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Full-Text Articles in Education
New V.P. For Advancement, Alumni Engagement Named, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
New V.P. For Advancement, Alumni Engagement Named, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Park has more than 30 years of experience in philanthropy, alumni engagement, marketing, and communications in both higher education and the private sector. She has led major fundraising initiatives at both Oregon State University and Lewis & Clark College.
How Does Classroom And Behavior Management Preparation Impact Performance And Confidence Among Elementary School Teachers?, Katyellen Lindroos
How Does Classroom And Behavior Management Preparation Impact Performance And Confidence Among Elementary School Teachers?, Katyellen Lindroos
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
Being an effective classroom manager is a key component to successful teaching. Research has indicated that teachers are not satisfied with their credential program preparation in the areas of classroom and behavior management. The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a correlation between the amount of management preparation teachers receive in their credential programs and their perceived confidence and preparedness in the classroom. Also, this study sought to discover if supplemental training was beneficial for beginning and experienced teachers. The review of literature presented some common themes within this area of research: the importance of classroom …
Special Educators' Perceptions Of Paperwork Demands And Job Efficacy: A Qualitative Study, Deborah K. Imhoff
Special Educators' Perceptions Of Paperwork Demands And Job Efficacy: A Qualitative Study, Deborah K. Imhoff
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
This study examines the growing evidence that paperwork burdens associated with the jobs of special education teachers are contributing to high attrition rates among these educators. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact that paperwork demands have on special educators’ decisions to remain in this profession. In examining the literature for the primary reasons of difficulty in retaining special education teachers, several themes emerged: increasing paperwork burdens and administrative tasks as a result of budget cuts and increased class sizes in both special and general education classes, NCLB legal requirements and accountability policies, and time constraints. In-depth …
Informing Parents And Educators About The Importance Of Preschool For English Language Learners: A Guideline, Marinique Simone Perry
Informing Parents And Educators About The Importance Of Preschool For English Language Learners: A Guideline, Marinique Simone Perry
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
The importance of pre-kindergarten experience for English Language Learners is that it gives them a foundation for their kindergarten experience. Many Hispanic families are hesitant in putting their child in the care of someone who is not a family member, which then puts these children behind others who had an academic experience in pre-kindergarten. This not only brings the Hispanic children down academically but also fails to teach them about the social aspect of school. The purpose of this study is to give people involved with these children a guideline to help them understand the importance of pre-kindergarten education for …
Parent And Educator Perspectives Of Asd Learning Environments In Public Charter Schools: A Qualitative Study, Victoria Marie Starr Soria
Parent And Educator Perspectives Of Asd Learning Environments In Public Charter Schools: A Qualitative Study, Victoria Marie Starr Soria
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
The purpose of this study is to reveal parent and educator perceptions of the inclusion setting for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the public charter school of study. Due to the limited research available on parent and educator perceptions and the learning environments for students with ASD within public charter schools, a wide range of literature has been reviewed. This includes what public charter schools provide Students with Disabilities (SWD), how lawmakers and public perception play a role in parent and educator perspectives of learning environments for students with ASD, what experts deem best for students with ASD, …
Algebra Ii: Gatekeeper Course An Examination Of Cst Proficiency Levels In California And The Bay Area, Laurie Allyn Hailer-O'Keefe
Algebra Ii: Gatekeeper Course An Examination Of Cst Proficiency Levels In California And The Bay Area, Laurie Allyn Hailer-O'Keefe
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
This paper examines the Algebra II course and California Star Test (CST) proficiency levels in the San Francisco Bay Area and in the State of California. CST proficiency levels are examined by grade level for the State and nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area region. Algebra II is shown to be one of the more complicated courses in the CSU and UC A-G eligibility courses for students in high school. This paper attempts to highlight the achievement gap of gender and socio-economic and race/ethnicity gaps in completion of the course. This paper examines completion rates by grade and …
A Dialogue About Race: African-American Teachers Discussing History And Experience Of African-Americans In The Teaching Profession, Christina Clair Owens
A Dialogue About Race: African-American Teachers Discussing History And Experience Of African-Americans In The Teaching Profession, Christina Clair Owens
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
The achievement gap in the United States develops when millions of children enter the classroom on their first day of kindergarten. The sociological effects of the achievement gap as it relates to the racial and socio-economic strata create cyclical, systemic problems in our country that ultimately affect the next generations of children in our schools. The purpose of this study is to learn from adult African-American teachers about the issues confronting African-American high school students who no longer have role models in the classroom, as was previously the case, prior to school desegregation. A former teacher, of African-American history, was …
Advanced Spanish Language High School Students: Perceptions Of Spanish Instruction, Understanding, And Cultural Appreciation, Susan Malanche Smith
Advanced Spanish Language High School Students: Perceptions Of Spanish Instruction, Understanding, And Cultural Appreciation, Susan Malanche Smith
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
The addition of foreign language study to high school core curriculum benefits learners, society and overlap into the success of other areas of study and critical thinking. The problem in contemporary high school curriculum is that foreign language is disappearing. High school students and educators are failing to see the benefit of foreign language and its benefit to all subjects. The purpose of this study is to identify student perceptions of the importance of foreign language study in high school. The literature review documents the disappearance of foreign language study as part of a high school curriculum. Methodology includes conversations …
Educational Concerns Of Implementing Biosand Water Filters In Rural Uganda, Matthew Engman Spowart
Educational Concerns Of Implementing Biosand Water Filters In Rural Uganda, Matthew Engman Spowart
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
The world is facing a shortage of clean drinking water. Current predictions, due to growing population, urbanization, and climate change estimate access to clean water to be further challenged in the coming years. Research has indicated that point of use (POU) technologies are likely to be the most efficient at delivering clean water (water cleaned of diarrhea causing microbes and bacteria) to rural populations. POU technologies, and specifically the biosand filter (BSF) are shown to be affordable, effective, and sustainable in rural areas. Many studies point to the need of proper education and follow-up with BSF users. BSF technology has …
Building Collaboration Through Project-Based Theater Design, Heather Rose Basarab
Building Collaboration Through Project-Based Theater Design, Heather Rose Basarab
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
With the economic collapse of 2008, there has been a dramatic increase in government emphasis on the value of science and technology-based study in the nation’s high schools as a means for the United States to remain competitive in the world economic market. Financial, political and societal support for the hard sciences, coupled with evertightening budget restrictions for education, have contributed to the devaluing, underfunding, and elimination of the performing arts as a viable and valued academic pursuit (Whitman, 2011). The arts play an important role in secondary school education, developing a broad range of widely applicable social and organizational …
Redundancy, Discrimination And Corruption In The Multibillion-Dollar Business Of College Admissions Testing, Monica Ellen Rizzo
Redundancy, Discrimination And Corruption In The Multibillion-Dollar Business Of College Admissions Testing, Monica Ellen Rizzo
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
Most American colleges and universities require standardized entrance exams when making admissions decisions. Scores on these exams help determine if, when and where students will be allowed to pursue higher education. These scores are also used to determine eligibility for merit based financial aid. This testing persists even though half of the institutions that require the test scores from applicants have no idea if the scores offer any valuable information about prospective students. The purpose of this study is to examine the biases inherent in standardized college entrance exams, their validity as predictors of college completion, the actual value of …
The Effectiveness Of Hospital School Re-Entry Programs For Children With Life-Altering Illness Or Injury, Karen Lynne Mixon-Martin
The Effectiveness Of Hospital School Re-Entry Programs For Children With Life-Altering Illness Or Injury, Karen Lynne Mixon-Martin
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
When otherwise healthy students suffer from a life-altering injury such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), many of them will return to their schools and classrooms, but with dramatically different abilities and needs. Within UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals resides an interdisciplinary team of specialists who collaborate to determine what these children will need in order to prepare not only the student, but also those who will play a part in the success of their return to school. The goal of the team is to create a pre-entry framework that will provide the tools necessary to put into place those services; and …
A Realistic View Of Returning To The Classroom After Cancer Survival: A Double Entendré, Heidi Suzanne Zimmer
A Realistic View Of Returning To The Classroom After Cancer Survival: A Double Entendré, Heidi Suzanne Zimmer
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
Returning to work after cancer treatment provides its own set of challenges. The purpose of this research paper is to inform cancer survivors of the reality of returning to work after treatment. From personal experience and hearing others’ stories; I am convinced that getting back to a “normal” life is a large part of the recovery from cancer. Returning to work can be the conclusion to a very long battle and reassures survivors, that they truly have beaten the beast. The literature revealed that it takes time for the body to follow the head and heart when it comes to …
The Emergence Of A Dual-System Of Primary Schooling In Ethiopia And Its Impact, Asayehgn Desta
The Emergence Of A Dual-System Of Primary Schooling In Ethiopia And Its Impact, Asayehgn Desta
Collected Faculty and Staff Scholarship
Over the last twenty years, in quantitative terms, Ethiopia has expanded and universalized the enrolment of school aged children in primary schools in line the International Covenant of Economic, Social, and Cultural rights in order to minimize the irregularities that have existed over the years. However, when the existing primary schooling is visualized in terms of quality and equity, it is sad to observe that privately run-ultra-modern primary schools seem to be mushrooming in Ethiopia in order to serve the sons and daughters of a newly emerging privileged class. On the other hand, the sons and daughters of the poor …
Greenmba Unveils Sustainable Performance Metric, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Greenmba Unveils Sustainable Performance Metric, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Green MBA Cover PictureThe Sustainable Performance Ranking Metric was unveiled on September 7 at the Sonoma Raceway at Sears Point during the raceway's Accelerating Sustainable Performance Summit, an annual meeting that brings together racing fans, electric car companies and developers of alternative fuels.
Researchers Present Cultural Communication Findings, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Researchers Present Cultural Communication Findings, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Findings will be presented at the European Association of Communication in Healthcare International Conference on Communication in Healthcare, September 4-7, at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland by co-authors Dr. Luanne Linnard-Palmer, professor of Nursing, Dr. Jayati Ghosh, associate dean of Dominican’s School of Business and Leadership, and Dr. Olivia Catolico, professor of Nursing.
Big History Opens Ils 2012 Fall Lecture Series, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Big History Opens Ils 2012 Fall Lecture Series, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Informed by a background in biochemistry and cultural anthropology, Dr. Spier executed a 10- year research project on religion, politics and ecology in Andean Peru, which led to the publication of two books: Religious Regimes in Peru and San Nicolás de Zurite. In his most recent publication, Big History and the Future of Humanity, he presents an original theoretical approach that makes "big history" -- the placing of the human past within the history of life, the Earth, and the Universe -- accessible to general readers while revealing insights into what the future may hold for humanity.
Dominican Names Provost, Senior Assistant To President, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Dominican Names Provost, Senior Assistant To President, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Dr. Weisler comes to Dominican from Hampshire College, where he is a professor of Linguistics and has served in numerous leadership roles, including Dean of Enrollment and Assessment, Dean of Academic Development, and Dean of Cognitive Science. Dr. Weisler also serves as Research Fellow with the New Leadership Alliance for Student Learning and Accountability in Washington, D.C.
Usda, Cdfa Applaud Dominican Research, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Usda, Cdfa Applaud Dominican Research, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Studies conducted at both the NORS-DUC facility in San Rafael and at a commercial nursery in the San Joaquin Valley, which had been under quarantine due to P. ramorum infestation for the past 12 months, show that steaming infected soil at temperatures of 50°C and higher for 30 minutes completely eliminated P. ramorum from previously infected soil.
Hall Joins Dominican As First Yin Endowed Professor, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Hall Joins Dominican As First Yin Endowed Professor, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Dr. Hall’s research interests and areas of expertise include computer simulation; the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics; simulation and theory of glasses; structure of materials; kinetics and thermodynamics of gas and surface free radical reactions. Dr. Hall uses computer simulations to study materials including nano-particles implicated in production of airborne toxins, hydrogen storage materials, and flame retardant/polymer mixtures used to manufacture a variety of plastic materials.
Dominican Wins Pacwest Academic Achievement Award, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Dominican Wins Pacwest Academic Achievement Award, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Student-athletes at Dominican and Grand Canyon each produced a 3.26 grade point average the past academic year
Breaking Down The Ivory Tower: The (Past And) Future Of Liberal Arts Education, Nicola Pitchford
Breaking Down The Ivory Tower: The (Past And) Future Of Liberal Arts Education, Nicola Pitchford
Office of Academic Affairs
The first compelling point Dominican illustrates is that private liberal arts universities can effectively serve the needs and interests of first-generation college students and students of color (respectively, 25% and 46% of our student body). This has been a deliberate commitment at Dominican, but it also demonstrates that broad-based and contextualized learning can be just as appealing and just as relevant as more narrow pre-professional programs to those students and families who are often under the most pressure to consider immediate return on their college investment. There is more to be done yet, in terms of our supporting students and …
Dominican Congressional Intern Heads To Panetta Institute, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Dominican Congressional Intern Heads To Panetta Institute, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
The Grass Valley native, who graduated from Forest Charter School in Nevada City, will spend the fall 2012 semester in Washington, D.C. working for a member of the California congressional delegation. Lewis was one of about two dozen students appointed by university presidents from the 23 campus California State University system plus Dominican and Santa Clara University based on exemplary scholastic record, interest in politics and potential for a public service career.
'Realm Of Dreams' Exhibit Comes To Alemany Library, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
'Realm Of Dreams' Exhibit Comes To Alemany Library, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
The exhibit, which is on display during normal library business hours seven days a week, began with an Opening Reception July 10. Dominican is sponsoring the event with the support of Women, Leadership and Philanthropy Council.
Dr. Ching-Hua Wang Named New Hns Dean, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Dr. Ching-Hua Wang Named New Hns Dean, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Dr. Wang succeeds Dr. Martha Nelson, who recently was named the University’s Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, a position previously held by Dr. Sherry Volk. Dr. Volk retired in December 2011 after 43 years of service to Dominican
Biologist Receives Nih Grant To Fight Malaria, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Biologist Receives Nih Grant To Fight Malaria, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
The award is funded through the NIH’s National Institutes of Allergies and Infectious Diseases. Portland State University, Dominican University of California, Geneva Foundation, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Drexel University, and Portland VA Research Foundation are all awardees. The lead investigator is Dr. Jane Kelly, a research professor in the Department of Chemistry at Portland State University.
President Marcy Named Influential Woman In Business, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
President Marcy Named Influential Woman In Business, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Throughout her career in higher education leadership positions, President Marcy has driven major education reform and diversification initiatives, supported the advancement of faculty and students, and enhanced the reputation and reach of the institutions she has served.
Fulbright Award Goes To Dominican's Suresh Appavoo, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Fulbright Award Goes To Dominican's Suresh Appavoo, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Appavoo notes that this is an optimal time for this work as the Republic is engaged in curriculum reform efforts, and is in the throes of implementing a new primary and secondary school curriculum. The Maldives National University recently opened and is offering diplomas and degrees in teacher education and licensure.
Research Finds Cadmium Link To Breast Cancer, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Research Finds Cadmium Link To Breast Cancer, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
The study by researchers in the lab of Dr. Maggie Louie, associate professor of biochemistry in Dominican’s Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, shows exposure to cadmium for prolonged periods of time can cause the progression of breast cancer to become more aggressive.
See Ronan Farrow Commencement Speech On Youtube, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
See Ronan Farrow Commencement Speech On Youtube, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Farrow, who received an honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree, spoke to more than 320 graduating students during the undergraduate ceremony in the Forest Meadows Amphitheater.