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DissertationYang, Joyce LeeWork-life balance is a challenge for principals to navigate as the ever-increasing responsibilities of the role as principal requires more time. Because time is limited, achieving balance between principals’ workloads and home responsibilities can cau . . .
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DissertationWhelan, Garrett C.Women are underrepresented in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) from high school to college and into employment. as these are the fastest growing and highest paying fields of the economy this means women are missing . . .
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DissertationValdez, VidalThe purpose of this study was to explore distributed leadership and how leadership practices are actualized in three selected schools in Southern California. This qualitative, multiple case study used survey research and interviews to assess how distr . . .
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DissertationLopez, GeorgeThe purpose of this qualitative case study was to analyze the impact of a middle school principal’s leadership on school culture. Working within an emerging conceptual framework, this study was grounded in four broad concepts: (a) school culture, (b) . . .
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DissertationEhrle, DianeQuality early education and kindergarten readiness are now nationally recognized as indicators of future success. A growing body of research links quality preschool education to lifelong benefits, including greater likelihood of high school graduation . . .
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DissertationWolzinger, RenahThe purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program in CTE areas, and identify the ways a CTE pathway contributes to transfer readiness in the California community colleges. the study sought to inform . . .
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DissertationGriffin, AprilThe purpose of this sequential exploratory mixed methods study was to assist employers, the local economies, and California Community Colleges in identifying and defining what communication skills are necessary to be successful in a middle-skill level . . .
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DissertationUdealor, Sonna AThe purpose of this study was to describe teacher perspectives on reading instruction within professional development. The major premise is that teacher input should be utilized to improve and shape specialized professional development. This research . . .
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DissertationWang, Lynn Ji-linThis study was an exploratory qualitative study examining the experiences of front-line student affairs professionals in admissions, financial aid, and Dream Resource Centers and their dilemmas in interpreting and implementing AB 540/AB 2000. Study pa . . .
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DissertationDowd, Tyffany Y.President Obama charged community colleges with a significant role in moving forward the nation’s college degree completion agenda. Community colleges offer a pathway to degree completion, which is transfer readiness. This qualitative study explored A . . .