A comprehensive review of the literature illustrates there is growing attention to why some students achieve academic success while others continue to remain at-risk of failing and dropping out of school. There are numerous expert recommendations rega . . .

There has been limited research conducted at the higher education level about DHH students’ who attend mainstream postsecondary institutions where a small number of Deaf people are enrolled (Smith, 2004). Moreover, reported research indicated there is . . .

The literature shows that first-generation students are among the most disadvantaged groups when considering their opportunities for higher education. They face a number of challenges that impede their academic progress and consequently their success . . .

Community Service-Learning (CSL) is one of the most pervasive education innovations of the past generation and has demonstrated much success in connecting schooling with community service. The growth of CSL in the US is due to the work of Campus Compa . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between middle/high school students’ racial identity, religious participation, and perception of stereotype threat and the effect on student educational outcomes (student engagement, student ac . . .

Abstract of MAKING CAMPUSES SAFER AND STAYING OUT OF COURT: LEADERSHIP PRACTICES FACILITATING COMPLIANCE WITH THE JEANNE CLERY ACT by Martha M. Walters Traditionally college and university campuses were thought to be insulated from negative consequenc . . .

This dissertation describes a study assessing Twin Rivers Unified School District’s school principals’ attitudes towards various characteristics of teacher evaluation and compares perceptions among sub groups. Thirty-one building principals completed . . .