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BookMartin, Michelle E.This comprehensive introduction looks at the human services profession though the settings where human services work and provides information about social problems within a socio-political context to show how culture and ideology influence people’s pe . . .
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BookDaubigny, FannyFanny Daubigny's PROUST IN BLACK fuses French Literature, cultural studies, film noir, cinema history, and Los Angeles, the City of Angels, in a dynamic synthesis of imagination and invention that remakes cultural criticism in the here and now. With l . . .
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BookHickok, JohnAsian populations are among some of the fastest growing cultural groups in the US. While books on serving other target groups in libraries have been published (e.g., disabled, Latino, seniors, etc.), few books on serving library users of Asian heritag . . .
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BookBrown, Lee E.Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance provides strength and conditioning students with the clearest and most accessible introduction to the scientific principles underpinning the discipline. Co . . .
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BookRose, Debra J.Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive text available for current and future fitness professionals who want to design and implement effective, safe, and fun physical activity programs for older adults . . .
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BookMalek, Moh H.Advanced Statistics for Kinesiology and Exercise Science is the first textbook to cover advanced statistical methods in the context of the study of human performance. Divided into three distinct sections, the book introduces and explores in depth both . . .
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BookSegal, Nancy L.Accidental Brothers tells the unique story of two sets of identical Colombian twin brothers who discovered at age 25 that they were mistakenly raised as fraternal twins―when they were not even biological brothers. Due to an oversight that presumably o . . .
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BookFarmer, Thomas A.The study of human cognitive processes provides insight into why we act or react and can help us predict future behaviors. In Cognition, authors Thomas Farmer and Margaret Matlin present an engaging and highly relatable examination of how these proces . . .
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BookSeymour, NicoleActivists today strive to educate the public about climate change, but sociologists have found that the more we know about alarming issues, the less likely we are to act. Meanwhile, environmentalists have acquired a reputation as gloom-and-doom killjo . . .
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BookSandner, DavidWhen jazz legend Charles Mingus comes to town, playing his double bass at the Nighthawk Club, one struggling musician sees what no one else can: Mingus playing "in the soul," transforming into a giraffe. Mingus calls it the underground the place he go . . .
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BookPraitis, IrenaPoetry. California Interest. Using word play, wit, juxtaposition, and the koan riddling tradition as inspiration, these poems trace the intersection of body, mind, and everyday objects. Exploring the personal and the ideological, they delve into the m . . .
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BookFoust, James C.The revised twelfth edition of Video Production: Disciplines and Techniques introduces readers to the operations underlying video production. It provides thorough coverage of the theory and techniques readers need to know, balancing complexity with pr . . .
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BookSha, Bey-Lingntercultural Public Relations: Theories for Managing Relationships and Conflicts with Strategic Publics develops a coherent framework to unify the theories of public relations and intercultural communication, and, within the framework, examines empiri . . .
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BookStein, AndiWhether it’s a favorite television show, an artist at the top of the music charts, a best-selling book, or a hometown sports team, we love entertainment. It’s big business and in this accessible introduction, Andi Stein and Beth Bingham Evans give rea . . .
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BookBelmas, Genelle I.Current through the most recent Supreme Court term, MAJOR PRINCIPLES OF MEDIA LAW, 2019, delivers a comprehensive summary of the latest additions, changes and developments in communication law. The text fully integrates recent developments through Jul . . .
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BookLee, Emily S.This book introduces and explores the relation between race and phenomenology through varied African American, Latina, Asian American, and White American perspectives. Phenomenology is best known as a descriptive endeavor to more accurately describe o . . .
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BookMcFee, GrahamRecent decades have seen attacks on philosophy as an irrelevant field of inquiry when compared with science. In this book, Graham McFee defends the claims of philosophy against attempts to minimize either philosophy’s possibility or its importance by . . .
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BookMcFee, GrahamThis book is a further major intervention into the philosophical aesthetics of dance by a philosopher who has devoted much of his professional career to the consideration of dance. It is intended for the interested general reader as well as the postgr . . .
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BookLarson, Deborah WelchDeborah Welch Larson and Alexei Shevchenko argue that the desire for world status plays a key role in shaping the foreign policies of China and Russia. Applying social identity theory—the idea that individuals derive part of their identity from larger . . .
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BookKuo, JeffA concise yet comprehensive book that can be read and used from cover to cover, presenting topics that are fundamental for environmental engineering students, engineers, and professionals in the fields of air pollution control engineering and manageme . . .
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BookKurwadkar, SudarshanDioxin – Environmental Fate and Health/Ecological Consequences offers a unique, and comprehensive coverage of dioxins and their congeners once they are released to the environment. The book provides readers with a systematic understanding of past and . . .
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BookCSMA (Conference) (2nd : 2016 : Wuhan, China)These are two volumes of conference proceedings on Computer Science and Mechanical Automation, representing a broad spectrum of research topics and revealing some cutting-edge developments. The books are collection of research papers covering cloud c . . .
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BookGrewal, Mohinder S.This book provides readers with solutions to real-world problems associated with global navigation satellite systems, inertial navigation, and integration. It presents readers with numerous detailed examples and practice problems, including GNSS-aided . . .
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BookOrdoñez-Jasis, RosarioTeachers want assessment tools and strategies that inform instruction, engage students in the process, and invite families and community members to enter into the conversation about student learning and progress. When teachers work collaboratively wit . . .
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BookBarr, DustinExpressive Conducting: Movement and Performance Theory for Conductors applies the insight of movement and performance theory to the practice of conducting, offering a groundbreaking new approach to conducting. Where traditional conducting pedagogies o . . .
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BookO'Cadiz, DarleneDance and Cultural Diversity examines the art of dance within the context of different cultures. In doing so, the readings in the text connect dance to academic disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, psychology, and philosophy. Based on the core . . .
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BookBilby, Mark G.The contributions open a window to an impressive variety of reactions to Dennis MacDonald’s work, often connecting standard historical assumptions with an entirely new vision that transcends the classical array of exegetical methods and ventures into . . .
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ArticleDavis Jr., AnthonyWithin the context of Cambridge University Press et al. v. Patton et al., this article provides the rationale for the academic distribution of scholarly articles without requesting copyright permission or paying the corresponding fees. The fair use of . . .
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BookVan Kuiken, E. JeromeThe theology of Dutch theologian Jacob Arminius has been misinterpreted and caricatured in both Reformed and Wesleyan circles. By revisiting Arminius’s theology, the book hopes to be a constructive voice in the discourse between so-called Calvinists a . . .
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Open TextbookAltekruse, Michael K.Brew, Leah and Michael K. Altekruse. (2019). Building the Relationship: Common Errors in Helping. OER Edition. Fullerton, CA: California State University, Fullerton. Copyright previously held by Cengage. Copyright reverted back to authors December . . .
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SyllabusBilby, Mark G.“Textual and historical study of the origins and content of the New Testament in the context of first century Christianity” (CSUF Catalog). This is not an approved General Education course.
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SyllabusBilby, Mark G."Introduction to at least five religious worldviews from an historical and comparative perspective, with descriptive analysis of their belief system, moral code and symbolic rituals: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism" (CSUF . . .
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ArticleTiming and rates of Holocene normal faulting along the Black Mountains fault zone, Death Valley, USAKnott, JeffreyAlluvial fans displaced by normal faults of the Black Mountains fault zone at Badwater and Mormon Point in Death Valley were mapped, surveyed, and dated using optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) and 10Be terrestrial cosmogenic nuclide (TCN) method . . .
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DissertationWu, LoanIn the state of California, new teachers have two years to complete Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) through a university or a school district. Many districts opt to run their own BTSA program because it gives them more power to insert . . .
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DissertationDorsey, Steven A.The growth of online school programs has continued at a staggering rate in recent years as schools and districts try to offer a more personalized educational experience to meet the needs of their diverse student populations. The need for administrator . . .
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DissertationVorhies, CaraThis mixed methods study analyzes the emergence of a recent learning theory—heutagogy—and studies its relevance to classroom teachers in terms of 21st-century skills and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). There is a lack of understanding within t . . .
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DissertationNakagawa, FutoshiThe purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of students who were nearing completion of the noncredit ESL class sequence offered at their institutions and to examine how and if their experiences influenced their decision-making process . . .
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DissertationWynants, Shelli A.In higher education, the population of students with disabilities has more than tripled in the last three decades; however, they continue to have low rates of persistence, retention, and degree completion (National Council of Disability, 2003; Wagner, . . .
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DissertationGeddes, Amanda C.Newcomers to America bring with them unique cultures, values, customs, and languages. Although accepted and welcomed, these newcomers are expected to assimilate into the American way of life, and learning English is part of that assimilation. The effe . . .
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DissertationAdebayo-ige, Morenike V.Many immigrant Nigerian women make the life changing decision to study in American higher education institutions in order to empower and improve their socio-economic status (Ojo, 2009). However, there is a paucity of research on immigrant African wome . . .
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DissertationYocum Gaffney, DeannFew qualitative studies exist about college students with mental health challenges and how they succeed and persist in college. Previous studies of college students with mental health challenges have largely been conducted using quantitative measures. . . .
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DissertationBriggerman, Robert StarwaltThis study explored the effectiveness of a unique math intervention program in a local school district in Orange County, California in terms of academic achievement and student perceptions about their math abilities as a result of their experiences in . . .
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DissertationNieto, DavidMiddle school student academic achievement is interconnected with social and emotional developmental and learning. Social and emotional development and learning center on academic and social skills, such as managing emotions, goal setting, establishin . . .
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DissertationRobinson, Kenneth I.Community colleges throughout the United States are facing an impending leadership gap and a critical shortage of experienced administrators. This is primarily due to the imminent retirement of college presidents, senior administrators, and faculty wi . . .
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DissertationJones, Nancy S.The purpose of this explanatory parallel mixed methods study was to identify the perceived barriers and success strategies that students experience when pursuing a California associate degree for transfer (ADT). Quantitative data about students enroll . . .
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DissertationSmith, Kathleen L.This mixed methods study asked junior high students enrolled in performing arts electives, as well as those not enrolled in performing arts, to selfreport gains in overall resiliency levels through both quantitative and qualitative measures. Questions . . .
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DissertationHubbard, VaniethiaThe essential focus of community colleges is to produce highly skilled workers to compete globally, but this goal cannot be accomplished with a singular emphasis on credit instruction. Although noncredit courses and certificates create a pathway to cr . . .
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DissertationKennedy, JamesThis quantitative study conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the redesign of the Santa Ana College developmental math pathway. Student performance in developmental math has been less than satisfactory, and most students who start the develo . . .
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DissertationPaulson, PatriciaThe problem addressed by this qualitative multiple case study was the underrepresentation of women in information technology (IT) management positions, referred to as technology director, in public school districts. Literature in the research review i . . .
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DissertationShen, Xiaoxu VivienneInternationalization in higher education has enabled an increasing number of Chinese students to study abroad in English-speaking countries. Although these students and their families invested heavily in study-abroad opportunities, limited English pro . . .
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DissertationMercado, Anthony D.The quantitative study will address the problem related to the use of progress monitoring (PM) data during the Response to Intervention process. Specifically, how the presentation of PM data can influence decision-making when referring a student for s . . .
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DissertationCao, JenniferThis research, in response to the lack of empirical evidence of the impact of culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP) on Latino students in science education, examined the effect CRP on Latino students’ engagement and content mastery. Quantitative research . . .
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DissertationHackbarth, JosephThe purpose of this study was to identify whether the Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act enacted through Senate Bill 1440 had a positive influence on transfer students at a California State University campus. It compared and contrasted the simila . . .
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DissertationGreen, Chanel S.The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study is to understand how dance, dramaturgy, aesthetic, and somatic practices are manifested in the daily work of educational leaders in dance. The study explored the art of leadership by investigating . . .
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DissertationTan, Ying CandyThis study will explore the shifting of Chinese K-12 principals’ understanding of instructional leadership after participating in a professional development (PD) program at an American university. China’s recent educational reform requires school prin . . .
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DissertationCarter, Dione M.This study looks at different drug arrest patterns. While extensive research has been done on crime and drug mapping, very little has been done on drug arrests as a whole and even less has been done on specific drug types. This study addresses the fol . . .
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DissertationBrown, Megan ElstenThe purpose of this study was to examine whether the key personnel are in place for effective implementation of the core components of Response to Intervention in a prototypical elementary school. This is a qualitative study using responsive interview . . .
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DissertationNguyen, Julie PhuongThis qualitative phenomenological study explored the attrition of 12 Asian Pacific Islander (API) entry-level student affairs professionals and how they made the decision to exit the field. the participants worked between two to five years full-time i . . .
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DissertationRivas, Rachael A.The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the possible impact of participation in theatre arts on the social skills development of students with significant cognitive disabilities. The research found that participation in theatre arts had a . . .
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DissertationTurner-odom, SabrenaMass incarceration in America is likely responsible for the scarcity of men of color on community college campuses across the country. Incarceration rates in the U.S. have drastically increased over the past 30 years and a disproportionate number of i . . .
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DissertationShields, Robert C.The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand and describe the experience of the undergraduate African American male STEM major at four-year higher education institutions where they are considered to be minority members of the student b . . .
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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 . . .
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DissertationJones, GabriellaJuveniles who commit offences in the U.S. may be mandated to attend school in alternative correctional facilities. Although there are mixed findings in research focusing on general educators’ perceptions of teaching multigrade classes, research on alt . . .
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DissertationAdhikari, AsishDamping is defined as the behavior of the building to absorb the input energy. This damping behavior of the building can be improved by adding dampers. The primary goal of this experiment was to assess the impact of installing a liquid-filled tank . . .
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DissertationHoffman, Simon B.This quantitative study examined the student records of a California community college recognized as a dual enrollment leader in the state. the purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of demographic and academic variables on college persist . . .
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DissertationHernandez, Angel C.The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of first year community college students on academic probation. a mixed methods, two-phase sequential explanatory research design was implemented to carry out this study. the quantitative first . . .
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DissertationMarquez, LorenaMuch of the literature related to the role of parents supports the importance of parental involvement during a student’s elementary and secondary educational placement. However, very little research follows through with this parent involvement support . . .
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DissertationCortez, Nasser A.This qualitative study explored how teachers of upper elementary school students with mild to moderate disabilities navigate the potentially competing demands of CCSS expectations and best practices for supporting students with learning disabilities i . . .
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DissertationBerg, John SonjeThe philosophy behind the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and its tenets of critical thought, creativity, and application of knowledge require a shift from a focus on content knowledge to how that knowledge is applied across the curriculum and w . . .
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DissertationMoldoveanu, Minodora M.This qualitative study explored the meaning of education for stopped-out students. There has been no exploration of the meaning of education for students who have stopped out of college. Stopping out of college is defined as leaving college for a peri . . .
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DissertationMaiorca-nunez, JessicaEvidence suggests preschool age students with disabilities (SWD) benefit from inclusive settings. Inclusive education has positive impacts on students’ social–emotional, language, and cognitive skills. Yet, preschool age SWD continue to have limited a . . .
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DissertationReyes-osorio, OsmaraThis qualitative dissertation looks at how first-generation college students (FGCS) experience the emotion of guilt as it relates to social capital within higher education. This study included 21 FGCS enrolled at two community colleges in Los Angeles . . .
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DissertationBracamontes, Brent IgnacioThis dissertation used qualitative, interpretive methods to explore African American and Latino/a community college students’ use of autoethnographic writing to express experiences of marginalization and sense of belonging on their college campus. . . .
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DissertationWilliams, SigridEconomic conditions require a workforce of lifelong learners. Regional Occupational Programs (ROP) provide career technical education that engage every student in high-quality, rigorous and relevant education to help students become career and college . . .
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DissertationCarlson, Rosie M.This comparative case study analyzed two styles of coaching, team and individual, and the perceived impact each style has on instructional practices. This study was conducted in two elementary schools that are part of the same charter organization in . . .
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DissertationEiland, Thomas T.Seating arrangements in college English Literature courses can have an impact on the learning experience for the student. Students who had completed at least one college-level English literature course at a community college were asked about their exp . . .
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DissertationBahraini, Kaveh C.This study investigated the lived experiences of community college faculty within the California Community College system. It adds to existing literature that aims to understand the factors that influence faculty perceptions of academic accommodations . . .
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DissertationBhattacharya, PreetomThe Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) process and the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) are relatively new policies school districts across the state are learning to implement. the intention of these policies is to simplify the California sc . . .
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DissertationMayfield, Christine A.This multiple case study used observations and participant interviews to determine if teachers who share their stories of perseverance can influence their students’ ability to persevere through their own challenging situations and if these teachers sh . . .
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DissertationOllila, Jennifer MichelleThis study considers how administrators work to provide excellent educational experiences for all students through supporting teacher practice within teacher observation for evaluation (TOFE) systems. Qualitative methodology was used for this research . . .
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DissertationMuniz, Jacob C.This qualitative study explored the criteria for success of mentoring, as well as the differences in the success of mentoring provided by internal and external mentors to new principals. In total, 11 administrators participated in the study, one super . . .
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DissertationHulett, Marie ThérèseThis phenomenological research examined the perceptions of eleven online instructors at one community college regarding their experiences teaching online courses. the instructors were invited to participate because their students’ academic course outc . . .
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DissertationLazer, Deborah JAs growing numbers of young adults with high-functioning autism disorder (HFASD) make the transition to college, the need for effective high school transition programs is increasing. Due to inherent deficits in social skills and executive functioning . . .
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DissertationMeil, Andrew JamesProfessional sports organizations have been utilizing data-based approaches when selecting potential athletes increasingly over the past couple of decades, as depicted in Moneyball. the National Football League (NFL) conducts a yearly Scouting Combine . . .
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DissertationSamoff, Sheryl A.Transgender students are underrepresented and underserved at community colleges. This study explored the lived experiences of transgender students and their perceptions of inclusiveness with regard to the campus climate. I conducted first and follow-u . . .
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DissertationLin, David T.This qualitative case study evaluated a group of first-year transfer students' web-enhanced learning system engagement experiences. Research has established that authentic and meaningful e-learning engagement leads to positive learning outcomes. as tr . . .
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DissertationCase, Kimberly K.This quasi-experimental study explores the effects of participation in a university–school partnership on preservice teacher candidates' self-efficacy in teaching science, their instructional and pedagogical practices in science, and the frequency and . . .
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DissertationBolourieh, FaribaThis study was designed to develop a deeper understanding of the challenges that Iranian American Youth face in becoming global citizens. in order to pave the way for the younger generation the researcher studied the strategies taken by the older gene . . .
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DissertationMora, Camille M.This dissertation looks at complex developmental trauma (CDT) and the impact it has on the developing child’s brain. This study focuses on two research questions: Do trauma-informed assessments offer students with a history of CDT more accurate assess . . .
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DissertationRusso, MatthewFor students performing below grade level, additional support may be required beyond the general classroom instruction. Response to Intervention is a three-tiered process that enables schools to support students performing below grade level. Individua . . .
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DissertationTurner, Scott JosephThis study examines the relationships of teacher-held mental models and organizational characteristics towards recommendations for regular early childhood programs for preschool students with disabilities. the researcher conducted quantitative survey . . .