagining The Digitalcommons Collections At The University Of Rhode Island: Innovative Approaches Using Technology To Advance The Student Experience, Joseph A. Santiago
Re-Imagining The Digitalcommons Collections At The University Of Rhode Island: Innovative Approaches Using Technology To Advance The Student Experience, Joseph A. Santiago
Student Affairs Digital Community Development
Proposal Application for 2012 Innovative Approaches Using Technology to Advance the Student Experience. This proposal outlines a plan to utilize the DigitalCommons Collection as a unifying platform that can be the vehicle for community scholarship, creativity, and outreach. This article communicates a strategy to connect the URI community through multiple points of access and create a blended environment in which all people may share and learn from each other.
A rough draft of the proposal has been included demonstrating a slightly different interface and the beginnings of the writing process.
A Comparative Study Of International And American Study Abroad Students’ Expectations And Experiences With Host Countries In Selected Institutions Of Higher Education, Jasmine Renner, Evelyn D. Roach
A Comparative Study Of International And American Study Abroad Students’ Expectations And Experiences With Host Countries In Selected Institutions Of Higher Education, Jasmine Renner, Evelyn D. Roach
ETSU Faculty Works
This was a comparative study of international and American study abroad students’ experiences and expectations with the host countries. The rationale for this study was to acquire a deeper understanding of different experiences of students who study abroad and to understand whether their expectations of the host country have an impact on their experiences. An opportunity sample of American study abroad and international students was selected from the United States student population and their expectations and experiences of the host country compared. The study addressed 6 research questions, using a mixed-method approach. The principal instrument for the investigation was the …
Strategic Directions For Gettysburg College Update & Upcoming Major Facilities Projects, March 2011, President's Office
Strategic Directions For Gettysburg College Update & Upcoming Major Facilities Projects, March 2011, President's Office
Reports from the President’s Office
The four central themes of Strategic Directions-Engagement, Distinction, Access and Connection-remain the best guideposts to lead us towards our goals and aspirations for Gettysburg College. However, the current context does require us to sharpen our focus, prioritize further, and better capitalize on opportunities and synergies. [excerpt]
Strategic Planning Forum Strategic Planning Goal 2: Academic Excellence, Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Strategic Planning Forum Strategic Planning Goal 2: Academic Excellence, Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Strategic Planning Forums
Strategic Planning Forum Strategic Planning Goal 2: Academic Excellence, Friday, Feb. 4, 2011.
Strategic Directions For Gettysburg College Update, February 2011, President's Office
Strategic Directions For Gettysburg College Update, February 2011, President's Office
Reports from the President’s Office
Much has changed since the Strategic Directions for Gettysburg were articulated in 2007. We have had transition in the leadership of the College in key positions including the president, the provost, and the vice president for development, alumni and parent relations. The economy has shifted seismically and in ways we certainly would not have predicted in 2007. Demographic projections related to the diversity of high school students and their geographic distributions have become a reality. The emergence of online learning opportunities and for-profit education, together with a high unemployment rate and significant increases in student financial need, have created a …
Using Data To Evaluate Performance And Inform Decisions, Lynn D. Akey
Using Data To Evaluate Performance And Inform Decisions, Lynn D. Akey
Academic Affairs Publications
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Bridgewater State University Factbook, 2010-2011, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment, Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater State University Factbook, 2010-2011, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment, Bridgewater State University
Factbook
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Common Data Set, 2011-2012, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State University
Common Data Set, 2011-2012, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State University
Common Data Sets
No abstract provided.
Underrepresented Women In Higher Education: An Overview, Deirdre Cobb-Roberts, Vonzell Agosto
Underrepresented Women In Higher Education: An Overview, Deirdre Cobb-Roberts, Vonzell Agosto
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Faculty Publications
Central to understanding how social justice and diversity are articulated in institutions of higher education, are the experiences of female faculty and administrators from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in the U.S. system of higher education. According to the Urban Dictionary's (1999 - 2011) website, the word "work" as in "you better work" (1999 - 2011a), or "workin' it" (1999 - 2011b), is used to give praise or approval to another person and is analogous to:
The Nature Of Relationship Construction And Maintenance For New College Presidents: An Exploratory Study, Mark Allen
The Nature Of Relationship Construction And Maintenance For New College Presidents: An Exploratory Study, Mark Allen
Antioch University Dissertations & Theses
The purpose of this study was to explore the nature of relationships within the context of a new college presidency. The college presidency is unique given the societal importance of higher education and the organizational complexity of academia. To remain relevant in addressing society's needs a president must successfully create an environment receptive to self-examination and change. Central to a president's success is the ability to construct and maintain effective relationships. This exploratory research employed a phenomenological approach, interviewing eleven new college presidents as the primary method for gathering data. Through data analysis the researcher captured a deeper understanding of …